NOTICE TO MARINERS NO.15/2021T
ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE SHIPPING TRAFFIC
CHART 2017
OFF THE COAST OF SURINAME
TEST DRILLING

With reference to NtM NO.10/2021T, regarding exploration drilling off the Coast of Suriname at the drilling location 07° 25’.5 N – 056° 00’.5 W (WGS 84), you are informed that the drillship Maersk Valiant will conduct test drilling from March 12th till March 18th, 2021 at the drilling location 07° 30’.9 N – 056° 13’.6 W (WGS 84).

For safety reason vessels should keep a safe distance of 1000 (one thousand) meters from the drillship.

Please note:
• Communication is through the VHF channels 16 and 77.
• There is a SAFETY ZONE of 1000 (one thousand) meters from the drilling site.
• Mearsk Valiant is not maneuverable and will display the relevant characters.

All ships should take notice of the above mentioned.