tillergirl
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UKHO and Trinity House Permanent, Temporary or Preliminary Notices:
1. ENGLAND - East Coast - Submarine power cables. Legends. Wind farm. - This notice shows the location of the plan of the Hornsea Three Offshore Wind Farm and the submarine power cable that is under construction out from the shore at Weybourne (between Sheringham and Blakeney). A curious route out, no doubt for valid reasons. The Hornsea Three Wind Farm is outside the area I monitor. so the image only shows the route from the shore to 16nm out to the Wind Farm area. Full details of the location of the Wind Farm can be downloaded here.
2. EAST COAST OF ENGLAND - NORTH FORELAND LIGHTHOUSE - The works programmed on or around the 9th of March 2026 have been postponed due to operational constraints and will be rescheduled for a future date. There will be no alterations to the light currently being exhibited until further notice. Trinity House Notice to Mariners 40/2025 dated 19th December 2025 is hereby cancelled.
Local
1. River Thames - Gravesend Reach to Northfleet Hope - Tilbury Landing Stage & Northfleet Hope Container Terminal Fender Works - on or about Monday 16th March, contractors instructed by the Port of Tilbury will commence works to repair and/or replace fender panels on Northfleet Hope Container Terminal and Tilbury Landing Stage. The diagrams indicate the approximate working areas with red markings. These works may involve use of jack-up barges, lighters/pontoons, tugs, workboats, small craft, personnel working on the waterline, lifting operations, personnel baskets and mobile elevated working platforms (MEWPs). These works are expected to be complete no later that Monday 30th March 2026. Any 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’ displayed. The display of these signals will be in addition to any lights or shapes required under local regulations and the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. Further details will be broadcast as needed by London VTS on VHF channel 68.
2. Works in Parkeston Anchorage, River Stour- From or around 17 March 2026, workboat C Odyssey (IMO: 9636307) and barge NP 675 will be undertaking works on the pipes at the Temporary Pipe Mooring in Parkeston Anchorage for approximately 3-4 days. During these works, the two special mark buoys ‘SW Marker Buoy’ and ‘SE Marker Buoy’ (as detailed in local notice to mariners 2025-78), will be temporarily removed to allow access to the pipe. Mariners are requested to keep clear and pass at slow speeds.
3. Obstruction on seabed at Harwich Navyard, Berth 5 - there is an obstruction on the seabed at Harwich Navyard as follows: Obstruction 51° 56.948’ N 001° 17.438’ E 2.9m below Chart Datum. Not where we would go but there is an image in the Local List at: Notices to Mariners
4. Approaches to Sheerness - SS Richard Montgomery Wreck – Exclusion Zone Extension - survey work is due to take place around the wreck of the SS Richard Montgomery, the SS Richard Montgomery is a designated dangerous wreck under section 2 of the Protection of Wrecks Act 1973 and there is a no-entry exclusion zone around the wreck, the coordinates of which are published in Statutory Instrument 1973 No 1690. Section 3 of the Act makes entry into the prohibited area an offence without the written permission of the Secretary of State. The Department for Transport has instructed Peel Ports to extend the current wreck exclusion zone in preparation of upcoming work on and around the wreck site. Repositioning of the wreck buoys will begin on or around 16th March 2026 with completion expected by 23rd March 2026, once in their new positions, the SS Richard Montgomery wreck exclusion zone marks will be placed as indicated on the image in the Local List by buoy positions A - P: The extended exclusion zone will be in place and enforced until work around the wreck site is completed, this is scheduled for the end of Quarter 3 of 2026. Mariners should be aware that whilst the exclusion zone extension is in place, the South Montgomery buoy (Fl Y 5s – Conical Y) will be positioned close to the Northern edge of the Medway Approach Channel between No.7 and No.9 lateral marks. The 12 no. orange spar buoys will spaced further apart due the extended flanks of the wreck zone. As work within the wreck exclusion area gets underway, numerous craft will be given permission to enter and operate within the zone, all passing vessels are requested to navigate with caution and reduce speed and wash appropriately. Medway VTS will liaise with works vessels and coordinate safety communications when required. Admiralty Chart No. 3683 refers. 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).
5. Approaches to Sheerness - SS Richard Montgomery Wreck – Hydrographic Survey Work - is due to take place around the wreck of the SS Richard Montgomery, the SS Richard Montgomery is a designated dangerous wreck under section 2 of the Protection of Wrecks Act 1973 and there is a no-entry exclusion zone around the wreck, the coordinates of which are published in Statutory Instrument 1973 No 1690. Section 3 of the Act makes entry into the prohibited area an offence without the written permission of the Secretary of State. Survey works will take place between 23rd March 2026 and 5th April 2026, permission has been granted for Port of London Authority to enter the prohibited area for the purposes of carrying out a survey of the wreck and the immediate area of seabed surrounding the wreck. The survey vessel “Maplin” will be carrying out the work and may be restricted in it’s ability to manoeuvre whilst operating. “Maplin” will maintain a listening watch on VHF Ch.74 at all times, all vessels are requested to pass with caution and reduce speed and wash appropriately. Admiralty Chart No. 3683 refers. 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).
