During Pipe laying operation within Zaqqum TSS, the traffic within the Traffic Separation Scheme will be re-arranged, as follows:
PHASE 1- PIPE LAYING OPERATION IN THE SOUTHERN TRAFFIC LANE
The entire traffic (ship movements) to be shifted to the North part of the TSS.
PHASE 2- PIPE LAYING OPERATION IN THE TRAFFIC SEPARATION ZONE
PHASE 3- PIPE LAYING OPERATION WITH IN WEST BOUND TRAFFIC LANE
The entire traffic (ship movements) to be shifted to the South part of the TSS.
Caution: When in the vicinity of the working area, marines are reminded to;
a) Maintain a proper lookout. Proceed at safe speed and navigate with caution.
b) Be vigilant of the operation barge DLB 750 and the associated crafts during night navigation.
c) Keep well clear from the barge and pass minimum 2000 mtrs from the barge DLB 750.
d) Maintain a listening watch on VHF Channel 23 (Das VTIS) all times.
e) Mariners can communicate with the Barge on VHF Channel 16.
f) Vessels shall not obstruct the operation of the barge and associated crafts.
g) Follow any instructions form the /guard boats and inform Das VTIS for desired action.
h) Follow Marine Notice and NAVTEX warnings.
Any clarification related to this Port Marine Notice, may be directed to the Harbor Master using Contact Us form on PPA website
(For information about operations in Abu Dhabi, contact GAC Abu Dhabi at [emailprotected])
Source: Das Port Authority (ADNOC) Port Marine Notice No. /2022
