Offshore ADNOC 3D seismic survey

08 Mar 2022 / Mussafah, United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi Maritime has advised that the survey plan for the offshore ADNOC 3D sesismic survey in Old Mussafah Channel, New Mussafah Channel, and waters surrounding Hudayriat and Al Futaisi Islands has been revised.

In its Local Marine Notice ADM/LMN/2022/9 dated 8 March 2022, it states that all waterways users and marine operators must take necessary action and instruct Masters/ Operators to be vigilant and stay well clear of the area of operations and adhere to following instructions:

1. All concerned parties to be aware that in the area indicated, the seismic equipment will be deployed on the seabed as well as on water surface.

2. Seismic source vessels will be operated day and night during operation periods.

3. Fishing, anchoring stoppage and diving operations in this area are strictly forbidden.

4. All seismic survey operation vessels will be restricted in their ability to maneuver during the seismic operations.

5. The seismic survey operation vessels will keep clear of the vessels navigating in the channels while all other vessels should navigate safely with due care and keep clear from seismic survey vessel.

6. Siesmic Survey Vessels can be contacted through VHF CH 16 or 75 for further movement information.

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

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