NTM No. 51 Hydrographic surveys
June 15, 2025NTM No.18 Dredging activities Vabi Jetty
March 25, 2022NOTICE TO MARINERS NO.52/2025T
ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE SHIPPING TRAFFIC
CHART 2017
OFF COAST OF SURINAME
EXPLORATION DRILLING
From June 29th, 2025 till February 1st, 2026, the drill ship Noble Developer will conduct exploration drilling at seventy-two to seventy-nine nautical miles (72 – 79 NM) off the coast of Suriname.
The drilling locations are indicated by the following coordinates in WGS 84:
WGS ‘84 | Latitude | Longitude |
A | 07° 18’.853 N | 055° 49’.340 W |
B | 07° 16’.848 N | 055° 47’.210 W |
C | 07° 11’.776 N | 055° 44’.075 W |
For safety reasons, vessels should keep a safe distance of at least two nautical miles (2 NM) from the drill ship. The Offshore Support Vessels (OSV) that will assist during the operations are MV Pacific Duchess, MV Boka Fulmar, MV Sitella Tide and MV Spear Tide.
Please note:
- Communication is through VHF channel 12.
- A safe distance of at least two nautical miles (2 NM) must be kept from the drillship.
- There is a SAFETY ZONE of five hundred meters (500 m) from the drillship.
- Noble Developer will not be maneuverable during drilling activities and will display the relevant characters.
All ships should take notice of the above-mentioned.