(b) A traffic lane for north-eastbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| (5) 54°28′09″ N., | 10°17′34” E. |
| (6) 54°29′12″ N., | 10°19′24” E. |
(c) A traffic lane for south-westbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| (7) 54°29′39″ N., | 10°15′47″ E. |
| (8) 54°30′29″ N., | 10°17′54″ E. |
059°–239°.
WESTERN EUROPEAN WATERS
OFF OKSÖY
(Reference chart: British Admiralty 2289)
| (1) 57°50′.0 N., | 8°03′.0 E. |
| (2) 57°58′.0 N., | 8°22′.0 E. |
A traffic lane, three miles wide, is established on each side of the separation zone The main traffic directions are:
051º–231°.
OFF THE OSLO FJORD
(Reference chart: British Admiralty 3708)
| (1) 58°43′.0 N., | 10º08′.0 E. |
| (2) 58º51′.0 N., | 10°27′.0 E. |
051º–231°.
Note: This scheme is only intended for ships approaching the Oslo Fjord from the southwest or proceeding in the opposite direction. It is not intended for ships navigating in other directions.
OFF FEISTEIN
(Reference chart: British Admiralty 2281)
The traffic separation scheme off Feistein consists of two parts.
| (1) 58°43′.0 N., | Sº11′.0 E. |
| (2) 58°32′.0 N., | 5°05′.0 E. |
(b) A traffic lane, three miles wide, is established on each side of the separation zone. The main traffic directions are:
015º–95º.
| (3) 58°48′.0 N., | 5º06′.0 E. |
| (4) 58º50′.0 N., | 4°43′.0 E. |
(b) A traffic lane, three miles wide, is established on each side of the separation zone. The main traffic directions are:
100º–280º.
Note: Part I of the scheme is intended for ships using the Strait of Dover and Part II for ships using the Fair Isle Passage.
OFF LISTA
(Reference chart: British Admiralty 2281)
| (1) 57°55′.0 N., | 6°37′.0 E. |
| (2) 58°00′.0 N., | 6°17′.0 E. |
115°–295°.
OFF LINDESNES
(Reference chart: British Admiralty 2327)
| (1) 57°50′.0 N., | 7°22′.0 E. |
| (2) 57°50′.0 N., | 7°00′.0 E. |
090°–270º.
IN THE APPROACHES TO RIVER ELBE
(Reference charts: German Hydrographic Office 44 and 49)
(a) A separation zone, half a mile wide, is centred upon, the following geographical positions:
| (1) 54°00′00″ N., | 8°05′28″ E. |
| (2) 34°00′00″ N., | 8°07′09″ E. |
| (3) 54°00′00″ N., | 8°07′08″ E. |
| (4) 53°59′57″ N., | 8º13′22″ E. |
(c) A traffic lane for eastbound traffic is established between the separation zone/line and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| (5) 53°58′00″ N., | 8°05′28″ E. |
| (6) 53°59′23″ N., | 8”13′17″ E. |
(d) A traffic lane for westbound traffic is established between the separation zone/line and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| (7) 54°01′51″ N., | 8°05′28″ E. |
| (8) 54°01′38″ N., | 8°13′34″ E. |
091°–271°.
OFF TERSCHELLING AND IN THE GERMAN BIGHT
(Reference charts: British Admiralty 1405, 1875, 2593 and 3761; German Hydrographic Office 50 and 53; Netherlands Hydrographic Office 1352 and 1353)
| (1) 53º48′.7 N., | 6°23′.7 E. |
| (2) 53°56′.6 N., | 7°39′.7 E. |
| (3) 53°54′.8 N., | 7°42′.1 E. |
| (4) 53°46′.7 N., | 6°23′.8 E. |
| (5) 53°47′.7 N., | 6°23′.8 E. |
| (6) 53°47′.5 N., | 6°22′.1 E. |
| (7) 53º47′.2 N., | 6°20′.4 E. |
| (8) 53°29′.7 N., | 4°44′.9 E. |
| (9) 53°48′.2 N., | 6°20′.4 E. |
| (10) 53°46′.1 N., | 6°20′.5 E. |
| (11) 53°27′.8 N., | 4°46′.2 E. |
(d) A traffic lane for westbound traffic is established between the separation zones/line and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| (12) 53º59′.2 N., | 7°36′.2 E. |
| (13) 53°51′.4 N., | 6°20′.5 E. |
| (14) 53°32′.4 N., | 4º42′.8 E. |
(e) A traffic lane for eastbound traffic is established between the separation zones/line and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| (15) 53º25′.1 N., | 4º48′.2 E. |
| (16) 53°43′.6 N., | 6°23′.7 E. |
| (17) 53°52′.1 N., | 7°45′.6 E. |
072º–252º and
080°–260°.
The area between the coast and the landward boundary of the traffic separation scheme is designated as an inshore traffic zone.
Note: The separation zones of this scheme are connected by a separation line to indicate the area where a concentration of crossing traffic is likely to be met.
DEUTSCHE BUCHT LIGHTVESSEL WESTERN APPROACH
(Reference charts: British Admiralty 1405 and German Hydrographic Office 50, 53 and 87)
| (1) 54°10′31″ N., | 6°22′30″ E. |
| (2) 54º11′07″ N., | 7°20′42″ E. |
| (3) 54º10′09″ N., | 7°21′58″ E. |
| (4) 54º09′31″ N., | 6°22′30″ E. |
| (5) 54°10′01″ N., | 6°22′30″ E. |
| (6) 54°10′00″ N., | 6°20′48″ E. |
| (7) 54°09′53″ N., | 6°19′06″ E. |
| (8) 54°08′58″ N., | 6º01′20″ E. |
| (9) 54°10′23″ N., | 6°19′05″ E. |
| (10) 54°09′22″ N., | 6°19′05″ E. |
| (11) 54°08′00″ N., | 6°01′54″ E. |
(d) A traffic lane for westbound traffic is established between the separation zones/line and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| (12) 54°13′06″ N., | 7º18′06″ E. |
| (13) 54°12′30″ N., | 6°20′36″ E. |
| (14) 54º10′54″ N., | 6º00′12″ E. |
(e) A traffic lane for eastbound traffic is established between the separation zones/line and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| (15) 54°06′06″ N., | 6°03′00″ E. |
| (16) 54°07′30″ N., | 6°20′54″ E. |
| (17) 54º08′11″ N., | 7º24′36″ E. |
082°–262° and
089°–269°.
