THE Guyana Power and Light Inc. wishes to advise Mariners that the Barge ‘ANSAR’ is mobilized by the Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) Infrastructure Development Project for the laying of a submarine cable across the Demerara River. This Cable will be linking the Kingston Power Plant to the Vreed-en-Hoop Installation between the following co-ordinates:-
Latitude Longitude
06° 49’ 24” N                 085° 09’ 58” W
06° 48’ 46” N                 085° 10’ 42” W
The duration of this project is expected to be five (5) weeks.
The Barge (‘ANSAR’) with attending Tug (‘C.B.J’) will be operating on a twenty-four (24) hours schedule and will be restricted in its ability to maneuver.
During daylight hours, the vessel will display a vertical signal-blackball, diamond, black ball, whilst during the hours of darkness-vertical lights red, white, red will be displayed.
All Mariners are requested to stay clear of this vessel and to navigate with caution in its vicinity. Communication can be made on VHF CH. 16 via the Georgetown Lighthouse.