1734(T)/19 JAPAN — Seto Naikai — — Works.

Source: Japanese Notice 11/5120(T)/19

1. Dolphin construction works are taking place, until 10 July 2019, within an area bounded by the
following positions: 

34° 41' 07·5" N  135° 14' 13·0" E  

34° 40' 51·5" N  135° 14' 19·7" E  
34° 40' 56·1" N  135° 14' 36·0" E  
34° 41' 13·6" N  135° 14' 35·8" E  
34° 41' 12·4" N  135° 14' 24·9" E  
34° 41' 09·0" N  135° 14' 25·7" E  

2. (WGS84 DATUM)

Chart affected  — JP101A
1735(P)/19 SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN — Vanuatu — — Works. Buoyage.

Source: Port Vila Harbour Authority

1. The works to extend Star Wharf, 17° 45' ·284S  168° 18' ·270E  , are reported to be complete.
2. Boat Passage between Pontoon Bay and Paray Bay is reported to be marked by light-buoys.
3. Mariners are advised to navigate with caution in the area and to consult the local Port Authority
for the latest information.
4. Chart 1494 will be updated when full details are available.
5. Former Notice 1436(P)/16 is cancelled.
(WGS84 DATUM)

Chart affected  — 1494
1744(T)/19 IVORY COAST — — Obstructions.

Source: French Notice 10/2(T)/19

1. Obstructions have been reported in the following positions:

Depth Position
5·9m 5° 18' ·119N  4° 02' ·115W  
6·2m 5° 18' ·434N  4° 01' ·619W  
9·3m 5° 17' ·871N  4° 02' ·046W  

2. (WGS84 DATUM)

Charts affected  — 3103 (INT 2873) — 8035

1751(T)/19 AUSTRALIA — Western Australia — — Works.

Source: Australian Notice 5/250(T)/19

1. Drilling operations are being conducted in position 20° 07' ·07S  116° 03' ·63E  
(WGS84 DATUM)

Charts affected  — 4723 (INT 723) — Aus327 — Aus742

1752(P)/19 AUSTRALIA — New South Wales — — Wreck.

Source: Australian Notice 5/228(P)/19

1. The historic wreck in position 33° 50' ·863S  151° 14' ·998E  is shoaler than charted, with a least
depth of 8·8m.
(WGS84 DATUM)

Charts affected  — Aus200 — Aus201 — Aus202

1753(T)/19 AUSTRALIA — Tasmania — — Wreck.

Source: Australian Notice 5/252(T)/19

1. A stranded wreck exists in position 42° 50' ·44S  147° 20' ·35E  

(WGS84 DATUM)

Chart affected  — Aus172

1755(T)/19 AUSTRALIA — New South Wales — — Buoy.

Source: Australian Notice 5/225(T)/19

1. The special light-buoy, Fl.Y.1·5s, in position 31° 40' ·85S  152° 54' ·61E  is off station.
(WGS84 DATUM)

Chart affected  — Aus811
1756(P)/19 ARABIAN SEA — — General information.

Source: The Maritime Security Centre Horn of Africa

1. On the 29 March 2019 at 1100 hours GMT, the Authority for EU NAVFOR Operation ATALANTA
will transfer from Northwood OHQ to ROTA OHQ and MSC-HOA to Brest. 
At this time, the contact telephone numbers for MSC-HOA will be changed. Please update the
SECONDARY CONTACTS and MSC-HOA VESSEL REGISTRATION text boxes to:

Telephone: + 33 (0)2 98 220 220 & + 33 (0)2 98 220 170

FAX: + 33 (0)2 98 220 171

2. The current MSC-HOA telephone numbers will remain fully operational until 1200 hours GMT on
the 29 March 2019.
3. The current MSC-HOA telephone numbers listed in BMP5 in Annex A on page 37, will no longer
be valid after 1100 hours GMT on the 29 March 2019.
4. All email addresses for EU NAVFOR and MSC-HOA and all processes for vessel registrations to
MSC-HOA will remain unchanged:

Email: postmaster@mschoa.org
Website: www.mschoa.org

5. These and other changes will be included in New Editions of Charts Q6099 and Q6111 to be
published 2 May 2019.
(WGS84 DATUM)

Charts affected  — Q6099 — Q6111

1759(P)/19 MOZAMBIQUE — — Works. Buoyage.

