tillergirl
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UKHO Permanent/Temporary/Preliminary Notices
1. ENGLAND - East Coast - Depths. - Two reduction of depth in Fiddler’s Reach, River Thames. Both are 8m+ so unlikely to hinder leisure craft.
2. ENGLAND - East Coast - Depths. Drying heights. NM Block. - This notice listed five new drying heights and two reduced soundings at the Middle Sunk (between the Barrow and Black Deeps). Chart 1183 needs individual annotation; Chart 1975 has a UKHO block (illustrated). This notice is the consequence of a 2015 Port of London Authority and an exploratory survey by CTTE. The result significantly updates the Middle Sunk crossing which shows a series of drying ‘knuckles’ on the ‘finger’ that extends north-east from the Middle Sunk knoll. With the SW Sunk and Little Sunk crossings both viable, I would suggest that the Middle Sunk crossing ought not be used without some careful consideration. The UKHO block also includes part of the SW Sunk swatchway. Current paper and electronic charts have not been updated since 2019 and they are therefore 600m out of position. You will see from the image taken of the UKHO block placed on Chart 1975, you will that it appears that the SW Sunk swatch is now recorded in the right place in the primary database. I am checking that the record has been updated and I will report back.
3. BELGIUM - Buoy. - Deletion of the yellow Special buoy that was located very adjacent to the MOW4 beacon east of Zeebrugge for the in-shore channel to Vlissingen.
4. NETHERLANDS - Depths. - One reduction of depth on the edge of the Oude Roompot channel which leads to the Oosterschelde.
5. BELGIUM - Legend. - A new legend ‘Buoyed (occas)’ just north of the Trapegeer shoal west of Nieuwpoort
6. ENGLAND - South Coast - Buoy. - Temporary notice reporting a starboard hand buoy in the Outer Harbour of Dover is off station.
7. ENGLAND - East Coast - Buoy. - Deletion of yellow Special buoy west of the NE Godwin (I think it was for diving purposes).
All illlustrated as usual at: Notices to Mariners
Local
1. Port of London - CHRISTMAS DRINK & DRUGS AWARENESS CAMPAIGN - "As we approach the Christmas Season, the Port of London Authority (PLA) and the Metropolitan Police’s Marine Policing Unit will once again be supporting the Metropolitan Police Service annual ‘Christmas Drink – Drive’ campaign. This high-profile campaign highlights the dangers of driving whilst under the influence of drink or drugs – this message applies equally to the river as well as the roads, as the safety of vessels, passengers and crews is of paramount importance. Long notice so read it on the Local List at the above quoted web page.
2. Harwich Harbour - Dredging and Beneficial Placements - From around the 02 December 2021, for a period of about 42 days, the trailing hopper suction dredge Scald (IMO number: 9352846) will start dredging in the main channel and will use the beneficial disposal site at Mersea Harbour. The dredging contractor is the Boskalis Westminster / Van Oord Joint Venture appointed by the Harwich Haven Authority to carry out the Harwich Haven Channel Deepening Project.
The dredge area is a section of the main channel known as area C2 covering the whole width of the main channel and running from about 250m east of the Platters / Pitching Ground buoys to about 1,000m west of the same buoys. (See attached sketch HHA C2) It is possible that alternative dredge areas within the main channel will be used. Mariners will be informed of alternative dredge areas if used. The dredger will dispose only at high water and be positioned as close to the disposal site as possible (see attached sketch MH 001). Disposal will be carried out on every high water (weather permitting), day and night, by rainbow discharge over the bow or via a floating pipeline. The dredger will sail between the dredge site and Mersea Harbour generally along the routes shown on the attached sketch map MH Routes 002. It should be noted that some mooring and navigation buoys may need to be removed in order to complete these works. Further information and updates on buoy moves can be obtained from Mersea Harbour Protection Trust at savemerseaharbour@gmail.com. Mariners are requested to keep clear of the equipment and the site of the placement works. More detail and chartlets in the Local List on the above page.
3. River Medway – Aid to Navigation Defects - Notice is hereby given that: Kingsnorth Jetty fixed green lights have been restored to normal working condition. A further cancellation to this notice will be sent as soon as Gas House beacon has been reinstated. Notice is hereby given that: the following aids to navigation have been reported as extinguished or defective: Gas House Point Beacon Unlighted beacon (Can R) Beacon is leaning over with top mark missing. Both faults have been reported to the asset owner and an update to this notice will be promulgated once normal working conditions have been restored.
4. RIVER MEDWAY – Gillingham Marina to Hoo Marina. - Hydrographic Survey of Gas Pipeline - ‘Northern Divers’ will be conducting a hydrographic survey of the River Medway between Gillingham Marina and Hoo Marina. The survey will be concentrated over the sub-sea gas pipeline running between the two locations.(See chartlet on the usual page) Survey work will commence 13/12/2021 and is expected to be complete 16/12/2021. Multiple survey runs will be performed at slow speed using a RIB Callsign “Northern Divers Sea Rover” who will be monitoring VHF Channel 74 at all times. All work will be completed from the surface and across the mudflats at low water, NO diving will be undertaken. Please be advised that during survey operations the vessel will be restricted in it’s ability to manoeuvre and other vessels are requested to be mindful of the nature of the works, reduce their wash when passing and maintain an appropriate safe distance.
