World Meteorological Organization (WMO)

The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Services

METAREA IX

Issuing Service:	Pakistan
Preparation Service:	Pakistan
Coverage:	The Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea and Persian Gulf, north of Area VIII.
Satellite Ocean Regions (scheduled bulletins):		IOR	Broadcast (UTC):	0700

1.	Inshore North
2.	Inshore East
3.	Inshore West
NOTE: This map shows offshore forecast areas delineated by pecked lines. These lines are arbitrary median lines and do not denote any international boundaries.