Source: Porto de Maputo

1. Works are in progress to install new buoyage along the main channel to Maputo, between the
following approximate positions: 

25° 37' ·70S  32° 53' ·15E  

25° 59' ·45S  32° 35' ·30E  

2. Mariners are advised to navigate with caution in the area.

3. Charts 644, 646 and 8037 will be updated when full details are available.
(WGS84 DATUM)

Charts affected  — 644 (INT 7581) — 646 — 8037

1762(T)/19 MOZAMBIQUE — — General information.

Source: UKHO

1. As a consequence of Cyclone Idai, which occurred during March 2019, depths, coastline and sea
levels may have changed throughout the region 19° 51' ·7S  34° 51' ·0E  Wrecks and
obstructions may have been displaced. Tidal predictions may be unreliable and aids to navigation
may have been damaged, destroyed or be out of position. Mariners should expect considerable
change and seek local knowledge when making for ports or seeking refuge.
2. Mariners are advised to navigate with extreme caution in the area.
(WGS84 DATUM)

Charts affected  — 1003 — 2758 — 2932 — 2934 — 3878 (INT 7054)

1783(P)/19 CROATIA — — Coastline. Legend.

Source: Croatian Notice 2/4/19

1.

Update Feature Position

coastline, single firm line,
Insert
joining:
Delete former coastline, joining:
legend, Works in progress
(2014), centred on:
(a) 45° 19' ·77N  14° 25' ·26E  
45° 19' ·84N  14° 25' ·01E  
(b) 45° 19' ·90N  14° 25' ·05E  
(a) above
(b) above
45° 19' ·85N  14° 24' ·99E  

Chart affected  — 8243

1786(P)/19 CROATIA — — Port developments. Coastline. Depths.

Source: Croatian Notices 2/4-8/19

1. Port developments are completed within Trgovačka Luka in the vicinity of 45° 19' ·849N  14° 24'
·991E  including changes to coastline.
2. Depths shoaler and deeper than charted exist within Luka Martinšćica in the vicinity of 45° 18'
·786N 14° 28' ·738E  The most significant are as follows:

Depth Position
4·7 45° 18' ·950N  14° 28' ·871E  
8·7 45° 18' ·809N  14° 28' ·868E  
7·9 45° 18' ·737N  14° 28' ·779E  
19·3 45° 18' ·685N  14° 28' ·716E  
1·5 45° 18' ·571N  14° 28' ·762E  

3. Mariners are advised to navigate with caution in the area.

4. These changes will be in included in a New Edition of Chart 1996 to be published 16 May 2019.
(WGS84 DATUM)

Chart affected  — 1996

1811(T)/19 CROATIA — — Buoyage.

Source: Croatian Notices 2/1(T)-3(T)/19

1. Light-buoys have been established in the following positions:

Buoy Type Characteristic Position

Special purpose with x topmark Fl.Y.2s 45° 13' ·771N  13° 35' ·095E 
Port lateral, with can topmark Fl.R.5s 45° 13' ·736N  13° 35' ·108E 
Special purpose with x topmark Fl.Y.2s 45° 13' ·751N  13° 35' ·172E 

2. (WGS84 DATUM)

Chart affected  — 201

1845(P)/19 ITALY — Sicilia — — Restricted area.

Source: Italian Notice 5.6/19

1.

Update Feature Position

Insert circular limit of restricted area, radius 0·5M, centred on: 37° 07' ·47N  15° 14' ·92E  

Chart affected  — 8240

1846(P)/19 ITALY — Sicilia — — Restricted area. Pontoon.

Source: Italian Notice 5.5/19

1.

