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1-3 Pier Place, Lower Upnor, Rochester, Kent ME2 4UY Radar Survey
Port of London - River Thames
NOTICE TO MARINERS
No.11 of 2006NOTIFICATION OF A PROJECT TO ASSESS THE EFFECTS OF THE KENTISH FLATS WIND FARM ON THE OPERATION OF MARINE RADAR. MARICO Marine, with the backing of the MCA, PLA, ELSAM energy and other interested parties, has been tasked with undertaking research into the effects of offshore wind farms on ship's radars. The aim is to conduct a radar recording as vessels pass the Kentish Flats Wind Farm in the Thames estuary.
This is a marine safety issue which has the potential to affect all seafarers and MARICO would be grateful for as much assistance in the project as possible.
Commencing at the beginning of May 2006 for a period of about one month, MARICO would like to board as many vessels as possible on passage in or out of the Thames, whose route will take them in the vicinity of the wind farm and therefore seek the co-operation of shipowners, Operators and Masters in undertaking this research project.
The intention is for MARICO radar observers, all of whom are fully qualified and experienced mariners and /or VTS officers to board the trial vessels and collect radar data by means of photography / video recording and where practicable, direct radar recording. They will also be asking questions of the Master and bridge team in order to gauge the opinion of Thames estuary users on the effects of the wind farm on ship's radar displays.
The operation and safety of the trial ship will take precedence at all times, and the MARICO observer will act accordingly.
Trial data collection will start at a range of about five miles before reaching the nearest turbine of the wind farm, or as soon as any effects on the radar are observed and stop at a similar distance past the wind farm. Still photographs of the radar display will be taken at one minute intervals. Radar observers will join and leave the vessel with the pilot.
27th April 2006
Port of London Authority
London River House
Royal Pier Road
Gravesend, Kent DA12 2BGREAR ADMIRAL A.B. RICHARDSON CB
CHIEF HARBOUR MASTEREXPIRY DATE: to be advised.
TO RECEIVE FUTURE NOTICES TO MARINERS BY E-MAIL, PLEASE REGISTER VIA OUR WEBSITE www.pla.co.uk
Telephone calls, VHF radio traffic, CCTV and radar traffic images may be recorded in the VTS Centres at Gravesend and Woolwich.
NOTICE TO MARINERS
No.L29 of 2005THAMES ESTUARY
KENTISH FLATS OFFSHORE WINDFARM
Survey of Radar Interference Phenomena
Second PhaseA number of reports of interference with navigational radar, possibly as a result of the construction works on the Kentish Flats Offshore Wind Farm, have been received by the PLA. In view of these reports a survey was commissioned to examine the frequency and severity of such interference
The survey is taking place in two phases: The initial phase took place before the turbines were installed during February 2005.
The second phase will take place following commissioning of the windfarm and will commence on 21st October 2005 for a period of one month.
Reports of interference encountered during the second phase should be made using the attached form and forwarded, with enclosures where appropriate to:
Deputy Harbour Master (Lower District) at the address below, or by email to roy.stanbrook@pla.co.uk
6 October 2005
Port of London Authority
London River House
Royal Pier Road
Gravesend, Kent DA12 2BGREAR ADMIRAL A.B. RICHARDSON CB
CHIEF HARBOUR MASTEREXPIRY DATE: to be advised.
TO RECEIVE FUTURE NOTICES TO MARINERS BY E-MAIL, PLEASE REGISTER VIA OUR WEBSITE www.pla.co.uk
Telephone calls, VHF radio traffic, CCTV and radar traffic images may be recorded in the VTS Centres at Gravesend and Woolwich.
Hello All Stations,
Those with radar fitted and likely to be out in the estuary during the month of February may wish to take part?
Regards,
Keith Jolly,
Chair, MYA
NOTICE TO MARINERS
No.L2 of 2005Thames Estuary
Kentish Flats Offshore Windfarm
Survey of Radar Interference PhenomenaA number of reports of interference with navigational radar, possibly as a result of the construction works on the Kentish Flats Offshore Wind Farm, have been received by the PLA. In view of these reports a survey has been commissioned to examine the frequency and severity of such interference.
The survey will take place in two phases: The initial phase will take place before the turbines are installed, from 1st - 28th February 2005.
The second phase will take place later in the year, following installation of the turbines, details of the second phase will be announced by a further notice.
Reports of interference encountered during the initial phase should be made using the attached form and forwarded, with enclosures where appropriate to:
Deputy Harbour Master (Lower District) at the address below, or by email to roy.stanbrook@pla.co.uk
19 January 2005
Port of London Authority
London River House
Royal Pier Road
Gravesend, Kent DA12 2BGREAR ADMIRAL A.B. RICHARDSON CB
CHIEF HARBOUR MASTEREXPIRY DATE: to be advised.
TO RECEIVE FUTURE NOTICES TO MARINERS BY E-MAIL, PLEASE REGISTER VIA OUR WEBSITE www.pla.co.uk
Telephone calls, VHF radio traffic, CCTV and radar traffic images may be recorded in the VTS Centres at Gravesend and Woolwich.
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