The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has designated the islands of Nusa Penida and Gili Matra as a Particularly Sensitive Sea Area (PSSA), having adopted resolution MEPC.396(82).
An already established traffic separation scheme in the area continues to apply as the associated protective measure.
The intent of a PSSA is to minimise the risk of damage from ship groundings and pollution by international shipping activities, to protect an area’s unique and endangered species, and safeguard critical habitats and diversity, as well as significant economic and cultural resources, as applicable.
The geographical coordinates of the Nusa Penida Islands and Gili Matra Islands in the Lombok Strait PSSA are provided in tables 1 and 2 below; the location code and numbered list refer to the map in Figure 1.
What shipowners and operators should do now
Be aware that any vessels transiting through this region should exercise care when navigating the PSSA and adhere to the established traffic separation scheme (TSS, COLREG.2/Circ.74) in place since 1 July 2019, and as detailed in Annex 4 of MEPC.396(82).
Source: Lloyd’s Register
