Nauti Fox
Well-Known Member
NOTICE TO MARINERS
(No. 10 of 2008)
RIVER MEDWAY – CHATHAM REACH
CHATHAM MARITIME LOCK ENTRANCE
RENEWAL OF SCOUR PROTECTION
DIVING OPERATIONS
NOTICE IS HEREBY given that on or about Monday 10th March 2008, work will
commence on the renewal of the scour protection at the entrance to Chatham Maritime
Lock, Chatham Reach, River Medway in the following approximate position:-
51º 24.289’ N 00º 31.913’ E
2. The work involves the removal of the existing gabion mattress and the installation of
a new gabion mattress. Following an initial divers’ inspection the existing gabions will be
removed by excavator mounted on the multi-cat “ABWOOD VIII” which will be held in
position by spud legs. The materials will be placed onto a storage pontoon. At high water
periods the storage pontoon will be moved to a position on the nearby river wall and the
materials will be off-loaded into a storage area. Diving inspections of the area will take place
as and when necessary. The new gabion baskets will be constructed ashore and loaded onto
the pontoon for delivery to site and placement by the excavator.
3. During the times of diving operations the “Abwood VIII” will display an
International Code Flag “A”. In addition, in accordance with Medway Ports’ Byelaw No.
11.(1), a red flag will be exhibited on the “Abwood VIII” as close as possible to the point of
entry into the water. A safety boat will be in attendance. Persons in charge of vessels
navigating in the vicinity of the works should pass by at reduced speed and exercise due
care and caution.
4. Admiralty Chart No. 1835 refers.
5. 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 dive supervisor by telephone 07968 111567. The “Abwood VIII”
may be contacted on VHF Channel 74.
(No. 10 of 2008)
RIVER MEDWAY – CHATHAM REACH
CHATHAM MARITIME LOCK ENTRANCE
RENEWAL OF SCOUR PROTECTION
DIVING OPERATIONS
NOTICE IS HEREBY given that on or about Monday 10th March 2008, work will
commence on the renewal of the scour protection at the entrance to Chatham Maritime
Lock, Chatham Reach, River Medway in the following approximate position:-
51º 24.289’ N 00º 31.913’ E
2. The work involves the removal of the existing gabion mattress and the installation of
a new gabion mattress. Following an initial divers’ inspection the existing gabions will be
removed by excavator mounted on the multi-cat “ABWOOD VIII” which will be held in
position by spud legs. The materials will be placed onto a storage pontoon. At high water
periods the storage pontoon will be moved to a position on the nearby river wall and the
materials will be off-loaded into a storage area. Diving inspections of the area will take place
as and when necessary. The new gabion baskets will be constructed ashore and loaded onto
the pontoon for delivery to site and placement by the excavator.
3. During the times of diving operations the “Abwood VIII” will display an
International Code Flag “A”. In addition, in accordance with Medway Ports’ Byelaw No.
11.(1), a red flag will be exhibited on the “Abwood VIII” as close as possible to the point of
entry into the water. A safety boat will be in attendance. Persons in charge of vessels
navigating in the vicinity of the works should pass by at reduced speed and exercise due
care and caution.
4. Admiralty Chart No. 1835 refers.
5. 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 dive supervisor by telephone 07968 111567. The “Abwood VIII”
may be contacted on VHF Channel 74.