NAVTEX Message. Received: TUE 02 SEP 2024 08:10 UTC. Position: 55° 0' 0" N; 1° 26' 21" W. From Radio: GB0MND South Shields. Locator: IO95ga; WAB: NZ36. MERCHANT NAVY DAY SPECIAL EVENT STATION. On Tuesday 3rd September 2024, special call sign GB0MND will be active on the HF Bands and flying the British Red Ensign from the seafaring town of South Shields, home of the world's longest operating marine training college. This is to commemorate Merchant Navy Day, 3rd September, and all merchant seafarers all over the world who work tirelessly, day in, day out, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, keeping global trade afloat. With over 95% of goods transported to the UK by sea, today, we continue to rely on seafarers onboard Merchant Navy ships to keep us fed, fuelled and supplied. GB0MND will be active in CW, SSB and Digital Modes. QSL via LOTW. qrz.com for details. GB0MND.
