tillergirl
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UKHO and Trinity House Permanent/Preliminary and Temporary Notices:
1. ENGLAND - East Coast - Lights. - Tidying some AToN along the River Thames: 3 lights replaced with unlit Dolphins and 12 other lights deleted.
One light deleted and replaced by dolphin at Barking False Point
Three other lights deleted at Barking False Point
One light deleted off Belvedere
Three lights deleted off Gravesend
Two lights deleted and replaced by dolphin off the London Gateway
Two other lights deleted at the London Gateway
Two lights deleted off Holehaven
2. EAST COAST OF ENGLAND - NORTH FORELAND LIGHTHOUSE - On or around the 9th March 2026, for a period of approximately 4 days, the light will be operating at a reduced range of 10nm due to engineering works taking place. On completion of the works, the range of the main white light will be permanently reduced to 18nm, and the range of the red sector will be permanently reduced to 14nm. The red sector will become a single arc from 150˚-200˚. Further notice will be given on completion of the works.
Local
1. River Thames - Sea Reach - London Gateway Berths 1 - 3: Dredging Operations - from approximately 23rd December 2025 to 7th January 2026, water injection dredging operations will be carried out at London Gateway. The area to be dredged comprises the berth boxes off Berths 1, 2 and 3. The chart extract below indicates the general dredging area, bounded by the red markings. This dredging will be carried out during ebb tides only by water injection dredger COSETTE (IMO 9969261 LOA 27.5m);; COSETTE is expected to maintain a listening watch on VHF channel 68 and to coordinate her works with London Gateway Port. Mariners are advised to exercise caution and remain vigilant while navigating in the vicinity of London Gateway during these operations. Requirements to proceed with caution or at slow speed will be made in accordance with the procedures set out in the Port of London Authority’s Port Information Guide, under ‘London VTS’, ‘Section 4’ with the International Code Flags ‘Romeo Yankee’,
2. River Medway - Chatham Docks – North Lock Closure - Diving Operations – Desilting. - diving operations are due to take place at Chatham Dock North Lock, diving is due to commence on or around 12th January 2026 with completion expected by Friday 23rd January 2026. Diving will be focussed within the north lock, namely the inner caisson. It is not envisaged that diving will affect navigational safety, however, it is still advisable that all vessels passing Chatham lock approaches navigate with caution, reducing speed and wash accordingly. Further information may be obtained from Medway VTS on VHF Channel 74, call sign “Medway VTS” or telephone 0151 949 6148 or 0151 949 6650 (Recorded Lines).
3. River Orwell - Suffolk Yacht Harbour Dredging - Dredging in the entrance to the Suffolk Yacht Harbour will take place between: -
Saturday 20th December 2025 and Tuesday 31st March 2026
This work is maintenance dredging to the entrance channel and within the marina. This work is being undertaken by a cutting suction dredger MuddyBoots2 and Plough Tug Little Mo The vessels will maintain a listening watch on VHF CH68.
4. River Crouch - Dredging Operations at Essex Marina - please be advised that Essex Marina will be undertaking Maintenance Dredging Operations in the approach to and within Essex Marina, Wallasea Island, Essex, starting w/c 5th January 2026. Dredging Operations will be carried out by Tug PUNISHER who will maintain a listening watch on VHF Channels 16 and 11. Caution should be taken when entering and leaving the Marina whilst Dredging Operations are in progress. For additional information please contact: Essex Marina, Tel 01702 258531
5. River Nene - TEMPORARY MARKER BUOYS – RIVER NENE APPROACHES - 11 temporary unlit marker buoys which are being laid commencing on the 12th December 2025 in a Northerly direction from between the No 9 buoy (Starboard Hand Mark) and No7 Buoy (Starboard Hand Mark). The buoys are being laid to assist in surveying the area and their positions may vary during the survey work. Full details of the unlit red and green buoys (i.e. lat/Long, can be seen in the Local List at: Notices to Mariners
These temporary buoys should NOT be used for navigation, unless otherwise instructed by the Harbour Master. Mariners are advised to continue using the original navigation channel for their approaches / departures to or from the River Nene, unless otherwise instructed by the Harbour Master.