6. Lowestoft Approaches – Port Entry Light (Kirkley Sector) - Maintenance and Light Sector Changes – Update No.2 - the Lowestoft (Kirkley), Sector Port Entry Light (PEL), positioned 52˚ 27.71’N, 01˚ 44.54’E, remains extinguished. Light maintenance will continue on 12th March to re-instate the light to the original sectors as below.
Colour Arc of Coverage Characteristics
Green 222°- 223° Occulting 7.5s + 2.5s
Green 223°- 224° Flashing 0.5s + 2s
White 224°- 225° Flashing 0.5s + 2s
White 225°- 228° Occulting 7.5s + 2.5s
White 228°- 229° Flashing 0.5s + 2s
Red 229°- 230° Flashing 0.5s + 2s
Red 230°- 232° Occulting 7.5s + 2.5s
Navigators and Mariners are requested to navigate with caution in Lowestoft approaches, using all available means to monitor and maintain vessel position as required. An updated notice will be issued once the Kirkley Sector light has been re-instated. Please contact Lowestoft Port Control, VHF Ch14, Tel. 01502 572286 (Option 3) if further information is required.
7. Sizewell C - Marine Fishing and Recreation Zone Time Extension - following the review, the Marine Fishing and Recreation Zone (MFRZ) referred to in Local Notice to Mariners No10 of 2025 will remain in force within Sizewell C Harbour for a further period of 12 months from 10 March 2026.
Details of the MFRZ are confirmed - Marine Fishing and Recreation Zone - This area of the harbour is designated for use of leisure fishermen and other leisure users of the harbour waters. Commercial, service and construction vessels are excluded from this area except where unavoidable and with the explicit permission of the Harbour Master. Mariners will be informed of any planned minor construction vessel works within the MFRZ in advance by Notice to Mariners. Leisure users within the Marine Fishing and Recreation Zone will be subject to the General Directions of the harbour and any Harbour Master Directions promulgated by the Harbour Master. The MFRZ (outlined by solid red lines on attached chartlet) is an area contained within the coordinates below (Image available):
Latitude Longitude
52° 12.6742' N 001° 39.9994' E
52° 11.9981' N 001° 39.9967' E
52° 11.9979' N 001° 37.3296' E
52° 12.8096' N 001° 37.4392' E
52° 12.8209' N 001° 38.4366' E
That's it.
1. ENGLAND - East Coast - Submarine power cables. Legends. Wind farm. - This notice shows the location of the plan of the Hornsea Three Offshore Wind Farm and the submarine power cable that is under construction out from the shore at Weybourne (between Sheringham and Blakeney). A curious route out, no doubt for valid reasons. The Hornsea Three Wind Farm is outside the area I monitor. so the image only shows the route from the shore to 16nm out to the Wind Farm area. Full details of the location of the Wind Farm can be downloaded here.
2. EAST COAST OF ENGLAND - NORTH FORELAND LIGHTHOUSE - The works programmed on or around the 9th of March 2026 have been postponed due to operational constraints and will be rescheduled for a future date. There will be no alterations to the light currently being exhibited until further notice. Trinity House Notice to Mariners 40/2025 dated 19th December 2025 is hereby cancelled.
Local
1. River Thames - Gravesend Reach to Northfleet Hope - Tilbury Landing Stage & Northfleet Hope Container Terminal Fender Works - on or about Monday 16th March, contractors instructed by the Port of Tilbury will commence works to repair and/or replace fender panels on Northfleet Hope Container Terminal and Tilbury Landing Stage. The diagrams indicate the approximate working areas with red markings. These works may involve use of jack-up barges, lighters/pontoons, tugs, workboats, small craft, personnel working on the waterline, lifting operations, personnel baskets and mobile elevated working platforms (MEWPs). These works are expected to be complete no later that Monday 30th March 2026. Any 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’ displayed. The display of these signals will be in addition to any lights or shapes required under local regulations and the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. Further details will be broadcast as needed by London VTS on VHF channel 68.
2. Works in Parkeston Anchorage, River Stour- From or around 17 March 2026, workboat C Odyssey (IMO: 9636307) and barge NP 675 will be undertaking works on the pipes at the Temporary Pipe Mooring in Parkeston Anchorage for approximately 3-4 days. During these works, the two special mark buoys ‘SW Marker Buoy’ and ‘SE Marker Buoy’ (as detailed in local notice to mariners 2025-78), will be temporarily removed to allow access to the pipe. Mariners are requested to keep clear and pass at slow speeds.
