03/07/2026
⛵ The new marine protected areas in the Baltic Sea and NV Charts
🌊 Since March 2026, three new marine protected areas have been designated in the Baltic Sea off the coast of Schleswig-Holstein.
🗺️ To help you navigate with confidence, the latest NV Charts Baltic Series 1 update already includes the new protected area boundaries. As soon as the final regulations are published, they will be added to the charts as well.
🌊 Status quo: Sailing and boating through these areas is still permitted. At the moment, there are no specific speed limits or navigation restrictions that apply exclusively to these new protected zones. However, additional regulations – including speed limits, anchoring rules or seasonal restrictions – are currently being prepared.
⚓ Read the full article here ⚓
https://nvcharts.com/blog/neue-ostsee-schutzgebiete-maerz-2026-infos-zur-befahrung-und-seekarten-anpassungen/