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For those who dont use the QHM website and get the automatic e-mails (see <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.qhmportsmouth.com>http://www.qhmportsmouth.com</A> ) this may be of interest.
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Queen’s Harbour Master Portsmouth that on the Thursday 25 November 2004 a routine exercise will be conducted under the direction of the Queen’s Harbour Master Portsmouth, to practice the response to a marine emergency. The exercise will commence at approximately 1120 and be completed at 1500 and will centre in the vicinity of Spithead No1 anchorage.
2. For the duration of the exercise the use of the Outer Swashway will be limited to vessels with permission from QHM only. No action or participation by the general maritime community is required, all assets to be utilised in the exercise have been informed if needed. Two “Wightlink” ferries and numerous port authority units will be involved and additionally the Search and Rescue (SAR) Helicopter, the emergency services and local authorities will all be taking part.
3. Mariners are requested to give all maritime elements involved in the exercise a wide berth for the duration of the exercise, no impediment of the main navigation channels is envisaged. In the event of a “real life” occurrence the exercise will be immediately terminated.
4. QHM Harbour Control will monitor and coordinate the exercise throughout the and broadcast warnings if necessary, on VHF Ch 11 additionally they can be contacted by telephoning 02392 723689 if further clarification is sort.
5. Cancel this Local Notice to Mariners on 26 November 2004.
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1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Queen’s Harbour Master Portsmouth that on the Thursday 25 November 2004 a routine exercise will be conducted under the direction of the Queen’s Harbour Master Portsmouth, to practice the response to a marine emergency. The exercise will commence at approximately 1120 and be completed at 1500 and will centre in the vicinity of Spithead No1 anchorage.
2. For the duration of the exercise the use of the Outer Swashway will be limited to vessels with permission from QHM only. No action or participation by the general maritime community is required, all assets to be utilised in the exercise have been informed if needed. Two “Wightlink” ferries and numerous port authority units will be involved and additionally the Search and Rescue (SAR) Helicopter, the emergency services and local authorities will all be taking part.
3. Mariners are requested to give all maritime elements involved in the exercise a wide berth for the duration of the exercise, no impediment of the main navigation channels is envisaged. In the event of a “real life” occurrence the exercise will be immediately terminated.
4. QHM Harbour Control will monitor and coordinate the exercise throughout the and broadcast warnings if necessary, on VHF Ch 11 additionally they can be contacted by telephoning 02392 723689 if further clarification is sort.
5. Cancel this Local Notice to Mariners on 26 November 2004.
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