In the sea area off Merikarvia, hydrographic surveying in progress in the area as marked in the chartlets. The surveys are expected to be completed in June 2023. Weather conditions may alter the plans.

The survey vessel Kaiku (call sign OJAL) is performing the survey operations. MMSI: 230953000. GSM: 358 (0) 400 215 122, VSAT 46313344839. The vessel is monitoring VHF channel 16 and the other required VHF channels. Vessels are requested to give a wide berth.

Vessels navigating in the area are advised to reduce their speed and avoid creating undue wash in the vicinity of the work sites and the survey vessel. The survey vessel may move in an unexpected manner during the survey operations. Mariners are requested to navigate with caution and to give way when meeting the survey vessel.

Fishermen are requested to mark their fishing tackles well, especially the fishing nets, so that mutual damage can be avoided.