Notice is hereby given to all mariners and other parties concerned that:

1. Reference: Letter from Commander, Maritime Safety Services Command dated May 03, 2016.
 
2. The Philippine Ports Authority will install lighted navigational buoys in Iloilo Strait North Channel, Iloilo City the tentative schedule of Buoy Laying Operation will be on May 17-21, 2016.

3. The following are the area where the new navigational buoys at Iloilo Strait North Channel, Iloilo City will be situated or at the following coordinates:

Buoy Name Latitude Longitude
Point A 10˚ 45’ 34.06” E 122˚ 37’ 55.64“ N
Point B 10˚ 46’ 12.92” E 122˚ 39’ 35.49“ N
Point C 10˚ 44’ 50.07 E 122˚ 41’ 31.34 N
Point D 10˚ 45’ 42.85” E 122˚ 41’ 43.40“ N
Point E 10˚ 45’ 18.60” E 122˚ 39’ 37.28“ N
Point F 10˚ 44’ 47.06” E 122˚ 38’ 22.05“ N

4. In this connection, all ships/watercrafts transiting the vicinity of the above-mentioned coordinates are advised to take note of the information and take necessary precautionary measures at all times.

5. The cooperation of all concerned in effecting widest dissemination of this information is requested.