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Trinity House Notices to Mariners
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© Upnor Sailing Club
1-3 Pier Place, Lower Upnor, Rochester, Kent ME2 4UY Notices to Mariners PDFs of all current NMs can be downloaded from the Medway Ports website
Peel Ports Medway
Sheerness Docks, Sheerness, Kent ME12 1RS
Main Telephone: +44 (0) 1795 596596 Fax: +44 (0) 1795 660072NOTICE TO MARINERS
NO.31 - 2009 MEDWAY PORTSTHE EAST SWALE
NAVIGATION BUOY
- FITTING OF LIGHTNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that as part of the programme to attach lights to the previously unlit navigation buoys in the East Swale, the FAVERSHAM SPIT buoy has now been temporarily lit:
2. The light characteristics are:
Q
The position of the buoy is unchanged.
3. Mariners will be informed of further progress of the programme by Notice to Mariners.
4. The latest information on the lighting programme may be obtained from the Medway Navigation Service on VHF Channel 74, callsign 'Medway VTS,' or telephone (01795) 663025.
5. Admiralty Chart No. 2571 refers.
Cathryn Spain
Harbour Master14th October 2009
Issued on behalf of Port of Sheerness Ltd the Statutory Harbour Authority for the River Medway
Telephone calls, VHF radio traffic, CCTV and radar traffic images may be recorded at the VTS Centre at Sheerness.
Peel Ports Medway
Sheerness Docks, Sheerness, Kent ME12 1RS
Main Telephone: +44 (0) 1795 596596 Fax: +44 (0) 1795 660072NOTICE TO MARINERS
NO.30 - 2009 MEDWAY PORTSRIVER MEDWAY & WEST SWALE
NAVIGATION LIGHTS EXTINGUISHED
AMENDED AIDS TO NAVIGATIONNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that with IMMEDIATE EFFECT the following lights on the M2 Motorway Bridge, River Medway, have been EXTINGUISHED until further notice:
1. 2FG (vert) 51° 22.600' N 00° 28.510' E
2. Q.Y 51° 22.575' N 00° 28.550' E
With IMMEDIATE EFFECT the 2FR(vert) lights on the Pontoon, Queenborough Harbour, West Swale, have been EXTINGUISHED until further notice in position:
51° 25.052' N 00° 44.186' E
2. With IMMEDIATE EFFECT the green starboard hand beacon at Halling Marshes, River Medway, with triangular topmark, is MISSING from its following approximate position:
51° 21.345' N 00° 27.210' E
With IMMEDIATE EFFECT Borstal Beacon, Wickham Reach, River Medway, with round top mark, is now DISUSED in the following approximate position:
51° 22.720' N 00° 28.950' E
3. Further information on the disposition of the lights and beacons may be obtained from the Medway Navigation Service on VHF Channel 74, callsign 'Medway VTS', or telephone (01795) 663025.
4. Admiralty Chart No. 1835, Inset 'A' refers.
Admiralty Chart No. 2572, Inset 'A' refers.
Peel Ports Medway Notice to Mariners No. 29 of 2009 is hereby CANCELLED
Cathryn Spain
Harbour Master8th October 2009
Issued on behalf of Port of Sheerness Ltd the Statutory Harbour Authority for the River Medway
Telephone calls, VHF radio traffic, CCTV and radar traffic images may be recorded at the VTS Centre at Sheerness.
Peel Ports Medway
Sheerness Docks, Sheerness, Kent ME12 1RS
Main Telephone: +44 (0) 1795 596596 Fax: +44 (0) 1795 660072NOTICE TO MARINERS
NO.29 - 2009 MEDWAY PORTSRIVER MEDWAY & WEST SWALE
NAVIGATION LIGHTS EXTINGUISHED
AMENDED AIDS TO NAVIGATIONNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that with IMMEDIATE EFFECT the following lights on the M2 Motorway Bridge, River Medway, have been EXTINGUISHED until further notice:
1. 2FG (vert) 51° 22.600' N 00° 28.510' E
2. Q.Y 51° 22.575' N 00° 28.550' E
With IMMEDIATE EFFECT the 2FR(vert) lights on the Pontoon, Queenborough Harbour, West Swale, have been EXTINGUISHED until further notice in position:
51° 25.520' N 00° 44.190' E
2. With IMMEDIATE EFFECT the green starboard hand beacon at Halling Marshes, River Medway, with triangular topmark, is MISSING from its following approximate position:
51° 21.345' N 00° 27.210' E
With IMMEDIATE EFFECT Borstal Beacon, Wickham Reach, River Medway, with round top mark, is now DISUSED in the following approximate position:
51° 22.720' N 00° 28.950' E
3. Further information on the disposition of the lights and beacons may be obtained from the Medway Navigation Service on VHF Channel 74, callsign 'Medway VTS', or telephone (01795) 663025.
4. Admiralty Chart No. 1835, Inset 'A' refers.
Admiralty Chart No. 2572, Inset 'A' refers.
Cathryn Spain
Harbour Master5th October 2009
Issued on behalf of Port of Sheerness Ltd the Statutory Harbour Authority for the River Medway
Telephone calls, VHF radio traffic, CCTV and radar traffic images may be recorded at the VTS Centre at Sheerness.
Peel Ports Medway
Sheerness Docks, Sheerness, Kent ME12 1RS
Main Telephone: +44 (0) 1795 596596 Fax: +44 (0) 1795 660072NOTICE TO MARINERS
NO.28 - 2009 MEDWAY PORTSRIVER MEDWAY
SHEERNESS HARBOUR - GRAIN LIGHT
LIGHTS RE-ESTABLISHEDNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that with IMMEDIATE EFFECT, the lights on GRAIN LIGHT, Sheerness Harbour, River Medway, have been RE-ESTABLISHED.
2. Grain Light is in the following approximate position:
51° 26.698' N 00° 43.389' E
3. The latest information on the Grain Light lights may be obtained from Medway Vessel Traffic Service on VHF Channel 74, callsign 'Medway VTS,' or telephone (01795) 663025.
4. Admiralty Chart No. 3683 refers.
Peel Ports Medway Notice to Mariners No. 11 of 2009 refers.
Cathryn Spain
Harbour Master10th September 2009
Issued on behalf of Port of Sheerness Ltd the Statutory Harbour Authority for the River Medway
Telephone calls, VHF radio traffic, CCTV and radar traffic images may be recorded at the VTS Centre at Sheerness.
Peel Ports Medway
Sheerness Docks, Sheerness, Kent ME12 1RS
Main Telephone: +44 (0) 1795 596596 Fax: +44 (0) 1795 660072NOTICE TO MARINERS
NO.27 - 2009 MEDWAY PORTSMEDWAY APPROACH AREA
BEACON 'D'
DAMAGE TO TOP MARK & PILENOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that damage has occurred to the pile and topmark of beacon 'D' in the Medway Approach Area in the following approximate position:
51° 27.035' N 00° 48.660' E
2. The TOP MARK AND APPROXIMATELY THREE METRES OF THE PILE ARE MISSING. Persons in charge of vessels navigating in the vicinity of the beacon MUST PASS BY WELL CLEAR.
3. Further information on the beacon may be obtained from the Medway Navigation Service on VHF Channel 74, callsign 'Medway VTS', or telephone (01795) 663025.
4. Admiralty Chart No. 3683 refers.
Cathryn Spain
Harbour Master3rd August 2009
Issued on behalf of Port of Sheerness Ltd the Statutory Harbour Authority for the River Medway
Telephone calls, VHF radio traffic, CCTV and radar traffic images may be recorded at the VTS Centre at Sheerness.
Peel Ports Medway
Sheerness Docks, Sheerness, Kent ME12 1RS
Main Telephone: +44 (0) 1795 596596 Fax: +44 (0) 1795 660072NOTICE TO MARINERS
NO.26 - 2009 MEDWAY PORTSTHE EAST SWALE
FOWLEY SPIT
COLLECTION OF SURVEY DATANOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on or about Wednesday 29th July 2009, a data collecting unit will be placed on the bed of the East Swale in the vicinity of Fowley Spit buoy, in the following approximate position:
51° 21.62' N 00° 51.60' E
2. The unit will be put on location by the 'MEDWAY OTTER' and is expected to be retrieved after about 15 days of data collection. The position will be marked by a yellow spherical buoy with cross topmark, bearing the legend 'SURVEY'. Persons in charge of vessels navigating in the vicinity of the unit and buoy should pass by well clear.
