tillergirl
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UKHO Permanent/Temporary/Preliminary Notices
1. Reproductions of Belgian Government Charts to be published 06 March 2025:
Chart BE11 North Sea, Vlaamse Banken from Gravelines to Oostkapelle. 50°59´·95 N. - 51°37´·95 N., 2°04´· 92E - 3°34´·92 E. 1:100,00
Chart BE101 (INT 1474) International Chart Series, North Sea, Belgium and Netherlands from Oostende to Westkapelle. 51°12´·95 N. - 51°37´·15 N., 2°40´·52 E. - 3°37´·32 E. 1:60,000
A Brugge. 51°13´·30 N. - 51°14´·25 N., 3°12´·77 E. - 3°13´·67 E. 1:15,000
B Zeebrugge Achterhaven. 51°17´·58 N. - 51°19´·93 N., 3°11´·40 E. - 3°14´·65 E. 1:20,000
C Zeebrugge Voorhaven. 51°19´·55 N. - 51°21´·90 N., 3°09´·92 E. - 3°13´·72 E. 1:20,000
D Blankenberge. 51°18´·52 N. - 51°19´·02 N., 3°06´·28 E. - 3°07´·30 E. 1:15,000
Chart BE102 (INT 1480) International Chart Series, North Sea, France and Belgium from Dunkerque to Oostende. 51°02´·95 N. - 51°27´·25 N., 2°04´·92 E. - 3°01´·72 E. 1:60,000
A Nieuwpoort. 51°08´·00 N. - 51°09´·45 N., 2°42´·82 E. - 2°45´·52 E. 1:20,000
B Oostende. 51°13´·37 N. - 51°14´·62 N., 2°54´·72 E. - 2°56´·52 E. 1:15,000
UK SN Charts to be withdrawn on 6th March, 2025
SN Chart 1872 North Sea, Dunkerque to Vlissingen.
SN Chart 1873 (INT 1480) International Chart Series, North Sea, Dunkerque to Oostende.
SN Chart 1874 (INT 1474) International Chart Series, North Sea, Westerschelde Oostende to Westkapelle.
What that means -
Announcing several new charts from Belgium is because the UKHO versions will cease on 6th March. Previously Belgium issued chart new editions and the UKHO would then adopt them as ADMIRALTY charts a few months later. Now the UKHO will publish the Belgian Charts in their own series as BE charts, but both the UKHO version and Belgium’s will be the same and updated at the same time. NMs for the four new BE Charts (BE 11, BE101, BE102 and BE 106) will be issued through UKHO NM bulletin as normal and available from the website.
New Editions of ADMIRALTY Charts to be published on 20th March, 2025
SN Chart 1607 International Chart Series, England - East Coast, Thames Estuary, Southern Part. 1:50,000
SN Chart 1975 England - East Coast, Thames Estuary, Northern Part. 1:50,000
SN Chart 2052 International Chart Series, England - East Coast, Orford Ness to The Naze. 1:50,000
SN Chart 2692 England - East Coast, Sunk Inner Precautionary Area. 1:25,000
Charts 1607 and 1975 are important charts for us as these are followed by the echart makers.
2. NETHERLANDS - Buoy. - A new temporary North Cardinal buoy established on the Netherlands coast between Westkapelle and Roompot. The north cardinal is south of the buoyed channel to Roompot.
Local
1. Halfway Reach - Thunderer Jetty Scaffolding Operations - on Monday 03rd March, contractors will commence scaffolding removal operations at Thunderer Jetty, Dagenham. The work will take place between 0800 and 1700hrs and is expected to be completed within 7 days.
The location of these works is as shown on the chart extract (see in Local List at: Notices to Mariners). Works are to take place on the downriver mooring Dolphin and are to be completed from vessel “SOPHIA D”. During these works, any requirement to proceed with caution or at slow speed will be made in accordance with the procedure set out in the Port of London Authority’s Port Information Guide, under ‘London VTS’, ‘Section 4’. International Code Flags ROMEO YANKEE, will be displayed. The display of these signal flags will be in addition to any signals, lights or shapes specified by the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at sea and local regulations. London VTS will broadcast further information, as required, on VHF Channel 14.
2. Blackwall Reach to Woolwich Reach - Blackwall Point Local Traffic Control & Traffic Freezes - Overnight on Thursday, 27th February 2025, and Friday, 28th February 2025, filming operations will be conducted at East India Quay. To support these operations, a series of periodic Traffic Freezes will be established between 18:00 and 06:00. Traffic freezes will last no more than 15 minutes and be managed through Local Traffic Control. Traffic freezes will be timed to limit their impact on river traffic, and between Traffic Freezes, there will be sufficient time for vessels to pass. During these periodic traffic freezes, vessels will not be permitted to navigate in the area broadcast on VHF Ch.14. The exact area of filming will vary throughout operations and will be managed by the PLA Harbour Service Launch in attendance. Local Traffic Control will be conducted by a PLA Harbour Service Launch exhibiting blue flashing lights. All vessels intending to navigate the area must call ‘THAMES PATROL’ on VHF Channel 14 as follows:
Inbound at Royal Wharf Pier
Outbound at Victoria Deep
Prior to leaving a berth, mooring, or dock between Royal Wharf Pier and Victoria Deep
During any significant break in filming, or should the Harbour Service Launch be called away, Local Traffic Control may be temporarily suspended. London VTS will make river users aware via the half-hourly broadcast. Requests for vessels to proceed with caution or pass at slow speed in vicinity of East India Quay will be made by London VTS on VHF ch.14, in accordance with the Port of London Authority’s Port Information Guide, under ‘London VTS’, section 4. International Code Flags ‘Romeo Yankee (RY)’ will be displayed accordingly. Vessels are requested to be mindful of the nature of the activity and of their wash when passing the East India Quay. Further information will be broadcast by London VTS on VHF Channel 14.
