Deployment of cables

02 May 2022 / Mugharraq, United Arab Emirates

From 1 to 31 May, five survey vessels will be involved in the deployment of cables with seismic nodes attached to the seabed [within Mugharraq port limit & approaches]. Vessels will then sail along the lines of the cables to carry out acoustic positioning and shooting operations. Vessels will run lines north to south at speed of 3 to 5 knots in the areas concerned.

All vessels navigating in the area should navigate with caution and lookout for survey vessels engaged in seismic survey operations displaying the appropriate day and night shapes and light signals. Survey operations will be monitored and controlled Mugharraq Port VTS and normal shipping operations will be maintained without disruption.

To avoid any possible fouling of the cables by ships’ anchors, vessels are requested to not use Mugharraq Port anchorages (Mugharraq Anchorage A & B) during the stated period.

(For further details, as well as information about operations in Mugharraq, contact GAC Abu Dhabi at [email protected])

Source: AD Ports Group Notice To Mariners dated 29 April 2022

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