3. Advice on, and confirmation of the completion of the survey data collection may be obtained from the Medway Navigation Service on VHF Channel 74, callsign 'Medway VTS', or telephone (01795) 663025.
4. Admiralty Chart No. 2572 refers.
Cathryn Spain
Harbour Master22th July 2009
Issued on behalf of Port of Sheerness Ltd the Statutory Harbour Authority for the River Medway
Telephone calls, VHF radio traffic, CCTV and radar traffic images may be recorded at the VTS Centre at Sheerness.
Peel Ports Medway
Sheerness Docks, Sheerness, Kent ME12 1RS
Main Telephone: +44 (0) 1795 596596 Fax: +44 (0) 1795 660072NOTICE TO MARINERS
NO.24 - 2009 MEDWAY PORTSTHE SWALE
KINGSFERRY BRIDGE
ESSENTIAL
MAINTENANCE WORKSNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that essential maintenance works, as detailed below, will be carried out on the Kingsferry Bridge during the period stated.
KINGSFERRY BRIDGE BRIDGE CLOSURE - 16 JULY 2009 To allow checking of the lifting span ropes Kingsferry Bridge A249 road link to the Isle of Sheppey will be CLOSED TO NAVIGATION There will be NO BRIDGE LIFTS between 00 : 01 hrs. and 04 : 00 hrs. Thursday 16th July 2009
2. Advice on, and confirmation of the completion of the works will be given by the Medway Navigation Service on VHF Channel 74, callsign 'Medway VTS', or telephone (01795) 663025.
3. Admiralty Chart No. 2572 refers.
Cathryn Spain
Harbour Master10th July 2009
Issued on behalf of Port of Sheerness Ltd the Statutory Harbour Authority for the River Medway
Telephone calls, VHF radio traffic, CCTV and radar traffic images may be recorded at the VTS Centre at Sheerness.
Peel Ports Medway
Sheerness Docks, Sheerness, Kent ME12 1RS
Main Telephone: +44 (0) 1795 596596 Fax: +44 (0) 1795 660072NOTICE TO MARINERS
NO.23 - 2009 MEDWAY PORTSMEDWAY APPROACH AREA
INSTALLATION OF THE 'BRITNED'
POWER CABLE ROUTE INVESTIGATIONSNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that between Wednesday 8th July and Sunday 12th July 2009 further investigations along the proposed 'BritNed' cable route will take place.
2. The programme of work is as follows:
8th July - Vessel 'BANDIT' - mobilise;
8th - 12th July - Survey up to 28km from the Isle of Grain; and
12th July - De-mobilise.
3. Persons in charge of vessels navigating in the vicinity of the survey vessels must pass by at reduced speed with due care and attention.
4. Further information on the survey may be obtained from the Medway Navigation Service on VHF Channel 74, callsign 'Medway VTS' or telephone (01795) 663025, or direct from the Bandit on VHF Channel 74, when surveying in the Medway Approach Area. When the Bandit is working beyond this area, information should be obtained from 'London VTS' or the vessel direct on VHF Channel 69.
5. Admiralty Chart Nos. 3683 and 1609 refer. Notice to Mariners No. 20 of 2009 refers.
Cathryn Spain
Harbour Master6th July 2009
Issued on behalf of Port of Sheerness Ltd the Statutory Harbour Authority for the River Medway
Telephone calls, VHF radio traffic, CCTV and radar traffic images may be recorded at the VTS Centre at Sheerness.
Peel Ports Medway
Sheerness Docks, Sheerness, Kent ME12 1RS
Main Telephone: +44 (0) 1795 596596 Fax: +44 (0) 1795 660072NOTICE TO MARINERS
NO.22 - 2009 MEDWAY PORTSMEDWAY APPROACH AREA & THAMES ESTUARY
BRITNED POWER CABLE INSTALLATION
MARINE OPERATIONSNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that marine operations to install the BritNed power cable through the Medway Approach Area and Thames Estuary are due to commence.
2. The operational dates are as follows:
Operation Vessel Planned dates 2009
Route clearance MV Nova K 12/13 - 15/16 July
Cable lay CLV Team Oman 29 July - 4 August
Cable burial trenching MV Edda Fjord 16 - 30 August
3. Operational route position list:
Latitude Longitude
Start 51° 28.60' N 00° 45.70' E
To 51° 28.97' N 00° 51.29' E
To 51° 28.95' N 00° 52.80' E
To 51° 28.65' N 00° 55.78' E
To 51° 28.65' N 00° 57.40' E
To 51° 29.27' N 01° 01.82' E
To 51° 29.01' N 01° 06.43'E
End of operations 51° 28.58' N 01° 09.10' E
4. During these operations all vessels will have restricted manoeuvrability and will display the Day and Night signals as prescribed in the International Regulations for the Prevention of Collision at Sea 1972, as amended. Up to three guard boats will be in attendance during the main cable lay and ROV trenching and for the period between these activities. Persons in charge of vessels in the vicinity of these operational vessels MUST EXERCISE DUE CARE AND ATTENTION AND PASS BY WELL CLEAR AND AT REDUCED SPEED.
5. Information on the position of the vessels during the operations may be obtained from the Medway Navigation Service on VHF Channel 74, callsign 'Medway VTS', or telephone (01795) 663025; or 'London VTS' on VHF Channel 69, or direct from the vessels themselves on VHF Channel 74 or 69 as appropriate.
6. Admiralty Chart Nos. 3683 and 1609 refer.
Cathryn Spain
Harbour Master17th June 2009
Issued on behalf of Port of Sheerness Ltd the Statutory Harbour Authority for the River Medway
Telephone calls, VHF radio traffic, CCTV and radar traffic images may be recorded at the VTS Centre at Sheerness.
Peel Ports Medway
Sheerness Docks, Sheerness, Kent ME12 1RS
Main Telephone: +44 (0) 1795 596596 Fax: +44 (0) 1795 660072NOTICE TO MARINERS
NO.21 - 2009 MEDWAY PORTSRIVER MEDWAY - SALTPAN REACH
CONSTRUCTION OF LNG JETTY No.8
AMENDMENTS TO EXCLUSION ZONENOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the main marine works (pile driving, jetty head construction and linking walkways) for the installation of LNG Jetty No. 8 on the North side of Saltpan Reach, River Medway, have been completed. The previously declared Exclusion Zone has been amended.
2. The Exclusion Zone defined in Medway Ports' Notice to Mariners No. 41 of 2007 has been withdrawn and the Yellow Conical buoy has been removed.
A new Exclusion Zone is now in place, defined as follows:
A circle radius 150 metres, centre 51° 25.93086' N 00° 42.17604' E
3. Whilst the fitting out works continue into 2010 there may be occasions when heavy lifts of equipment from a crane barge will be required. An appropriate Notice to Mariners will be issued prior to such work.
4. Further information on the exclusion zone may be obtained from the Medway Navigation Service on VHF Channel 74, callsign 'Medway VTS' or telephone (01795) 663025.
5. Admiralty Chart No. 1834 refers.
Medway Ports' Notice to Mariners No. 41 of 2007 refers.
Cathryn Spain
Harbour Master8th June 2009
Issued on behalf of Port of Sheerness Ltd the Statutory Harbour Authority for the River Medway
Telephone calls, VHF radio traffic, CCTV and radar traffic images may be recorded at the VTS Centre at Sheerness.
Peel Ports Medway
Sheerness Docks, Sheerness, Kent ME12 1RS
Main Telephone: +44 (0) 1795 596596 Fax: +44 (0) 1795 660072NOTICE TO MARINERS
NO.20 - 2009 MEDWAY PORTSMEDWAY APPROACH AREA
INSTALLATION OF THE 'BRITNED'
POWER CABLE ROUTE
INVESTIGATIONSNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Friday 5th June 2009 investigations along the proposed 'BritNed' cable route will commence.
