PLATAFORMS
Oil and gas production platforms exhibit night signaling lights, constituted by a fixed all-round red light at its top and a white rhythmical light signaling letter "U" in Morse code - Mo code - Mo (U)W. Non authorized navigation less than 500 meters from these structures is prohibited. Navigation less than 2 nautical miles from these structures is not recommended.

AREA TO BE AVOIDED
Existance of oil and gas production platforms, submarine pipelines, mooring buoys and intense movement of supply vessels in the areas of Campos and Santos Oilfields. In order to avoid the risk of collision, pollution and damages to the environment, these areas has been designated by the International Maritime Organization as an "Area to be Avoided". Ships not involved in support activities and gas production and prospection should avoid sailing within these areas.

TRAFFIC OF VESSELS
Existence of intense traffic of supply vessels between Rio de Janeiro and Macaé city and the areas of Campos and Santos Oilfields. Caution is recommended when navigating in these areas.