3. Obstruction on seabed at Harwich Navyard, Berth 5 - there is an obstruction on the seabed at Harwich Navyard as follows: Obstruction 51° 56.948’ N 001° 17.438’ E 2.9m below Chart Datum. Not where we would go but there is an image in the Local List at: Notices to Mariners
4. Approaches to Sheerness - SS Richard Montgomery Wreck – Exclusion Zone Extension - survey work is due to take place around the wreck of the SS Richard Montgomery, the SS Richard Montgomery is a designated dangerous wreck under section 2 of the Protection of Wrecks Act 1973 and there is a no-entry exclusion zone around the wreck, the coordinates of which are published in Statutory Instrument 1973 No 1690. Section 3 of the Act makes entry into the prohibited area an offence without the written permission of the Secretary of State. The Department for Transport has instructed Peel Ports to extend the current wreck exclusion zone in preparation of upcoming work on and around the wreck site. Repositioning of the wreck buoys will begin on or around 16th March 2026 with completion expected by 23rd March 2026, once in their new positions, the SS Richard Montgomery wreck exclusion zone marks will be placed as indicated on the image in the Local List by buoy positions A - P: The extended exclusion zone will be in place and enforced until work around the wreck site is completed, this is scheduled for the end of Quarter 3 of 2026. Mariners should be aware that whilst the exclusion zone extension is in place, the South Montgomery buoy (Fl Y 5s – Conical Y) will be positioned close to the Northern edge of the Medway Approach Channel between No.7 and No.9 lateral marks. The 12 no. orange spar buoys will spaced further apart due the extended flanks of the wreck zone. As work within the wreck exclusion area gets underway, numerous craft will be given permission to enter and operate within the zone, all passing vessels are requested to navigate with caution and reduce speed and wash appropriately. Medway VTS will liaise with works vessels and coordinate safety communications when required. Admiralty Chart No. 3683 refers. 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).
5. Approaches to Sheerness - SS Richard Montgomery Wreck – Hydrographic Survey Work - is due to take place around the wreck of the SS Richard Montgomery, the SS Richard Montgomery is a designated dangerous wreck under section 2 of the Protection of Wrecks Act 1973 and there is a no-entry exclusion zone around the wreck, the coordinates of which are published in Statutory Instrument 1973 No 1690. Section 3 of the Act makes entry into the prohibited area an offence without the written permission of the Secretary of State. Survey works will take place between 23rd March 2026 and 5th April 2026, permission has been granted for Port of London Authority to enter the prohibited area for the purposes of carrying out a survey of the wreck and the immediate area of seabed surrounding the wreck. The survey vessel “Maplin” will be carrying out the work and may be restricted in it’s ability to manoeuvre whilst operating. “Maplin” will maintain a listening watch on VHF Ch.74 at all times, all vessels are requested to pass with caution and reduce speed and wash appropriately. Admiralty Chart No. 3683 refers. 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).
6. Lowestoft Approaches – Port Entry Light (Kirkley Sector) - Maintenance and Light Sector Changes – Update No.2 - the Lowestoft (Kirkley), Sector Port Entry Light (PEL), positioned 52˚ 27.71’N, 01˚ 44.54’E, remains extinguished. Light maintenance will continue on 12th March to re-instate the light to the original sectors as below.
Colour Arc of Coverage Characteristics
Green 222°- 223° Occulting 7.5s + 2.5s
Green 223°- 224° Flashing 0.5s + 2s
White 224°- 225° Flashing 0.5s + 2s
White 225°- 228° Occulting 7.5s + 2.5s
White 228°- 229° Flashing 0.5s + 2s
Red 229°- 230° Flashing 0.5s + 2s
Red 230°- 232° Occulting 7.5s + 2.5s
Navigators and Mariners are requested to navigate with caution in Lowestoft approaches, using all available means to monitor and maintain vessel position as required. An updated notice will be issued once the Kirkley Sector light has been re-instated. Please contact Lowestoft Port Control, VHF Ch14, Tel. 01502 572286 (Option 3) if further information is required.
7. Sizewell C - Marine Fishing and Recreation Zone Time Extension - following the review, the Marine Fishing and Recreation Zone (MFRZ) referred to in Local Notice to Mariners No10 of 2025 will remain in force within Sizewell C Harbour for a further period of 12 months from 10 March 2026.
Details of the MFRZ are confirmed - Marine Fishing and Recreation Zone - This area of the harbour is designated for use of leisure fishermen and other leisure users of the harbour waters. Commercial, service and construction vessels are excluded from this area except where unavoidable and with the explicit permission of the Harbour Master. Mariners will be informed of any planned minor construction vessel works within the MFRZ in advance by Notice to Mariners. Leisure users within the Marine Fishing and Recreation Zone will be subject to the General Directions of the harbour and any Harbour Master Directions promulgated by the Harbour Master. The MFRZ (outlined by solid red lines on attached chartlet) is an area contained within the coordinates below (Image available):
Latitude Longitude
52° 12.6742' N 001° 39.9994' E
52° 11.9981' N 001° 39.9967' E
52° 11.9979' N 001° 37.3296' E
52° 12.8096' N 001° 37.4392' E
52° 12.8209' N 001° 38.4366' E
That's it.