tillergirl
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UKHO Permanent/Preliminary/Temporary Notices:
1. ENGLAND - East Coast - Depths. Drying height. Wreck. - Twelve reductions of depth, one new drying height and one new wreck on the Kentish Knock and Long Sand. There have been six previous NtM this year about the Kentish Knock and the Long Sand so the image includes all notifications which amount to 36 reductions of depth. The image is a little ‘busy’! By and large there are no dramatic changes except one little swatch on the Long Sand east of the Wind Farm which appears to be closed by the drying height.
Local:
1. River Thames - Lower Pool - King Edward Memorial Park - Construction - This Notice supersedes and replaces M5-24, which is hereby cancelled. - the continuing Tideway Tunnel Project temporary cofferdam deconstruction works at King Edward Memorial Park, near Shadwell Basin, including lifting works from a crane barge and diving operations. Works are expected to continue for approximately 6 months. At times a 500t barge may be moored outside the works area marked on the chart. The chartlet (see at Notices to Mariners) shows the maximum extent at which this barge may be moored (in red). In addition, project barges will be using the site at Chambers Wharf and the Stone Stairs Barge Tier, which is leased for the duration of these works. Works involve excavation, pile removal, dredging and laying of scour protection using divers and a variety of crane barges, supply barges, dredgers, tugs, work boats and multicat vessels. The vessels will maintain a listening watch on VHF channel 14. Crane lifts of heavy piles, and dive works involving use of cutting equipment in low visibility waters, are ongoing during this project and require passing vessels to avoid causing wash, particularly over the highwater period when reflection off the river wall can increase the effects. All vessels are reminded of the importance of passing the site at slow speed when the International Code Flags ‘Romeo Yankee (RY)’ are displayed and broadcasts are 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. PLA Safety Bulletin SB8-24 issued on 9th August 2024 shows limits of the speed reduction area; from Stone Stairs to the east and Prospect Wharf to the west. Further details will be broadcast by London VTS on VHF Channel 14.
2. Lowestoft Outer Harbour – Royal Norfolk and Suffolk Yacht Club Traffic Lights – non-operational - the traffic light system in place at the exit to the Royal Norfolk and Suffolk Yacht Club Marina Basin, are not operational. Mariners wishing to enter or exit the Marina basin, are requested to first obtain permission from Lowestoft Port Control on VHF Ch14. A notice will be issued once the traffic lights have been re-instated. Please contact Lowestoft Port Control, VHF Ch14, Tel. 01502 572286 (Option 3) if further information is required.
3. Lowestoft Inner Harbour, Outer Harbour and Approaches – Dredging and Survey Activity - dredging and survey activities are scheduled for Lowestoft Approaches and Inner/Outer Harbour Areas as follows: -
Suction Dredger UKD Orca, commencing 4th October – duration of work 7 days, areas of operation: Lowestoft Approaches, Inner and Outer Harbour areas. Working hours 24/7.
Suction Dredger Sospan Dau, commencing 13th October – duration of works 3 days, areas of operation: Lowestoft Approaches and Outer Harbour areas. Working hours 24/7.
Plough Dredger MTS Valour, commencing 13th October – duration of works 5 days, areas of operation: Lowestoft Approaches and Outer Harbour areas. Working hours 07:00hrs to 19:00hrs daily.
Grab Dredger UKD Cherry Sand, commencing 20th October – duration of works 8 days, areas of operation: Lowestoft Inner and Outer Harbour areas. Working hours 07:00hrs to 19:00hrs daily.
Plough dredger UKD Seahorse, commencing 26th October – duration of works 9 days. Areas of operation: Lowestoft Inner and Outer Harbour areas. Working hours 07:00hrs to 19:00hrs daily.
Dredging Operations will be supported by small survey craft ‘Sea Eagle’ or substitute craft. Surveys will be conducted on an ad-hoc basis subject to dredging activity. Surveys will be conducted during daylight hours only. 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.
4. River Crouch - Sunken Buxey Lighted Buoy - the Sunken Buxey Lighted Buoy in approximate position: 51°39.595 N, 001°00.765 E has had to be removed for essential maintenance.
5. River Crouch - Whitaker No 2 Lighted Buoy the Whitaker No 2 Lighted Buoy in approximate position: 51°40.250 N, 001°05.400 E is now lit.