Update Feature Position

Insert limit of restricted area, pecked line, joining: 37° 13' ·97N  15° 13' ·00E  
37° 14' ·13N  15° 12' ·72E  
37° 14' ·20N  15° 12' ·74E  
37° 14' ·09N  15° 13' ·06E  
and
37° 13' ·67N  15° 13' ·05E  
37° 13' ·68N  15° 12' ·75E  
37° 13' ·87N  15° 12' ·70E  
37° 13' ·86N  15° 12' ·99E  
pontoon, single firm line, joining: 37° 13' ·27N  15° 11' ·59E  
37° 13' ·29N  15° 11' ·53E  
37° 13' ·30N  15° 11' ·54E  
37° 13' ·29N  15° 11' ·60E  

Chart affected  — 8240

1853(T)/19 RUSSIA — Black Sea Coast — — Anchorage area.

Source: Russian Notice 11/1269(T)/19

1. An anchorage area with a radius of 0·2M has been established centred on position 45° 04'
·57N  36° 38' ·36E  
(WGS84 DATUM) 

Charts affected  — 2216 — 2242

1784(P)/19 PERU — — Anchorage areas. Restricted area.

Source: Peruvian Notices 2/30/19 and 2/32/19

1. Anchorage areas within and on the approaches to the Port of Talara have been established in the
following positions: 

Anchorage  Positions
No 1 4° 34' ·050S  81° 16' ·800W  
4° 34' ·073S  81° 16' ·718W  
4° 34' ·102S  81° 16' ·773W  
No 2 4° 34' ·082S  81° 16' ·683W  
4° 34' ·157S  81° 16' ·653W  
4° 34' ·175S  81° 16' ·737W  
4° 34' ·123S  81° 16' ·763W  
No 3 4° 34' ·162S  81° 16' ·652W  
4° 34' ·197S  81° 16' ·638W  
4° 34' ·210S  81° 16' ·720W  
4° 34' ·180S  81° 16' ·735W  
No 4 4° 34' ·200S  81° 16' ·637W  
4° 34' ·235S  81° 16' ·625W  
4° 34' ·250S  81° 16' ·700W  
4° 34' ·215S  81° 16' ·718W  
No 5 4° 34' ·097S  81° 16' ·630W  
4° 34' ·225S  81° 16' ·578W  
4° 34' ·233S  81° 16' ·618W  
4° 34' ·085S  81° 16' ·675W  
No 6 4° 34' ·112S  81° 16' ·578W  
4° 34' ·155S  81° 16' ·560W  
4° 34' ·163S  81° 16' ·598W  
4° 34' ·100S  81° 16' ·623W  
No 7 4° 34' ·162S  81° 16' ·557W  
4° 34' ·233S  81° 16' ·527W  
4° 34' ·238S  81° 16' ·567W  
4° 34' ·168S  81° 16' ·595W  
No 8 4° 34' ·160S  81° 16' ·535W  
4° 34' ·205S  81° 16' ·513W  
4° 34' ·208S  81° 16' ·530W  
4° 34' ·162S  81° 16' ·552W  
Barges and Tankers 4° 31' ·55S  81° 17' ·61W  
4° 32' ·25S  81° 17' ·29W  
4° 32' ·48S  81° 17' ·63W  
4° 31' ·80S  81° 18' ·00W  

10. An anchorage area for Immobilised vessels, West of the Port of Pimentel, has been established
in the following positions: 

6° 49' ·80S  79° 57' ·40W  

6° 49' ·80S  79° 57' ·20W  
6° 50' ·00S  79° 57' ·20W  
6° 50' ·00S  79° 57' ·40W  
 11. A restricted area for Peruvian Naval vessels has been established in the following positions:

6° 50' ·18S  79° 58' ·42W  

6° 50' ·18S  79° 57' ·73W  
6° 50' ·87S  79° 57' ·73W  
6° 50' ·87S  79° 58' ·42W  

12. These updates will be included in a New Edition of Chart 3089 to be published 16 May 2019.
(WGS84 DATUM)

Chart affected  — 3089
1785(P)/19 URUGUAY — — Buoyage.

