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ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS

NOTICE TO MARINERS

NO 10 OF 2010

Approaches to Cardiff – Admiralty Chart 1182

CARDIFF BAY BARRAGE

DREDGING AND TEMPORARY BUOY RELOCATION

SEAWARD APPROACH CHANNEL, OUTER HARBOUR

Notice is hereby given that on or about 24th July 2010, for a period of approximately

three weeks, the dredger mv ‘Sospan Dau’ (71 metres length overall) and a support

vessel will be engaged in dredging operations in the seaward approach channel to

Cardiff Bay Outer Harbour.

The vessels will display lights and shapes in accordance with the International

Regulations for the Prevention of Collision at Sea and will maintain a listening watch

on VHF Channels 16, 69 and 18.

Prior to the commencement of dredging the preferred channel mark (RGR – ‘Barrage’)

and the first port hand lateral mark (no 2) will each be moved approximately 20 metres

out from the channel edge. The remaining approach channel marker buoys will be

removed. All other fixed guidance lights marking the channel approach will be fully

operational.

Mariners are advised to navigate with caution in the vicinity of the seaward approach

channel during the period of dredging operations and whilst the buoyage is off station.

Cardiff Bay Barrage Control may be contacted on VHF Channel 18 or directly by

telephone on 02920 700234 for local information. Vessels wishing to enter or leave

Cardiff Bay should contact Barrage Control and await instructions before entering the

Outer Harbour.

MARINE MANAGER, SOUTH WALES

Queen Alexandra House

Cargo Road

CARDIFF

CF10 4LY

14 Jul 2010
 
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