tillergirl
Well-Known Member
Nice short one:
No UKHO notices this week in the monitored area
Local:
1. Swallowtail No 2 Lighted Buoy, River Crouch - the Swallowtail No 2 Lighted Buoy in approximate position: 51° 41.184’N 001° 06.296’E is back in operation.
2. Increase in River Swimmers, Inflatable and Personal Watercraft - During the past few months, the volume of river swimmers, persons using inflatable canoes, paddle boards and personal watercraft has risen enormously within the CHA District and in particular on the upper reaches of the River Crouch. The CHA has also received reports recently from other Harbour Authorities as well as inland waterway operators that this seems to be a widespread trend post Covid-19 lockdown. The fact that you can enter the water from any part of accessible sea wall and do not require more formal launching arrangements makes policing of those taking part in these activities extremely difficult. Regrettably, many taking up these sports for the first time are inexperienced, particularly in tidal waters and are not familiar with robust safety, seamanship, and good manners in not compromising other river users and staying close in toward the riverbanks. A Sailing Club has reported near miss incidents that took place over the weekend of Sunday 01st August 2020 involving their sailing fleet and a considerable number of swimmers and canoeist. Could we please ask all river users to keep a good look out at all times, report any cases of near misses, poor behaviour and disregard of others to the Harbour Office providing as much detail as possible. It is further recommended that if Clubs are not already doing so that they include a section within their event risk assessments to cover this matter. Your cooperation is appreciated, thank you.
3. The Swale – Queenborough Harbour (ATL) - Temporary Reduction in Speed When Passing - Due to recent work carried out on the Queenborough All Tide Landing (ATL) a problem currently exists with the connection between the two sections of the ATL resulting in unsafe movement caused by passing vessels. Until a permanent resolution is reached all vessels are requested to pass the ATL with caution and reduce speed and wash to a minimum. Queenborough ATL. Centred at Approx. position: 51 25.070 N – 000 44.185 E Admiralty Chart No’s 2572 & 3683 refer. Further information may be obtained from Queenborough Harbour on VHF Ch.8 or by contacting Medway VTS on VHF Channel 74 call sign “Medway VTS’ or direct via telephone on 0151 649 6148 / 6650.
4. LOWESTOFT - PORT APPROACHES – KIRKLEY SECTOR LIGHT RE-ALIGNMENT - the Kirkley Sector light, position 52° 27.71’N, 001° 44.54’E, will be re-aligned on Thursday 6th August 2020 to show the original light characteristics /sectors as below and as per Chart 1535. Full details in the Temporary List: Notices to Mariners : The works will commence from 0900. During the changeover the light will be extinguished for a brief period of time, which should be restricted to daylight hours only. A notice will be issued once the works have been completed and the light has been verified.
5. Port of Wells - Dredging
6. Approaches to King’s Lynn - Amendments to Buoyage - due to changes in the profile of the approach channel the following amendment took place on 7th August 2020: No. 8 light buoy moved 1100m x 050°(T) to 52° 52’.835N 00°21’.730E. For further information please contact King’s Lynn Harbour Radio on VHF 14.
That is it.
No UKHO notices this week in the monitored area
Local:
1. Swallowtail No 2 Lighted Buoy, River Crouch - the Swallowtail No 2 Lighted Buoy in approximate position: 51° 41.184’N 001° 06.296’E is back in operation.
2. Increase in River Swimmers, Inflatable and Personal Watercraft - During the past few months, the volume of river swimmers, persons using inflatable canoes, paddle boards and personal watercraft has risen enormously within the CHA District and in particular on the upper reaches of the River Crouch. The CHA has also received reports recently from other Harbour Authorities as well as inland waterway operators that this seems to be a widespread trend post Covid-19 lockdown. The fact that you can enter the water from any part of accessible sea wall and do not require more formal launching arrangements makes policing of those taking part in these activities extremely difficult. Regrettably, many taking up these sports for the first time are inexperienced, particularly in tidal waters and are not familiar with robust safety, seamanship, and good manners in not compromising other river users and staying close in toward the riverbanks. A Sailing Club has reported near miss incidents that took place over the weekend of Sunday 01st August 2020 involving their sailing fleet and a considerable number of swimmers and canoeist. Could we please ask all river users to keep a good look out at all times, report any cases of near misses, poor behaviour and disregard of others to the Harbour Office providing as much detail as possible. It is further recommended that if Clubs are not already doing so that they include a section within their event risk assessments to cover this matter. Your cooperation is appreciated, thank you.
3. The Swale – Queenborough Harbour (ATL) - Temporary Reduction in Speed When Passing - Due to recent work carried out on the Queenborough All Tide Landing (ATL) a problem currently exists with the connection between the two sections of the ATL resulting in unsafe movement caused by passing vessels. Until a permanent resolution is reached all vessels are requested to pass the ATL with caution and reduce speed and wash to a minimum. Queenborough ATL. Centred at Approx. position: 51 25.070 N – 000 44.185 E Admiralty Chart No’s 2572 & 3683 refer. Further information may be obtained from Queenborough Harbour on VHF Ch.8 or by contacting Medway VTS on VHF Channel 74 call sign “Medway VTS’ or direct via telephone on 0151 649 6148 / 6650.
4. LOWESTOFT - PORT APPROACHES – KIRKLEY SECTOR LIGHT RE-ALIGNMENT - the Kirkley Sector light, position 52° 27.71’N, 001° 44.54’E, will be re-aligned on Thursday 6th August 2020 to show the original light characteristics /sectors as below and as per Chart 1535. Full details in the Temporary List: Notices to Mariners : The works will commence from 0900. During the changeover the light will be extinguished for a brief period of time, which should be restricted to daylight hours only. A notice will be issued once the works have been completed and the light has been verified.
5. Port of Wells - Dredging
6. Approaches to King’s Lynn - Amendments to Buoyage - due to changes in the profile of the approach channel the following amendment took place on 7th August 2020: No. 8 light buoy moved 1100m x 050°(T) to 52° 52’.835N 00°21’.730E. For further information please contact King’s Lynn Harbour Radio on VHF 14.
That is it.