2. The programme of work is as follows:
5th June - Vessel 'BANDIT' - provisional survey along the intended 28 km route;
11th - 13th June - Vessel 'SEEKER' - shallow water survey off the Isle of Grain during high water periods;
15th - 19th June - Vessel 'BANDIT' - deep water survey up to 28 km from the Isle of Grain.
3. Persons in charge of vessels navigating in the vicinity of the survey vessels must pass by at reduced speed with due care and attention.
4. Further information on the surveys may be obtained from the Medway Navigation Service on VHF Channel 74, callsign 'Medway VTS' or telephone (01795) 663025, or direct from the Bandit or Seeker on VHF Channel 74, when surveying in the Medway Approach Area. When the vessels are working beyond this area, information should be obtained from 'London VTS' or the vessels direct on VHF Channel 69.
5. Admiralty Chart Nos. 3683 and 1609 refer.
Cathryn Spain
Harbour Master3rd June 2009
Issued on behalf of Port of Sheerness Ltd the Statutory Harbour Authority for the River Medway
Telephone calls, VHF radio traffic, CCTV and radar traffic images may be recorded at the VTS Centre at Sheerness.
Peel Ports Medway
Sheerness Docks, Sheerness, Kent ME12 1RS
Main Telephone: +44 (0) 1795 596596 Fax: +44 (0) 1795 660072NOTICE TO MARINERS
NO.19 - 2009 MEDWAY PORTSRIVER MEDWAY - CHATHAM REACH
CLOSURES TO NAVIGATION
ARMED FORCES DAY CELEBRATIONSNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Closures to Navigation will take place in Chatham Reach, River Medway, due to Events taking place on the River Medway in the vicinity of Thunderbolt Pier on SATURDAY 27 JUNE 2009. The area involved extends from the upstream lead-in pontoon to Chatham Maritime Marina and Chatham Ness.
2. The programme of Events requires, for the safety of river users, Closures to Navigation at these times during the following two days, as listed below:
Friday 26 June 2009 between 1400 hrs. & 1700 hrs. (rehearsal day)
Saturday 27 June 2009 between 1000 hrs. & 1100 hrs.
Then various short closures for river and/or air displays between 1430 hrs. & 1630 hrs. The timing of the closures to navigation will be subject to review, depending upon the progress of the day's Events.
3. Medway Ports' Guard Boats will be in attendance during the closures.
4. Further information on the timing of the closures to navigation may be obtained from the Medway Navigation Service on VHF Channel 74, callsign 'Medway VTS' or telephone (01795) 663025, or direct from the Guard Boat on VHF Channel 74.
5. Admiralty Chart No. 1835 refers.
Cathryn Spain
Harbour Master29th May 2009
Issued on behalf of Port of Sheerness Ltd the Statutory Harbour Authority for the River Medway
Telephone calls, VHF radio traffic, CCTV and radar traffic images may be recorded at the VTS Centre at Sheerness.
Peel Ports Medway
Sheerness Docks, Sheerness, Kent ME12 1RS
Main Telephone: +44 (0) 1795 596596 Fax: +44 (0) 1795 660072NOTICE TO MARINERS
NO.18 - 2009 MEDWAY PORTSEAST SWALE
SUNKEN YACHT - DANGER TO
NAVIGATIONNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a SUNKEN YACHT has been reported in the EAST SWALE, in the following approximate position:
51° 21.27 N 00° 52.75' E
2. The yacht's mast is visible at low water. Persons in charge of vessels navigating in the vicinity of the sunken yacht should pass by at a SAFE DISTANCE.
3. The latest information on the sunken yacht may be obtained from the Medway Navigation Service on VHF Channel 74, callsign 'Medway VTS,' or telephone (01795) 663025.
4. Admiralty Chart No. 2571 refers.
Cathryn Spain
Harbour Master19th May 2009
Issued on behalf of Port of Sheerness Ltd the Statutory Harbour Authority for the River Medway
Telephone calls, VHF radio traffic, CCTV and radar traffic images may be recorded at the VTS Centre at Sheerness.
Peel Ports Medway
Sheerness Docks, Sheerness, Kent ME12 1RS
Main Telephone: +44 (0) 1795 596596 Fax: +44 (0) 1795 660072NOTICE TO MARINERS
NO.17 - 2009 MEDWAY PORTSWEST SWALE
No. 3 BEACON
SECTOR LIGHT TEMPORARILY
EXTINGUISHEDNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that with IMMEDIATE EFFECT, the sector light on No. 3 Beacon, West |Swale, has been TEMPORARILY EXTINGUISHED.
2. No. 3 Beacon is in the following approximate position:
51° 24.701' N 00° 43.051' E
3. Mariners will be informed of the reinstatement of the light by Notice to Mariners.
4. The latest information on the Beacon light may be obtained from the Medway Navigation Service on VHF Channel 74, callsign 'Medway VTS,' or telephone (01795) 663025.
5. Admiralty Chart No. 2572 refers.
Cathryn Spain
Harbour Master11th May 2009
Issued on behalf of Port of Sheerness Ltd the Statutory Harbour Authority for the River Medway
Telephone calls, VHF radio traffic, CCTV and radar traffic images may be recorded at the VTS Centre at Sheerness.
Peel Ports Medway
Sheerness Docks, Sheerness, Kent ME12 1RS
Main Telephone: +44 (0) 1795 596596 Fax: +44 (0) 1795 660072NOTICE TO MARINERS
NO.16 - 2009 MEDWAY PORTSTHE EAST SWALE
NAVIGATION BUOYS
FITTING OF LIGHTSNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that as part of the programme to attach lights to the previously unlit navigation buoys in the East Swale, the LILIES buoy is now lit.
2. The light characteristics are:
VQk Fl (6) + LFl every 10s
The position of the buoy is unchanged.
3. Mariners will be informed of further progress of the programme by Notice to Mariners.
4. The latest information on the lighting programme may be obtained from the Medway Navigation Service on VHF Channel 74, callsign 'Medway VTS,' or telephone (01795) 663025.
5. Admiralty Chart No. 2572 refers.
Cathryn Spain
Harbour Master11th May 2009
Issued on behalf of Port of Sheerness Ltd the Statutory Harbour Authority for the River Medway
Telephone calls, VHF radio traffic, CCTV and radar traffic images may be recorded at the VTS Centre at Sheerness.
Peel Ports Medway
Sheerness Docks, Sheerness, Kent ME12 1RS
Main Telephone: +44 (0) 1795 596596 Fax: +44 (0) 1795 660072NOTICE TO MARINERS
NO.15 - 2009 MEDWAY PORTSRIVER MEDWAY - SALTPAN REACH
RE-ASSESSMENT OF WRECKS/
OBSTRUCTIONS NEW
OBSTRUCTIONSNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that following the appraisal of a recent hydrographic survey of Saltpan Reach, River Medway, the least depths shown over a known wreck and obstruction have been amended. New obstructions have been observed and are listed.
2. The amended wreck and obstruction details are:
POSITION LEAST DEPTH
51° 25.7994' N 00° 39.6337' E 4.38 m.
51° 25.5657' N 00° 40.8899' E 3.89 m.3. Newly observed obstructions:
POSITION LEAST DEPTH
51° 25.4861' N 00° 40.5728' E 3.62 m.
51° 25.4863' N 00° 40.6807' E 3.13 m.
51° 25.4740' N 00° 40.6981' E 3.68 m.
51° 25.4620' N 00° 40.7777' E 2.11 m.
51° 25.6310' N 00° 41.5040' E 9.29 m.
51° 25.4581' N 00° 42.2146' E 8.6 m.4. The latest information on the obstructions may be obtained from the Medway Navigation Service on VHF Channel 74, callsign 'Medway VTS,' or telephone (01795) 663025.
5. Admiralty Chart No. 1834 refers.
Cathryn Spain
Harbour Master30th April 2009
Issued on behalf of Port of Sheerness Ltd the Statutory Harbour Authority for the River Medway
Telephone calls, VHF radio traffic, CCTV and radar traffic images may be recorded at the VTS Centre at Sheerness.
