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UKHO Permanent/Temporary/Preliminary Notices
1. New Editions of ADMIRALTY Small Craft Charts to be published on 24th April, 2025 -
SC Chart 5606.7 Havengore Bridge to Southend-On-Sea. 1:25,000
SC Chart 5606.8 Southend-On-Sea to Canvey Island. 1:25,000
SC Chart 5606.9 Medway Approach Channel. 1:25,000
SC Chart 5606.10 A. Mouth of River Medway and West Swale. 1:25,000; B Ferry Reach. 1:12,500; C Ramsgate. 1:5,000
2. BELGIUM - Buoy. - In week 36 of last year, Notice 4041 announced a ring of cardinal buoys and yellow special buoys placed to marked the intended Princess Elisabeth Island west of the Westhinder bank and east of the NE heading TSS. This is for the new energy hub to be built in the future. This notice simply names one of the yellow special buoys!
3. FRANCE - North Coast - Wrecks. Depths. Buoy. - This notice is for the two Belgium charts which replace two UKHO SN charts.
There is a new wreck which shows hull or superstructure at chart datum on the edge of the Chenal Intermediare between the west and east harbours of Dunkerque. Also a new wreck and three reductions of depths on and around the sands north of the Passe de l’Ouest between Gravesline and Dunkerque west.
Local
1. River Thames - Blackwall Reach to Bugsbys Reach - Blackwall Point Local Traffic Control & Traffic Freezes - Overnight on Monday 7th April 2025, filming operations will be conducted at East India Quay. To support these operations, a series of periodic Traffic Freezes will be established between 1930 and 0530. 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 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.
2. Diving Operations – Port of Felixstowe - will be taking place at the Port of Felixstowe Trinity berths from 31 March 2025 for approximately 4 weeks. These operations will be phased in stages depending on berth availability and divers will display the Alpha flag to indicate their area of operation, mariners are requested to keep well clear and pass at slow speed. For more information contact Harwich VTS on VHF 71.
3. Halfpenny Pier Mooring and Leisure Facilities, Harwich - The refurbishment works outlined in local notice to mariners No. 17 of 2025 Maintenance Works at Ha’penny Pier will be completed on 28 March 2025 and the main pier will be re-opened to the public.
The seasonal leisure facilities will re-open from Monday 31 March to Friday 31 October 2025. A long Notices with all the rules, fees and facilities. Goto Notices to Mariners and call up the Local list to see the full notice - very helpful.
4. Harwich Haven - Dredging and Survey Operations - are taking place as follows:
➢ Porthos (Callsign: MYVS5) – is carrying out survey operations in Harwich Harbour and Felixstowe berths until around 28 April 2025.
➢ MTS Valour (IMO: 9407299) – is carrying out plough dredging in Harwich Harbour and Felixstowe berths until around 23 April 2025.
See also the following local notice to mariners regarding dredging activities: 31-2025: Dredging Operations – Sospan Dau (previous week) For more information contact Harwich VTS on VHF Channel 71.
5. Great Yarmouth - Bathymetric Survey - UPDATE TO NtoM 010 2025 due to increased scope of survey operations. - bathymetric survey activity will be undertaken within the Outer Harbour, River Port and approaches to the Port of Great Yarmouth commencing on Monday 24th March 2025 with an estimated completion date of Friday 04th April 2025. Survey operations will only take place between the hours of 07:30am and 17:00pm. Survey Vessel RS 11 pictured below will be conducting the survey, due caution and attention must be exercised when navigating the port approaches including observance to maintaining safe distance. RS 11 will be monitoring VHF Ch12 Further information may be obtained from Great Yarmouth LPS on VHF Channel 12, call sign “Yarmouth Radio” or telephone 01493 335511.
6. London Array Offshore Wind Farm - Jack Up Operations (Ziton Wind Server) -
the Jack-up Vessel Wind Server provided by Ziton is estimated to be be on site from 4th April 2025 to carry out Wind Turbine Major Component works. The estimated time of work is 5 to 14 days weather dependant. There will be a 500 Meter exclusion zone around the vessel at all times whilst inside the Windfarm and all Vessel are requested to maintain a safe distance whilst transiting through the London array Windfarm. Jack-up Vessel: Wind Server Jack-Up Vessel Wind Pioneer has a length of 79.6m, breadth of 32.2m with a draft of 7.4m
Equipment will be periodically deployed and suspended from the vessel crane during jack up operations.
7. Rowhedge Pontoons return will be delayed for another 2 weeks.
8. Fingringhoe Ranges: Saltmarsh Restoration - Works are to be conducted between the 17th – 24th of April by Exo Environmental Ltd on the installation of brushwood fencing and coir matting to restore the saltmarsh and provide protection to the seawall at the Fingringhoe ranges. These installations will be completed in the intertidal area of the north bank of Pyefleet Chaneel in front of the seawall. Mariners should be aware therefore that brushwood posts will be present in this area and should be wary of navigating the channel outside the subtidal area. For any additional information or enquiries please contact us at: enquiries@exo-env.co.uk.
9. Rivers Crouch and Roach - Excessive Wash - COURTEOUS NAVIGATION - Mariners are reminded of their duty to not only abide by the 8-knot speed limit where applicable but also to be mindful of the wake their vessels create when passing:
Moored craft.
Vessels with tenders alongside.
Small vulnerable craft.
Please also consider and keep to a minimum your wake and wash when passing:
51° 37.498N 000° 48.221E is currently off station until further notice whilst undergoing annual maintenance.
That's it this week.