The separation zones of this scheme are connected by a separation line to indicate the area where a concentration of crossing traffic is likely to be met.
Least waterdepth
The area bounded by a line connecting the geographical positions given in paragraphs (d) and (e) above was closely surveyed to a least waterdepth of 30 metres at LWS in 1972.
OFF TEXEL
(Reference charts: British Admiralty 191, 1405, 2322 and 2593; Netherlands Hydrographic Office 1037, 1350, 1352 and 1452)
| (1) 53º02′.2 N., | 4°18′.3 E. |
| (2) 53º06′.4 N., | 4°22′.7 E. |
032°-212°.
The area between the coast and the landward boundary of the traffic separation scheme is designated as an inshore traffic zone.
IN THE APPROACHES TO HOOK OF HOLLAND
(Reference charts: British Admiralty 1406 and 122; Netherlands Hydrographic Office 1449, 1349 and 1350)
The traffic separation scheme in the approaches to Hook of Holland consists of two parts.
Part I—At the Goeree
| (1) 51º59′,3 N., | 3º46′.7 E. |
| (2) 51º58′.8 N., | 3º46′.9 E. |
| (3) 51º57′.3 N., | 3°39′.1 E. |
| (4) 51°56′.5 N., | 3°34′.5 E. |
| (5) 51º57′.5 N., | 3°34′.0 E. |
| (6) 51º58′.3 N., | 3º38′.7 E. |
(b) A traffic lane for westbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| (7) 52°00′.7 N., | 3°46′.0 E. |
| (8) 51°59′.2 N., | 3°33′.3 E. |
(c) A traffic lane for eastbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| (9) 51º54′.6 N., | 3°35′.4 E. |
| (10) 51º55′.8 N., | 3°39′,8 E. |
| (11) 51°57′.3 N., | 3°47′,6 E. |
Part II—North of the entrance to the Rotterdam Waterway
(a) A separation zone one mile wide is centred upon the following geographical positions:
| (12) 52º06′.6 N., | 3°55′.9 E. |
| (13) 52°03′.7 N., | 3°54′.8 E. |
(b) A traffic lane for southbound traffic is established between the separation zone in paragraph (a) above and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| (14) 52°07′.2 N., | 3°52′.0 E. |
| (15) 52°04′,3 N., | 3°50′.8 E. |
(c) A separation zone one mile wide is centred upon the following geographical positions:
| (16) 52°06′.2 N., | 3°59′.0 E. |
| (17) 52°03′.3 N., | 3°58′.0 E. |
(d) A traffic lane for northbound traffic is established between the separation zone in paragraph (c) above and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| (18) 52°05′.6 N., | 4°03′.0 E. |
| (19) 52°02′.7 N., | 4°02′.0 E. |
(i) Precautionary area
A precautionary area is established off the entrance to the Rotterdam Waterway. The area is bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:
thence along the South Mole to the geographical position:
| (22) 51º57′.7 N., | 4º00′.6 E. |
and further connecting the geographical positions (11), (7) and (15).
The focal point of the precautionary area is located at the following geographical position:
| (23) 52º01′.2 N., | 3°53′.6 E. |
This position coincides with, the present position of the “ Maas Center ” buoy.
(ii) CAUTION:
Any vessel which is not obliged to adhere to the deep water route should, if practicable, not enter a circular area of half a mile in diameter around “ Maas Center ” buoy.
All vessels navigating in the precautionary area should keep the above circular area on their port side unless the available water depth, the density of traffic, the pilotage or the weather condition warrants otherwise.
AT NORTH HINDER
(Reference charts: British Admiralty 1406 and Netherlands Hydrographic Office 1349)
| (1) 51°49′.1 N., | 2°45′.8 E. |
| (2) 51º48′.0 N., | 2°39′.4 E. |
| (3) 51°48′.0 N., | 2°39′.4 E. |
| (4) 51°47′.2 N., | 2°34′.5 E. |
(c) A separation zone, one mile wide, is centred upon the following geographical positions:
| (5) 51°47′.2 N., | 2°34′.5 E. |
| (6) 51°47′.0 N., | 2°33′.0 E. |
| (7) 51°28′.0 N., | 2°07′.1 E. |
(d) A traffic lane for south-westbound traffic is established between the separation zones/line and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| (8) 51°53′.6 N., | 2°43′.8 E. |
| (9) 51°51′.2 N., | 2°28′.5 E. |
| (10) 51°30′.4 N., | 2°00′.0 E. |
(e) A traffic lane for north-eastbound traffic is established between the separation zones/line and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| (11) 51º44′.5 N., | 2°47′.5 E. |
| (12) 51°42′.3 N., | 2°36′.2 E. |
| (13) 51°39′.7 N., | 2°31′.2 E. |
| (14) 51°23′.7 N., | 2°13′.4 E. |
Note: The separation zones of this scheme are connected by a separation line to indicate the area where a concentration of crossing traffic is likely to be met.
