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UKHO Permanent/Temporary/Preliminary
1. ENGLAND - East Coast - Buoyage. - Deletion of two ships moorings on the south side of Gravesend Reach, River Thames off Gravesend.
2. NETHERLANDS - Wreck. - New wreck in the buoyed Slijkgat channel but at the depth, unlikely to hinder leisure craft.
Local - loads and loads!
1. River Thames - Sea Reach - Sea Reach No. 2 South Buoy - Missing Top Mark - Following a deficiency report received on 1st April 2025, mariners are advised that Sea Reach No. 2 (South) buoy is currently missing its top mark. Engineers have attended to effect repairs, restoring the light.
2. River Thames - Northfleet Hope - Halls Jetty Works - on or after Monday 31st March 2025, contractors instructed by the operators of Halls Jetty will commence works on that jetty. These works comprise the installation of new access walkways to the piles at the facility. Crane barge HAVEN SEAFORTH, tug MERIT and workboat KINGS REACH are expected to be in attendance on these works; alternate or additional craft may support these works from time to time. These works will involve lifting operations, personnel working on the waterline and use of personnel baskets. The chartlet shows (see it in the Local list at Notices to Mariners) the general location of the works indicated by red markings. These works are expected to be complete no later than 2nd May 2025, with operatives working Monday to Friday between 0700 and 1700 during this time around the routine operations at the jetty. 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, with the International Code Flags ‘Romeo Yankee (RY)’ displayed.Further details will be broadcast as needed by London VTS on VHF channels 68.
3. River Thames - Long Reach - Navigator (Vopak) Jetty No. 2 Works - on or after Monday 31st March 2025, contractors instructed by Navigator Terminals will commence works on Navigator (Vopak) Jetty No. 2. These works comprise repair and replacement of jetty fenders, and will involve lifting operations carried out from a crane barge alongside and personnel working on the waterline. In addition to the crane barge “RP BLACKWALL”, tugs, workboats and safety craft are expected to be in attendance. The chartlet shows the general location of the works indicated by red markings. These works are expected to be complete no later than 2nd May 2025, with operatives working between 0700 and 1700 on various days during this time around the routine operations at the jetty. 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, with the International Code Flags ‘Romeo Yankee (RY)’ displayed.
4. Surveyed Depths – Harwich Harbour – Update 6 - the latest hydrographic surveys showing depths in Harwich Harbour. The controlling depth for deep draught vessels navigating within the harbour area should currently be taken as 15.3m below chart datum, plus height of tide. Significant depths below chart datum (not including inside berth boxes) are:
• 14.8m - spot soundings between the Shotley Spit Buoy and Grisle Buoy
• 15.3m - spot soundings between the Grisle Buoy and North West Beach Buoy
See survey chart extracts (downloadable in the above quoted web page) for further information. Please note the grey shaded areas are for internal use purposes only and are not contour lines. Contact Harwich VTS or Haven Pilots for further information regarding tidal windows.
5. Harwich Haven - Dredging and Survey Operations – Update 1 -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.
➢ Shoalway (IMO: 9556337) - from or around 1 April 2025, will undertake trailing suction hopper dredging operations in Harwich Harbour and Felixstowe berths for approximately 2 weeks.
6. Sheerness Docks - No. 4 Berth Extension Project - Update and new image - piling work on the Sheerness Docks, No. 4 berth extension project is due to commence on or around 4th April 2025. The piling is expected to take approximately 4 weeks to complete and will follow a set sequence as shown in the plan. Once each pile is in place, temporary lighting will be established on the structure to illuminate its position. When all piles are in place, work to install the concrete caps and associated walkways will commence. The crane barges “Skylift 2” and “Skylift 3”, assisted by tugs “Feije” and “Knighton” and
safety/transfer boat “WSB Recover” will be on site for the duration of the work and will maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Channel 74 at all times.. All vessels transiting Sheerness Harbour should be aware of the pile structures, which at times will be exposed, navigate with caution and reduce speed and wash accordingly.
7. River Medway – Chatham Lock Approaches & Scotline Terminal – Dredging Operations - dredging operations are due to take place in the approaches to Chatham Locks and at Scotline Terminal. Dredging at Chatham approaches is due to commence on or around 11th April 2025 with a projected completion date of 20th April 2025. Dredging operations will then take place at Scotline terminal on or around 21st April 2025 and will be carried out over a single tide. All dredging will be carried out by the water injection dredger ‘Borr’ who will maintain a listening watch on VHF Channel 74 at all times and display the required signals for respective operations by day and night. All vessels passing Chatham Locks and Scotline Terminal for the respective dredging periods are requested to navigate with caution. (Images)
8. PORT OF GREAT YARMOUTH - O & M Construction works Berth 1 - as part of the construction works on berth 1, personnel will be working on the ladders and fenders at water level. Work is expected to last for 2 weeks. Masters must obtain information from Yarmouth Radio on VHF Channel 12 before approaching or departing from these berths and before any movement or operation of engines or thrusters close to or adjacent to these berths. Masters are advised to exercise extreme caution when approaching or passing the site, to keep well clear of the works area and to pass at the slowest safe manoeuvring speed.
