NAVAREA IX - MENAS - Coastal

Central Gulf: QATAR – Unlit Rigs. BA Chart: 2886. The below Rigs reported Unlit by Qatar Energy LNG from 22 MAR 26. A. Mick O’Brien 26-09.900N 052-15.048E B. Lovanda 26-07.210N 051-42.970E C. SD Odyssey 26-14.483N 052-19.700E D. Al Bidda 26-02.760N 051-48.878E E. Energy Enticer 25-50.150N 051-43.880E F. Energy Edge 25-59.170N 051-44.370E G. Mesaieed 25-54.633N 051-48.367E H. Laffan 26-22.667N 052-03.968E Mariners are advised to navigate with caution. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

GULF AREA: WARNINGS IN FORCE AT 191000 UTC MAR 26. 2021 Series: 083, 305. 2022 Series: 019, 062, 084, 136, 143. 2023 Series: 042, 050, 051, 100, 118, 222, 239, 247. 2024 Series: 024, 043, 056, 092, 164, 181, 186, 219, 222, 295, 308. 2025 Series: 002, 009, 010, 033, 046, 054, 058, 071, 117, 132, 135, 141,162, 164, 198, 209, 214, 220, 258, 260, 267, 269, 271, 280, 282, 286, 317, 322, 331, 337 338, 340, 342, 345. 2026 Series: 003, 005, 020, 034, 037, 048, 051, 062, 067, 069, 070, 076, 081. NOTES: A. This IN-FORCE BULLETIN issued each Thursday at 10:00 GMT & promulgated daily via Bahrain Radio (A9M) at 12:10 GMT. B. The warnings less than 42 days old (037/26 onward) are promulgated via Bahrain Radio (A9M). C. All In-Force warnings are available on Bahrain-PMA Website at http://www.mtt.gov.bh/directorates/ports-and-maritime and/or MENAS Website at: https://www.menas.org/notices. D. Cancel Navtex 083/2026. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Central Gulf: Qatar – Installation of Light on PA Jacket. BA Chart: 2523, 2837, 2886, 3781. A navigation light installed temporary on PA Jacket on the position 26-40.218N, 051-57.133E. Flash Colour: White. Flash code: Fl 15s. Mariners are requested to navigate with caution. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Southern Gulf: UAE- Fujairah GNSS Interference – AIS Disruption. BA Chart: 3520. GNSS signal interference, AIS disruption in the vicinity Fujairah offshore areas. Mariners are requested to navigate with caution and take extreme care while transiting in the area. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Central Gulf: Qatar-Temporarily Wave Rider Buoy. BA Chart: 2523, 2837, 2886, 3781. A Temporary wave Rider Buoy has been deployed at position 26-39.57N, 051-57.22E with FL(5).Y.10s Mariners are requested to navigate with caution whilst transiting this area. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Central Gulf: Qatar – Towing Operation. BA Chart: 2523, 3837, 2886, 3781. Well Head Platforms Jacket will be towed on 23 FEB 26 by vessel “Astro Sagitta” from position 26- 45.029N, 051-50.297E to position 26-32.607N, 051-50.206E. All vessels in the area are requested to navigate with caution and keep minimum 500m from the Astra Sagitta. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Central Gulf: Qatar –Mooring Buoy Temporary shifted to new position BA Chart: 2523, 2886. Mooring buoy moved temporary from position 26-27.642N, 051-57.760E to position 26-36.468N, 051- 57.607E with MO (U) 15s. Mariners are requested to navigate with caution while transiting this area. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Central Gulf: Qatar – Cable Laying operation. BA Chart: 2523, 3772, 3781, 3950. Cable laying operation will be carrying by vessel “HONG KUM MEI GUI ” on the following route starting from 18 FEB 26. A. 25-57.402N 051-32.806E B. 25-58.723N 051-33.745E C. 25-58.663N 051-38.676E D. 25-59.604N 051-40.074E E. 26-03.473N 051-56.608E F. 26-03.814N 052-01.080E G. 26-06.054N 052-04.781E H. 26-06.772N 052-05.584E I. 26-06.686N 052-06.375E J. 26-06.852N 052-07.914E K. 26-06.424N 052-08.482E Duration: approx. 8 weeks. Mariners are requested to navigate with caution, keep clear from the vessel and maintain watch on VHF channels 12/16. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Southern Gulf: UAE -REDUCTION IN BOROUGE CHANNEL DEPTH BA Chart: 3778 Charted Depth in Borouge channel at position 24-09.000N, 052-45.200E is 13.2m. Minimum Depth Reduced to 12.9M in certain areas of the channel. All vessels in the area are requested to navigate with caution and adequate under-keel clearance. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Northern Gulf: Kuwait – bathymetric survey and boreholes. BA Chart: 2884, 3773, The bathymetric survey and boreholes operation is being conducted until 31 Mar 26 by vessels “ Vision 2, Naya, Musaed 01001 ” in the following positions: A. 29-07.185N 048-08.402E B. 29-07.293N 048-08.750E C. 29-07.397N 048-09.093E D. 29-07.522N 048-09.471E E. 29-07.744N 048-09.478E F. 29-07.959N 048-09.299E Mariners are requested to navigate with caution. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Northern Gulf: Kuwait - Sunken Barge. BA Chart: 3773, 2884. A Barge “Dream 1” reported sunken on position 29-14.057N, 048-41.216E. Mariners are advised to navigate with caution and keep clear from the area. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Central Gulf: Qatar – Cable Laying operation. BA Chart: 2523, 3772, 3781, 3950. Cable laying operation will be carrying by vessel “CS BLUE NAVIGATOR ” on the following route starting from 06 FEB 26. A. 25-59.008N 051-31.354E B. 26-00.841N 051-32.423E C. 26-06.581N 051-32.018E D. 26-12.253N 051-32.957E E. 26-30.253N 051-45.372E F. 26-34.536N 051-49.448E G. 26-36.331N 051-51.158E H. 26-36.658N 051-53.714E I. 26-37.997N 051-57.574E Duration: approx. 8 weeks. Mariners are requested to navigate with caution and keep clear from the vessel. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Central Gulf: Qatar – Marine Environmental Survey. BA Chart: 2523, 2886. Vessel “Halul 41” will be conducting Marine Environmental Survey starting from 22 JAN 26 on the area bounded by following positions. A. 26-23.340N 051-47.100E B. 26-23.340N 052-00.060E C. 25-56.520N 052-00.060E D. 25-56.520N 051-47.100E Duration: approximately 8 weeks. Mariners are requested to navigate with caution and keep clear from the vessel. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Southern Gulf: UAE-UNLIT Disposal pipeline – Floating BA Chart: 3778. Disposal pipeline is currently afloat and temporary two yellow special mark buoys are attached to the Pipeline in the following positions: A. 24-12.361N 052-38.163E B. 24-11.874N 052-37.858E Mariners are requested to navigate with extra caution, maintain a safe speed and listening watch on VHF channel 12 and 21. Cancel Navtex 351/2025. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Southern Gulf: UAE – Ongoing Reclamation Area. BA Chart: 3708, 3709, 3723. Ongoing reclamation operation within Fujairah Port limits. Five special mark buoys and one east cardinal buoy were deployed for the Ongoing Reclamation AREA in the following positions. Y1 25-10.472N 056-22.338E Fl(2).Y.8s Y2 25-10.832N 056-22.702E Fl(2).Y.8s Y3 25-10.449N 056-22.513E Fl(2).Y.8s Y4 25-11.034N 056-22.671E Fl(2).Y.8s Y5 25-10.481N 056-22.675E Fl(2).Y.8s EC 25-10.419N 056-22.759E Q(3).10s Mariners are advised to exercise extra caution. Cancel Navtex 344/2025. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Northern Gulf: Kuwait – Mooring Buoys Permanently withdraw. BA Chart: 3773 KU Chart :1 Mooring buoys have been permanently withdrawn from Khour Al-Khiran Channel at the following positions. S16 28-39.449N 048-23.585E S17 28-39.467N 048-23.539E S18 28-39.447N 048-23.394E S19 28-39.466N 048-23.395E S20 28-39.361N 048-23.214E S21 28-39.375N 048-23.165E S23 28-39.382N 048-23.112E Mariners are requested update their BA charts. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Central Gulf: Qatar - Mooring Buoy Established. BA Chart: 2523, 2886. A mooring buoy permanently deployed on the following position. 26-34.588N 052-00.286E Mo” U”. 15s Mariners are requested to navigate with caution and update their BA charts. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Sothern Gulf: UAE- Deployment of navigational buoys – RLNG channel. BA Chart: 3778, 3780. Navigation buoys were permanently deployed along the RLNG Channel at the following details A. RLNG-1 24-11.556N 052-41.520E Green Q.G B. RLNG-3 24-11.276N 052-41.335E Green FL.G.5s C. RLNG-5 24-11.005N 052-41.150E Green FL.G.10s D. RLNG-7 24-10.730N 052-40.958E Green FL.G.5s E. RLNG-9 24-10.459N 052-40.771E Green FL.G.5s F. RLNG-11 24-10.179N 052-40.568E Green Q.G G. RLNG-13 24-09.935N 052-40.403E Green FL.G.5s H. RLNG-15 24-09. 69 0’N 052-40.231E Green FL.G.10s I. RLNG-17 24- 09. 44 7’N 052-40.062E Green Q.G J. RLNG-2 24-11.452N 052-41.649E Red Q.R K. RLNG-4 24-11.210N 052-4 1.4 72’E Red FL.R.5s L. RLNG-6 24-10.940N 052-41.279E Red FL.R.10s M. RLNG-8 24-10.662N 052-41.082E Red FL.R.5s N. RLNG-10 24-10.390N 052-40.893E Red FL.R.5s O. RLNG-12 24-10.145N 052-40.722E Red Q.R P. RLNG-14 24-09.861N 052-40.637E Red FL.R.5s Q. RLNG-16 24-09.582N 052-40.558E Red FL.R.10s R. RLNG-18 24-09.300N 052-40.475E Red Q.R S. RLNG-20 24-09.090N 052-40.414E Red FL.R.3s T. RLNG-22 24-08.880N 052-40.355E Red Q.R Mariners are requested to navigate with caution and update their BA charts. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Southern Gulf: UAE - Changes to the Navigational Buoys. BA Chart: 3796, 3788, 3780, 3179. This Navtex should read conjunction with Navtex 054.2025 Due to dredging and reclamation operation within Jebel Dhanna / Ruwais (JDR) Port limits, below temporary changes to the navigational buoys. Navigational buoy Shifted. TRB-3 from 24-08.26 N, 052-46.96 E to 24-08.29 N, 052-46.91 E Other buoys in SHT-2 Basin TRB-4 24-08.39 N 052-46.82 E Q(3).R.10s TRB-5 24-07.96 N 052-46.95 E Q.R TRB-6 24-07.88 N 052-46.88 E Fl(3).R.10s GS-12 24-08.58 N 052-46.63 E Q.R Removed Buoys GS-14 24-08.43N 052-46.83E Q(3).R.10s GS-16 24-08.31N 052-47.01E Q.R GS-18 24-08.21N 052-47.04E Q(2).R.10s GS-20 24-07.97N 052-46.95E Q.R GS-22 24-07.87N 052-46.90E Fl(3).R.10s Mariners are advised to exercise extra caution, proceed with safe speed specially during dark hours and Contact Ruwais VTIS VHF Ch.21 for further information. Cancel Navtex 072/2025, 157/2025, 183/2025. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Southern Gulf: UAE -Ras Al Khaimah Marjan Isiland - Submerged Breakwater and Deployment Special mark buoys. BA Chart: 3174. Breakwater rock replacement operation for Submerged breakwater being conducted until 30 MAR 26 two yellow special mark buoy were deployed at both ends of the breakwater in the following positions: A. 25-41.628N 055-45.221E B. 25-41.452N 055-45.032E All vessels in the area are requested to navigate with caution and keep minimum 1.5Nm from the operation area. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Southern Gulf: UAE–Temporary Wave Rider Buoy relocation and new deployment BA Chart: 2889, 3179. A. PTM 61182 a wave Rider Buoy temporarily moved from position 24-38.58N, 052-35.32E to position 24-38.68N, 052-35.37E with Fl.Y.2s B. PTM 6376 a Wave buoy being temporarily deployed at the following position 24-39.13N, 052- 35.55E with Fl.Y.2s. Mariners are requested to navigate with caution whilst transiting this area. Cancel Navtex: 221/2025. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Central Gulf: Qatar – Seismic Acquisition. BA Chart: 2523, 2886. Seismic Acquisition operation will be conducted on 16 Nov 25 by multi vessels on the areas bounded by the following positions: Area 32 A. 26-48.082N 051-53.954E B. 26-43.322N 051-59.789E C. 26-41.026N 051-57.464E D. 26-43.622N 051-54.282E E. 26-47.283N 051-53.146E Area 31 A. 26-36.976N 051-55.503E B. 26-36.400N 051-58.274E C. 26-32.337N 052-02.840E D. 26-31.395N 052-03.386E E. 26-30.037N 052-03.029E F. 26-25.312N 051-59.359E G. 26-27.180N 051-57.074E H. 26-32.722N 051-54.191E Mariners are requested to navigate with caution & keep clear form the mentioned area. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Southern Gulf: UAE – 20-Inch MOL Pipeline Installation. BA Chart: 2889. A 20-inch MOL pipeline installation form UMM LULU to ZIRKU island by multi vessels starting from 17 OCT 25 to 15 FEB 26. Starting Point 24-30.822N, 054-01.293E Ending Point 24-53.448N, 053-03.620E Mariners are requested to navigate with caution and maintain a listening watch on VHF channel 23 and 12. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Northern Gulf: Kuwait – Mooring Buoy Temporary withdraw. BA Chart: 3773 KU Chart :1 The mooring buoy has been temporarily withdrawn from Ahmadi Port at the following position. SIB 29-06.716N 048-17.540E FI(4).Y.20s Mariners are requested to navigate with caution. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Southern Gulf: UAE Delma Island – Bathymetric Survey. BA Chart: 2837, 3951. A Bathymetric Survey operation is being conducted until 30 OCT 25 by Vessels ‘BLUE WAVES, OWN OCEAN DEZIRE’ in the area bounded by the following positions: A. 24-30.00N 052-15.00E B. 24-20.00N 052-15.00E C. 24-20.00N 052-23.00E D. 24-30.00N 052-23.00E Mariners are requested to navigate with extra caution and stay clear from the mentioned area. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Southern Gulf: UAE – Relocate of Special Mark Buoys. BA Charts: 2889. Four Special Marks buoys have been relocated temporary to new positions with flashing yellow lights. UID01 25-19.914N 054-49.783E UID02 25-25.750N 054-52.529E UID03 25-22.637N 054-48.635E UID04 25-25.976N 054-48.353E Mariners are requested to navigate with extreme caution and keep well clear of the marked area. Cancel Navtex 252/2025. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Southern Gulf: UAE – Zaqqum Light Buoy. BA Chart: 2444, 2889 Zaqqum Light Buoy at location 25-06.560N 053-25.060E reported RACON not operational and lantern flash characteristic malfunctioning. Mariners are advised to navigate with caution. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Northern Gulf: Kuwait – AToNs Developing and Seabed Survey. BA Chart: 3773. KU Local Chart: 1. AToNs developing and Seabed Survey is carrying out by multi vessels in the areas bounded by following positions: Doha: A. 29-23.682N 047-52.476E B. 29-23.700N 047-54.252E C. 29-21.426N 047-54.102E D. 29-21.438N 047-52.458E Faylaka island: A. 29-32.838N 048-37.572E B. 29-32.838N 048-12.264E C. 29-21.396N 048-37.656E D. 29-21.396N 048-12.222E Bubiyan Island: A. 29-43.368N 048-34.398E B. 29-29.472N 048-11.352E C. 29-56.874N 047-56.010E D. 30-01.116N 048-09.462E A Temporary special mark buoys will be installed around each buoy during the maintenance. Mariners are requested to navigate with caution. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Northern Gulf: Kuwait – Seabed Survey. BA Chart: 3773. KU Local Chart: 1. Seabed Survey is conducted today 28 SEP 25 multi vessels on the following locations: A. MPA-1 29-21.174N 047-50.555E B. MPA-2 29-20.631N 047-50.709E C. MPA-3 29-21.556N 047-50.783E D. MPA-4 29-21.184N 047-53.230E E. LTMP-1 29-21.609N 047-52.345E F. LTMP-2 29-24.778N 047-54.447E G. LTMP-3 29-25.817N 048-05.305E Mariners are requested to navigate with caution. The operation period is till 30 NOV 2029. Cancel Navtex 259/2025. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Central Gulf: Qatar – ROV Operations. BA Chart: 3772, 2523, 2886. The ROV operations is conducting by vessel “Halul 51” from 28 SEP 25 on the following positions: A. 25-57.321N 051-30.133E B. 26-00.677N 051-32.251E C. 26-05.197N 051-33.729E D. 26-07.219N 051-31.834E E. 26-12.425N 051-32.968E F. 26-17.260N 051-34.907E G. 26-27.665N 051-42.788E H. 26-36.891N 051-51.651E I. 26-36.887N 051-56.432E J. 26-38.111N 051-57.575E Mariners are requested to navigate with caution. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Southern Gulf: UAE -Amendment to the Exclusion Zone in Offshore Umm Suqeim Coastal Area BA Chart: 2837,2889. Restricted area has been amendment to the exclusion zone in Offshore Umm Suqeim Coastal Area. The following coordinates show the borders of Restricted Area A. 25-11.195N 055-11.356E B. 25-11.751N 055-11.797E C. 25-11.525N 055-12.900E D. 25-10.602N 055-12.907E E. 25-10.324N 055-12.586E F. 25-10.061N 055-11.881E G. 25-10.147N 055-11.564E Mariners are requested navigate with caution and keep clear from the mentioned area. This Navtex supersedes Navtex No. 155/2025. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Southern Gulf: UAE - Amendment to the Exclusion Zone – Burj Al Arab and Madinat Jumeirah BA Chart: 3176, 2889. Restricted area has been amendment to the exclusion zone in Burj Al Arab and Madinat Jumeirah. The following coordinates show the borders of Restricted Area A. 25-07.989N 055-10.772E B. 25-08.287N 055-10.635E C. 25-08.983N 055-11.224E D. 25-08.911N 055-11.382E Mariners are requested navigate with caution and keep clear from the mentioned area. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Central Gulf: Qatar – pipe lay and sleepers installation Operations in Al Shaheen Field. BA Chart: 3781, 3772, 2523, 2886. Pipe lay and sleepers installation operation will be conducted on 14 AUG 25 by multi vessels in following bounded area: A- 26-18.9N 051-48.9E B- 26-37.7N 051-51.0E C- 26-42.5N 051-53.5E D- 26-40.2N 052-00.7E E- 26-35.6N 052-00.4E Mariners are requested to navigate with caution and give wide berth. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Southern gulf: UAE –Yellow Mooring Buoy is Unlit. BA Chart: 3413 3179, 2889. A yellow Mooring Buoy at position 25-07.24N, 052-53.04E Reported Unlit. Mariners are advised to navigate with caution. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Southern Gulf: UAE – Special Mark Data Buoy Missing. BA Chart: 3174 Special Mark Data Buoy at location 26-08.600N, 055-42.800E reported Missing. Mariners are advised to navigate with caution. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Northern Gulf: Kuwait –Restricted Area. BA Charts: 3773, 2884. Rig “Oriental Phoenix” stationed on position 29-14.348N, 048-20.562E until end of June 26 and required 0.5 Nm Radius restricted area from the position. Mariners are requested to navigate with caution and stay away from the mentioned area Cancel Navtex 142/2025 Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Southern Gulf: UAE – Temporary Mooring Buoy Established. BA Chart: 3179, 3178. Three Unlit mooring buoys deployed temporary on the following positions. 7086 24-53.920 N 053-01.571 E 8995 24-53.854 N 053-02.024 E 3972 24-53.673 N 053-01.958 E Mariners are requested to navigate with caution. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Northern Gulf: Kuwait – Restricted area. BA Charts: 3773. Restricted area has been established on position 29-13.102N, 048-44.419E with 600 Meter diameter. Mariners are requested navigate with caution and keep clear from the mentioned area. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Central Gulf: Qatar – Fire Fighting Towing, Pulling and navigation Assistance Operation. BA Chart: 2837,2886,2523. Guard Tugboat” HYSY365“ will be carrying out firefighting, Towing, pulling and navigation assistance for the offshore subsea construction vessel” HYSY289“ from Hamad port to ALS Field from position 25- 01.135N, 051-35.859E to position 26-39.385N, 051-55.700E Mariners are requested to navigate with caution. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Central Gulf: Qatar – ROV-Operations in Al Shaheen Field. BA Chart: 2886. 2523. Self Propelled DP2 vessel “HYSY289” will be carrying out sleepers installation in following bounded area: A- 26-41.990N 051-53.261E B- 26-41.940N 052-00.754E C- 26-37.648N 052-00.716E D- 26-37.698N 051-53.228E Mariners are requested to navigate with caution and give wide berth. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Southern Gulf: UAE – Ras Al Khaimah Special Mark Data Buoy Established. BA Chart: 3174. A Special Mark Data Bouy was deployed on the following position. 25-44.205N 055-41.596E QY Mariners are requested to navigate with caution. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Central Gulf: Bahrain – MS Salman Buoy is Unlit. BA Chart: 3736. Local Chart: 1501. MS Salman Buoy on position 26-10.490N, 050-39.920E reported unlit. Mariners are advised to navigate with caution. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Southern Gulf: UAE – Mobile Offshore Drilling ‘Tarfa’. BA Chart: 3413, 2442. The mobile offshore drilling ‘Tarfa ’ has been deployed on position 25-35.92N, 054-31.48E form 27 MAR 2025 till further notice. Mariners are requested to navigate with caution. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Central Gulf: Bahrain - Dredging Operations. BA Chart: 3736, 3737. Dredging operation east of Bahrain Steel Terminal will be conducted on 08 of March 2025. Two Buoys will be shifted on 06 of March 2025 to temporary position as below: BS 3 26-11.243N 050-41.836E BS 5 26-11.393N 050-41.653E A temporary special Mark buoy will be deployed on the position 26-10.733N, 050-41.704E. Duration of the operation: Approx. 6 Months. Mariners are advised to exercise extra caution and give a wide berth. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Southern Gulf: UAE - Dredging and Reclamation. BA Chart: 3796, 3788, 3780, 3179. Dredging and reclamation operation within Jebel Dhanna / Ruwais (JDR) Port limits have been started. Four special mark buoys were deployed for the NO GO AREA in the following positions. 1 24-09.818N 052-47.247E Fl.Y 2 24-09.699N 052-47.343E Fl.Y 3 24-09.567N 052-47.135E Fl.Y 4 24-09.689N 052-47.044E Fl.Y Mariners are advised to exercise extra caution, navigate away from the "NO GO AREA" and to maintain continuous listening on VTIS VHF Ch 21. Cancel Navtex 044/2025. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Northern Gulf: Kuwait – Establishment of Two buoys showing the borders of Kuwait sport club water racetrack. BA Chart: 1214, 3773. Two special mark buoys were deployed temporary to shows the borders of Kuwait sport club water racetrack at position as bellow: Buoy 1: 29-20.35N 048 06.051E Buoy 2: 29-20.50N 048 06.093E Mariners are advised to navigate with caution. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Southern Gulf: UAE – Lost Anchor’s Obstructions. BA Chart: 3413. A Vessel reported lost anchor with 2.5 shackle of chain at position aprox 25-07.693N, 052-53.090E. Mariners are requested not to anchor in the vicinity. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Northern Gulf: Kuwait – Ras Al Zour – Metrological Tower Collapsed. BA Charts: 1223, 3773. Metrological tower reported Collapsed on position 28-46.000N, 048-26.100E, it is visible above lowest water and become an obstruction which might cause a navigational hazard. The location of the tower will be marked by a yellow buoy with Fl (4) 15s with a 5NM range. Mariners are requested to navigate with extreme cation while transit in the area. Cancel Navtex 087/2023. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Southern Gulf: UAE – Temporary Data Buoys. BA Chart: 2444, 2889. The below Data buoy remains in the location as below. MIDI 018 25-03.005N, 053-04.159E Fl(5).Y.20s Buoy DWR on position 25-07.143N, 052-56.058E permanently withdrawn. This Navtex supersedes Navtex No. 257/2024. Mariners are requested to navigate with caution. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Northern Gulf: Kuwait – Buoys Permanently Altered in Characteristics. BA Charts: 2884, 3773, 1223. Two buoys have been permanently altered in characteristics with same position as below: From yellow NP -02 to green NP-A with flash code Fl.G.5s and range of 2 N.M at position 29-07.704N, 048-08.416E . From yellow NP -01 to red NP-B with flash code Fl.R.5s and range of 2 N.M at position 29-07.695N, 048- 08.494E . Mariners requested to navigate with caution and update their BA Charts. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Northern Gulf: Kuwait - Restricted area. BA Charts: 3773. KU Charts: 1. Restricted area has been established on position 28-52.490N, 048-21.634E with 600 Meter diameter. Mariners are requested navigate with caution and keep clear from the mentioned area. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Central Gulf: Bahrain– Buoy Altered in Position. BA Chart: 3736 BH Chart: 1501 MSI-2 Buoy has been altered in position 26-11.675N, 050-36.675E Mariners are requested to navigate with caution and update their BA Charts. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Northern Gulf: Kuwait - Rig Move “Oriental Dragon 1”. BA Charts: 3773. KU Charts: 1. Rig “Oriental Dragon 1” will be moved on 14 DEC 24 from position 28-52.490N, 048-21.634E to position 28-55.298N, 048-28.485E which will be stationed on final position until end of DEC 25. Mariners are requested navigate with caution and keep clear from the mentioned position. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Central Gulf: Qatar – Diving Operations. BA Chart: 2523. SCUBA Diving Operations for Coral Relocation Environment Project in AL Ghariya at the following bounded area: A. 26-05.333N 051-26.250E B. 26-05.233N 051-26.250E C. 26-05.217N 051-26.383E D. 26-05.333N 051-26.383E Duration of the operation approx. 20 days Mariners are requested to navigate with caution. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Central Gulf: Qatar – ROV Campaign on Al Shaheen Field. BA Chart: 2523, 3950, 2886. The ROV campaign conducting by vessel “MPSV Halul 49” for several platforms in the area bounded by following positions is extended until end of Jan 2025: A- 26-43.55N 051-50.86E B- 26-43.55N 052-04.14E C- 26-26.81N 052-04.14E D- 26-26.81N 051-50.86E Duration: Approx. 4 months. Mariners are requested to navigate with caution and give wide berth. Cancel Navtex 128/2024. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Northern Gulf: Kuwait - Buoy Moved. BA Chart: 1223, 3773. Mooring buoy “M1” has been moved permanently from position 29-06.446N, 048-17.682E to position 29- 06.573N, 048-17.274E. Mariners are requested to Navigate with caution and update their BA chart. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Southern Gulf: UAE - Sunken Vessel. BA Chart: 3175, 2889. Vessel “KNIDOS” reported sunk on position 25-35.02N, 054-51.15E with a floating debris around the position. Mariners are advised to navigate with caution and keep clear from the area. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Central Gulf: Bahrain – Construction of Bapco Trestle and Pipelines Laying Operations. BA Charts: 3736, 3737 Local Charts: 1501, 6501, 5011 The construction operations of the Trestle Construction, Seabed Excavation and Pipeline Laying activities at the BAPCO Terminal - Sitra Port - in the following bounded area has been extended until end of JUN 2025: 26-10.03N 050-39.57E 26-10.05N 050-39.72E 26-10.07N 050-40.00E 26-09.98N 050-40.28E 26-09.77N 050-40.42E 26-09.73N 050-40.37E 26-10.00N 050-39.90E 26-09.95N 050-39.72E 26-09.88N 050-39.58E 26-09.95N 050-39.55E Mariners are requested to navigate with caution at slow speed, maintain listening watch on VHF CH 16/74/72 and take instructions as required from “Bahrain Port Control” and “Bapco Wharf Control”. Cancel Navtex 004/2024. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Central Gulf: Qatar– Temporary Wave Buoy. BA Chart: 2523, 2886. Wave rider buoy will be deployed for a period of approx. 1 month on position 26-26.524N, 051-57.858E with light Fl(5).Y 2.5s. Mariners are requested to navigate with caution. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Arabian Sea : Capsized Vessel. Oil Tanker vessel “Prestige Falcon ” reported Capsized on 15 JUL 24. The search and rescue team around the position 19-09.50N, 058-18.30E still searching for crew members. 9 crew members rescued 25 Nm southeast of Ras Madraka in the Duqm State and one found dead. Mariners are requested to navigate with caution while transiting in the area and keep sharp lookout for missing seamen. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Southern Gulf: UAE –Unlit Platform. BA Chart: 3413. “ZH ” platform at position 25-38.82N, 054-24.85E reported Unlit. Mariners are requested to navigate with caution whilst transiting in the area. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Southern Gulf: UAE - Reclamation Works in Progress. BA Chart: 3404, 3174 A reclamation works behind RAK Maritime City breakwater will be further extended west wards within the area bounded by below mentioned coordinates: 25-58.191N 056-02.131E 25-58.011N 056-02.821E 25-57.378N 056-02.866E 25-57.624N 056-01.948E Three temporary marker buoys have been re-positioned in below mentioned co-ordinates to assist in the reclamation process. B1 Flash Yellow 25-58.146N 056-02.301E B2 Flash Yellow 25-57.853N 056-02.207E B3 Flash Yellow 25-57.560N 056-02.112E All mariners are advised to navigate with caution and keep well clear of the area while passing in the vicinity. Cancel Navtex 224/2021. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Southern Gulf: UAE – New Wreck. BA Chart: 2443, 2889. semi-sunken wreck has been reported in the vicinity of Position 25-11.645 N, 054-10.122 E. Mariners are requested to navigate with caution. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Northern Gulf: Kuwait - Sinking Vessel. BA Chart: 1223, 3773 Local Chart: 1,4,8 Sinking vessel reported on position 29-05.49N, 048-22.095E. An isolated danger buoy has been temporarily deployed on position 29-05.516N, 048-22.061E with Fl(2).5s. Mariners are advised to navigate with caution. Cancel Navtex 012/2024. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Southern Gulf: UAE – Lost Anchor ’s Obstructions. BA Chart: 3413. A Vessel reported lost anchor with chain at position 25-07.23N, 052-53.27E. Mariners are requested not to anchor in the vicinity. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Central Gulf: Bahrain – Power cables Installation. BA Chart: 2886. Local Chart: 10001 The cable installation operations that conducting by vessels “Hull 1”, “ABS”, “Ocean 10” Barge, “Ocean Cat” & “Tug Ocean” for the 66kV interconnector cables which will be laid between Ras al Bar and Hawar Island on the following route are extended until 31 DEC 23: 25-47.892N 050-34.075E 25-46.587N 050-37.037E 25-44.475N 050-37.683E 25-42.042N 050-44.078E 25-41.947N 050-45.272E The vessels will be restricted in their ability to manoeuvre and an exclusion area of 500m is required to ensure the safety of the vessels and cables. All vessels are requested to observe the safety zone. Cancel Navtex 162/2023. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Southern Gulf: UAE – Old Spare SPM Unlit. BA Chart: 3178. Old spare SPM exists south of Zirku island at position 24-51.601N, 053-05.412 reported unlit. Mariners are advised to navigate with caution. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Southern Gulf: UAE – Lost Anchor ’s Obstructions. BA Chart: 2444, 3178. Lost Anchor ’s reported losses at position 25-01.57N, 053-03.22E. Mariners are requested not to anchor in the vicinity. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Southern Gulf: UAE - Hail & Ghasha Oil Field – Construction Works BA Charts 3178, 3179. Major construction works still in progress to construct artificial islands inside Hail and Ghasha Oil Fields at Abu Dhabi Offshore on the following boundaries (WGS84): Ghasha Field Area: P01 24-40.220 N 052-52.613 E P02 24-39.081 N 053-00.183 E P03 24-30.790 N 053-03.239 E P04 24-26.334 N 052-56.633 E P05 24-30.700 N 052-52.078 E Hail Field Area: P01 24-24.565 N 053-21.717 E P02 24-24.461 N 053-28.221 E P03 24-17.964 N 053-28.095 E P04 24-18.067 N 053-21.597 E Mariners are requested to navigate with caution around the area. Unauthorized vessels entry to these areas within field boundaries is strictly prohibited. Mariners are requested to call Marine Control Center on Marine VHF Ch. 16. Cancel Navtex 018/2021. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Northern Gulf: Kuwait – Shuwaikh Port Development. BA Charts: 3773. Development project of the Anchorage area number 1 to 7 is taking place in Shuwaikh Port until further notice on position 29-21.160N, 047-56.101E Mariners are requested to navigate with caution while passing in the vicinity. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Southern Gulf: UAE – Deployment of Mooring Buoys. BA Charts: 3739, 3176. Four Mooring Buoys have been deployed, which belongs to the Dubai Maritime City on the following positions: 1. 25-08.140N 055-09.524E 2. 25-07.780N 055-09.650E 3. 25-14.766N 055-12.602E 4. 25-14.342N 055-12.746E Mariners are requested to navigate with caution while passing in the vicinity. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Central Gulf: Qatar –1500mtr Safety Zones around SPMs BA Chart: 2523, 2883, 2886, 2837, 2858 There are safety zones of 1500mtr around the SPM2, SPM3 and SPM4 located in below positions. Approval to enter shall be obtained from the attending terminal / operator on VHF16 or 72. SPM Coordinates (WGS 84) SPM2 26-35.496N 052-01.986E SPM3 26-38.808N 051-53.496E SPM4 26-40.375N 051-53.896E Mariners are requested to navigate with caution & update their BA charts. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Central Gulf: Bahrain Light Buoy Unlit BA Chart: 3738, 3790, 2886 The Navigational light of Bahrain L/B at location 26-33.00N, 051-03.59E reported unlit. Mariners are advised to navigate with caution. Cancel Navtex 117/2020. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Northern Gulf: Kuwait – Establishment of Navigation Buoy. BA Chart: 3773, 2882. South Cardinal buoy deployed temporarily in following position to mark a sunken vessel: 29-19.647N 048-25.480E VQ(6).LFl.10s Mariners are requested to Navigate with caution and keep wide berth. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Central Gulf: Sunken Vessel. BA Chart: 2523, 2886, 2837. Vessel reported Capsized on 170020 UTC MAR 22 in position 26-52.1N, 052-19.4E within Qatar North Oil and Gas field. The search and rescue team around the position 26-52.0N, 052-18.2E still looking for two persons of the crew members. Mariners are requested to navigate with caution while transiting in the area and keep sharp lookout for missing seamen. Cancel Navtex 083/2022. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Southern Gulf: UAE - "NO GO AREA" - Offshore Island Project / Channel Dredging & Turning Basin. BA Chart: 3179, 2889. The "NO GO AREA" that established for Offshore Island Project, Channel Dredging & Turning Basin is extended until end of AUG 22 within the below Coordinates. Offshore Island Project: Area 1: 24-21.55N 052-38.24E 24-21.90N 052-38.95E 24-20.82N 052-39.50E 24-20.57N 052-38.69E Area 2: 24-21.92N 052-38.40E 24-22.18N 052-38.93E 24-21.23N 052-39.61E 24-20.95N 052-39.15E Channel Dredging & Turning Basin: 24-19.20N 052-38.62E 24-19.02N 052-39.63E 24-17.87N 052-39.11E 24-18.16N 052-38.49E Mariners are requested to navigate away from the "NO GO AREA" and to maintain continuous listening on VTIS VHF Ch 21. Cancel Navtex 115/2021 & 234/2021 which superseded by this one. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Central Gulf: Bahrain – Dive Site Wreck Buoy Unlit. BA Charts: 3790, 2886. Wreck buoy in position 26-35.94N, 050-58.51E to mark the Dive site reported Unlit. Mariners are requested to navigate with caution while passing in the vicinity. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Central Gulf: Qatar – Al Khalij Field-Mooring Buoy Missing. BA Charts: 2886. Crewboat mooring buoy on Al Khalij Field at position 25-56.100N, 052-41.400E reported Missing. Mariners are requested to navigate with caution while passing in the vicinity. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite

Central Gulf: Barge Wreck Buoy is Missing. Charts BA 3772, 3950, 2886, 2837 Barge Wreck Buoy at position 25-57.710N, 051-52.860E is missing. Mariners are requested to Navigate with caution when transiting on the area. Cancel Navtex 065/2019 which superseded by this one. Issuer: MENAS Maritime Operations Centre, Bahrain Megulite