AT WEST HINDER
(Reference charts: British Admiralty 1406, 1895 and Belgian Hydrographic Office “ Vlaamse Banken ”)
| (1) 51º22′.0 N., | 2°42′.7 E. |
| (2) 51º22′.0 N., | 2°37′.0 E. |
| (3) 51°22′.5 N., | 2°30′.0 E. |
| (4) 51°20′.0 N., | 2º20′.0 E. |
| (5) 51°20′.0 N., | 2°10′.6 E. |
(b) A traffic lane for westbound traffic is established between the separation line and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| (6) 51º23′.0 N., | 2°42′.7 E. |
| (7) 51°23′.0 N., | 2°37′.0 E. |
| (8) 51°23′.5 N., | 2°30′.0 E. |
| (9) 51º22′.8 N., | 2°26′.5 E. |
| (10) 51º21′.3 N., | 2°17′.7 E. |
| (11) 51º23′.7 N., | 2°13′.4 E. |
(c) A traffic lane for eastbound traffic is established between the separation line and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| (12) 51°21′.2 N., | 2°42′.7 E. |
| (13) 51°21′.2 N., | 2°37′.0 E. |
| (14) 51°21′.5 N., | 2°31′.2 E. |
| (15) 51º20′.0 N., | 2°24′.6 E. |
The area between the Continental coast and the southern boundary of the traffic separation scheme is designated as an inshore traffic zone.
IN THE STRAIT OF DOVER AND ADJACENT WATERS
(Reference charts: British Admiralty 1406, 1598, 1895 and 2451)
| (1) 51º28′.0 N., | 2º07′.1 E. |
| (2) 51°16′.5 N., | 1º52′.4 E. |
| (3) 51º16′.5 N., | 1°52′.4 E. |
| (4) 51°06′.1 N., | 1º38′.2 E. |
(c) A separation zone, one mile wide, is centred upon the following geographical positions:
| (5) 51°06′.1 N., | 1°38′.2 E. |
| (6) 50°57′.2 N., | 1°23′.6 E. |
(d) A natural separation zone is formed by The Ridge or Le Colbart.
(e) A separation zone, two miles wide, is centred upon the following geographical positions:
| (7) 50°48′.9 N., | 1º16′.2 E. |
| (8) 50°37′.9 N., | 1º04′.4 E. |
| (9) 50º33′.7 N., | 0°57′.8 E. |
(f) A separation zone bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:
(g) A traffic lane for south-westbound traffic is established between the separation zones/line described in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) and (d) above and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| (14) 51º30′.4 N., | 2°00′.0 E. |
| (15) 51°23′.0 N., | 1º50′.0 E. |
| (16) 51º14′.1 N., | 1°44′.1 E. |
| (17) 51º06′.9 N., | 1°31′.0 E. |
| (18) 50°57′.3 N., | 1º12′.2 E. |
(h) The traffic lane for south-westbound traffic described in paragraph (g) above is continued between the separation zones described in paragraphs (d), (e) and (f) above and a separation zone, half a mile wide, centred upon the following geographical positions:
(i) A traffic lane far north-eastbound traffic is established between the separation zones described in paragraphs (e) and (f) above and a separation zone, half a mile wide, centred upon the following geographical positions:
(j) The traffic lane for north-eastbound traffic described in paragraph (i) above is continued between the separation zones/line described in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) above and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| (26) 51º20′.0 N., | 2°24′.6 E. |
| (27) 51º06′.4 N., | 1°49′.0 E. |
| (28) 50°53′.6 N., | 1°30′.8 E. |
| (29) 50º44′.5 N., | 1°27′.0 E. |
| (30) 50°37′.7 N., | 1º21′.0 E. |
(k) A deep-water route forming part of the north-eastbound traffic lane between the north-western edge of the Sandettie Bank and the separation line/zone described in paragraphs (a) and (b) above has: been established between the following latitudes:
(i) 51°10′.3 N.
(ii) 51°22′.0 N.
The general direction of the route is 046°.
The areas between the outer boundaries of the traffic separation scheme and the adjacent coasts are designated as inshore traffic zones.
WARNING
I. A deep-water route forming part of the north-eastbound traffic lane is established to the northwest of the Sandettie Bank and masters considering the use of this route should take into account the proximity of traffic using the south-westbound lane.
The main traffic lane for north-eastbound traffic lies to the south-east of the Sandettie Bank and shall be followed by ail such vessels as can safely navigate therein having regard to their draught.
II. In the area of the deep-water route east of the separation line vessels are recommended to avoid overtaking.
WEST OF THE SCILLY ISLES
(Reference charts: British Admiralty 1123 and 2649)
A separation zone, two miles wide, is; centred upon the following geographical positions:
| (1) 49°51′.9 N., | 6°41′.4 W. |
| (2) 50°01′.6 N., | 6°37′.0 W. |
016°-196°.
SOUTH OF THE SCILLY ISLES
(Reference charts: British Admiralty 1123 and 2649)
| (1) 49°43′.4 N., | 6º15′.8 W. |
| (2) 49º43′.4 N., | 6°34′.4 W. |
OFF LAND’S END, BETWEEN SEVEN STONES AND LONGSHIPS
(Reference chart: British Admiralty 2565)
A separation zone, two miles wide, is centred upon the following geographical, positions:
| (1) 49°54′.0 N., | 5°57′.3 W. |
| (2) 50°08′.0 N., | 5°57′.3 W. |
000°-180°.
OFF THE LIZARD
(Reference chart: British Admiralty 2565)
| (1) 49°50′.7 N., | 5º00′.7 W. |
| (2) 49º48′.6 N., | 5°19′.1 W. |
The main traffic directions are: 080º-260°.
OFF SMALLS
(Reference chart: British Admiralty 1478)
| (1) 51°39′.1 N., | 5°52′,1 W. |
| (2) 51°50′.7 N., | 5°46′.8 W. |
The main traffic directions are: 016°-196°.
OFF CHICKEN ROCK, CALF OF MAN
(Reference chart: British Admiralty 45).
(1) 53°55′5 N,
4°52′ 9 W.
(2) 53º57′9 N,
5º00′ 3 W.
(3) 54°02′8 N,
5º02′ 0 W.
298°-188° and
349°-169°.
OFF SKERRIES
(Reference chart: British Admiralty 1977)
| (1) 53°22′.8 N., | 4°52′.0 W. |
| (2) 53°31′.3 N., | 4°41′.7 W. |
| (3) 53°32′.1 N., | 4°31′.6 W. |
036°-216° and
083°-263°.