Source: Uruguayan Notices 1/24/19 and 2/30/19

1. *Changes to buoyage have taken place between Paso Marquez  33° 33' ·53S  58° 27' ·98W  and
General San Martin Bridge 33° 06' ·02S  58° 14' ·91W  
2. The isolated danger buoy, Fl(2)10s, in position 33° 23' ·90S  58° 25' ·50W  has been replaced by
a west cardinal buoy, Q(9)15s Km 60·8.
3. Mariners are advised to navigate with caution in the area.
4. Former Notice 1458(P)/19 is cancelled.
5. These changes will be included in a New Edition of Chart 3548 to be published 25 April 2019.
*Indicates new or revised entry
(WGS84 DATUM)

Charts affected  — 3548 — 3548

1787(T)/19 INDIA — East Coast — — Buoyage.

Source: Indian Notice 6/80(T)/19

1. Yellow data light-buoys, Fl(4)15s, with radar reflectors and mast carrying sensors have been
established in the following positions:

Buoy Position
* BD08 OB 17° 47' ·48N  89° 12' ·98E  
* BD09 OB 17° 27' ·98N  89° 07' ·00E  
* BD10 OB 16° 28' ·70N  87° 58' ·83E  
* BD11 OB 13° 29' ·83N  84° 09' ·67E  
* BD12 OB 10° 26' ·92N  94° 01' ·43E  
* BD13 OB 13° 58' ·40N  86° 56' ·82E  
* BD14 OB 6° 34' ·23N  88° 14' ·00E  
* CB01 CB 11° 35' ·33N  92° 35' ·77E  
* CB06 CB 13° 06' ·05N  80° 19' ·02E  

2. Yellow tsunami light-buoys, Fl(4)15s, with radar reflectors and mast carrying sensors have been
established in the following positions:

Buoy Position
* TB09 TB 17° 13' ·72N  90° 00' ·88E  
STB01 TB 6° 15' ·00N  88° 48' ·00E  
* Wave Rider 13° 05' ·93N  80° 18' ·97E  

3. Mariners are advised to maintain a clearance of 1 nautical mile.

4. Former Notice 3342(T)/17 is cancelled.
* Indicates new or revised entry
(WGS84 DATUM)

Charts affected  — 317 (INT 7400) — 825 — 828 — 830 — 840 — 1398 — 2069 — 4706 (INT 706) —
4707 (INT 707) — IN31 (INT 756) — IN33 (INT 755) — IN3001 (INT 7402) — IN3004 (INT 7403)
1791(T)/19 INDIA — West Coast — — Data buoys.

Source: Indian Notice 6/79(T)/19

1. Yellow data light-buoys, Fl(4)15s, with radar reflectors and mast carrying sensors have been
established in the following positions:

Buoy Position
* AD06 OB 18° 28' ·70N  67° 27' ·00E  
* AD07 OB 14° 57' ·88N  68° 59' ·55E  
* AD08 OB 11° 46' ·12N  68° 36' ·65E  
* AD09 OB 8° 13' ·98N  73° 19' ·90E  
* AD10 OB 10° 19' ·30N  72° 34' ·95E  
CB02 CB 10° 52' ·43N  72° 12' ·53E  
CB04 CB 15° 24' ·23N  73° 46' ·13E  
* CALVAL MB 10° 36' ·85N  72° 17' ·45E  
* STB02 TB  20° 48' ·00N  65° 25' ·00E  
* Marker Buoy 8° 17' ·00N  73° 18' ·16E  

2. Mariners are advised to maintain a clearance of 1 nautical mile.

3. Former Notice 5445(T)/18 is cancelled. 
*Indicates new or revised entry.
(WGS84 DATUM)

Charts affected  — 492 — 707 — 709 — 1509 — 2738 — 4703 (INT 703) — 4705 (INT 705) — 4706
(INT 706) — 4707 (INT 707) — IN22 (INT 752) — IN292 (INT 7021) — IN293 (INT 7022)
1790(P)/19 MEXICO — Pacific Ocean Coast — — Groynes. Works. Lights. Light-beacons.

