Navigational warning 17 35-P-16

Status: In force · Area: EGYPT (North Coast). Approaches to Abu Qir and North Abu Qir Gas Field. — Waiting area. Pilot boarding places · Source: Service Hydrographique et Océanographique de la Marine

17 35-P-16. EGYPT (North Coast). Approaches to Abu Qir and North Abu Qir Gas Field. — Waiting area. Pilot boarding places. Buoyage. Danger area. Rock. Breakwater. Depths. Platform. Submarine pipelines. (Taunton, 17-3741(P)) Référence : Avis 17 30-P-03. Remplacé. 1. Numerous changes to charted detail have taken place within the Port of Abu Qir (31 19,45 N - 30 04,55 E), in its approaches (31 19,00 N - 30 04,77 E) and within the North Abu Qir Gas field (31 34,93 N - 30 10,46 E). The most significant are as follows : 2. The waiting area, centred on position 31 22,58 N - 30 05,07 E, has been moved to an area joining the following positions (WGS84 Datum) : 31 23,22 N - 30 03,33 E ; 31 23,22 N - 30 05,23 E ; 31 22,45 N - 30 05,23 E ; 31 22,45 N - 30 03,33 E. a. The pilot boarding point in position 31 22,60 N - 30 05,06 E has been moved to position 31 22,65 N - 30 05,34 E. b. A north cardinal light-buoy, VQ.5s, has been established in position 31 22,15 N - 30 06,38 E. 3. A safe water light-buoy, Fl.4s, has been established in position 31 22,23 N - 30 05,38 E. 4. Extensive dredging has taken place within the Port of Abu Qir and its approaches. a. A dredged channel, depth 16 m, has been established along the buoyed approach channel to Abu Qir, joining the following positions : 31 21,87 N - 30 05,94 E ; 31 20,03 N - 30 05,34 E ; 31 19,48 N - 30 04,94 E. b. An underwater rock enclosed by danger line in position 31 20,60 N - 30 05,49 E no longer exists. c. A new breakwater has been established, joining the following positions : 31 20,05 N - 30 04,68 E ; 31 20,20 N - 30 04,68 E ; 31 20,31 N - 30 05,03 E. 5. Depths less than charted exist in the following positions : Depth Position 18,9 m 31 28,11 N - 30 09,20 E ; 9,8 m 31 22,76 N - 30 11,38 E ; 7,9 m 31 20,46 N - 30 10,42 E ; 9,1 m 31 21,18 N - 30 09,67 E. 6. A 10,2m depth exists in position 31 20,47 N - 30 09,67 E The charted depth 8,5 m in this position no longer exists. 7. A pilot boarding point has been established in position 31 22,59 N - 30 16,05 E. 8. The NAQP-II platform in position 31 35,29 N - 30 10,08 E has been moved to position 31 35,93 N - 30 10,25 E. Existing submarine pipelines have been extended to connect with it. 9. Mariners are advised to navigate with caution in the area and contact the local authorities for the latest information on depths, aids to navigation and other developments. Voir carte GB2681

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