IN THE NORTH CHANNEL
(Reference chart: British Admiralty 2724)
| (1) 55°15′.3 N., | 5º55′4 W. |
| (2) 55°22′.8 N., | 6°04′,6 W. |
| (3) 55°24′,0 N., | 6°15′.0 W. |
A traffic sane, two miles wide, is established on each side of the separation zone.
326°-146° and
282-102°.
OFF TUSKAR ROCK.
(Reference chart: British Admiralty 1410)
| (1) 52º14′.0 N., | 6°00′.8 W. |
| (2) 52°08′.5 N., | 6°03′.8 W. |
| (3) 52°04′.7 N., | 6°11′.5 W. |
051º-231°and
018º-198°.
The area between Tuskar Rock and the landward boundary of the traffic separation scheme is designated as an inshore traffic zone.
OFF FASTNET ROCK
(Reference chart: British Admiralty 2424)
| (1) 51°20′.0 N., | 9°25′.8 W. |
| (2) 51°18′.2 N., | 9°35′,2 W. |
A traffic lane, two miles wide, is established on each side of the separation zone. The main traffic directions are:
073°-253°.
The area between Fastnet Rock and the landward boundary of the traffic separation scheme is designated as an inshore traffic zone.
OFF CASQUETS
(Reference chart: British Admiralty 2669)
| (1) 49º46′.1 N., | 2°35′.1 W. |
| (2) 49°49′.4 N., | 2°27′.2 W. |
| (3) 49°51′.5 N., | 2°18′.3 W. |
057o-237° and
070º-250º.
OFF USHANT
(Reference chart: British Admiralty 2643)
Description of (the traffic separation scheme
| (1) 48°28′.6 N., | 5°23′.6 W. |
| (2) 48°34′.0 N., | 5°19′.4 W. |
| (3) 48°37′.4 N., | 5º11′.9 W. |
028°-208° and
058°-235º.
The area between Ushant Island and the landward boundary of the traffic separation scheme is designated as an inshore traffic zone.
OFF CAPE FINISTERRE
(Reference charts: British Admiralty 1752 and Spanish Hydrographic Office 124)
| (1) 42°59′.5 N., | 9°31′.0 W. |
| (2) 43°05′.5 N., | 9°31′.0 W. |
| (3) 43°10′.9 N., | 9°27′.2 W. |
000°-180° and
028°-208º.
The area between the coast and the landward boundary of the traffic separation scheme is designated as an inshore traffic zone.
OFF CAPE ROCA
(Reference charts: British Admiralty 1515 and Spanish Hydrographic Office 101)
| (1) 38°39′.8 N., | 9°40′.9 W. |
| (2) 38°45′.7 N., | 9°42′.5 W. |
| (3) 38°51′.7 N., | 9°42′.5 W. |
348º-168º and
000º-180º.
The area between the coast and the landward boundary of the traffic separation scheme is designated as an inshore traffic zone.
OFF CAPE ST. VINCENT
(Reference charts: British Admiralty 92 and Spanish Hydrographic Office 115)
| (1) 36°53′.1 N., | 8°55′.5 W. |
| (2) 36°54′.6 N., | 9°00′.7 W. |
| (3) 36°56′.5 N., | 9°03′.6 W. |
| (4) 37°00′.5 N., | 9°06′.6 W. |
290º-110º
308º-128ºand
330º-150º.
The area between the coast and the landward boundary of the traffic separation scheme is designated as an inshore traffic zone.
Note: Attention is drawn to the existence of the traffic separation scheme at Banco del Hoyo ships navigating from St. Vincent to the Mediterranean are advised to make use of it.
AT BANCO DEL HOYO
(Reference charts; British Admiralty 142 and Spanish Hydrographic Office 305)
| (1) 35º55′.5 N., | 6°06′.0 W. |
| (2) 35°55′.5 N., | 6°12′.0 W. |
(b:) A traffic lane for westbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| (3) 35°58′.2 N., | 6°06′.0 W. |
| (4) 35°58′.2 N., | 6°12′.0 W. |
(c) A traffic lane for eastbound traffic is established between tile separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| (5) 35°52′.3 N., | 6°06′.0 W. |
| (6) 35°52′.3 N., | 6°12′.0 W. |
MEDITERRANEAN AREA
IN THE STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR
(Reference charts: British Admiralty 142 and Spanish Hydrographic Office 105)
| (1) 35°58′.8 N., | 5°25′.7 W. |
| (2) 35°56′.0 N., | 5°36′.5 W. |
| (3) 35°56′.0 N., | 5°45′.0 W. |
(b) A traffic lane for westbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| (4) 36°01′.0 N., | 5º25′.7 W. |
| (5) 35º58′.2 N., | 5º36′.5 W. |
| (6) 35°58′.2 N., | 5º45′.0 W. |
(c) A traffic lane for eastbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a Sine connecting the following geographical positions:
| (7) 35°52′.3 N., | 5°45′.0 W. |
| (8) 35°53′.6 N., | 5°36′.5 W. |
| (9) 35°56′.6 N., | 5°25′.7 W. |
090°-270° and
072º-252°.
The areas between the outer boundaries of the traffic separation scheme and the adjacent coasts are designated as inshore traffic zones.
OFF CANI ISLAND
(Reference chart: British Admiralty 2122)
| (1) 37°31′.8 N., | 10º02′.0 E. |
| (2) 37°31′.8 N., | 10°12′.8 E. |
Schedule 2—combined
OFF CAPE BON
(Reference chart: British Admiralty 2122)
Description of” the traffic separation scheme
| (1) 37°13′.2 N., | 11°01′.3 E. |
| (2) 37°10′.2 N., | 11º11′.5 E. |
A traffic lane, three miles wide, is established on each, side of the separation zone.
290º–110º.
