NOTICE TO MARINERS NO.71/2026T
ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE SHIPPING TRAFFIC
CHART 2017
OFF THE COAST OF SURINAME
EXPLORATION DRILLING 

From October 28^th, 2026, till July 1^st, 2027, the drill platform Rowan Relentless (DS-18) will conduct exploration drilling at ninety-five nautical miles (95 NM) off the coast of Suriname at the drilling location 07° 34.527′ N – 055° 27.167′ W (WGS 84).

For safety reasons, vessels should keep a safe distance of at least 500 meters (500 m) from the drill platform. The Offshore Support Vessels (OSV) that will assist during the operations are MS Sitella Tide, MS Breaux Tide, MS Delta Cardinal and MS Tel Clipper.

Please note:

• Communication is through VHF channels 16.
• A safe distance of at least 500 meters (500 m) must be kept from the drill platform.
• There is a SAFETY ZONE of five hundred meters (500 m) from the drilling site.
• Rowan Relentless (DS-18) will not be maneuverable during drilling activities and will display the relevant characters.

All ships should take notice of the above-mentioned.