Peel Ports Medway
Sheerness Docks, Sheerness, Kent ME12 1RS
Main Telephone: +44 (0) 1795 596596 Fax: +44 (0) 1795 660072NOTICE TO MARINERS
NO.14 - 2009 MEDWAY PORTSRIVER MEDWAY -
SHEERNESS HARBOUR
NORTH KENT BUOY
TEMPORARY RELOCATIONNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that as from this date the North Kent Buoy has been temporarily moved to the following approximate position:
51º 26.1804' N 0º 43.5541' E
2. The characteristics of the buoy are unchanged.
3. Further information about the buoy movement may be obtained from the Medway Navigation Service on VHF Channel 74, callsign 'Medway VTS', or telephone (01795) 663025.
4. Admiralty Chart Nos. 3683 & 1834 refer.
Cathryn Spain
Harbour Master29th April 2009
Issued on behalf of Port of Sheerness Ltd the Statutory Harbour Authority for the River Medway
Telephone calls, VHF radio traffic, CCTV and radar traffic images may be recorded at the VTS Centre at Sheerness.
Peel Ports Medway
Sheerness Docks, Sheerness, Kent ME12 1RS
Main Telephone: +44 (0) 1795 596596 Fax: +44 (0) 1795 660072NOTICE TO MARINERS
NO.13 - 2009 MEDWAY PORTSTHE WEST SWALE
AID TO NAVIGATION
TEMPORARY LIGHT BUOY FOR
EVALUATIONNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Temporary Navigation Buoy has been established in Horse Reach, West Swale, in the following approximate position:
51° 23.7869' N 00° 44.3735' E
2. The temporary navigation buoy has been established for evaluation purposes. If the buoy is deemed to be acceptable it will remain on location. A further Notice to Mariners will be issued once a final decision has been made.
3. The characteristics of the buoy are:
Name: S7A
Type: CONICAL
Colour: GREEN
Light: Oc.G.3s4. The latest information on the temporary navigation buoy may be obtained from the Medway Navigation Service on VHF Channel 74, callsign 'Medway VTS,' or telephone (01795) 663025.
5. Admiralty Chart No. 2572 refers.
Cathryn Spain
Harbour Master27th April 2009
Issued on behalf of Port of Sheerness Ltd the Statutory Harbour Authority for the River Medway
Telephone calls, VHF radio traffic, CCTV and radar traffic images may be recorded at the VTS Centre at Sheerness.
Peel Ports Medway
Sheerness Docks, Sheerness, Kent ME12 1RS
Main Telephone: +44 (0) 1795 596596 Fax: +44 (0) 1795 660072NOTICE TO MARINERS
NO.12 - 2009 MEDWAY PORTSRIVER MEDWAY - SALTPAN REACH
GRAIN POWER STATION WATER
INTAKES STRUCTURE
AMENDMENT TO NAVIGATION LIGHTSNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that following completion of the maintenance and refurbishment works, with IMMEDIATE EFFECT the navigation lights on the Grain Power Station Cooling Water Intakes Structure, Saltpan Reach, River Medway have been amended.
2. The light with characteristics 2Fl. G. 5s (vert) at the UPSTREAM end of the structure has been PERMANENTLY REMOVED. The light characteristics of 2Fl. G. 3s (vert) at the DOWNSTREAM end of the structure have been AMENDED to the following characteristics:
2 FG (vert)
The position of the downstream light is unchanged at:
51° 26.014' N 00° 42.747' E
The fog horn remains and in operation.
3. The latest information on the amended lights may be obtained from the Medway Navigation Service on VHF Channel 74, callsign 'Medway VTS,' or telephone (01795) 663025.
4. Admiralty Chart Nos. 3683 & 1834 refer.
Notice to Mariners No. 17 of 2008 refers.
Cathryn Spain
Harbour Master14th April 2009
Issued on behalf of Port of Sheerness Ltd the Statutory Harbour Authority for the River Medway
Telephone calls, VHF radio traffic, CCTV and radar traffic images may be recorded at the VTS Centre at Sheerness.
Peel Ports Medway
Sheerness Docks, Sheerness, Kent ME12 1RS
Main Telephone: +44 (0) 1795 596596 Fax: +44 (0) 1795 660072NOTICE TO MARINERS
NO.11 - 2009 MEDWAY PORTSRIVER MEDWAY
SHEERNESS HARBOUR - GRAIN LIGHT
LIGHTS EXTINGUISHEDNOTICE IS HEREBY with with IMMEDIATE EFFECT, the lights on GRAIN LIGHT, Sheerness Harbour, River Medway, have been TEMPORARILY EXTINGUISHED.
2. Grain Light is in the following approximate position:
51° 26.698' N 00° 43.389' E
3. Mariners will be informed of the reinstatement of the lights by Notice to Mariners.
4. The latest information on the Grain Light lights may be obtained from the Medway Navigation Service on VHF Channel 74, callsign 'Medway VTS,' or telephone (01795) 663025.
5. Admiralty Chart No. 3683 refers.
Cathryn Spain
Harbour Master8th April 2009
Issued on behalf of Port of Sheerness Ltd the Statutory Harbour Authority for the River Medway
Telephone calls, VHF radio traffic, CCTV and radar traffic images may be recorded at the VTS Centre at Sheerness.
Peel Ports Medway
Sheerness Docks, Sheerness, Kent ME12 1RS
Main Telephone: +44 (0) 1795 596596 Fax: +44 (0) 1795 660072NOTICE TO MARINERS
NO.10 - 2009 MEDWAY PORTSRIVER MEDWAY - BRIDGE REACH
ROCHESTER NEW ROAD BRIDGE
INSPECTION OF BRIDGE SOFFITSNOTICE IS HEREBY given that during the week beginning Monday 30 March 2009, work will commence on the inspection of the bridge soffits, New Road Bridge, Bridge Reach, River Medway in the following approximate position:
51º 23.43' N 0º 30.04' E
2. The work, which is expected to last approximately four days, will be carried out from a mobile lorry-based underbridge gantry hanging over the side of the bridge. Each span will be inspected in turn and the gantry will be removed from the spans outside of normal working hours.
3. Because of the mobile nature of the inspection gantry, the appropriate day and night signals will not be displayed. Persons in charge of small craft navigating the bridges should use an alternative span. Persons in charge of large vessels intending to transit the main navigation span must give at least three hours notice to Medway V.T.S. in order that the gantry can be re-located, if necessary (depending upon which span is being inspected at the time).
4. Admiralty Chart No. 1835 refers.
5. Further information on the progress of the inspection work may be obtained from the Medway Navigation Service on VHF Channel 74, callsign 'Medway VTS', or telephone 01795 663025, or direct from the contractors by mobile telephone 07860 271756.
Cathryn Spain
Harbour Master26th March 2009
Issued on behalf of Port of Sheerness Ltd the Statutory Harbour Authority for the River Medway
Telephone calls, VHF radio traffic, CCTV and radar traffic images may be recorded at the VTS Centre at Sheerness.
Peel Ports Medway
Sheerness Docks, Sheerness, Kent ME12 1RS
Main Telephone: +44 (0) 1795 596596 Fax: +44 (0) 1795 660072NOTICE TO MARINERS
NO.9 - 2009 MEDWAY PORTSMEDWAY APPROACH AREA & THE SWATCHWAY
SHEERNESS HARBOUR & SALTPAN REACH
THE SWALE
SUB-BOTTOM SEISMIC
INVESTIGATIONNOTICE IS HEREBY given that during the week commencing Monday 9th March 2009, a sub-bottom seismic investigation will be carried out in the Medway Approach Area and The Swatchway, Sheerness Harbour and Saltpan Reach and The Swale.
2. The work will be carried out by the survey launch 'MEDWAY SURVEYOR'. The 'Medway Surveyor' will tow a small catamaran containing the boomer equipment approximately 20 metres astern and will display the day signals prescribed in the International Regulations for the Prevention of Collision at Sea 1972, as amended. Persons in charge of vessels navigating in the vicinity of the 'Medway Surveyor' should PASS BY WELL CLEAR AND AT REDUCED SPEED.