SARONICOS GULF (in the approaches to Piraeus Harbour)
(Reference charts; British Admiralty 1657 and Greek Hydrographic Office 140)
(a) A separation zone, one-and-a-half miles wide, is centred upon the following geographical positions:
| (1) 37°40′,0 N., | 23°44′.0 E. |
| (2) 37°50′,0 N., | 23°38′.0 E. |
(b) A traffic lane, one mile wide, is established on each side of the separation zone.
(c) The main traffic directions are:
335º–155º.
The area between the coast and the eastern boundary of the traffic separation scheme is designated as an inshore traffic zone.
(i.) Ships in the area between the northern boundaries of the scheme and the adjacent coast of tie mainland and Salamis Island should proceed with caution, as heavy traffic especially of small ships, fishing boats and pleasure craft from all directions may be encountered.
(ii) Large ships bound to Piraeus and Salamis Strait should reduce speed to bare steerage way before entering the appropriate lane of the scheme.
INDIAN OCEAN AMD ADJACENT WATERS
IN THE STRAIT OF BAB EL MANDEB
(Reference chart: British Admiralty 1925)
(a) A separation zone, one mile wide, bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| (1) 12º55′.6 N., | 43°12′.4 E. |
| (2) 12°36′.9 N., | 43°20′.2 E. |
| (3) 12°32′.6 N., | 43°27′.6 E. |
| (4) 12º33′.5 N., | 43°28′.2 E. |
| (5) 12°37′.5 N., | 43°21′.0 E. |
| (6) 12°55′.9 N., | 43°13′.7 E. |
(b) A traffic lane for southbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| (7) 12º55′.1 N., | 43º11′.2 E. |
| (8) 32°35′.9 N., | 43°19′.0 E. |
| (9) 12°31′.3 N., | 43°26′.9 E. |
(c) A traffic lane for northbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| (10) 12°56′.5 N., | 43°15′.0 E. |
| (11) 12°38′.8 N., | 43°21′.9 E. |
| (12) 12°34′.8 N., | 43°28′.8 E. |
159°-339° and
120°-300°.
Note: In the passage between Perim Island and the mainland coastal traffic may be proceeding in both directions.
IN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ
(Reference chart: British Admiralty 3956)
| (1) 26°27′.2 N., | 56°22′.8 E. |
| (2) 26°27′.2 N., | 56°30′.3 E. |
| (3) 26°26′.2 N., | 56°33′.9 E. |
| (4) 26°21′.4 N., | 56°37′.9 E. |
(b) A traffic lane for eastbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| (5) 26°25′.2 N., | 56º22′.8 E. |
| (6) 26°25′.2 N., | 56°30′,0 E. |
| (7) 26°24′.5 N., | 56°32′.6 E. |
| (8) 26°20′.2 N., | 56°36′.1 E. |
(c) A traffic lane for westbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting she following geographical positions:
| (9) 26°22′.6 N., | 56º39′.7 E. |
| (10) 26°31′.9 N., | 56°32′.0 E. |
| (11) 26º31′.9 N., | 56°30′.6 E. |
| (12) 26°29′.2 N., | 56°22′.8 E. |
090º–270º
108°–288° (Passage south of Little Quoin Island. See Note.)
143°–323°.
Note: Westbound traffic may navigate either south of Little Quoin Island or north of Great Quoin Island.
TUNB-FARUR
(Reference chart: British Admiralty 2837)
Separation of traffic in this area is achieved by establishing separate traffic lanes.
(a) A traffic lane for westbound traffic is established between a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| (1) 26°22′.7 N., | 55°30′.0 E. |
| (2) 26°18′.7 N., | 55°07′.7 E. |
| (3) 26°23′.0 N., | 54°30′.0 E. |
and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| (4) 26°20′.6 N., | 55°30′.0 E. |
| (5) 26° 16′.6 N., | 55°08′.0 E. |
| (6) 26°21′.0 N., | 54°30′.0 E. |
258° and 278º.
(b) A traffic lane for eastbound traffic is established between a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| (7) 26° 13′.0 N., | 54º30′.0 E. |
| (8) 26°08′.0 N., | 55°17′.5 E. |
| (9) 26°11′.8 N., | 55°30′.0 E. |
and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| (10) 26º10′.0 N., | 54°30′.0 E. |
| (11) 26°05′.0 N., | 55°17′.5 E. |
| (12) 26°08′.8 N., | 55°30′.0 E. |
098° and 078°.
Westbound traffic which has passed Quoin Islands should proceed so as to keep Jaz-Tunb and Jaz-Farur on the port side.
Eastbound traffic should proceed so as to keep Jaz-Farur and Jaz-Tunb on the port side in order to get into the appropriate traffic lane in the Strait of Hormuz traffic separation scheme.
IN THE APPROACHES TO RAS TANURA AND JU’AYMAH
(Reference charts: British Admiralty 3788 and
United States Naval Oceanographic Office 62415)
Part 1—Ras Tanura approach
(1) 27º06′50″ N.,
50º42′00” E.
(4) 26°57’30″ N..
50°14′36″ E.
(2) 27º06’06″ N.,
50º23′18″ E.
(5) 27º05′16″ N.,
50°23′30″ E.
(3) 26º58’00″ N.,
50º14′00″ E.
(6) 27º06′08″ N..
50°42′05″ E.
(7) 26°57′45″ N.,
50°14′12″ E.
(8) 26°56′12″ N.,
50°12′36″ E.
| (9) 26º56′28″ N., | 50º12′18″ E. | (12) 26º51′09″ N., | 50º11′17″ E. |
| (10) 26º56’00″ N., | 50º11′51″ E. | (13) 26º55′33″ N., | 50º12’23″ E. |
| (11) 26º49’18″ N., | 50º10’26″ E. | (14) 26º55′56″ N., | 50º12’32″ E. |
(d) A separation line connects the following geographical positions:
(15) 26º49′18’N.,
50°10′26″ E.
(19) 26º43′00″ N.,
50º11′53″ E.
(16) 26º48′19’N.,
50º 10′15″ E.
(20) 26º41′56″ N.,
50º12′14″ E.
(17) 26°45′12’N.,
50º11′09″ E.