Source: Mexican Notices 19/259(P)/18 and 19/260(T)/18

1. Groyne extension works are taking place at the entrance to Puerto Lazaro Cardenas.
2. The northern groyne, in the vicinity of position 17° 55' ·567N  102° 09' ·788W  , is to be extended
to the SE by approximately 166.6m.
3. The southern groyne, in the vicinity of position 17° 55' ·345N  102° 09' ·850W  , is to be extended
to the SE by approximately 50m.
4. The lights, Fl.R.5s16m6M in position 17° 55' ·567N  102° 09' ·788W  and Fl.G.5s17m10M in
position 17° 55' ·345N  102° 09' ·850W  , have been removed for the duration of the works.
5. Two temporary lit-beacons, Fl.R.3s3m5·5M and Fl.G.3s3m5·5M, have been established at the
north and south groynes respectively. These lit-beacons will be moved as the works progress.
6. Mariners are advised to navigate with caution in the area.
7. Charts will be updated when full details are available.
(WGS84 DATUM)

Chart affected  — 655

1808(P)/19 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA — West Coast — — Light.

Source: US Coast Guard District 11 LNM 9/18746/19

1. The range of the light at Point Vicente, in position 33° 44' ·53N  118° 24' ·61W  has been reduced
to 14 miles. 
2. This change will be included in a New Edition of Chart 1063 to be published 4 April 2019. 
(WGS84 DATUM)

Chart affected  — 1063
1798(T)/19 SWEDEN — East Coast — — Works.

Source: Swedish Notice 746/13859(T)/19

1. Works, including diving operations, are taking place within the vicinity of position 59° 21'
·267N  18° 06' ·600E  
(WGS84 DATUM)

Charts affected  — 811 (INT 1239) — 820 (INT 1238)

1804(T)/19 NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN — Arquipélago da Madeira — — Buoy.

Source: Portuguese Notice 2/122(T)/19

1. The light-buoy, Fl(5)Y.20s, ODAS CSA 94D, in position 32° 37' ·35N  16° 56' ·70W  has been
temporarily extinguished.
2. Mariners are advised to navigate with caution in the area. 
(WGS84 DATUM)

Charts affected  — 1685 (INT 1920) — 1831

1840(P)/19 INDONESIA — Sumatera — — Depths. Pile.

Source: Indonesian Chart 49

1. Depths less than charted exist in the approaches to Tanjunguban. The most significant are as
follows:

Depth Position
9·9m 1° 07' ·01N  104° 09' ·63E 
6·8m 1° 06' ·04N  104° 08' ·82E 
18·9m 1° 02' ·29N  104° 09' ·07E 
18·9m 1° 02' ·08N  104° 08' ·69E 
19·1m 1° 02' ·35N  104° 11' ·53E 
19·7m 1° 03' ·81N  104° 11' ·24E 
7·6m 1° 02' ·33N  104° 13' ·77E 
5·8m 1° 02' ·62N  104° 13' ·69E 
3·7m 1° 02' ·66N  104° 13' ·59E 
9·6m 1° 03' ·00N  104° 13' ·47E 
18·8m 1° 02' ·88N  104° 12' ·80E 
17·3m 1° 02' ·98N  104° 12' ·84E 
18·7m 1° 03' ·29N  104° 12' ·71E 
18·4m 1° 04' ·05N  104° 12' ·62E 
18·1m 1° 04' ·26N  104° 12' ·52E 
17·4m 1° 04' ·33N  104° 12' ·58E 
18·2m 1° 04' ·39N  104° 12' ·54E 

2. A submerged pile exists in position 1° 04' ·21N  104° 12' ·71E  close to pier berth 3.
3. Mariners are advised to navigate with caution in the area.
4. These changes will be included in the next New Edition of Charts 3937 and 3949.
(WGS84 DATUM)

Charts affected  — 3937 — 3949

1844(P)/19 PERU — — Anchorage areas.