3. Admiralty Chart Nos. 1185, 3683, 1834, 2572 & 2571 refer.
4. Further information on the location of the 'Medway Surveyor' may be obtained from the Medway Navigation Service on VHF Channel 74, callsign 'Medway VTS', or telephone 01795 663025 or from the 'Medway Surveyor' direct on VHF channel 74.
Captain S.M. Gobbi
Harbour Master5th March 2009
Issued on behalf of Port of Sheerness Ltd the Statutory Harbour Authority for the River Medway
Telephone calls, VHF radio traffic, CCTV and radar traffic images may be recorded at the VTS Centre at Sheerness.
NOTICE TO MARINERS
(No. 8 of 2009)RIVER MEDWAY - COCKHAM REACH
PONTOON REPLACEMENT and EXTENSION
DRIVING OF TWO PILESNOTICE IS HEREBY given that during the week commencing Monday 23rd February 2009, work will commence on the driving of two piles associated with the replacement and extension of the pontoons at the Medway Yacht Club, Cockham Reach, River Medway in the following approximate positions:
51º 24.761' N 00º 32.178' E
and 51º 24.764' N 00º 32.213' E
2. The work will be carried out by the piling barge 'MAARTJ' with a safety boat in attendance. The 'MAARTJ' will be held in position by spuds and will display the day and night signals as prescribed in the International Regulations for the Prevention of Collision at Sea 1972, as amended. Persons in charge of vessels navigating in the vicinity of the piling barge should PASS BY AT REDUCED SPEED.
3. Admiralty Chart No. 1835 refers.
4. Further information on the progress of the work may be obtained from the Medway Navigation Service on VHF Channel 74, callsign 'Medway VTS', or telephone 01795 663025 or from the 'MAARTJ' direct on VHF channel 74.
Captain S.M. Gobbi
HARBOUR MASTER
Peel Ports Medway
Sheerness Docks
Sheerness
Kent ME12 1RS18th February 2009
Issued on behalf of Port of Sheerness Ltd the Statutory Harbour Authority for the River Medway
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NOTICE TO MARINERS
(No. 7 of 2009)RIVER MEDWAY - BRIDGE REACH
ROCHESTER RAIL BRIDGE - SCAFFOLDING
COMPLETION OF LONG TERM REPAIR WORKS
OPEN TO NORMAL NAVIGATIONNOTICE IS HEREBY given that with IMMEDIATE EFFECT the scaffolding in all of the spans of the Rail Bridge, Bridge Reach, River Medway in the following approximate position:
51º 23.545' N 00º 30.071' E
has been removed. Consequently, the bridge is open to normal, unrestricted navigation.
2. As a result of the operations, there has been no significant alteration to the profile of the structure.
3. Admiralty Chart No. 1835 refers.
4. Further information on the progress of the work may be obtained from the Medway Navigation Service on VHF Channel 74, callsign 'Medway VTS', or telephone 01795 663025.
Captain S.M. Gobbi
HARBOUR MASTER
Medway Ports
Sheerness Docks
Sheerness
Kent E12 1RS17 February 2009
Issued on behalf of Port of Sheerness Ltd the Statutory Harbour Authority for the River Medway
Telephone calls, VHF radio traffic, CCTV and radar traffic images may be recorded at the VTS Centre at Sheerness.
NOTICE TO MARINERS
(No. 6 of 2009)RIVER MEDWAY
SNODLAND REACH - PAPER MILL WHARF
COLLAPSED RIVER WALL - REPAIR WORKSNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on or about Monday 2nd February 2008 the first phase of repair works on the collapsed river wall will commence at the paper mill wharf, Snodland Reach, River Medway in the following approximate position:
51° 19.76' N 00° 27.06' E
2. This first phase, which will be carried out from the land, involves the removal of loose materials and existing concrete flood relief wall. A temporary flood protection bund will be in place. These works are expected to take approximately three weeks. Further site investigations will then be carried out to determine the final method of dealing with the collapsed wall. Signs will be placed on the river bank, approximately 200 metres upstream and downstream, warning persons in charge of craft navigating passed the site to proceed with caution.
3. The latest information on the works may be obtained from the Medway Navigation Service on VHF Channel 74, callsign 'Medway VTS', or telephone (01795) 663025 or direct from the Site Agent on telephone 07974 443595.
4. Admiralty Chart No. 1835 Inset 'B' refers.
Captain S.M. Gobbi
HARBOUR MASTER
Peel Ports Medway
Sheerness Docks
Sheerness
Kent
ME12 1RS30th January 2009
Issued on behalf of Port of Sheerness Ltd the Statutory Harbour Authority for the River Medway
Telephone calls, VHF radio traffic, CCTV and radar traffic images may be recorded at the VTS Centre at Sheerness.
NOTICE TO MARINERS
(No. 5 of 2009)THAMES ESTUARY
MEDWAY APPROACH CHANNEL
MAINTENANCE DREDGINGNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on or about Saturday 17 January 2009 maintenance dredging works will commence in the Medway Approach Channel, Thames Estuary.
2. The dredging will take place between navigation buoys no. 2 and 10 and will be carried out by the trailer hopper suction dredger 'BRABO'. The dredged material will be deposited at either the South Falls or Inner Gabbard Spoil Grounds. The work is expected to last approximately six days.
3. When the dredger is manoeuvring in the Medway Approach Channel persons in charge of vessels navigating in the vicinity must pass by at REDUCED SPEED and EXERCISE CARE and CAUTION. Vessels may be required, due to the dredging operations, to amend their sailing plans under instruction from Medway VTS.
4. The dredger will exhibit the Regulation Day and Night Signals as prescribed in the International Regulations for the Prevention of Collision at Sea 1972, as amended. Further Notices will be issued on any major change in the operation and on completion of the works.
5. The latest information on the dredging may be obtained from the Medway Navigation Service on VHF Channel 74, callsign 'Medway VTS', or telephone (01795) 663025 or contact the 'Brabo' direct on VHF Channel 74.
6. Admiralty Chart No. 3683 refers.
Captain S.M. Gobbi
HARBOUR MASTER
Peel Ports Medway
Sheerness Docks
Sheerness
Kent
ME12 1RS16th January 2009
Issued on behalf of Port of Sheerness Ltd the Statutory Harbour Authority for the River Medway
Telephone calls, VHF radio traffic, CCTV and radar traffic images may be recorded at the VTS Centre at Sheerness.
NOTICE TO MARINERS
(No. 4 of 2009)RIVER MEDWAY - BORSTAL REACH
M2 MOTORWAY BRIDGE
MAINTENANCE OF CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEMSNOTICE IS HEREBY given that on or about Monday 26 January 2009 work will commence on the maintenance of the cathodic protection systems on the two river piers of the M2 Motorway Bridge over Borstal Reach, River Medway in the following approximate position:
51º 22.70' N 00º 28.55' E
2. The works will be carried out from the work boat 'WALRUS' and will take approximately six weeks. It is possible that a pontoon will be utilised to aid access to the systems, depending upon the work required. Persons in charge of vessels navigating in the vicinity of the pier should exercise care and caution.
3. Information regarding the progress of the maintenance works may be obtained from the Medway Navigation Service on VHF Channel 74, callsign 'Medway VTS' or telephone (01795) 663025, or contact the 'Walrus' direct on VHF Channel 74 or telephone 07903 581926.
4. Admiralty Chart No. 1835, Inset 'A' refers.
Captain S.M. Gobbi
HARBOUR MASTER
Peel Ports Medway
Sheerness Docks
Sheerness
Kent
ME12 1RS12th January 2009
Issued on behalf of Port of Sheerness Ltd the Statutory Harbour Authority for the River Medway
Telephone calls, VHF radio traffic, CCTV and radar traffic images may be recorded at the VTS Centre at Sheerness.