That's it. Merry Christmas to all and a Happy New Year!
1. ENGLAND - East Coast - Lights. - Tidying some AToN along the River Thames: 3 lights replaced with unlit Dolphins and 12 other lights deleted.
One light deleted and replaced by dolphin at Barking False Point
Three other lights deleted at Barking False Point
One light deleted off Belvedere
Three lights deleted off Gravesend
Two lights deleted and replaced by dolphin off the London Gateway
Two other lights deleted at the London Gateway
Two lights deleted off Holehaven
2. EAST COAST OF ENGLAND - NORTH FORELAND LIGHTHOUSE - On or around the 9th March 2026, for a period of approximately 4 days, the light will be operating at a reduced range of 10nm due to engineering works taking place. On completion of the works, the range of the main white light will be permanently reduced to 18nm, and the range of the red sector will be permanently reduced to 14nm. The red sector will become a single arc from 150˚-200˚. Further notice will be given on completion of the works.
Local
1. River Thames - Sea Reach - London Gateway Berths 1 - 3: Dredging Operations - from approximately 23rd December 2025 to 7th January 2026, water injection dredging operations will be carried out at London Gateway. The area to be dredged comprises the berth boxes off Berths 1, 2 and 3. The chart extract below indicates the general dredging area, bounded by the red markings. This dredging will be carried out during ebb tides only by water injection dredger COSETTE (IMO 9969261 LOA 27.5m);; COSETTE is expected to maintain a listening watch on VHF channel 68 and to coordinate her works with London Gateway Port. Mariners are advised to exercise caution and remain vigilant while navigating in the vicinity of London Gateway during these operations. Requirements to proceed with caution or at slow speed will be made in accordance with the procedures set out in the Port of London Authority’s Port Information Guide, under ‘London VTS’, ‘Section 4’ with the International Code Flags ‘Romeo Yankee’,
2. River Medway - Chatham Docks – North Lock Closure - Diving Operations – Desilting. - diving operations are due to take place at Chatham Dock North Lock, diving is due to commence on or around 12th January 2026 with completion expected by Friday 23rd January 2026. Diving will be focussed within the north lock, namely the inner caisson. It is not envisaged that diving will affect navigational safety, however, it is still advisable that all vessels passing Chatham lock approaches navigate with caution, reducing speed and wash accordingly. Further information may be obtained from Medway VTS on VHF Channel 74, call sign “Medway VTS” or telephone 0151 949 6148 or 0151 949 6650 (Recorded Lines).
3. River Orwell - Suffolk Yacht Harbour Dredging - Dredging in the entrance to the Suffolk Yacht Harbour will take place between: -
Saturday 20th December 2025 and Tuesday 31st March 2026
This work is maintenance dredging to the entrance channel and within the marina. This work is being undertaken by a cutting suction dredger MuddyBoots2 and Plough Tug Little Mo The vessels will maintain a listening watch on VHF CH68.
4. River Crouch - Dredging Operations at Essex Marina - please be advised that Essex Marina will be undertaking Maintenance Dredging Operations in the approach to and within Essex Marina, Wallasea Island, Essex, starting w/c 5th January 2026. Dredging Operations will be carried out by Tug PUNISHER who will maintain a listening watch on VHF Channels 16 and 11. Caution should be taken when entering and leaving the Marina whilst Dredging Operations are in progress. For additional information please contact: Essex Marina, Tel 01702 258531
5. River Nene - TEMPORARY MARKER BUOYS – RIVER NENE APPROACHES - 11 temporary unlit marker buoys which are being laid commencing on the 12th December 2025 in a Northerly direction from between the No 9 buoy (Starboard Hand Mark) and No7 Buoy (Starboard Hand Mark). The buoys are being laid to assist in surveying the area and their positions may vary during the survey work. Full details of the unlit red and green buoys (i.e. lat/Long, can be seen in the Local List at: Notices to Mariners
These temporary buoys should NOT be used for navigation, unless otherwise instructed by the Harbour Master. Mariners are advised to continue using the original navigation channel for their approaches / departures to or from the River Nene, unless otherwise instructed by the Harbour Master.
That's it. Merry Christmas to all and a Happy New Year!