9. Lowestoft Outer Harbour and Approaches – Maintenance dredging - survey activities and maintenance dredging are scheduled for inner and outer harbour areas and port approaches as follows:
Survey vessel ‘Christine H’ will be carrying out a bathymetric surveying from Mutford lock to west of Bascule bridge from PM Tuesday 1st March to PM Thursday 3rd April 2025.
Grab Dredger ‘UKD Cherry Sand’ commencing work 4th April for approximately 16 days
Plough Dredger ‘Jean T’ will commence work on 8th April for approximately 2 days.
Trailing Suction Dredger UKD ORCA commencing works 17th April 2025 for approximately 7 days.
Plough Dredger ‘UKD Sealion’ will commence work 19th April. Duration of works 10 days.
Timings are subject to weather and operational delays, so may change slightly. Dredgers will display lights and shapes for dredging activities as prescribed in the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. They will maintain a listening watch on VHF Ch 14. Vessel movements will be co-ordinated via Lowestoft Port Control. Mariners are requested to afford dredging and survey activities a wide berth if practical and safe to do so, and to pass at slow speed. Please contact Lowestoft Port Control, VHF Ch14, Tel. 01502 572286 (Option 3) if further information is required.
10. Update - Temporary closure of Rowhedge Pontoon and removal of navigation light/marker [FLR 3S] Red flashing light with a period of 3 seconds. - Rowhedge Pontoon is being removed for maintenance purposes from the 27th February 2025 until 14th April 2025. Therefore, the use of the pontoon will not be available between these dates and will re-open on 16th April 2025. The navigation marker, [FL R 3S] Red flashing light with a period of 3 seconds, will also be out of service for the same period it time and back in service on 16th April 2025. Mooring on the Rowhedge Quay may also be restricted between these dates. For details of availability for mooring please contact the Rowhedge Water Bailiff on 07494 015105.
11. River Crouch - Safe Navigation Whilst in the Vicinity of Underway Commercial Vessels - Master’s and those at the helm of all vessels are requested to pass commercial shipping underway on the River Crouch and approaches at a safe distance and in particular when crossing ahead.
Please be mindful of the following:
Blind spots exist around larger vessels.
The visual contact and presence of small craft may be lost as they approach the larger ship particularly from either directly ahead or astern.
A minimum crossing distance of 100m should be allowed when passing ahead.
A ship navigating even at slow speed is unable to stop immediately.
A wide berth should also be given to any ship manoeuvring off the jetty at Baltic Wharf.
Your cooperation in this matter is appreciated.
That's it.
1. ENGLAND - East Coast - Buoyage. - Deletion of two ships moorings on the south side of Gravesend Reach, River Thames off Gravesend.
2. NETHERLANDS - Wreck. - New wreck in the buoyed Slijkgat channel but at the depth, unlikely to hinder leisure craft.
Local - loads and loads!
1. River Thames - Sea Reach - Sea Reach No. 2 South Buoy - Missing Top Mark - Following a deficiency report received on 1st April 2025, mariners are advised that Sea Reach No. 2 (South) buoy is currently missing its top mark. Engineers have attended to effect repairs, restoring the light.
2. River Thames - Northfleet Hope - Halls Jetty Works - on or after Monday 31st March 2025, contractors instructed by the operators of Halls Jetty will commence works on that jetty. These works comprise the installation of new access walkways to the piles at the facility. Crane barge HAVEN SEAFORTH, tug MERIT and workboat KINGS REACH are expected to be in attendance on these works; alternate or additional craft may support these works from time to time. These works will involve lifting operations, personnel working on the waterline and use of personnel baskets. The chartlet shows (see it in the Local list at Notices to Mariners) the general location of the works indicated by red markings. These works are expected to be complete no later than 2nd May 2025, with operatives working Monday to Friday between 0700 and 1700 during this time around the routine operations at the jetty. 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, with the International Code Flags ‘Romeo Yankee (RY)’ displayed.Further details will be broadcast as needed by London VTS on VHF channels 68.
3. River Thames - Long Reach - Navigator (Vopak) Jetty No. 2 Works - on or after Monday 31st March 2025, contractors instructed by Navigator Terminals will commence works on Navigator (Vopak) Jetty No. 2. These works comprise repair and replacement of jetty fenders, and will involve lifting operations carried out from a crane barge alongside and personnel working on the waterline. In addition to the crane barge “RP BLACKWALL”, tugs, workboats and safety craft are expected to be in attendance. The chartlet shows the general location of the works indicated by red markings. These works are expected to be complete no later than 2nd May 2025, with operatives working between 0700 and 1700 on various days during this time around the routine operations at the jetty. 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, with the International Code Flags ‘Romeo Yankee (RY)’ displayed.
