NOTICE TO MARINERS NO.41/2025T
ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE SHIPPING TRAFFIC
CHART 2217
OFF THE COAST OF SURINAME
EXPLORATION DRILLING

From May 09^th till August 15^th, 2025, the drill ship Stena Drill Max will conduct exploration drilling at one hundred and forty-eight nautical miles (148 NM) off the coast of Suriname at the drilling location 08° 25’.268 N – 054° 24’.942 W (WGS 84).

For safety reasons, vessels should keep a safe distance of at least one nautical mile (1 NM) from the drill ship. The Platform Supply Vessels (PSV) that will assist during the operations are MV Charlie Comeaux, MV Breaux Tide and MV Saavedra Tide.

 Please note:

• Communication is through VHF channel 12.
• There is a SAFETY ZONE of one nautical mile (1 NM) from the drilling site.
• Stena Drill Max will not be maneuverable during drilling activities and will display the relevant characters.

All ships should take notice of the above-mentioned.