(21) 26º41′01″ N.,
50º12′08″ E.
(18) 26°44′26” N.,
50º11′28″ E.
(22) 26º40′52″ N.,
50º12′06″ E.
(e) A traffic lane for traffic bound for Ras Tanura is established between the separation zones/lines and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| (23) 27º07′16″ N., | 50º42′00″ E. | (27) 26º48′02″ N., | 50º09′52″ E. |
| (24) 27º06′28″ N., | 50º23′00″ E. | (28) 26º42′02″ N., | 50º11′42″ E. |
| (25) 26º56′21″ N., | 50º11′29″ E. | (29) 26º40′52″ N., | 50º11′44″ E. |
| (26) 26º49′32″ N., | 50º09′50″ E. | | |
(f) A traffic lane for traffic departing from Ras Tanura is established between the separation zones/lines and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
(30) 26º40′52″ N.,
50°12′16″ E.
(37) 26°49′16″ N.,
50°10′42″ E.
(31) 26º41′00″ N.,
50°12′18″ E.
(38) 26°50′54″ N.,
50°11′36″ E.
(32) 26º41′57″ N.,
50° 12′24″ E.
(39) 26°55′07″ N.,
50°13′02″ E.
(33) 26º42′25″ N.,
50°12′22″ E.
(40) 26°55′32″ N.,
50° 13′08″ E.
(34) 26º43′07″ N.,
50°12′07″ E.
(41) 27°04′51″ N.,
50°23′52″ E.
(35) 26º44′17″ N.,
50°11′42″ E.
(42) 27°05′34″ N.,
50°42′06″ E.
(36) 26º47′23″ N.,
50°10′57″ E.
Part II—Ju’aymah approach
(g) A traffic lane, two miles wide, for traffic bound for Ju’aymah is centred upon the following geographical positions:
(43) 26º57′36″ N., 50º12′48″ E. (44) 26º59′00″ N., 50º11′18″ E.
Part III—Ju’aymah departure
(h) A traffic Jane, two miles wide, for traffic departing from Ju’aymah is centred upon the following geographical positions:
| (45) 27º01′24″ N., | 50º09′12″ E. | (47) 27º11′30″ N., | 50º36′00″ E. |
| (46) 27º11′30″ N., | 50º11′45″ E. | | |
NORTH AMERICA, ATLANTIC COAST
IN THE APPROACHES TO CHEDABUCTO BAY
(Reference charts: Canadian Hydrographic Service 4013 and 4335)
The traffic separation scheme for Chedabucto Bay consists of three parts.
| (1) 45º24′00″ N., | 60º36′42″ W. |
| (2) 45º24′12″ N., | 60º27′10″ W. |
| (3) 45º23′42″ N., | 60º28′12″ W. |
| (4) 45º23′49″ N., | 60º36′29″ W. |
(b) A traffic lane for westbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| (5) 45º26′00″ N., | 60º23′12″ W. |
| (6) 45º25′26″ N., | 60º41′42″ W. |
(c) A traffic lane for eastbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the fallowing geographical positions:
| (7) 45º22′18″ N., | 60º34′30″ W. |
| (8) 45º22′09″ N., | 60º31′36″ W. |
092°–267°.
| (9) 45º22′34″ N., | 60°40′00″ W. |
| (10) 45º19′53″ N., | 60°36′30″ W. |
| (11) 45º19′18″ N., | 60°37′48″ W. |
| (12) 45º22′41″ N., | 60°42′10″ W. |
(b) A traffic lane for north-westbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| (13) 45°21′21″ N., | 60º33′18″ W. |
| (14) 45°22′18″ N., | 60°34′30″ W. |
The main traffic direction is 318°.
(c) A traffic lane for southbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| (15) 45º22′54″ N., | 60º46′30″ W. |
| (16) 45º21′17″ N., | 60º44′24″ W. |
| (17) 45º14′28″ N., | 60º48′23″ W. |
138° and 202°.
| (18) 45 23′54″ N., | 60°41′42” W. |
| (19) 45°23′54″ N., | 60°58′48” W. |
(b) A traffic lane for westbound traffic is established between the separation line and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| (20) 45°25′26″ N., | 60°41′42″ W. |
| (21) 45°24′54″ N., | 60°58′48″ W. |
(c) A traffic lane for eastbound traffic is established between the separation line and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| (22) 45º22′54″ N., | 60°46′30″ W. |
| (23) 45°22′54″ N., | 60°58′48″ W. |
090°–270º.
IN THE APPROACHES TO PORTLAND, MAINE
(Reference chart: United States National Ocean Survey C & GS 1106)
The traffic separation scheme in the approaches to Portland, Maine, consists of two parts.
| (1) 43°30′.2 N., | 69°59′.4 W. |
| (2) 43°24′.75 N., | 69º33′.0 W. |
107° and 287°.
| (3) 43º26′.8 N., | 70º03′.5 W. |
| (4) 43º07′.8 N., | 69º55′.3 W. |
162º and 342°.
Note: Precautionary area. A precautionary area of radius five miles is centred upon geographical position 43º31′.5 N., 70°06′.0 W.
IN THE APPROACH TO BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
(Reference chart: United States National Ocean Survey C & GS 1107)
Descriptions of the traffic separation scheme
| (1) 42°21′.0 N., | 70°40′.7 W. |
| (2) 42°08′.5 N., | 69°53′.6 W. |
| (3) 40°49′.5 N., | 69°00′.0 W. |
110°–290° and
153°–333°.
Note: Precautionary area. A precautionary area of radius five miles is centred upon geographical position 42°22′.7 N., 70°48′.0 W.
IN THE APPROACHES TO NARRACANSETT BAY, RHODE ISLAND AND BUZZARDS BAY, MASSACHUSETTS
(Reference charts: United States National Ocean Survey C & GS 1167, 1108 and 1210)
The traffic separation scheme in the approaches to Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island and Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts, consists of two parts.
