在已知存在珊瑚礁的地区，船舶不应在指定锚地之外锚泊，以免损坏珊瑚礁并遭受当局罚款。
* 切勿在锚泊区域之外抛锚，尤其是在靠近珊瑚礁或海洋保护区等自然栖息地。特别要注意美国（加利福尼亚和佛罗里达）和澳大利亚地区；
* 如果锚地已满或没有足够的安全距离下锚，强烈建议船长考虑船舶漂流，而不应冒其它风险。船员应随时要求港口部门告知其它锚泊地点。也建议时常检查锚泊位置及其附近的海床。
* 船东和管理人还应确保其航行规划和锚泊安全管理程序已包括上述指导。
详细信息请参阅附件。
Damage To Coral Reefs Caused by Anchoring Outside Designated Anchorage
Vessels should not anchor outside designated anchorage areas in regions where coral reefs are known to exist to avoid damaging them and being exposed to fines by authorities.
* Never drop anchor out of anchorage areas, especially if close to natural habitats such as coral reefs/marine reserves etc. Particular attention to be given especially in the USA (California and Florida) and Australia.
* If anchorage area is full or there is not enough safe distance to drop anchor, strongly recommend Master consider drifting option rather than any other risk. Mariners should always request port control to advise the vessel of an alternative anchoring location. It is advisable to always check the seabed at the anchoring location and in its vicinity.
* Owners and managers should also make sure that their safety management procedures on voyage planning and anchoring include guidance on the above.
Please see attached file for details.
