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UKHO Permanent/Temporary/Preliminary
1. New Editions of ADMIRALTY Small Craft Charts to be published on 30th March, 2023:
SCC 5605.10 Calais to Dunkerque. 1:75,000
SCC 5605.15 Ramsgate and Approaches 1:12,500
Approaches to Ramsgate. 1:12,500
Ramsgate. 1:5,000
SCC 5606.3 Dover to Ramsgate including Sandettié Bank.1:75,000
SCC 5606.10 Mouth of River Medway and West Swale. 1:25,000
Ferry Reach. 1:12,500
Ramsgate 1:5,000
SCC 5606.11 Saltpan Reach to Chatham Reach. 1:25,000
Rochester. 1:12,500
Approaches to Ramsgate. 1:12,500
2. ENGLAND - East Coast - Depths. - Seven reductions of depth in and around the approaches to Great Yarmouth. Not particularly likely to hinder leisure craft.
This notice is co-terminus to the next notice so all the images are bundled into one pdf download.
3. ENGLAND - East Coast - NM Blocks. Depths. - Five additional reductions of depth on and around the approaches to Lowestoft and includes a new UKHO block. Obviously the UKHO block is useful.
Local
1. RIVER THAMES - LOWER POOL - FREE TRADE WHARF - EMERGENCY DEMOLITION WORKS - On or about Monday 6th March 2023, marine contractors working on behalf of Free Trade Wharf Management Company will commence emergency demolition works on the Free Trade Wharf and associated jetties. These operations will take place using a variety of vessels including; crane barges, supply barges, Multi-Cats, tugs and work boats and expected to take approximately five months. Usual operational hours are Monday to Saturday during the hours of 08:00 to 18:00 (13:00 on Saturday’s). An area of ‘works in progress’ will be established around the site for the duration of the works as indicated on the chartlet (on the usual web page). Requirements 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’ with the International Code Flags ‘Romeo Yankee (RY) displayed. Safety boat ASSASSIN will be on station maintaining a listening watch on VHF Channel 14. Further details will be broadcast by London VTS on VHF Channel 14 as required.
2. RIVER THAMES - BARKING CREEK - DEBDEN WHARF - DEMOLITION AND CLEARANCE WORKS - On or about Monday 6th March 2023, marine contractors working on behalf of Cory Group will commence demolition and clearance works on the Debden Wharf, Barking Creek. These operations will take place using Multi-Cat CHILI DOG and are expected to take approximately one-week. When on station, the CHILI DOG will be maintaining a listening watch on VHF Channel 14.
An area of ‘works in progress’ will be established around the site for the duration of the works as indicated on the chartlet. Requirements 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’ with the International Code Flags ‘Romeo Yankee (RY) displayed. Further details will be broadcast by London VTS on VHF Channel 14 as required.
3. HARWICH HARBOUR - Dredging Operations: Rotterdam (update 1) - From around 4 March 2023, the trailing hopper suction dredger Rotterdam will be carrying out capital dredging in the Harbour as shown below and will be disposing of material at the Inner Gabbard East disposal area. Vessels up to 395m (LOA) may be permitted to pass the dredger within the harbour, subject to agreement by Harwich VTS and ship-to-ship agreement. (I think you can get past!
) The dredging contractor is the Van Oord / Boskalis Westminster Joint Venture appointed by Harwich Haven Authority to carry out the Harwich Haven Channel Deepening Project.
All dredging vessels are subject to Harwich VTS Traffic Organisation. For detailed information regarding the location of the dredging plant, please contact Harwich VTS (VHF 71) or listen to the daily Channel Deepening VHF broadcasts (VHF 11).
Given the increased frequency of vessel movements and dredging operations mariners are reminded of the importance of regulated vessel reporting requirements, the necessity to maintain a listening watch on channel VHF 71 and maintaining a good all-round lookout.
4. Port of Rochester – Bridge Reach - Submerged Wreck - Notice is hereby given that a sunken vessel has been reported in Bridge Reach, Rochester. The vessel which is believed to have sunk on it’s moorings could pose a hazard to navigation, the obstruction is located at the Acorn moorings in the following approximate position: 51° 23.595 N – 000° 30.187 E A salvage operation will be mounted in the coming weeks to recover to vessel but until removed mariners are advised to keep clear of the area and navigate with caution. Once recovered, a cancellation to this notice will be issued. See the chartlet on the Local List at: Notices to Mariners
5. Port of King’s Lynn - Re-instatement of Navigation Aid:- West Lynn Ferry Jetty Light - the QG Starboard hand light beacon situated on the West Lynn Ferry Jetty (52°45’.374 N 000° 23’.370E) has been re-instated today (1st March 2023)
The Tide gauge boards will be replaced in course of following weeks. Please contact the Harbour Office for further information.
6. Havengore Bridge: Closed to marine traffic – update - Further to the vehicle collision last week that rendered the bridge inoperable. Our contractors have been on site this week to conduct an assessment and have advised us that no extended damage to the structure or lifting mechanism of the bridge has been sustained and that the barrier repair is relatively simple. The barrier is essential for operating the bridge safely and so regrettably, the bridge will remain closed to marine traffic until further notice. The repairs will go ahead as soon as the parts are available and the contractor can attend and we are optimistic for a return to service in the near future. We will issue an update when we have further information. Nicki Uden – Community Liaison Officer, SHOEBURYNESS RANGE
That's it.