Source: Peruvian Notices 12/142-145/18 and 2/35/19

1. A number of changes have been made to anchorages within Bahía Ferrol and Bahía Coishco.
The following anchorages are now bounded by the following positions:

Anchorage
No 5 – Fishing vessels
No 6 – Fishing vessels
No 8 – Hazardous cargo
No 9 – Vessels under repair
No 10 – Quarantine
No 11 – Peruvian Navy
Positions
9° 05' ·21S  78° 35' ·63W  
9° 05' ·01S  78° 35' ·50W  
9° 05' ·39S  78° 35' ·02W  
9° 05' ·58S  78° 35' ·26W  
9° 05' ·72S  78° 35' ·09W  
9° 05' ·58S  78° 34' ·82W  
9° 06' ·20S  78° 34' ·42W  
9° 06' ·32S  78° 34' ·70W  
9° 06' ·10S  78° 36' ·44W  
9° 06' ·10S  78° 35' ·59W  
9° 06' ·48S  78° 35' ·59W  
9° 06' ·48S  78° 36' ·44W  
9° 07' ·98S  78° 36' ·86W  
9° 07' ·98S  78° 36' ·00W  
9° 08' ·36S  78° 36' ·00W  
9° 08' ·36S  78° 36' ·86W  
9° 08' ·36S  78° 36' ·86W  
9° 08' ·36S  78° 36' ·00W  
9° 08' ·75S  78° 35' ·96W  
9° 08' ·75S  78° 36' ·86W  
9° 08' ·30S  78° 35' ·31W  
9° 08' ·30S  78° 34' ·75W  
9° 08' ·71S  78° 34' ·75W  
9° 08' ·71S  78° 35' ·31W  

2. Anchorages have been established, bounded by the following positions:

Anchorage Positions
Lightering anchorage 9° 07' ·98S  78° 36' ·00W  
9° 07' ·98S  78° 35' ·45W  
9° 08' ·30S  78° 35' ·45W  
9° 08' ·30S  78° 36' ·00W  
Fishing vessels 9° 00' ·87S  78° 38' ·11W  
9° 00' ·98S  78° 37' ·95W  
9° 01' ·20S  78° 38' ·11W  
9° 01' ·09S  78° 38' ·27W  
Fishing vessels 9° 00' ·71S  78° 38' ·33W  
9° 00' ·82S  78° 38' ·18W  
9° 01' ·04S  78° 38' ·34W  
9° 00' ·93S  78° 38' ·49W  

3. Anchorages have been established, centred on the following positions:

Anchorage Positions
 No 12 - Immobilised and
9° 04' ·68S  78° 37' ·12W  
unidentified vessels
No 13 - Inoperative vessels 9° 04' ·64S  78° 37' ·07W  

4. *A new anchorage area for Merchant Vessels has been established, bounded by the following
positions:

9° 06' ·49S  78° 36' ·44W  

9° 06' ·48S  78° 35' ·59W  
9° 06' ·86S  78° 35' ·59W  
9° 06' ·87S  78° 36' ·44W  

5. Anchorage area,  No 7 - Commercial vessels, has been removed from the following positions:

9° 06' ·25S  78° 36' ·43W  

9° 06' ·25S  78° 35' ·59W  
9° 06' ·63S  78° 35' ·59W  
9° 06' ·63S  78° 36' ·43W  

6. Anchorage areas No 1 – No 4 remain unchanged.

7. Mariners are advised to navigate with caution in the area.
8. Former notice 819(P)/19 is cancelled.
9. These changes will be included in the next New Edition of Chart 3083.
*Indicates new or revised entry.
(WGS84 DATUM)

Chart affected  — 3083
1793(P)/19 SWEDEN — West Coast — — Note.

Source: UKHO

1. Updated section: MARIEHOLMSBRON

Replace:
• Vessels proceeding upriver use E opening; downriver use W opening.
With:
• Use of the E passage is prohibited, all vessels are to use the W passage until further notice.

Chart affected  — 8085

1851(P)/19 DENMARK — North Sea Coast — — Coastline. Leading line. Beacons.

Source: Danish Chart Correction 9/97/19

1. Changes to the coastline along with a new leading line has been established, bearing 281·8°,
including the following beacons.
a. Rear white and red beacon with triangular topmark, apex downwards, in position 56° 41'
·063N 8° 13' ·415E  
b. Front white and red beacon with triangular topmark, apex upwards, in position 56° 41'
·058N  8° 13' ·452E  
2. For further information and updates contact local port authority.
(WGS84 DATUM)

Chart affected  — 426 (INT 1448)

1772(P)/19 BAHRAIN — — Pilot boarding place.

