Notice to mariners - blockade of Gaza strip. All mariners are advised that as of 03 January 2009 17:00 UTC, Gaza maritime area is closed to all. Maritime traffic is under blockade imposed by Israel navy until further notice. Maritime Gaza area is enclosed by the following coordinates:

31° 35.71’N 34° 29.46’E

31° 46.80’N 34° 10.01’E

31° 19.39’N 34° 13.11’E

31° 33.73’N 33° 56.68’E. See map