Changes to Shipping Forecast Times
15/01/21
From Monday 18 January there are some changes to the way the BBC broadcast the UK Marine Weather Service including the Shipping Forecast due to the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Weekdays - LW & FM - 0048, 0520, 1203 & 1754 (LW only)
Weekends - LW & FM - 0048, 0520 & 1754
Coastguard broadcasts via VHF/MF and Navtex remain unchanged.
See the MCA Marine Safety Information (MSI) leaflet at https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/738564/MSI_Leaflet_2018_August.pdf
and the accompanying MSI BBC4 Weather Bulletins leaflet at https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/953382/202101_MSI_Service_Reduction_Plan_BBC_Radio_4_V2.pdf
Weekdays - LW & FM - 0048, 0520, 1203 & 1754 (LW only)
Weekends - LW & FM - 0048, 0520 & 1754
Coastguard broadcasts via VHF/MF and Navtex remain unchanged.
See the MCA Marine Safety Information (MSI) leaflet at https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/738564/MSI_Leaflet_2018_August.pdf
and the accompanying MSI BBC4 Weather Bulletins leaflet at https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/953382/202101_MSI_Service_Reduction_Plan_BBC_Radio_4_V2.pdf