3. Lower Pool - Wapping Police Engineers Pier -Lifting Operations - This Notice supersedes and replaces M9-25, which is hereby cancelled. - On or about 3rd March 2025, contractors working on behalf of the Metropolitan Police will commence cladding replacementand repair operations at Wapping Police Engineers Pier. Working hours are 0800-1800 Monday to Saturday, and these works are expected to last up to 3 weeks. To facilitate these works the crane barge GPS BOXER will be positioned outboard of Wapping Police Engineers Pier. The location of the works is marked on the chartlet. During working hours, a safety boat or tug will be in attendance. All works vessels will remain outside of the authorised channel. Requests for vessels to proceed with caution or pass at slow speed will be made by London VTS on VHF
ch.14, in accordance with the Port of London Authority’s Port Information Guide, under ‘London VTS’, section 4. International Code Flags ‘Romeo Yankee (RY)’ will be displayed accordingly. Vessels are requested to be mindful of the nature of the works and of their wash when passing the works. Further details will be broadcast by London VTSon VHF Channel 14.
4. MDL Woolverstone Dredging - Update - dredging works will be conducted at MDL Woolverstone from: -
Thursday 9th January – Monday 31st March
The works will be undertaken by the vessel CH Horn. The vessel will dispose of the spoil at the River Orwell disposal site TH 034. The CH Horn will maintain a listening watch on VHF CH68 at all times. Mariners requiring more information should contact ONS on VHF CH68.
5. As kindly reported mid-week last week - Dover Harbour - Southern Breakwater Light timing mechanism - the Southern Breakwater Light timing mechanism has a fault resulting in a delayed activation to the lighting at the Western entrance on the Southern Breakwater.
Works to rectify the fault will be conducted at the earliest available opportunity.
That is it.
1. Reproductions of Belgian Government Charts to be published 06 March 2025:
Chart BE11 North Sea, Vlaamse Banken from Gravelines to Oostkapelle. 50°59´·95 N. - 51°37´·95 N., 2°04´· 92E - 3°34´·92 E. 1:100,00
Chart BE101 (INT 1474) International Chart Series, North Sea, Belgium and Netherlands from Oostende to Westkapelle. 51°12´·95 N. - 51°37´·15 N., 2°40´·52 E. - 3°37´·32 E. 1:60,000
A Brugge. 51°13´·30 N. - 51°14´·25 N., 3°12´·77 E. - 3°13´·67 E. 1:15,000
B Zeebrugge Achterhaven. 51°17´·58 N. - 51°19´·93 N., 3°11´·40 E. - 3°14´·65 E. 1:20,000
C Zeebrugge Voorhaven. 51°19´·55 N. - 51°21´·90 N., 3°09´·92 E. - 3°13´·72 E. 1:20,000
D Blankenberge. 51°18´·52 N. - 51°19´·02 N., 3°06´·28 E. - 3°07´·30 E. 1:15,000
Chart BE102 (INT 1480) International Chart Series, North Sea, France and Belgium from Dunkerque to Oostende. 51°02´·95 N. - 51°27´·25 N., 2°04´·92 E. - 3°01´·72 E. 1:60,000
A Nieuwpoort. 51°08´·00 N. - 51°09´·45 N., 2°42´·82 E. - 2°45´·52 E. 1:20,000
B Oostende. 51°13´·37 N. - 51°14´·62 N., 2°54´·72 E. - 2°56´·52 E. 1:15,000
UK SN Charts to be withdrawn on 6th March, 2025
SN Chart 1872 North Sea, Dunkerque to Vlissingen.
SN Chart 1873 (INT 1480) International Chart Series, North Sea, Dunkerque to Oostende.
SN Chart 1874 (INT 1474) International Chart Series, North Sea, Westerschelde Oostende to Westkapelle.
What that means -
Announcing several new charts from Belgium is because the UKHO versions will cease on 6th March. Previously Belgium issued chart new editions and the UKHO would then adopt them as ADMIRALTY charts a few months later. Now the UKHO will publish the Belgian Charts in their own series as BE charts, but both the UKHO version and Belgium’s will be the same and updated at the same time. NMs for the four new BE Charts (BE 11, BE101, BE102 and BE 106) will be issued through UKHO NM bulletin as normal and available from the website.
