VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE
For procedures and working details of the Terschelling (Brandaris)
Vessel Traffic Service, see The Netherlands Coast Pilot (HP 1).

CENTRAL REPORTING POINT WADDENZEE
For all reports and information.
Telephone:  +31 (0)88 79 74 599
VHF 4 (Safety and distress calls:VHF 16)

DEPTHS AND BUOYAGE
The channels and depths shown on this chart are subject to frequent
change; the buoyage is adjusted accordingly. For the latest
information mariners are advised to consult Brandaris Vessel Traffic
Centre, VHF 2.

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.

WINTER-BUOYAGE
From ± December-March buoyage may be replaced by winter-buoyage. 
In severe winters buoyage is withdrawn. Buoyage will be replaced 
in order of importance. In spring it is possible that not all channels 
are already buoyed as charted.

SUPPLEMENTARY MARKS
In these waters supplementary marks for pleasure craft and special marks 
for areas meant for waterskiing, kite surfing, jet-skiing and fast motorboats 
and areas under the Nature Conservation Act are on station from ± April-October.

CABLES AND PIPELINES
Mariners are advised not to anchor or trawl in the vicinity of
cables and pipelines. Pipelines are not always buried and their presence may
effectively reduce the charted depth by up to 2 metres. They may
also span seabed undulations and cause fishing gear to become
irrecoverably snagged, putting a vessel in severe danger. See the
Netherlands Coast Pilot (HP 1).

POLLENDAM FAIRWAY
Pleasure-craft are urgently requested to use the channel parallel to the "Vaargeul langs Pollendam".
The yellow floating beacons mark at least the 1.8 depth contour.
If you can not use the recommended recreation track along the yellow buoys of the Pollendam, it
is essential to keep 30 metres clear of the dam. Mind the cross current which occurs when the dam
is flooded; depending on the current direction it may set you towards the dam.