NOTICE TO MARINERS
(No. 3 of 2009)THAMES ESTUARY
MEDWAY APPROACH CHANNEL
MEDWAY BUOY - LIGHT RE-ESTABLISHEDNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that with IMMEDIATE EFFECT the light on the 'Medway buoy', Medway Approach Channel, Thames Estuary, has been RE-ESTABLISHED. The 'Medway buoy' is located in the following approximate position:
51° 28.842' N 00° 52.779' E
2. The latest information on the light may be obtained from the Medway Navigation Service on VHF Channel 74, callsign 'Medway VTS', or telephone (01795) 663025.
3. Admiralty Chart No. 3683 refers.
Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2009 is hereby CANCELLED
Captain S.M. Gobbi
HARBOUR MASTER
Peel Ports Medway
Sheerness Docks
Sheerness
Kent
ME12 1RS8th January 2009
Issued on behalf of Port of Sheerness Ltd the Statutory Harbour Authority for the River Medway
Telephone calls, VHF radio traffic, CCTV and radar traffic images may be recorded at the VTS Centre at Sheerness.
NOTICE TO MARINERS
(No. 2 of 2009)THAMES ESTUARY
MEDWAY APPROACH CHANNEL
MEDWAY BUOY - LIGHT EXTINGUISHEDNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that with IMMEDIATE EFFECT the light on the 'Medway buoy', Medway Approach Channel, Thames Estuary, has been EXTINGUISHED until further notice. The 'Medway buoy' is located in the following approximate position:
51° 28.842' N 00° 52.779' E
2. Persons in charge of vessels navigating in the vicinity of the 'Medway buoy' should exercise due care and caution.
3. The latest information on the extinguished light may be obtained from the Medway Navigation Service on VHF Channel 74, callsign 'Medway VTS', or telephone (01795) 663025.
4. Admiralty Chart No. 3683 refers.
Captain S.M. Gobbi
HARBOUR MASTER
Peel Ports Medway
Sheerness Docks
Sheerness
Kent
ME12 1RS5th January 2009
Issued on behalf of Port of Sheerness Ltd the Statutory Harbour Authority for the River Medway
Telephone calls, VHF radio traffic, CCTV and radar traffic images may be recorded at the VTS Centre at Sheerness.
NOTICE TO MARINERS
(No. 1 of 2009)NOTICES REMAINING IN FORCE No. 18 of 1993 Faversham Swing Bridge
No. 50 of 1994 Unidentified Lighters in the Port Area - Byelaw No. 50
No. 15 of 1996 The Great Nore Anchorage
No. 12 of 2007 Kethole Reach - Withdrawal from service of Mooring Buoys no. 20 - 24
No. 41 of 2007 River Medway - Saltpan Reach - Demolition of Isle Of Grain Jetty No.8 - Amendment of Exclusion Zone Boundary
No. 13 of 2008 Limehouse Reach - Sun Pier - Closure and extinguished Navigation Lights
No. 15 of 2008 Bridge Reach - Rochester Rail Bridge - Scaffolding and reduced headroom
No. 18 of 2008 Gillingham Reach - Chatham Lock Approaches - Reduction in charted depths
No. 26 of 2008 West Swale - Loden Hope Reach - Notification of obstruction
No. 31 of 2008 Medway Approach to Saltpan Reach, Grain Liquified Natural Gas Terminal (Jetty No. 10), Navigation of Vessels in Relation to the LNG Terminal (This replaces N to M No. 34 of 2006)
Nos. 32 & 34 Medway Secondary Channel and Amended boundary of of 2008 Sheerness Small Ships Anchorage
No. 35 of 2008 Snodland Reach - Collapsed river wall
No. 38 of 2008 Pinup Reach - Installation of mooring buoy 'Pinup Lower'
No. 43 of 2008 East Swale - North & South Ferry buoys - change of characteristics
Captain S.M. Gobbi
HARBOUR MASTER
Peel Ports Medway
Sheerness Docks
Sheerness
Kent
ME12 1RS5th January 2009
Issued on behalf of Port of Sheerness Ltd the Statutory Harbour Authority for the River Medway
Telephone calls, VHF radio traffic, CCTV and radar traffic images may be recorded at the VTS Centre at Sheerness.
NOTICE TO MARINERS
(No. 43 of 2008)EAST SWALE
NORTH & SOUTH FERRY BUOYS
CHANGE OF CHARACTERISTICSNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that with immediate effect the characteristics of the North Ferry and South Ferry navigation buoys in the East Swale have been amended.
2. The new characteristics are as follows:
North Ferry 51° 21.883' N 00° 46.524' E
GREEN conical buoy Light Fl.G.2s
South Ferry 51° 21.852' N 00° 46.474' E
RED can buoy Light Fl.R.2s
3. The latest information on the changes may be obtained from the Medway Navigation Service on VHF Channel 74, callsign 'Medway VTS', or telephone (01795) 663025.
4. Admiralty Chart No. 2572 refers.
Captain S.M. Gobbi
HARBOUR MASTER
Peel Ports Medway
Sheerness Docks
Sheerness
Kent
ME12 1RS24th December 2008
Issued on behalf of Port of Sheerness Ltd the Statutory Harbour Authority for the River Medway
Telephone calls, VHF radio traffic, CCTV and radar traffic images may be recorded at the VTS Centre at Sheerness.
NOTICE TO MARINERS
(No. 38 of 2008)RIVER MEDWAY
PINUP REACH
INSTALLATION OF MOORING BUOY 'PINUP LOWER'NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that from the date of this Notice a new mooring buoy has been installed in Pinup Reach, River Medway in the following approximate position:
51° 24.290' N 00° 35.303' E
2. The mooring buoy is unlit and is named 'PINUP LOWER'. The existing mooring buoy, 'PINUP', will remain in position 51° 24.221' N 00° 35.219' E and is re-named 'PINUP UPPER'.
3. The latest information on the new mooring buoy may be obtained from the Medway Navigation Service on VHF Channel 74, callsign 'Medway VTS,' or telephone (01795) 663025.
4. Admiralty Chart No. 1834 refers.
Captain S.M. Gobbi
HARBOUR MASTER
Peel Ports Medway
Sheerness Docks
Sheerness
Kent
ME12 1RS27th November 2008
Issued on behalf of Port of Sheerness Ltd the Statutory Harbour Authority for the River Medway
Telephone calls, VHF radio traffic, CCTV and radar traffic images may be recorded at the VTS Centre at Sheerness.
NOTICE TO MARINERS
(No. 35 of 2008)RIVER MEDWAY
SNODLAND REACH - PAPER MILL WHARF
COLLAPSED RIVER WALLNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a section of sheet-piled river wall has collapsed at the paper mill wharf, Snodland Reach, River Medway in the following approximate position:
51° 19.76' N 00° 27.06' E
2. The affected section of river wall is approximately 20 metres long. The top of the sheet piling is protruding some five metres into the river. The limit of safe navigation past the site will be marked by two unlit yellow buoys. Persons in charge of craft navigating in the area must take due care and attention, proceeding at slow speed without passing between the buoys and the wall as there is the potential danger of broken pieces of concrete capping lying on the river bed.
3. The latest information on the damaged river wall may be obtained from the Medway Navigation Service on VHF Channel 74, callsign 'Medway VTS,' or telephone (01795) 663025.
4. Admiralty Chart No. 1835, Inset 'B' refers.
Captain S.M. Gobbi
HARBOUR MASTER
Medway Ports
Sheerness Docks
Sheerness
Kent
ME12 1RS24th September 2008
Issued on behalf of Port of Sheerness Ltd the Statutory Harbour Authority for the River Medway
Telephone calls, VHF radio traffic, CCTV and radar traffic images may be recorded at the VTS Centre at Sheerness.
NOTICE TO MARINERS
(No. 34 of 2008)MEDWAY APPROACH CHANNEL
MEDWAY SECONDARY CHANNEL
AMENDMENT TO LIGHT CHARACTERISTICSNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that with immediate effect the light characteristics of the new Medway Secondary Channel navigation buoys have been amended.
