Q. Navigation in proximity of rigs : Master - con a vessel.

Safety zones - 500 metres.

Anchors - moorings and slant drilling techniques, project
wells into navigational areas.
Increased traffic density in the areas - DSV'S, storage
tankers, transfer vessels, supply boats, drill ships, semi submersibles, anchor handling, etc.
Recognition of rigs - navigational lights normally all
round (white), 15 metres apart, riglight (red) each corner
(2 nm). All lights flash "U" fog signal, morse , 30 seconds
for not less than 2 minutes interval.
Helicopter activity in the area.
Fairway and seperation schemes in operation. - monitor
position continuosly.
Echo sounder - must be kept "ON".