The Belize Port Authority has confirmed that the semi-submersible drilling unit MV Titania FE is scheduled to arrive in Belizean waters on Tuesday for a brief, regulated stopover.
According to a press release, the vessel’s visit is strictly for “the purpose of replenishing stores and comply[ing] with regulatory requirements set forth by Mexican authorities.”
Due to its size and draft limitations, the MV Titania FE will not enter Belize City Harbour. Instead, it will anchor outside English Caye, where all inbound and outbound clearance procedures will be conducted by Belizean authorities.
The vessel is expected to remain in Belizean waters for approximately four hours before returning to Mexico. The Belize Port Authority said that under international maritime law, MV Titania FE is legally recognized as a ship, and “Belize is obligated to facilitate such port calls.”
Importantly, the public is advised that “MV Titania FE is not authorized to engage in any activity beyond the approved resupply operations while within Belizean waters.”