tillergirl
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Bit late tonight. Gladys and I went down to the Little Sunk crossing point today despite all the forecasts. Bizarrely south of the Spitway the wind dropped to 4 to 7 kts for most of the 3 hours work so we got good data. I haven't crunched the data yet but it was clear that the crossing point remains as expected. The Little Sunk knoll is a little less water but we still have a mile and a half of good depths. I'll post the new chartlet, probably by tomorrow night.
UKHO Permanent/Temporary/Preliminary notices
1. New Editions of ADMIRALTY Charts published 20 July 2023
Chart 1534 - International Chart Series, England - East Coast, Great Yarmouth and Approaches. 1:25,000; A Great Yarmouth Outer Harbour. 1:7,500; B Great Yarmouth Haven. 1:7,500 - Includes changes to depths from the latest British Government, Trinity House and Great Yarmouth Port Authority surveys.
Chart 1535 - International Chart Series, England - East Coast, Lowestoft and Approaches. 1:25,000; Lowestoft Harbour. 1:6,250 - Includes changes to depths from the latest British Government, Trinity House and ABP Lowestoft surveys.
2. ENGLAND - East Coast - Depth. - One reduction of depth on the Diver Shoal in Gravesend Reach of the River Thames. At over 9m, unlikely to hinder leisure craft.
Local
1. GRAVESEND REACH - HIGHAM BIGHT – INSTALLATION OF MOORINGS - on or about 17th July 2023, the Port of London Authority will undertake the installation of two new moorings in positions to the east of the Higham Bight Anchorage as indicated by the red square on the chartlet [see Notices to Mariners in the local list]. The works will involve the installation of moorings and unlit black and yellow Admiralty class buoys. Works
will be undertaken by the PLA vessel “LONDON TITAN”. Vessels involved in the works will maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Channel 68. 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 required by London VTS on VHF Channel 68.
2. Harwich Haven Channel Deepening Project: Temporary buoy moves – update 12 - On or around 06 July 2023 the College Buoy will be moved back to its assigned position, following dredging operations.
Table A below shows the buoy which is to be returned back to its assigned position
Table B below shows all the buoys which, following this move, will be in temporary positions, approximately 50 – 60m outside the channel toe lines. See the details in the above quoted web page.
3. River Orwell Dredging - dredging operations will be taking place in the Port of Ipswich and River Orwell. All Mariners are advised to keep clear and pass these vessels at slow speed. Both will maintain a listening watch on VHF Channel 68. For more information on the movements of these vessels contact Orwell Navigation Services on VHF Ch 68. Dredging operations will be carried out on the following dates:
• Friday 14th July – Thursday 20th July by UKD Orca (trailer suction hopper dredger) • Saturday 12th August – Monday 21st August by UKD Seahorse (plough dredger)
4. Ipswich - OGA 60th Jubilee - OGA (Old Gaffers Association) 60th Jubilee Party from Wednesday 2nd August to Sunday 6th August. Vessels will be arriving steadily prior to Thursday afternoons Civic reception with the majority arriving Wednesday 2nd August and the morning of Thursday 3rd August. Post celebrations a ‘Parade of Sail’ will commence in groups. ONS will endeavour to create a free flow possibly as early as 1200 LT on Friday 4th August to facilitate a larger window for the departure of all the vessels. Further details of the remaining weekend of activities can be found at OGA - Jubilee Party and Cruise All barges and associated vessels will be monitoring VHF Ch 68 & 71. For more information contact Orwell Navigation Services on VHF Ch 68.
5. Swallowtail No 2 Lighted Buoy - Swallowtail No 2 Lighted Buoy in approximate position 51° 40.843N, 001° 04.391E is temporarily off station for maintenance
That's it.
UKHO Permanent/Temporary/Preliminary notices
1. New Editions of ADMIRALTY Charts published 20 July 2023
Chart 1534 - International Chart Series, England - East Coast, Great Yarmouth and Approaches. 1:25,000; A Great Yarmouth Outer Harbour. 1:7,500; B Great Yarmouth Haven. 1:7,500 - Includes changes to depths from the latest British Government, Trinity House and Great Yarmouth Port Authority surveys.
Chart 1535 - International Chart Series, England - East Coast, Lowestoft and Approaches. 1:25,000; Lowestoft Harbour. 1:6,250 - Includes changes to depths from the latest British Government, Trinity House and ABP Lowestoft surveys.
2. ENGLAND - East Coast - Depth. - One reduction of depth on the Diver Shoal in Gravesend Reach of the River Thames. At over 9m, unlikely to hinder leisure craft.
Local
1. GRAVESEND REACH - HIGHAM BIGHT – INSTALLATION OF MOORINGS - on or about 17th July 2023, the Port of London Authority will undertake the installation of two new moorings in positions to the east of the Higham Bight Anchorage as indicated by the red square on the chartlet [see Notices to Mariners in the local list]. The works will involve the installation of moorings and unlit black and yellow Admiralty class buoys. Works
will be undertaken by the PLA vessel “LONDON TITAN”. Vessels involved in the works will maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Channel 68. 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 required by London VTS on VHF Channel 68.
2. Harwich Haven Channel Deepening Project: Temporary buoy moves – update 12 - On or around 06 July 2023 the College Buoy will be moved back to its assigned position, following dredging operations.
Table A below shows the buoy which is to be returned back to its assigned position
Table B below shows all the buoys which, following this move, will be in temporary positions, approximately 50 – 60m outside the channel toe lines. See the details in the above quoted web page.
3. River Orwell Dredging - dredging operations will be taking place in the Port of Ipswich and River Orwell. All Mariners are advised to keep clear and pass these vessels at slow speed. Both will maintain a listening watch on VHF Channel 68. For more information on the movements of these vessels contact Orwell Navigation Services on VHF Ch 68. Dredging operations will be carried out on the following dates:
• Friday 14th July – Thursday 20th July by UKD Orca (trailer suction hopper dredger) • Saturday 12th August – Monday 21st August by UKD Seahorse (plough dredger)
4. Ipswich - OGA 60th Jubilee - OGA (Old Gaffers Association) 60th Jubilee Party from Wednesday 2nd August to Sunday 6th August. Vessels will be arriving steadily prior to Thursday afternoons Civic reception with the majority arriving Wednesday 2nd August and the morning of Thursday 3rd August. Post celebrations a ‘Parade of Sail’ will commence in groups. ONS will endeavour to create a free flow possibly as early as 1200 LT on Friday 4th August to facilitate a larger window for the departure of all the vessels. Further details of the remaining weekend of activities can be found at OGA - Jubilee Party and Cruise All barges and associated vessels will be monitoring VHF Ch 68 & 71. For more information contact Orwell Navigation Services on VHF Ch 68.
5. Swallowtail No 2 Lighted Buoy - Swallowtail No 2 Lighted Buoy in approximate position 51° 40.843N, 001° 04.391E is temporarily off station for maintenance
That's it.
