tillergirl
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Another quiet week - quiet week are good! 
UKHO Permanant/Preliminary/Temporary Notices
1. NETHERLANDS - Depths. - 8 reductions of depth, 7 clustered around the south-east of the Borssele Passage, one isolated near the SNE of the North Hinder Junction. None are likely to hinder leisure craft. Two images.
Local Authority Notices
1. River Medway – Chatham Dock - Temporary Suspension of Service (Updated on 3rd August) - due to technical issues experienced during commissioning trials the planned re-opening of South Lock at Chatham Dock has been delayed further. It is now expected that completion and acceptance of shipping will be during calendar week 32 of 2022. Work to resolve issues with the North Lock is ongoing.
Notice is hereby given that: following a recent vessel allision that led to significant damage, Chatham docks will be closed to navigation and unable to accept any vessel movements for a period of approximately 8 -12 weeks commencing 24th March 2022 in order to complete required repairs.
North Lock
As a consequence of a vessel allision, the North Lock will be closed indefinitely to undergo necessary repairs. Further updates on timescales and completion dates will be issued in due course.
South Lock
The South Lock inner & outer motors are currently being replaced as part of an ongoing refurbishment programme. The work is expected to be completed in approximately 8 - 12 weeks.
Updates on the status of locks will be promulgated via an amendment to this notice.
2. Lowestoft – Outer Harbour - Sladdens Pier - GI Works - Mariners and port users are advised that Ground Investigation (GI) works are to be carried out around Sladdens Pier (shown in Figure 1) from Monday 8th August 2022.
Works will be carried out using the Jack up barge Haven Seariser 3 assisted by tugs Taska 1 and TM Star for movements. The barge is planned to carry out the works along the entire seaward face of the Pier. The barge will commence works at the north-east end of the pier and work south -west. Some of the positions will obstruct the main navigational channel, but the barge will be able to move to facilitate vessel movements if required. A minimum of 30 minutes notice will be required in such circumstance. When required to be in position at the extreme South West position, work during peak times of CTV movements to and from the Trawl Dock will be avoided where possible. Port control will be liaising with the barge to facilitate vessel movements. The GI works are planned to take 2-3 days subject to suitable weather. Works will only take place in daylight, normally 0800-1800. The jack up barge will be berthed at SLP south berth when not operational.
3. Ramsgate - Green Harbour Buoy and East bank Buoy - the Green Harbour Buoy, on the approaches to the Royal Harbour is unlit. In addition, the East Bank Buoy in the Royal Harbour is also unlit.
4. Ramsgate - No 4 Ramsgate Channel Buoy - the No 4 Ramsgate Channel Buoy is unlit.
That's it.
UKHO Permanant/Preliminary/Temporary Notices
1. NETHERLANDS - Depths. - 8 reductions of depth, 7 clustered around the south-east of the Borssele Passage, one isolated near the SNE of the North Hinder Junction. None are likely to hinder leisure craft. Two images.
Local Authority Notices
1. River Medway – Chatham Dock - Temporary Suspension of Service (Updated on 3rd August) - due to technical issues experienced during commissioning trials the planned re-opening of South Lock at Chatham Dock has been delayed further. It is now expected that completion and acceptance of shipping will be during calendar week 32 of 2022. Work to resolve issues with the North Lock is ongoing.
Notice is hereby given that: following a recent vessel allision that led to significant damage, Chatham docks will be closed to navigation and unable to accept any vessel movements for a period of approximately 8 -12 weeks commencing 24th March 2022 in order to complete required repairs.
North Lock
As a consequence of a vessel allision, the North Lock will be closed indefinitely to undergo necessary repairs. Further updates on timescales and completion dates will be issued in due course.
South Lock
The South Lock inner & outer motors are currently being replaced as part of an ongoing refurbishment programme. The work is expected to be completed in approximately 8 - 12 weeks.
Updates on the status of locks will be promulgated via an amendment to this notice.
2. Lowestoft – Outer Harbour - Sladdens Pier - GI Works - Mariners and port users are advised that Ground Investigation (GI) works are to be carried out around Sladdens Pier (shown in Figure 1) from Monday 8th August 2022.
Works will be carried out using the Jack up barge Haven Seariser 3 assisted by tugs Taska 1 and TM Star for movements. The barge is planned to carry out the works along the entire seaward face of the Pier. The barge will commence works at the north-east end of the pier and work south -west. Some of the positions will obstruct the main navigational channel, but the barge will be able to move to facilitate vessel movements if required. A minimum of 30 minutes notice will be required in such circumstance. When required to be in position at the extreme South West position, work during peak times of CTV movements to and from the Trawl Dock will be avoided where possible. Port control will be liaising with the barge to facilitate vessel movements. The GI works are planned to take 2-3 days subject to suitable weather. Works will only take place in daylight, normally 0800-1800. The jack up barge will be berthed at SLP south berth when not operational.
3. Ramsgate - Green Harbour Buoy and East bank Buoy - the Green Harbour Buoy, on the approaches to the Royal Harbour is unlit. In addition, the East Bank Buoy in the Royal Harbour is also unlit.
4. Ramsgate - No 4 Ramsgate Channel Buoy - the No 4 Ramsgate Channel Buoy is unlit.
That's it.