New Editions of ADMIRALTY Charts to be published on 20th March, 2025
SN Chart 1607 International Chart Series, England - East Coast, Thames Estuary, Southern Part. 1:50,000
SN Chart 1975 England - East Coast, Thames Estuary, Northern Part. 1:50,000
SN Chart 2052 International Chart Series, England - East Coast, Orford Ness to The Naze. 1:50,000
SN Chart 2692 England - East Coast, Sunk Inner Precautionary Area. 1:25,000
Charts 1607 and 1975 are important charts for us as these are followed by the echart makers.
2. NETHERLANDS - Buoy. - A new temporary North Cardinal buoy established on the Netherlands coast between Westkapelle and Roompot. The north cardinal is south of the buoyed channel to Roompot.
Local
1. Halfway Reach - Thunderer Jetty Scaffolding Operations - on Monday 03rd March, contractors will commence scaffolding removal operations at Thunderer Jetty, Dagenham. The work will take place between 0800 and 1700hrs and is expected to be completed within 7 days.
The location of these works is as shown on the chart extract (see in Local List at: Notices to Mariners). Works are to take place on the downriver mooring Dolphin and are to be completed from vessel “SOPHIA D”. During these works, any requirement to proceed with caution or at slow speed will be made in accordance with the procedure set out in the Port of London Authority’s Port Information Guide, under ‘London VTS’, ‘Section 4’. International Code Flags ROMEO YANKEE, will be displayed. The display of these signal flags will be in addition to any signals, lights or shapes specified by the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at sea and local regulations. London VTS will broadcast further information, as required, on VHF Channel 14.
2. Blackwall Reach to Woolwich Reach - Blackwall Point Local Traffic Control & Traffic Freezes - Overnight on Thursday, 27th February 2025, and Friday, 28th February 2025, filming operations will be conducted at East India Quay. To support these operations, a series of periodic Traffic Freezes will be established between 18:00 and 06:00. Traffic freezes will last no more than 15 minutes and be managed through Local Traffic Control. Traffic freezes will be timed to limit their impact on river traffic, and between Traffic Freezes, there will be sufficient time for vessels to pass. During these periodic traffic freezes, vessels will not be permitted to navigate in the area broadcast on VHF Ch.14. The exact area of filming will vary throughout operations and will be managed by the PLA Harbour Service Launch in attendance. Local Traffic Control will be conducted by a PLA Harbour Service Launch exhibiting blue flashing lights. All vessels intending to navigate the area must call ‘THAMES PATROL’ on VHF Channel 14 as follows:
Inbound at Royal Wharf Pier
Outbound at Victoria Deep
Prior to leaving a berth, mooring, or dock between Royal Wharf Pier and Victoria Deep
During any significant break in filming, or should the Harbour Service Launch be called away, Local Traffic Control may be temporarily suspended. London VTS will make river users aware via the half-hourly broadcast. Requests for vessels to proceed with caution or pass at slow speed in vicinity of East India Quay will be made by London VTS on VHF ch.14, in accordance with the Port of London Authority’s Port Information Guide, under ‘London VTS’, section 4. International Code Flags ‘Romeo Yankee (RY)’ will be displayed accordingly. Vessels are requested to be mindful of the nature of the activity and of their wash when passing the East India Quay. Further information will be broadcast by London VTS on VHF Channel 14.
3. Lower Pool - Wapping Police Engineers Pier -Lifting Operations - This Notice supersedes and replaces M9-25, which is hereby cancelled. - On or about 3rd March 2025, contractors working on behalf of the Metropolitan Police will commence cladding replacementand repair operations at Wapping Police Engineers Pier. Working hours are 0800-1800 Monday to Saturday, and these works are expected to last up to 3 weeks. To facilitate these works the crane barge GPS BOXER will be positioned outboard of Wapping Police Engineers Pier. The location of the works is marked on the chartlet. During working hours, a safety boat or tug will be in attendance. All works vessels will remain outside of the authorised channel. Requests for vessels to proceed with caution or pass at slow speed will be made by London VTS on VHF
ch.14, in accordance with the Port of London Authority’s Port Information Guide, under ‘London VTS’, section 4. International Code Flags ‘Romeo Yankee (RY)’ will be displayed accordingly. Vessels are requested to be mindful of the nature of the works and of their wash when passing the works. Further details will be broadcast by London VTSon VHF Channel 14.
4. MDL Woolverstone Dredging - Update - dredging works will be conducted at MDL Woolverstone from: -
Thursday 9th January – Monday 31st March
The works will be undertaken by the vessel CH Horn. The vessel will dispose of the spoil at the River Orwell disposal site TH 034. The CH Horn will maintain a listening watch on VHF CH68 at all times. Mariners requiring more information should contact ONS on VHF CH68.
5. As kindly reported mid-week last week - Dover Harbour - Southern Breakwater Light timing mechanism - the Southern Breakwater Light timing mechanism has a fault resulting in a delayed activation to the lighting at the Western entrance on the Southern Breakwater.
Works to rectify the fault will be conducted at the earliest available opportunity.
That is it.