NTM No.69 Dredging activities
October 6, 2026NTM No. 71 Exploration Drilling
October 14, 2026NOTICE TO MARINERS NO.70/2026T
ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE SHIPPING TRAFFIC
CHART 2017
OFF THE COAST OF SURINAME
DEPLOYMENT OF SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS
From the 20th of October till the 25th of November 2026, scientific instruments will be placed at seventy-five to one hundred nautical miles (75 NM – 100 NM) off the coast of Suriname by the vessel MV Dona Jose II.
The instruments will be placed at a depth of approximately one hundred and fifty meters (150 m), which will be attached to the seabed by a mooring line.
The coordinates where the instruments will be placed:
| WGS 84 | |||
| Locatie | Latitude (N) | Longitude(W) | Type instrument |
| A | 07° 22′.219 N | 55° 31′.358 W | Wave and current instrument with mooring line |
| B | 07° 21′.838 N | 55° 34′.027 W | Wave and current instrument with mooring line |
| C | 07° 35′.485 N | 54° 55′.941 W | Wave and current instrument with mooring line |
| D | 07° 33. ‘281 N | 54° 57′.368 W | Wave and current instrument with mooring line |
| E | 07° 30′.156 N | 55° 31′.144 W | Wave and current instrument with mooring line |
| F | 07° 30′.186 N | 55° 28′.572 W | Wave and current instrument with mooring line |
Please note:
- During the operations, the MV Dona Jose II will be restricted in maneuverability and will display the relevant characters.
- Vessels must maintain a safe distance of at least three nautical miles (3 NM) from the MV Dona Jose II during the operation.
- Communication is through VHF channel 16.
All ships should take notice of the above-mentioned.