Part I—Narragansett Bay approach
| (1) 41°22′.7 N., | 71°23′.4 W. |
| (2) 41°11′.1 N., | 71°23′.4 W. |
000° and 180°.
Part II—Buzzards Bay approach
| (3) 41°10′.15 N., | 71º19′15 W. |
| (4) 41°24′.9 N., | 71°03′.9 W. |
A traffic lane, one mile wide, as established on each side of the separation zone.
038° and 218°.
Precautionary areas
A precautionary area of radius 5.4 miles is centred upon geographical position 41°06′.0 N., 71°23′.4 W.
A precautionary area of radius 3.55 miles is centred upon geographical position 41°25′.6 N., 71º23′.4 W.
Restricted area
A restricted area, two miles wide, extending from the northern limit of the Narragansett Bay approach traffic separation zone to latitude 41º24′.7 N. has been established.
The restricted area within the precautionary area will only be closed to vessel traffic by the Naval Underwater System Center during periods of daylight and optimum weather conditions for torpedo range usage. The closing of the restricted area will be indicated by the activation of a white strobe light mounted on Brenton Reef Light and controlled by a Naval vessel supporting the torpedo range activities. There would be no vessel restrictions expected during inclement weather or when the torpedo range is not in use.
OFF NEW YORK
(Reference charts: British Admiralty 2755 and United States National Ocean Survey C & GS 1108)
The traffic separation scheme off New York consists of three parts.
| (1) 40°28′.5 N., | 69º27′.9 W. |
| (2) 40°24′.2 N., | 73º11′.5 W. |
| (3) 40°26′.0 N., | 73º40′.8 W. |
| (4) 40°27′.0 N., | 73º40′.7 W. |
| (5) 40°27′.2 N., | 73º11′.5 W. |
| (6) 40°31′.5 N., | 69º28′.1 W. |
(b) A traffic lane for westbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| (7) 40°36′.5 N., | 69º78′.2 W. |
| (8) 40°32′.2 N., | 73º11′.5 W. |
| (9) 40°27′.9 N., | 73º40′.6 W. |
(c) A traffic Sane for eastbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| (10) 40º25′.0 N., | 73°41′.2 W. |
| (11) 40º19′.2 N., | 73°11′.5 W. |
| (12) 40°23′.5 N., | 69°27′.8 W. |
Part II—South-eastern approach
| (13) 39°20′.7 N., | 72°18′.0 W. |
| (14) 40°06′.3 N., | 73°22′.7 W. |
| (15) 40°22′.4 N., | 73°43′.5 W. |
| (16) 40°23′.0 N., | 73°42′.7 W. |
| (17) 40°08′.6 N., | 73°20′.1 W. |
| (18) 39°23′.0 N., | 72°15′.2 W. |
(b) A traffic lane for north-westbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| (19) 39°26′.7 N., | 72°10′.8 W. |
| (20) 40°12′.2 N., | 73°15′.7 W. |
| (21) 40°24′.0 N., | 73°41′.9 W. |
(c) A traffic lane for south-eastbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| (22) 40°21′.7 N., | 73°44′.5 W. |
| (23) 40°02′.7 N., | 73°27′.2 W. |
| (24) 39º17′.0 N., | 72°22′.4 W. |
Part III—Southern approach
| (25) 39°45′.7 N., | 73º48′.0 W. |
| (26) 40º20′.5 N., | 73°48′.3 W. |
| (27) 40°20′ 7 N., | 73°47′.0 W. |
| (28) 39°45′.7 N., | 73°44′.0 W. |
(b) A traffic lane for northbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| (29) 39º45′.7 N., | 73º37′.7 W. |
| (30) 40º21′.2 N., | 73°45′.8 W. |
(c) A traffic lane for southbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| (31) 40º20′.4 N., | 73°49′.6 W. |
| (32) 39°45′.7 N., | 73°54′.4 W. |
Note: Precautionary area. A precautionary area of radius seven miles is centred upon the Ambrose Light in geographical position 40°27′.5 N., 73°49′.9 W.
OFF DELAWARE BAY
(Reference charts: British Admiralty 2563 and United States National Ocean Survey C & GS 1219)
The traffic separation scheme off Delaware Bay consists of two parts.
| (1) 38°46′.8 N., | 74°34′.6 W. |
| (2) 38°46′.8 N., | 74°55′.7 W. |
| (3) 38°47′.8 N., | 74°55′.4 W. |
| (4) 38°47′.8 N., | 74°34′.6 W. |
(b) A traffic lane for westbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| (5) 38°49′.8 N., | 74°34′.6 W. |
| (6) 38°48′.8 N., | 74°55′.3 W. |
(c) A traffic lane for eastbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| (7) 38°45′.8 N., | 74°56′.1 W. |
| (8) 38°44′.8 N., | 74°34′.6 W. |
Part II—South-eastern approach
(a) A separation zone bounded by a Sine connecting the following geographical positions:
| (9) 38°27′.0 N., | 74°35′.6 W. |
| (10) 38º43′.4 N., | 74°58′.0 W. |
| (11) 38°44′.2 N., | 74°57′.2 W. |
| (12) 38°27′.6 N., | 74°34′.6 W. |
(b) A traffic lane for north-westbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| (13) 38°29′1 N., | 74°32′.9 W. |
| (14) 38°45′.1 N., | 74°56′.6 W. |
(c) A traffic lane for south-eastbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| (15) 38°42′.8 N., | 74°58′.9 W. |
| (16) 38°27′.0 N., | 74°39′.2 W. |
Note: Precautionary area A precautionary area of radius eight miles is centred upon Harbour of Refuge Light in geographical position 38°48′.9 N., 75°05′.6 W.
IN THE APPROACHES TO CHESAPEAKE BAY
(Reference charts: British Admiralty 2843 and United States National Ocean Survey C & GS 1222)
The traffic separation scheme in the approaches to Chesapeake Bay consists of two parts.