2. The following navigation buoys are affected:
NAME TYPE POSITION CHARACTERISTICS
2A SPECIAL 51° 28.2304' N 00° 50.5212' E Fl(2)Y.5s
4A SPECIAL 51° 28.0120' N 00° 49.4121' E Fl(2)Y.5s
6A SPECIAL 51° 27.8777' N 00° 48.5753' E Fl(2)Y.5s
8A SPECIAL 51° 27.7020' N 00° 47.6851' E Fl(2)Y.5s
10A SPECIAL 51° 27.5561' N 00° 46.9233' E Fl(2)Y.5s
3. The latest information on the amended Medway Secondary Channel navigation buoys light characteristics may be obtained from the Medway Navigation Service on VHF Channel 74, callsign 'Medway VTS,' or telephone (01795) 663025.
4. Admiralty Chart No. 3683 refers.
Medway Ports Notice to Mariners No. 32 of 2008 refers.Captain S.M. Gobbi
HARBOUR MASTER
Medway Ports
Sheerness Docks
Sheerness
Kent
ME12 1RS8th September 2008
Issued on behalf of Port of Sheerness Ltd the Statutory Harbour Authority for the River Medway
Telephone calls, VHF radio traffic, CCTV and radar traffic images may be recorded at the VTS Centre at Sheerness.
NOTICE TO MARINERS
(No. 32 of 2008)MEDWAY APPROACH CHANNEL
MEDWAY SECONDARY CHANNEL
AMENDED BOUNDARY OF SHEERNESS SMALL SHIPS ANCHORAGENOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that during the week beginning Monday 25th August 2008 the Medway Secondary Channel will be created by this establishment of five new navigational buoys. Because of this, the boundary of the Sheerness Small Ships Anchorage will be amended.
2. The Medway Secondary Channel will be immediately to the South of the existing channel, the Southern boundary of which will form, in the main, the Northern boundary of the new channel. THE LEAST DEPTH IN THE NEW CHANNEL IS 5.5 M. CD.
The following navigation buoys will be established:
NAME TYPE POSITION CHARACTERISTICS
2A SPECIAL 51° 28.2304' N 00° 50.5212' E Fl(2)Y.15s
4A SPECIAL 51° 28.0120' N 00° 49.4121' E Fl(2)Y.15s
6A SPECIAL 51° 27.8777' N 00° 48.5753' E Fl(2)Y.15s
8A SPECIAL 51° 27.7020' N 00° 47.6851' E Fl(2)Y.15s
10A SPECIAL 51° 27.5561' N 00° 46.9233' E Fl(2)Y.15s
3. The Northern boundary of the Medway Secondary Channel is defined by joining the positions of buoys 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10, inclusive. The Southern boundary of the Medway Secondary Channel is defined by a line joining the above positions from 2A to 10A inclusive, thence to the West Cant navigation buoy (51° 27.199' N 00° 45.482' E).
4. RULES
The Medway Secondary Channel will be one way at any time and use of the channel will be controlled by Medway Navigation Service (Medway VTS)
VTS clearance will be required prior to entry, either when passing Garrison Point or Medway Buoy, and preference will be given to vessels navigating with the tide.
Use of the Medway Secondary Channel will be limited to vessels of 160 m length overall or less.
5. The amended boundary of the Sheerness Small Ships Anchorage is defined by drawing a line from the West Cant Navigation buoy to buoys 10A then 8A, then to 51° 27.5151' N 00° 47.8317' E and to 51° 27.0327' N 00° 45.6431' E, then returning to the West Cant buoy.
6. The latest information on the Medway Secondary Channel and amended Sheerness Small Ships Anchorage may be obtained from the Medway Navigation Service on VHF Channel 74, callsign 'Medway VTS,' or telephone (01795) 663025.
7. Admiralty Chart No. 3683 refers.
Captain S.M. Gobbi
HARBOUR MASTER
Medway Ports
Sheerness Docks
Sheerness
Kent
ME12 1RS26th August 2008
Issued on behalf of Port of Sheerness Ltd the Statutory Harbour Authority for the River Medway
Telephone calls, VHF radio traffic, CCTV and radar traffic images may be recorded at the VTS Centre at Sheerness.
NOTICE TO MARINERS
(No 31 of 2008)
MEDWAY APPROACH TO SALTPAN REACH
GRAIN LIQUIFIED NATURAL GAS TERMINAL (JETTY NO 10)
NAVIGATION OF VESSELS IN RELATION TO THE LNG TERMINALNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following conditions relating to the navigation of vessels resulting from the operation of the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Terminal, Saltpan Reach, River Medway, shall be applicable when:
a) a vessel carrying LNG in bulk ('LNG Vessel') is underway between the Medway Buoy and the LNG Terminal situated at Jetty No. 10 Isle of Grain ('the LNG Terminal') (or vice versa);
b) no LNG vessel is alongside the LNG Terminal or;
c) a LNG vessel is berthed at the LNG Terminal
as appropriate
2.1 Berth Exclusion Zone
2.1.1 When there is no LNG vessel berthed at the LNG Terminal a vessel shall not navigate within that part of the River Medway which is within an arc measuring 150 metres in any direction from the cargo transfer arms at the LNG Terminal. The cargo transfer arms are located at the following approximate position:
51° 25.9405'N 00° 42.5448'E
2.1.2 Whilst an LNG vessel is moored at the LNG Terminal no vessel greater than 50 metres LOA, other than service craft attending the LNG vessel and which are authorised to be there by the Harbour Master or the operator of the LNG Terminal, shall enter any part of the River Medway which is within an arc measuring 250 metres in any direction from the cargo transfer arms of the LNG Terminal ('the Berth Exclusion Zone') or pass the Berth Exclusion Zone at a speed greater than 7.5 knots through the water.
2.1.3 Vessels of less than 50 metres LOA may, if considered necessary by the Master or Pilot of such vessel for safe navigation of such vessel, pass within the Berth Exclusion Zone but not less than 100 metres from any LNG vessel berthed at the LNG Terminal. Whilst within the Berth Exclusion Zone such vessel's speed may not exceed 7.5 knots through the water.
2.2 Navigation between Medway Buoy and Isle of Grain LNG Terminal
2.2.1 When a LNG vessel is proceeding between the Medway Buoy and the LNG Terminal or vice versa no vessel shall proceed in the main Medway Approach Channel [between No. 2 Light Buoy and a drawn line 270° (True) from the 2FR (vert) lights adjacent to No 11 Berth Pontoon, Garrison Point] or in the Medway Secondary Channel, in an opposite direction to the LNG vessel, except where the provisions of para. 2.2.3 apply.
2.2.2 Vessels navigating in the same direction as an LNG vessel which is proceeding between the Medway Buoy and the LNG Terminal or vice versa shall maintain a safe distance of one mile ahead or half a mile astern, as appropriate, of the LNG vessel.
2.2.3 Subject to the specific agreement of both the LNG vessel and Medway VTS, vessels of 130 metres LOA or less, provided that they can safely navigate outside the main navigational channel (as defined in 2.2.1), may navigate in the same or opposite direction as an LNG vessel. Such vessels should navigate with caution and slow speed. (see note)
NOTE: LNG vessels will normally pass to the South of the Medway Buoy both inbound and outbound. Where interactions are likely to occur in the vicinity of the Medway Buoy between vessels of 130 metres LOA or less and LNG vessels, the intention to navigate outside the channel and details of the planned track should be passed by such vessels to Medway VTS, London VTS and the LNG vessel involved.
2.2.4 When an LNG vessel is underway between the Medway Buoy and the LNG Terminal or vice versa, no vessel shall cross less than one mile ahead or half a mile astern of such LNG vessel.
2.2.5 When an inbound LNG vessel is manoeuvring in Saltpan Reach to the West of the Kent Buoys no inbound vessel of more than 50 metres LOA shall pass the Kent Buoys and no outbound vessel of more than 50 metres LOA shall pass No. 12 Channel Buoy until the Medway VTS advises mariners that it is safe to do so.
3. Further information on the above may be obtained from Medway VTS on VHF Channel 74, or telephone 01795 663025.
4. Admiralty Chart Nos. 3683 and 1834 refer.
5. This Notice to Mariners replaces No. 34 of 2006.
Captain S.M. Gobbi
Harbour Master
Medway Ports
Sheerness Docks
SHEERNESS
Kent
ME12 1RS26th August 2008
Issued on behalf of Port of Sheerness Ltd the Statutory Harbour Authority for the River Medway
Telephone calls, VHF radio traffic, CCTV and radar traffic images may be recorded at the VTS Centre at Sheerness.