That's it. A nice simple week!
1. ENGLAND - East Coast - Depths. Drying height. Wreck. - Twelve reductions of depth, one new drying height and one new wreck on the Kentish Knock and Long Sand. There have been six previous NtM this year about the Kentish Knock and the Long Sand so the image includes all notifications which amount to 36 reductions of depth. The image is a little ‘busy’! By and large there are no dramatic changes except one little swatch on the Long Sand east of the Wind Farm which appears to be closed by the drying height.
Local:
1. River Thames - Lower Pool - King Edward Memorial Park - Construction - This Notice supersedes and replaces M5-24, which is hereby cancelled. - the continuing Tideway Tunnel Project temporary cofferdam deconstruction works at King Edward Memorial Park, near Shadwell Basin, including lifting works from a crane barge and diving operations. Works are expected to continue for approximately 6 months. At times a 500t barge may be moored outside the works area marked on the chart. The chartlet (see at Notices to Mariners) shows the maximum extent at which this barge may be moored (in red). In addition, project barges will be using the site at Chambers Wharf and the Stone Stairs Barge Tier, which is leased for the duration of these works. Works involve excavation, pile removal, dredging and laying of scour protection using divers and a variety of crane barges, supply barges, dredgers, tugs, work boats and multicat vessels. The vessels will maintain a listening watch on VHF channel 14. Crane lifts of heavy piles, and dive works involving use of cutting equipment in low visibility waters, are ongoing during this project and require passing vessels to avoid causing wash, particularly over the highwater period when reflection off the river wall can increase the effects. All vessels are reminded of the importance of passing the site at slow speed when the International Code Flags ‘Romeo Yankee (RY)’ are displayed and broadcasts are 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. PLA Safety Bulletin SB8-24 issued on 9th August 2024 shows limits of the speed reduction area; from Stone Stairs to the east and Prospect Wharf to the west. Further details will be broadcast by London VTS on VHF Channel 14.
2. Lowestoft Outer Harbour – Royal Norfolk and Suffolk Yacht Club Traffic Lights – non-operational - the traffic light system in place at the exit to the Royal Norfolk and Suffolk Yacht Club Marina Basin, are not operational. Mariners wishing to enter or exit the Marina basin, are requested to first obtain permission from Lowestoft Port Control on VHF Ch14. A notice will be issued once the traffic lights have been re-instated. Please contact Lowestoft Port Control, VHF Ch14, Tel. 01502 572286 (Option 3) if further information is required.
3. Lowestoft Inner Harbour, Outer Harbour and Approaches – Dredging and Survey Activity - dredging and survey activities are scheduled for Lowestoft Approaches and Inner/Outer Harbour Areas as follows: -
Suction Dredger UKD Orca, commencing 4th October – duration of work 7 days, areas of operation: Lowestoft Approaches, Inner and Outer Harbour areas. Working hours 24/7.
Suction Dredger Sospan Dau, commencing 13th October – duration of works 3 days, areas of operation: Lowestoft Approaches and Outer Harbour areas. Working hours 24/7.
Plough Dredger MTS Valour, commencing 13th October – duration of works 5 days, areas of operation: Lowestoft Approaches and Outer Harbour areas. Working hours 07:00hrs to 19:00hrs daily.
Grab Dredger UKD Cherry Sand, commencing 20th October – duration of works 8 days, areas of operation: Lowestoft Inner and Outer Harbour areas. Working hours 07:00hrs to 19:00hrs daily.
Plough dredger UKD Seahorse, commencing 26th October – duration of works 9 days. Areas of operation: Lowestoft Inner and Outer Harbour areas. Working hours 07:00hrs to 19:00hrs daily.
Dredging Operations will be supported by small survey craft ‘Sea Eagle’ or substitute craft. Surveys will be conducted on an ad-hoc basis subject to dredging activity. Surveys will be conducted during daylight hours only. 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.
4. River Crouch - Sunken Buxey Lighted Buoy - the Sunken Buxey Lighted Buoy in approximate position: 51°39.595 N, 001°00.765 E has had to be removed for essential maintenance.
5. River Crouch - Whitaker No 2 Lighted Buoy the Whitaker No 2 Lighted Buoy in approximate position: 51°40.250 N, 001°05.400 E is now lit.
That's it. A nice simple week!
