Sea trials of unmanned remotely operated boat

31 Oct 2022 / Al Mirfa Port/Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

A remotely operated unmanned survey vessel “Fugro Peghasus” (LOA 12m) will conduct a sea and operational trials at Khawr Al Bazam, inner of Al Mirfa Port Limits and adjacent waters 0900-1700 hours daily from 31 October to 10 November.

As advised in the AD Ports Group Notice to Mariners No.13/2022 dated 31 October 2022, no crew will be on board the boat which will be operated from the Local Operating Centre in Al Mirfa Port. It will not be allowed to sail at night hours or in restricted visibility.

All vessels navigating in the area should navigate with caution and look out for the survey boat.

Operations will be monitored and controlled by Al Dhafra Ports VTS and normal shipping operations will be maintained without disruption.

For information about operations in Abu Dhabi, contact GAC Abu Dhabi at [email protected]

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