4. Surveyed Depths – Harwich Harbour – Update 6 - the latest hydrographic surveys showing depths in Harwich Harbour. The controlling depth for deep draught vessels navigating within the harbour area should currently be taken as 15.3m below chart datum, plus height of tide. Significant depths below chart datum (not including inside berth boxes) are:
• 14.8m - spot soundings between the Shotley Spit Buoy and Grisle Buoy
• 15.3m - spot soundings between the Grisle Buoy and North West Beach Buoy
See survey chart extracts (downloadable in the above quoted web page) for further information. Please note the grey shaded areas are for internal use purposes only and are not contour lines. Contact Harwich VTS or Haven Pilots for further information regarding tidal windows.
5. Harwich Haven - Dredging and Survey Operations – Update 1 -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.
➢ Shoalway (IMO: 9556337) - from or around 1 April 2025, will undertake trailing suction hopper dredging operations in Harwich Harbour and Felixstowe berths for approximately 2 weeks.
6. Sheerness Docks - No. 4 Berth Extension Project - Update and new image - piling work on the Sheerness Docks, No. 4 berth extension project is due to commence on or around 4th April 2025. The piling is expected to take approximately 4 weeks to complete and will follow a set sequence as shown in the plan. Once each pile is in place, temporary lighting will be established on the structure to illuminate its position. When all piles are in place, work to install the concrete caps and associated walkways will commence. The crane barges “Skylift 2” and “Skylift 3”, assisted by tugs “Feije” and “Knighton” and
safety/transfer boat “WSB Recover” will be on site for the duration of the work and will maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Channel 74 at all times.. All vessels transiting Sheerness Harbour should be aware of the pile structures, which at times will be exposed, navigate with caution and reduce speed and wash accordingly.
7. River Medway – Chatham Lock Approaches & Scotline Terminal – Dredging Operations - dredging operations are due to take place in the approaches to Chatham Locks and at Scotline Terminal. Dredging at Chatham approaches is due to commence on or around 11th April 2025 with a projected completion date of 20th April 2025. Dredging operations will then take place at Scotline terminal on or around 21st April 2025 and will be carried out over a single tide. All dredging will be carried out by the water injection dredger ‘Borr’ who will maintain a listening watch on VHF Channel 74 at all times and display the required signals for respective operations by day and night. All vessels passing Chatham Locks and Scotline Terminal for the respective dredging periods are requested to navigate with caution. (Images)
8. PORT OF GREAT YARMOUTH - O & M Construction works Berth 1 - as part of the construction works on berth 1, personnel will be working on the ladders and fenders at water level. Work is expected to last for 2 weeks. Masters must obtain information from Yarmouth Radio on VHF Channel 12 before approaching or departing from these berths and before any movement or operation of engines or thrusters close to or adjacent to these berths. Masters are advised to exercise extreme caution when approaching or passing the site, to keep well clear of the works area and to pass at the slowest safe manoeuvring speed.
9. Lowestoft Outer Harbour and Approaches – Maintenance dredging - survey activities and maintenance dredging are scheduled for inner and outer harbour areas and port approaches as follows:
Survey vessel ‘Christine H’ will be carrying out a bathymetric surveying from Mutford lock to west of Bascule bridge from PM Tuesday 1st March to PM Thursday 3rd April 2025.
Grab Dredger ‘UKD Cherry Sand’ commencing work 4th April for approximately 16 days
Plough Dredger ‘Jean T’ will commence work on 8th April for approximately 2 days.
Trailing Suction Dredger UKD ORCA commencing works 17th April 2025 for approximately 7 days.
Plough Dredger ‘UKD Sealion’ will commence work 19th April. Duration of works 10 days.
Timings are subject to weather and operational delays, so may change slightly. Dredgers will display lights and shapes for dredging activities as prescribed in the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. They will maintain a listening watch on VHF Ch 14. Vessel movements will be co-ordinated via Lowestoft Port Control. Mariners are requested to afford dredging and survey activities a wide berth if practical and safe to do so, and to pass at slow speed. Please contact Lowestoft Port Control, VHF Ch14, Tel. 01502 572286 (Option 3) if further information is required.
10. Update - Temporary closure of Rowhedge Pontoon and removal of navigation light/marker [FLR 3S] Red flashing light with a period of 3 seconds. - Rowhedge Pontoon is being removed for maintenance purposes from the 27th February 2025 until 14th April 2025. Therefore, the use of the pontoon will not be available between these dates and will re-open on 16th April 2025. The navigation marker, [FL R 3S] Red flashing light with a period of 3 seconds, will also be out of service for the same period it time and back in service on 16th April 2025. Mooring on the Rowhedge Quay may also be restricted between these dates. For details of availability for mooring please contact the Rowhedge Water Bailiff on 07494 015105.
11. River Crouch - Safe Navigation Whilst in the Vicinity of Underway Commercial Vessels - Master’s and those at the helm of all vessels are requested to pass commercial shipping underway on the River Crouch and approaches at a safe distance and in particular when crossing ahead.
Please be mindful of the following:
Blind spots exist around larger vessels.
The visual contact and presence of small craft may be lost as they approach the larger ship particularly from either directly ahead or astern.
A minimum crossing distance of 100m should be allowed when passing ahead.
A ship navigating even at slow speed is unable to stop immediately.
A wide berth should also be given to any ship manoeuvring off the jetty at Baltic Wharf.
Your cooperation in this matter is appreciated.
That's it.
