Guidance

MIN 604 (M+F) Anchoring – Avoiding damage to cables and pipelines

Notice to all Masters; ship operators & managers; skippers of fishing vessels and small commercially operated vessels and yachts; and pleasure craft. This MIN expires 31 December 2021.

From:
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Published
20 December 2019

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MIN 604 has been replaced by MGN 661.

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MIN 604 (M+F) Anchoring – Avoiding damage to cables and pipelines

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This Note highlights the importance of full awareness of the submarine pipelines and cables on the seabed, prior and during anchoring operations, following a recent incident investigated by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB).

In view of the serious consequences resulting from damage to submarine cables, vessel operators should take special care when anchoring, fishing, dredging, or engaging in underwater operations near areas where these cables may exist or have been reported to exist. In order to minimize the risk of such damage as much as possible, vessels should avoid any such activity near either side of submarine cables.

Published 20 December 2019

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