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1613(P)/25 SAUDI ARABIA — Red Sea Coast — Harbour developments. Channel. Channel depth. Buoyage. Light-beacons. Dredging area.
Source: Saudi Ports Authority

	1. Extensive harbour developments and dredging are taking place at Port of Duba (NEOM) (27° 33' .600N. , 35° 32' .700E. ) .

	2. *A new buoyed approach channel with a reported depth between 15m and 18m, aligned 101·2°, has been established in the entrance to Port of Duba (NEOM).

	3. *The following lateral light-buoys have been established marking the approach channel:

	   Characteristic									Designation						Position
	   Fl.G.1·5s										No 1							27° 33' .858N. , 35° 31' .773E.
	   Fl.R.1·5s										No 2							27° 33' .964N. , 35° 31' .795E.
	   Fl.G.3s										No 3							27° 33' .807N. , 35° 32' .071E.
	   Fl.R.3s										No 4							27° 33' .914N. , 35° 32' .094E.
	   Fl(2)G.3s										No 5							27° 33' .762N. , 35° 32' .335E.
	   Fl(2)R.3s										No 6							27° 33' .869N. , 35° 32' .358E.

	4. *A special purpose light-buoy, Fl.Y.2s has been established in position 27° 33' .868N. , 35° 32' .461E.

	5. *The special purpose light-buoy, Fl(5)Y, in position 27° 33' .700N. , 35° 32' .600E. has been removed.

	6. *The following light-beacons have been removed:

	   Characteristic									Designation						Position
	   Fl.G.3s										No 1							27° 33' .730N. , 35° 31' .765E.
	   Fl.R.3s										No 2							27° 33' .848N. , 35° 31' .811E.
	   Fl.G.1·5s										No 3							27° 33' .685N. , 35° 32' .153E.
	   Fl.R.1·5s										No 4							27° 33' .789N. , 35° 32' .169E.
	   Fl(2)G.3s										No 5							27° 33' .659N. , 35° 32' .400E.
	   Fl(2)R.3s										No 6							27° 33' .749N. , 35° 32' .542E.

	7. Mariners are advised to navigate with caution in the area and consult Duba Port Authority (NEOM) for the latest information.

	8. Charts will be updated when works are complete.

	9. *Former Notice 4768(P)/24 is cancelled.

	   *Indicates new or revised entry

	   (WGS84 DATUM)