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As for synop and radiosondes, precedence is given to TAC buoys when present. BUFR only buoy reports may be used when TAC buoys are no longer available. With more and more buoys reporting only in BUFR as with the end of the distribution of FM18 BUOY data scheduled on September 1st 2016 from Météo-France (LFPW), CLS Toulouse (LFVW) and CLS America (KARS), analyses and NWP systems were modified to include buoys in BUFR only. At the moment when future FM18 switch off occurs, MSC's systems will be able to integrate BUFR only reports.
Work on the integration of ships in BUFR continues at CMC.