Public Safety

We are committed to working with our Local Authorities and Emergency Services to keep members of the public informed of any issues in respect of the Range that may affect them.

Local residents, businesses and visitors to the area need to be aware of the hazardous nature of activities conducted on the Range and understand the restrictions associated with access, health and safety.

Related information
COMAH
COMAH
The Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH).
Emergency Alert Service
Emergency Alert Service
Do you live or work near the MOD Shoeburyness Range?
Information for Mariners
Information for Mariners
A guide to navigating Maplin and Foulness Sands.
QinetiQ
Information for Pilots
Due to the hazardous nature of work carried out at MOD Shoeburyness, an Air Danger Area is established by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) around Shoeburyness and Foulness, when any of the Ranges D136, D138, D138A, D138B, D138C and D138D are active. The flying of drones over any part of the MOD Shoeburyness estate (land and sea area) is prohibited.
Unidentified Objects
Unidentified Objects
Due to the hazardous nature of current and historical activities at MOD Shoeburyness, there is an ongoing risk that visitors to the area may discover Unexploded Ordnance (UXO).
Flags and the Sea Danger Area
Flags and the Sea Danger Area
In accordance with the MOD byelaws, the Inner Sea Area is closed to all marine traffic and personal watercraft (PWC) at all times, without flags or signage.