Source: Bahraini Notice 1/19

1.
Update Feature Position
Insert pilot boarding place 26° 21' ·30N  50° 46' ·20E  

Chart affected  — 8043

1796(P)/19 OMAN — — Dredged areas. Channels. Pilot boarding place. Buoyage.

Source: Omani Notice 2/4/19

1. The dredged approach channel to the port of Mīnā' Şalālah has been widened. The revised limits
are as follows.
2. The existing charted northern limit has been extended to include the following positions: 

16° 57' ·27N  54° 03' ·50E  

16° 57' ·29N  54° 04' ·00E  

3. A new southern limit has been established, joining the following positions: 

16° 57' ·01N  54° 01' ·76E  

16° 57' ·02N  54° 01' ·83E  
16° 56' ·80N  54° 02' ·50E  
16° 56' ·50N  54° 04' ·00E  

4. A new mandatory lane for inbound traffic has been established, approximately following the limits
of the former charted dredged approach channel.
5. A new mandatory lane for outbound traffic has been established, bounded by the inbound traffic
lane to the north and the new limit to the south.
6. A new pilot boarding place has been established in position 16° 56' ·80N  54° 05' ·00E  
7. New designations have been assigned to buoyage in the approaches to the port.
8. The following buoyage designations have been amended: 

Characteristic Former Designation New Designation Position

Fl.Y.3s No 4 No 14 16° 56' ·250N  54° 00' ·150E 
VQ.R  No 2 No 8 16° 56' ·590N  54° 00' ·610E 
Fl.Y.5s No 3 No 13 16° 56' ·569N  54° 00' ·879E 
Fl.Y.5s No 2 No 12 16° 56' ·438N  54° 00' ·798E 
Fl.Y.5s No 1 No 11 16° 56' ·356N  54° 00' ·938E 

9. These changes will be included in a New Edition of Chart 2896 to be published 9 May 2019.
Chart 2895 will be updated by Notice to Mariners. 
(WGS84 DATUM)

Chart affected  — 2896

1855(P)/19 BAHRAIN — — Works. Lights. Breakwater. Buoyage. Channel. Restricted area.Submarine

pipeline. Submarine cable. Radar beacon.
Source: Bahraini Notices 7/18 and 2/19 and ENC BH51501B

1. *Works to construct the new Bahrain Liquefied Natural Gas (BLNG) Terminal have been
completed.
2. *The terminal, centred on position 26° 13' ·980N  50° 44' ·910E  , is fitted with red and white
lights, Mo(U).
3. *A new breakwater has been constructed to the north of the terminal, marked by cardinal light-
buoys in the following positions:

Designation Buoy Type Characteristics Position

BA West Cardinal Q(9)15s 26° 14' ·097N  50° 44' ·633E  
BB North Cardinal VQ Racon(U) 26° 14' ·229N  50° 44' ·895E  
BC East Cardinal VQ(3)5s 26° 14' ·181N  50° 45' ·138E  

4. *A new approach channel and turning basin, marked by light-buoys, exists in the eastern
approaches to the terminal. Vessels are not permitted to cross the BLNG channel without
permission.
5. A submarine pipeline and a submarine cable have been laid joining the following positions:

26° 12' ·593N  50° 42' ·317E  

26° 12' ·990N  50° 43' ·350E  
26° 14' ·080N  50° 44' ·851E  

6. A restricted area, anchoring and fishing prohibited, exists 200m either side of the pipeline and
cable.
7. *Mariners are advised to navigate with caution in the area and to contact Bahrain Port Control
(VTS) on VHF channel 74 for the latest information.
8. *These changes will be included in New Editions of Charts 3734 and 3736 to be published 16
May 2019. Charts 3737, 3738, 3790 and 2886 will be updated by Notice to Mariners. Chart 3759
will be updated at next New Edition.
9. Former Notice 689(P)/19 is cancelled.
*Indicates new or revised entry.
(WGS84 DATUM)

Charts affected  — 3734 (INT 7261) — 3736 (INT 7258) — 3759 — 8042 — 8043