1. New Editions of ADMIRALTY Small Craft Charts to be published on 24th April, 2025 -
SC Chart 5606.7 Havengore Bridge to Southend-On-Sea. 1:25,000
SC Chart 5606.8 Southend-On-Sea to Canvey Island. 1:25,000
SC Chart 5606.9 Medway Approach Channel. 1:25,000
SC Chart 5606.10 A. Mouth of River Medway and West Swale. 1:25,000; B Ferry Reach. 1:12,500; C Ramsgate. 1:5,000
2. BELGIUM - Buoy. - In week 36 of last year, Notice 4041 announced a ring of cardinal buoys and yellow special buoys placed to marked the intended Princess Elisabeth Island west of the Westhinder bank and east of the NE heading TSS. This is for the new energy hub to be built in the future. This notice simply names one of the yellow special buoys!
3. FRANCE - North Coast - Wrecks. Depths. Buoy. - This notice is for the two Belgium charts which replace two UKHO SN charts.
There is a new wreck which shows hull or superstructure at chart datum on the edge of the Chenal Intermediare between the west and east harbours of Dunkerque. Also a new wreck and three reductions of depths on and around the sands north of the Passe de l’Ouest between Gravesline and Dunkerque west.
Local
1. River Thames - Blackwall Reach to Bugsbys Reach - Blackwall Point Local Traffic Control & Traffic Freezes - Overnight on Monday 7th April 2025, filming operations will be conducted at East India Quay. To support these operations, a series of periodic Traffic Freezes will be established between 1930 and 0530. 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 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.
2. Diving Operations – Port of Felixstowe - will be taking place at the Port of Felixstowe Trinity berths from 31 March 2025 for approximately 4 weeks. These operations will be phased in stages depending on berth availability and divers will display the Alpha flag to indicate their area of operation, mariners are requested to keep well clear and pass at slow speed. For more information contact Harwich VTS on VHF 71.
3. Halfpenny Pier Mooring and Leisure Facilities, Harwich - The refurbishment works outlined in local notice to mariners No. 17 of 2025 Maintenance Works at Ha’penny Pier will be completed on 28 March 2025 and the main pier will be re-opened to the public.
The seasonal leisure facilities will re-open from Monday 31 March to Friday 31 October 2025. A long Notices with all the rules, fees and facilities. Goto Notices to Mariners and call up the Local list to see the full notice - very helpful.
4. Harwich Haven - Dredging and Survey Operations - are taking place as follows:
➢ Porthos (Callsign: MYVS5) – is carrying out survey operations in Harwich Harbour and Felixstowe berths until around 28 April 2025.
➢ MTS Valour (IMO: 9407299) – is carrying out plough dredging in Harwich Harbour and Felixstowe berths until around 23 April 2025.
See also the following local notice to mariners regarding dredging activities: 31-2025: Dredging Operations – Sospan Dau (previous week) For more information contact Harwich VTS on VHF Channel 71.
5. Great Yarmouth - Bathymetric Survey - UPDATE TO NtoM 010 2025 due to increased scope of survey operations. - bathymetric survey activity will be undertaken within the Outer Harbour, River Port and approaches to the Port of Great Yarmouth commencing on Monday 24th March 2025 with an estimated completion date of Friday 04th April 2025. Survey operations will only take place between the hours of 07:30am and 17:00pm. Survey Vessel RS 11 pictured below will be conducting the survey, due caution and attention must be exercised when navigating the port approaches including observance to maintaining safe distance. RS 11 will be monitoring VHF Ch12 Further information may be obtained from Great Yarmouth LPS on VHF Channel 12, call sign “Yarmouth Radio” or telephone 01493 335511.
6. London Array Offshore Wind Farm - Jack Up Operations (Ziton Wind Server) -
the Jack-up Vessel Wind Server provided by Ziton is estimated to be be on site from 4th April 2025 to carry out Wind Turbine Major Component works. The estimated time of work is 5 to 14 days weather dependant. There will be a 500 Meter exclusion zone around the vessel at all times whilst inside the Windfarm and all Vessel are requested to maintain a safe distance whilst transiting through the London array Windfarm. Jack-up Vessel: Wind Server Jack-Up Vessel Wind Pioneer has a length of 79.6m, breadth of 32.2m with a draft of 7.4m
Equipment will be periodically deployed and suspended from the vessel crane during jack up operations.
7. Rowhedge Pontoons return will be delayed for another 2 weeks.
8. Fingringhoe Ranges: Saltmarsh Restoration - Works are to be conducted between the 17th – 24th of April by Exo Environmental Ltd on the installation of brushwood fencing and coir matting to restore the saltmarsh and provide protection to the seawall at the Fingringhoe ranges. These installations will be completed in the intertidal area of the north bank of Pyefleet Chaneel in front of the seawall. Mariners should be aware therefore that brushwood posts will be present in this area and should be wary of navigating the channel outside the subtidal area. For any additional information or enquiries please contact us at: enquiries@exo-env.co.uk.
Site Location Coordinates | |
Latitude | Longitude |
51.81037 | 0.945555 |
51.81117 | 0.953979 |
51.81204 | 0.960232 |
51.81129 | 0.975041 |
9. Rivers Crouch and Roach - Excessive Wash - COURTEOUS NAVIGATION - Mariners are reminded of their duty to not only abide by the 8-knot speed limit where applicable but also to be mindful of the wake their vessels create when passing:
Moored craft.
Vessels with tenders alongside.
Small vulnerable craft.
Please also consider and keep to a minimum your wake and wash when passing:
- through Burnham Fairway.
- Essex Marina.
- North Fambridge swing moorings.
- All areas upriver of Brandy Hole.
- Paglesham swing moorings – River Roach.
51° 37.498N 000° 48.221E is currently off station until further notice whilst undergoing annual maintenance.
That's it this week.
