178P
📢 Important IOTA Update – AS-178P
The IOTA Management Team has removed Pillar Rock as a qualifying island for AS-178P – Andhra Pradesh State North group after a detailed investigation revealed serious safety concerns.
🪨 Reason for Removal:
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Drone footage revealed severe erosion and a dangerous overhang.
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Local fishermen warned of the high risk of collapse due to the rock's brittle composition and unstable shape.
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Pillar Rock was originally listed based on marine charts alone, with no prior physical assessment.
🌴 New Qualifying Island:
➡️ Hope Island (16° 58′ N) has now been designated as the valid reference for AS-178P.
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Features an 11 km sandbar and mangrove region extending into Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary.
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Considered sufficiently isolated to qualify under IOTA criteria.
📆 Activation Rule:
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Only operations on or after 1 September 2025 from Hope Island will be recognized for IOTA credit.
🔗 Statement by: G3KMA & the IOTA Team
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