Northern Area Comprises two zones :

a ) Zone One :
 For vessels with draught over 12.8 meters.

Vessels at anchor in this area, when entering the Eastern Channel, will proceed between the East and West buoys at Hm 215 ( course 194 )

b ) Zone Two :
For VLCCs, ULCCs, Car Carriers, RoRo, Container ships, Bulk Carriers and vessels up to 12.8 meters draught.

Vessels at anchor in this area, when entering the Eastern Channel, will proceed between the East and West Light buoys at Hm. 135.