29 Jan 2016 / Izmit Bay, Turkey

Safe Navigation Warning

Safety buoys in Izmit Bay have been relocated due to works on the Izmit Bay Suspension Bridge.

Vessels trading in the area must sail between the coordinates 029 30 E and 029 32 E at a maximum of 5 knots and reading at all times VHF 16 and 12.

Between 0700 and 1300 hours on 30 & 31 January and from 0800 to 1500 hours in 1 & 2 February, the crane TAKLIFT-7 will perform works on bridge and a strong safe navigation warning has been issued by the authorities to the all vessels trading in the area.

Masters of vessels trading in the area should act in line with VTS instructions and take all related precautions accordingly.

Red Buoys
R-1 40 45 11.8336 N 029 30 25.0038 E
R-2 40 45 06.1614 N 029 31 25.0680 E

Green Buoys
G-1 40 44 58.9729 N 029 30 22.8244 E
G-2 40 44 53.2936 N 029 31 22.9652 E

For information about operations in Turkey contact GAC Turkey at [email protected]

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