thence bounded by a line connecting geographical position (3) and the
following geographical positions:
(4) 19°12'.07 N, 96°01'.77 W
(5) 19°09'.57 N, 96°06'.00 W (on the
coast)
DEEP-WATER ROUTE WEST OF THE HEBRIDES
Description of the deep-water route
The deep-water route lies between the Outer Hebrides Isles on its
south-east side and the Flannan Islands and St. Kilda to the north-west and is bounded by
lines connecting the following geographical positions:
(1) 56°46'.75 N 7°54'.00 W
(2) 57°39'.50 N 7°54'.00 W
(3) 58°20'.70 N 7°03'.50 W
(4) 58°35'.80 N 6°23'.70 W
(5) 58°40'.50 N 6°30'.75 W
(6) 58°24'.10 N 7°13'.50 W
(7) 57°41'.25 N 8°06'.10 W
(8) 56°46'.75 N 8°06'.10 W
Notes:
1 The depths in the route, as confirmed by detailed hydrographic
surveys, are nowhere less than 28.5 metres.
2 Laden tankers of over 10,000 gross tonnage are recommended,
weather conditions permitting, to use this route in preference to sailing through the
restricted waters of the Minches.
RULES FOR NAVIGATION OF LADEN TANKERS OFF THE SOUTH AFRICAN COAST
1 Laden* tankers, westbound, when off the South African coast,
should adhere to the following:
.1 Laden tankers should maintain a minimum distance of 20
(twenty) nautical miles off the following points:
.1 South Sand Bluff (International No. D6446)
* Definition: "laden tanker" means any tanker other
than a tanker in ballast having in its cargo tanks residual cargo only.