A separation line connects the following geographical positions:
| (1) 36°58′ 7 N., | 75°48′.7 W. |
| (2) 36°56′.5 N., | 75°56′.3 W. |
A traffic lane, half a mile wide, is established on each side of the separation line.
070° and
250°.
A separation line connects the following geographical positions:
| (3) 36°51′3 N., | 75°50′.9 W. |
| (4) 36°55′.5 N., | 75°56′.6 W. |
A traffic lane, half a mile wide, is established on each side of the separation line.
132° and
312°.
NORTH AMERICA, PACIFIC COAST
OFF SAN FRANCISCO
(Reference chart: British Admiralty 229)
The traffic separation scheme off San Francisco consists of three parts.
Part I—Northern approach
(a) A separation zone bounded by a Sine connecting the following geographical positions:
| (1) 37º48′.6 N., | 122°47′ 5 W. |
| (2) 37º57′.1 N., | 123º03′.5 W. |
| (3) 37º55′.7 N., | 121º04′.6 W. |
| (4) 37°47′.8 N., | 122°48′.2 W. |
(b) A traffic lane for north-westbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| (5) 37°49′.4 N., | 122°46′.6 W. |
| (6) 37°58′.5 N., | 123°02′.3 W. |
(c) A traffic lane for south-eastbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| (7) 37°54′.3 N., | 123°05′.7 W. |
| (8) 37°46′.8 N., | 122°48′.7 W. |
| (9) 37°39′.1 N., | 122°40′.3 W. |
| (10) 37°27′.0 N., | 122°36′.9 W. |
| (11) 37°27′.0 N., | 122°34′.8 W. |
| (12) 37°39′.3 N., | 122°39′.1 W. |
(b) A traffic lane for northbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| (13) 37°27′.0 N., | 122°32′.6 W. |
| (14) 37°39′.7 N., | 122°37′.9 W. |
(c) A traffic lane for southbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| (15) 37º39′.0 N., | 122º41′.6 W. |
| (16) 37°27′.0 N., | 122°39′.0 W. |
Part III—Main approach
| (17) 37°41′.9 N., | 122°48′.0 W. |
| (18) 37°38′.1 N., | 122°58′.1 W. |
| (19) 37°36′.5 N., | 122°57′3 W. |
| (20) 37°41′.1 N., | 122°47′.2 W. |
(b) A traffic lane for south-westbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| (21) 37°42′.8 N., | 122°48′.5 W. |
| (22) 37°39′.6 N., | 122º58′.8 W. |
(c) A traffic lane for north-eastbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| (23) 37°35′.0 N., | 122º56′.5 W. |
| (24) 37º40′.4 N., | 122°46′.3 W. |
Circular traffic separation zone
A circular traffic separation zone of radius half a mile is centred upon geographical position 37°45′.0 N., 122°41′.5 W.
Precautionary area
A precautionary area of radius six miles is centred upon geographical position 37°45′.0 N., 122º41′.5 W.
IN THE SANTA BARBARA CHANNEL
(Reference charts: British Admiralty 899 and United. States National Ocean Survey C & GS 5101 and 5202)
| (1) 34°20′.1 N., | 120°30′.4 W. |
| (2) 34°04′.6 N., | 119º19′.6 W. |
| (3) 33º44′.1 N., | 118°36′.3 W. |
105°–285º and
120°–300°.
Note: Port Hueneme Fairway. The fairway at Port Hueneme is extended to meet the eastern edge of the northbound lane.
IN THE APPROACHES TO LOS ANGELES—LONG BEACH
(A continuation of the Santa Barbara Channel scheme)
(Reference chares: United States National Ocean Survey C & GS 5101, 5142, 5147 and 5148)
The traffic separation scheme in the approaches to Los Angeles—Long Beach consists of two parts.
Part I—Western approach
| (1) 33°39′.7 N., | 118°17′.6 W. |
| (2) 33°39′.7 N., | 118°27′.3 W. |
| (3) 33°44′.1 N., | 118°36′.3 W. |
(b) A traffic lane one mile wide, is established on each side of the separation zone.
(c) The main traffic directions are:
090°–270° and
120°–300º.
| (4) 33°37′.7 N., | 118°08′.9 W. |
| (5) 33°19′.7 N., | 118°03′.4 W. |
(b) A traffic lane for southbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| (6) 33°37′.7 N., | 118º11′.3 W. |
| (7) 33°19′.1 N., | 118 06′.3 W. |
(c) A traffic lane for northbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| (8) 33°37′.7 N., | 118º06′.5 W. |
| (9) 33°20′.3 N., | 118°00′.5 W. |
167° and 345°.
Note: Precautionary area. The Los Angeles-Long Beach precautionary area consists of the water area enclosed by a line connecting Point Fermin Light at 33º42′.3 N., 118°17′.6 W. to 33°37′.7 N., 118º.6 W., thence to 33°37′.7 N., 118°05′.4 W., thence to the shoreline at 33°41′.7 N., 118°02′.8 W.
AUSTRALASIA
SOUTH OF WILSON PROMONTORY IN THE BASS STRAIT
(Reference charts: British Admiralty 1695a and Australian AUS 801)
| (1) 39°11′.0 S., | 146°45′.0 E. |
| (2) 39°15′.0 S., | 146°33′.0 E. |
| (3) 39º15′.0 S., | 146°15′.0 E. |
| (4) 39°12′.0 S., | 146°25′.0 E. |
(b) A traffic lane for westbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| (5) 39°02′.0 S., | 146°45′.0 E. |
| (6) 39°09′.0 S., | 146°26′.0 E. |
| (7) 39°10′.8 S., | 146°19′.2 E. |
| (8) 39°10′.8 S., | 146°15′.0 E. |
(c) A traffic lane for eastbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a tine connecting the following geographical positions:
| (9) 39°19′.0 S., | 146°15′.0 E. |
| (10) 39° 19′.0 S., | 146º45′.0 E. |
090°–270° and
067°–250°.
The area between Wilson Promontory and the landward boundary of the traffic separation scheme is designated as an inshore traffic zone.