1. New Editions of ADMIRALTY Small Craft Charts to be published on 30th March, 2023:
SCC 5605.10 Calais to Dunkerque. 1:75,000
SCC 5605.15 Ramsgate and Approaches 1:12,500
Approaches to Ramsgate. 1:12,500
Ramsgate. 1:5,000
SCC 5606.3 Dover to Ramsgate including Sandettié Bank.1:75,000
SCC 5606.10 Mouth of River Medway and West Swale. 1:25,000
Ferry Reach. 1:12,500
Ramsgate 1:5,000
SCC 5606.11 Saltpan Reach to Chatham Reach. 1:25,000
Rochester. 1:12,500
Approaches to Ramsgate. 1:12,500
2. ENGLAND - East Coast - Depths. - Seven reductions of depth in and around the approaches to Great Yarmouth. Not particularly likely to hinder leisure craft.
This notice is co-terminus to the next notice so all the images are bundled into one pdf download.
3. ENGLAND - East Coast - NM Blocks. Depths. - Five additional reductions of depth on and around the approaches to Lowestoft and includes a new UKHO block. Obviously the UKHO block is useful.
Local
1. RIVER THAMES - LOWER POOL - FREE TRADE WHARF - EMERGENCY DEMOLITION WORKS - On or about Monday 6th March 2023, marine contractors working on behalf of Free Trade Wharf Management Company will commence emergency demolition works on the Free Trade Wharf and associated jetties. These operations will take place using a variety of vessels including; crane barges, supply barges, Multi-Cats, tugs and work boats and expected to take approximately five months. Usual operational hours are Monday to Saturday during the hours of 08:00 to 18:00 (13:00 on Saturday’s). An area of ‘works in progress’ will be established around the site for the duration of the works as indicated on the chartlet (on the usual web page). Requirements 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’ with the International Code Flags ‘Romeo Yankee (RY) displayed. Safety boat ASSASSIN will be on station maintaining a listening watch on VHF Channel 14. Further details will be broadcast by London VTS on VHF Channel 14 as required.
2. RIVER THAMES - BARKING CREEK - DEBDEN WHARF - DEMOLITION AND CLEARANCE WORKS - On or about Monday 6th March 2023, marine contractors working on behalf of Cory Group will commence demolition and clearance works on the Debden Wharf, Barking Creek. These operations will take place using Multi-Cat CHILI DOG and are expected to take approximately one-week. When on station, the CHILI DOG will be maintaining a listening watch on VHF Channel 14.
An area of ‘works in progress’ will be established around the site for the duration of the works as indicated on the chartlet. Requirements 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’ with the International Code Flags ‘Romeo Yankee (RY) displayed. Further details will be broadcast by London VTS on VHF Channel 14 as required.
3. HARWICH HARBOUR - Dredging Operations: Rotterdam (update 1) - From around 4 March 2023, the trailing hopper suction dredger Rotterdam will be carrying out capital dredging in the Harbour as shown below and will be disposing of material at the Inner Gabbard East disposal area. Vessels up to 395m (LOA) may be permitted to pass the dredger within the harbour, subject to agreement by Harwich VTS and ship-to-ship agreement. (I think you can get past!
) The dredging contractor is the Van Oord / Boskalis Westminster Joint Venture appointed by Harwich Haven Authority to carry out the Harwich Haven Channel Deepening Project.All dredging vessels are subject to Harwich VTS Traffic Organisation. For detailed information regarding the location of the dredging plant, please contact Harwich VTS (VHF 71) or listen to the daily Channel Deepening VHF broadcasts (VHF 11).
Given the increased frequency of vessel movements and dredging operations mariners are reminded of the importance of regulated vessel reporting requirements, the necessity to maintain a listening watch on channel VHF 71 and maintaining a good all-round lookout.
4. Port of Rochester – Bridge Reach - Submerged Wreck - Notice is hereby given that a sunken vessel has been reported in Bridge Reach, Rochester. The vessel which is believed to have sunk on it’s moorings could pose a hazard to navigation, the obstruction is located at the Acorn moorings in the following approximate position: 51° 23.595 N – 000° 30.187 E A salvage operation will be mounted in the coming weeks to recover to vessel but until removed mariners are advised to keep clear of the area and navigate with caution. Once recovered, a cancellation to this notice will be issued. See the chartlet on the Local List at: Notices to Mariners
5. Port of King’s Lynn - Re-instatement of Navigation Aid:- West Lynn Ferry Jetty Light - the QG Starboard hand light beacon situated on the West Lynn Ferry Jetty (52°45’.374 N 000° 23’.370E) has been re-instated today (1st March 2023)
The Tide gauge boards will be replaced in course of following weeks. Please contact the Harbour Office for further information.
6. Havengore Bridge: Closed to marine traffic – update - Further to the vehicle collision last week that rendered the bridge inoperable. Our contractors have been on site this week to conduct an assessment and have advised us that no extended damage to the structure or lifting mechanism of the bridge has been sustained and that the barrier repair is relatively simple. The barrier is essential for operating the bridge safely and so regrettably, the bridge will remain closed to marine traffic until further notice. The repairs will go ahead as soon as the parts are available and the contractor can attend and we are optimistic for a return to service in the near future. We will issue an update when we have further information. Nicki Uden – Community Liaison Officer, SHOEBURYNESS RANGE
That's it.