MARINE FARMS
Marine farms exist within the areas indicated. They may not all be shown 
individually and their positions may change frequently. Marine farms may be
marked by lit or unlit buoys or beacons. Mariners are advised to avoid 
these structures and their associated moorings. 
 
DEPTHS AND AIDS TO NAVIGATION
Depths in the main channel of the Westerschelde are maintained by 
dredging to 14.5m LAT. The secondary channels and depths shown on this 
chart are subject to frequent change. The buoyage and other aids to 
navigation are adjusted accordingly. For the latest information see Notices 
to Mariners or consult the pilotage authorities.

VESSEL REPORTING
For details of the Westerschelde Vessel Traffic Services Scheldemond (VTS 
SM) including Traffic Area Gent-Terneuzen, see the Netherlands Coast Pilot 
(HP1) or Admiralty List of Radio Signals.

WESTERSCHELDE SHIPPING REGULATIONS (WSR)
In the Westerschelde and approaches, traffic regulations'The 
Westerschelde Shipping Regulations 1990' are in force. For details see the 
Netherlands Coast Pilot (HP1) or Admiralty Sailing Directions.

SUBMARINE CABLES AND PIPELINES
Mariners are advised not to anchor or trawl in the vicinity of submarine 
cables and pipelines. Pipelines are not always buried and their presence 
may significantly reduce the charted depth. They may also span seabed 
undulations and cause fishing gear to become irrecoverably snagged, 
putting a vessel in severe danger.

'FIETSPAD' SMALL CRAFT CHANNEL
Small crafts are urgently requested to use the channel parallel to the main 
fairway, named 'Fietspad' and marked with yellow buoys. Ask the local 
VTS for the least sounded depth.

TIDAL STREAMS
Attention is drawn to the strong tidal streams in these waters. For tidal streams
and tidal information see: HP 33 Tidal heights and streams for coastal waters of
the Netherlands and adjacent waters and HP 33D-NLTides published by the Netherlands
Hydrographer.

RESTRICTIONS MOTORBOATS AND WATERSKIING
In these waters restrictions for sailing with fast motorboats and waterskiing are
in force.