NOTICE TO MARINERS
(No. 26 of 2008)WEST SWALE - LODEN HOPE REACH
COAL WASHER WHARF
NOTIFICATION OF OBSTRUCTIONNOTICE IS HEREBY given that an obstruction has been located to the North West of the upstream end of the Coal Washer Wharf, Loden Hope Reach, West Swale centred in the following approximate position:
51° 24.8002' N 00° 43.5366' E
The obstruction has been identified by divers' inspection as being a steel lighter or barge. It is approximately 20 m. long by 7 m. wide, lying in an approximately South West to North East direction. A least depth of 1.4 m. CD is indicated over the South Western point; a least depth of 3.7 m. CD is indicated over the North Eastern point.
2. Further inspections are planned and until further notice persons in charge of vessels navigating in the vicinity of the obstruction should exercise due CARE and CAUTION.
3. Admiralty Chart No. 2572 refers.
4. Further information on the obstruction may be obtained from the Medway Navigation Service on VHF Channel 74, callsign 'Medway VTS', or telephone 01795 663025.
Captain S.M. Gobbi
HARBOUR MASTER
Medway Ports
Sheerness Docks
Sheerness
Kent
ME12 1RS14 July 2008
Issued on behalf of Port of Sheerness Ltd the Statutory Harbour Authority for the River Medway
Telephone calls, VHF radio traffic, CCTV and radar traffic images may be recorded at the VTS Centre at Sheerness.
NOTICE TO MARINERS
(No. 18 of 2008)RIVER MEDWAY - GILLINGHAM REACH
CHATHAM LOCK APPROACHES
REDUCTION IN CHARTED DEPTHSNOTICE IS HEREBY given that a recent hydrographic survey of the Chatham Lock Approaches, Gillingham Reach, River Medway has indicated a reduction in the charted, maintained depths.
2. The results of the survey have been published in chart no. 1531/08.
3. It is intended to carry out maintenance dredging in the near future. In the meantime, persons in charge of vessels navigating within the Lock Approaches should exercise care and caution.
4. Admiralty Chart No. 1835 refers.
5. Further information on the latest hydrographic survey may be obtained from the Medway Navigation Service on VHF Channel 74, callsign 'Medway VTS', or telephone 01795 663025.
Captain S.M. Gobbi
HARBOUR MASTER
Medway Ports
Sheerness Docks
Sheerness
Kent
ME12 1RS28 May 2008
Issued on behalf of Port of Sheerness Ltd the Statutory Harbour Authority for the River Medway
Telephone calls, VHF radio traffic, CCTV and radar traffic images may be recorded at the VTS Centre at Sheerness.
NOTICE TO MARINERS
(No. 15 of 2008)RIVER MEDWAY - BRIDGE REACH
ROCHESTER RAIL BRIDGE - SCAFFOLDING
LONG TERM REPAIR WORKS REDUCTION IN HEADROOMNOTICE IS HEREBY given that with immediate effect, there is a change to the status of navigation in relation to the MAIN SPAN of the Rail Bridge, Bridge Reach, River Medway in the following approximate position:
51º 23.545' N 00º 30.071' E
2. It has been decided that the MAIN SPAN of the bridge is now OPEN TO NAVIGATION; however, there is a REDUCTION in the HEAD ROOM of 1.6 metres. The STROOD SPAN remains OPEN FOR NAVIGATION. During the period of the works in the main span temporary fixed navigation lights have been erected in the STROOD SPAN.
3. The appropriate day and night signals are displayed in accordance with Medway Ports' River Byelaw 1991 9(2) which states:
When the head room of an arch or span of a bridge is reduced from its usual limits, but that arch or span is not closed to navigation, the person in control of the bridge shall suspend from the centre of that arch or span by day a bundle of straw or suitable alternative as agreed by the harbour master large enough to be conspicuous and by night a WHITE all-round light.
4. Persons in charge of small craft navigating in the vicinity of the bridge must not hinder any large commercial vessel when moving upstream through the Main Span or downstream via the Strood Span.
5. Admiralty Chart No. 1835 refers. Medway Ports Notice to Mariners No. 9 of 2008 is hereby cancelled.
6. Further information on the progress of the work may be obtained from the Medway Navigation Service on VHF Channel 74, callsign 'Medway VTS', or telephone 01795 663025, or direct from the contractors by telephone 0800 389 5901 (operational 24 hours a day). The 'Boy Daniel' may be contacted on VHF Channel 74 or telephone 07930 221135.
Captain S.M. Gobbi
HARBOUR MASTER
Medway Ports
Sheerness Docks
Sheerness
Kent
ME12 1RS28 April 2008
Issued on behalf of Port of Sheerness Ltd the Statutory Harbour Authority for the River Medway
Telephone calls, VHF radio traffic, CCTV and radar traffic images may be recorded at the VTS Centre at Sheerness.
NOTICE TO MARINERS
(No. 13 of 2008)RIVER MEDWAY
LIMEHOUSE REACH
SUN PIER PONTOON
CLOSURE AND EXTINGUISHED NAVIGATION LIGHTSNOTICE IS HEREBY given that with immediate effect, SUN PIER PONTOON, Limehouse Reach, River Medway is CLOSED. The pontoon is in the following approximate location:
51° 23.113'N 00° 31.23' E
2. The 2FR (vert) navigation lights have been extinguished until further notice.
3. Admiralty Chart No. 1835 refers.
4. Further information on the closure of the pontoon and status of the navigation lights may be obtained from the Medway Navigation Service on VHF Channel 74, callsign 'Medway VTS', or telephone 01795 663025.
Captain S.M. Gobbi
HARBOUR MASTER
Medway Ports
Sheerness Docks
Sheerness
Kent
ME12 1RS28 March 2008
Issued on behalf of Port of Sheerness Ltd the Statutory Harbour Authority for the River Medway
Telephone calls, VHF radio traffic, CCTV and radar traffic images may be recorded at the VTS Centre at Sheerness.
NOTICE TO MARINERS
(No. 41 of 2007)RIVER MEDWAY - SALTPAN REACH
DEMOLITION OF ISLE OF GRAIN JETTY No. 8
AMENDMENT OF EXCLUSION ZONE BOUNDARYNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that with immediate effect in order to accommodate changes in the safe working requirements of the craft involved in the demolition of Jetty No. 8 on the North shore of Saltpan Reach, River Medway, the boundary of the exclusion zone has been amended and the position of the yellow marker buoy has been changed.
2. The exclusion zone is now defined by a line joining the following positions:
i. 51º 26.0009' N 00º 42.0588' E (Shore)
ii. 51º 25.9360' N 00º 41.9674' E
iii. 51° 25.8756' N 00° 41.9673' E
iv. 51° 25.8586' N 00° 42.1398' E
v. 51º 25.8758' N 00º 42.3532' E
vi. 51° 25.9355' N 00° 42.3170' E
vii. 51º 25.9693' N 00º 42.3343' E (Jetty No. 9)The southern extremity of the Exclusion Zone will be marked by a Yellow Conical buoy with Cross Topmark in the following approximate position:
51° 25.8586' N 00° 42.1398' E
Light characteristics Fl.Y 5 s
3. The latest information on the construction works and exclusion zone may be obtained from the Medway Navigation Service on VHF Channel 74, callsign 'Medway VTS', or telephone (01795) 663025. The 'DINA M' can be contacted direct on VHF Channel 74.4. Admiralty Chart No. 1834 refers.
Notice to Mariners No. 34 of 2007 refers.
Further Notices to Mariners will be issued as and when required
Captain S.M. Gobbi
HARBOUR MASTER
Medway Ports
Sheerness Docks
Sheerness
Kent
ME12 1RS28th November 2007
Issued on behalf of Port of Sheerness Ltd the Statutory Harbour Authority for the River Medway.
Telephone calls, VHF radio traffic, CCTV and radar traffic images may be recorded at the VTS Centre at Sheerness
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