31 Jul 2015 / Angola, Soyo

Steel piles presenting navigation hazard

Mariners are advised to exercise caution when navigating within the Port of Soyo, south of the leading light in position Lat 6 deg. 06.79�S Long 12 deg. 19.57�E, due to the existence of several steel piles projecting from the seabed. The piles, which project 2-3 metres above sea level, are located within an area bounded by the following co-ordinates: Lat 6 deg. 06.91�S, Long 12 deg. 19.59�E; Lat 6 deg. 06.92�S, Long 12 deg. 19.60�E; Lat 6 deg. 07.02�S, Long 12 deg. 19.56�E; Lat 6 deg. 07.03�S, Long 12 deg. 19.58�E. The piles are marked at the northern and southern extremities by Flashing White Lights displaying the Mo (U) characteristic. For information about operations in Angola contact GAC Angola at [email protected]

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