NOTICE TO MARINERS NO.96/2017T
ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE SHIPPING TRAFFIC
CHART 2017
OFF THE COAST OF SURINAME
RESEARCH DRILLING

From September 5, 2020 to January 6, 2021, the Noble Sam Croft drillship will conduct exploration drillings off the coast of Suriname at the drilling location 07 ° 23 “401 N – 55 ° 55” 264 W (WGS 84)

For safety reasons the shipping should keep a safe distance of 1000 (one thousand) metres from the Noble Sam Croft.
The Offshore Support Vessels (OSV) that will assist during the operations are: Southern Tide, States Tide and Polaris.

Please note:
• Communication is through VHF, all international channels 13, 16, 69, 72.
• There is a SAFETY ZONE of 1000 (one thousand) metres from the drilling site.
• The Noble Sam Croft is not maneuverable and will display the relevant characters.

All ships should take notice of the above mentioned.