5. Medway Approach Channel - Levelling Operations - levelling operations are due to commence on or around 8th December 2021 in the Medway Approach Channel. The levelling campaign is expected to last for approximately 10 days focussing on the area highlighted below and will be carried out by the water injection dredger “Maas”. Chartlet available.
6. Ipswich - Plough Dredging in Oyster Creek - Plough dredging will be undertaken by the vessel ‘Ben Michael’ (pictured) in the Orwell Yacht Club Marina basin and Oyster Creek between Monday 27th December and Friday 31st December 2021.
Mariners are advised to keep a wide berth when passing this vessel.
7. Lowestoft Harbour – Diving Activity Bridge Channel - South side East of Bascule Bridge - diving activity in Lowestoft Harbour from 30th November 2021 as follows:- Location - Outer Harbour Bridge Channel - Diving for Quay wall inspection in Bridge Channel, South side, immediately East of Bascule Bridge, approx. position 52° 28.36’N, 01° 45.0’E Location of Diving Activity has image. Diving activities are scheduled to take place during daylight hours from 30th November for a duration of approx. 7 days (excluding weekends). Divers will be working from the Quay side and will display flag ‘Alpha’ when divers are in the water. Vessel transits past this location will be restricted while divers are in the water. Lowestoft Port Control will co-ordinate vessel movements accordingly.
8. Lowestoft Harbour – Revised Small Craft and Yacht Information Notice - the information notice for Small Craft and Yachts using Lowestoft Harbour has been revised and is attached to this notice. This revision precedes all previous documents issued. Please bring this notice and the revision of the information to the attention of all Mariners and Port-Users operating in this area (It isn't on the website as far as I can see. I have asked for it but have no answer).This notice supersedes notice No.35 2018, which is hereby cancelled.
9. Dredging Operations at Burnham Yacht Harbour - Burnham Yacht Harbour Marina Ltd will be undertaking their Annual Maintenance Dredging Operations in the approach to and within Burnham Yacht Harbour, Burnham on Crouch, Essex, between approximately 9th December 2021 and 31st May 2022. Dredging Operations will be carried out by Motor Vessel BEAVER. Caution should be taken when entering and leaving the Marina whilst Dredging Operations are in progress. For additional information please contact: Burnham Yacht Harbour Marina Ltd.
10. Port of Wells - No.1 off station - Please be advised that No.1 buoy is off station and has now been removed from the channel completely. A further update will be reported idc.
That's it.
1. ENGLAND - East Coast - Depths. - Two reduction of depth in Fiddler’s Reach, River Thames. Both are 8m+ so unlikely to hinder leisure craft.
2. ENGLAND - East Coast - Depths. Drying heights. NM Block. - This notice listed five new drying heights and two reduced soundings at the Middle Sunk (between the Barrow and Black Deeps). Chart 1183 needs individual annotation; Chart 1975 has a UKHO block (illustrated). This notice is the consequence of a 2015 Port of London Authority and an exploratory survey by CTTE. The result significantly updates the Middle Sunk crossing which shows a series of drying ‘knuckles’ on the ‘finger’ that extends north-east from the Middle Sunk knoll. With the SW Sunk and Little Sunk crossings both viable, I would suggest that the Middle Sunk crossing ought not be used without some careful consideration. The UKHO block also includes part of the SW Sunk swatchway. Current paper and electronic charts have not been updated since 2019 and they are therefore 600m out of position. You will see from the image taken of the UKHO block placed on Chart 1975, you will that it appears that the SW Sunk swatch is now recorded in the right place in the primary database. I am checking that the record has been updated and I will report back.
3. BELGIUM - Buoy. - Deletion of the yellow Special buoy that was located very adjacent to the MOW4 beacon east of Zeebrugge for the in-shore channel to Vlissingen.
4. NETHERLANDS - Depths. - One reduction of depth on the edge of the Oude Roompot channel which leads to the Oosterschelde.
5. BELGIUM - Legend. - A new legend ‘Buoyed (occas)’ just north of the Trapegeer shoal west of Nieuwpoort
6. ENGLAND - South Coast - Buoy. - Temporary notice reporting a starboard hand buoy in the Outer Harbour of Dover is off station.
7. ENGLAND - East Coast - Buoy. - Deletion of yellow Special buoy west of the NE Godwin (I think it was for diving purposes).
All illlustrated as usual at: Notices to Mariners
Local
1. Port of London - CHRISTMAS DRINK & DRUGS AWARENESS CAMPAIGN - "As we approach the Christmas Season, the Port of London Authority (PLA) and the Metropolitan Police’s Marine Policing Unit will once again be supporting the Metropolitan Police Service annual ‘Christmas Drink – Drive’ campaign. This high-profile campaign highlights the dangers of driving whilst under the influence of drink or drugs – this message applies equally to the river as well as the roads, as the safety of vessels, passengers and crews is of paramount importance. Long notice so read it on the Local List at the above quoted web page.
2. Harwich Harbour - Dredging and Beneficial Placements - From around the 02 December 2021, for a period of about 42 days, the trailing hopper suction dredge Scald (IMO number: 9352846) will start dredging in the main channel and will use the beneficial disposal site at Mersea Harbour. The dredging contractor is the Boskalis Westminster / Van Oord Joint Venture appointed by the Harwich Haven Authority to carry out the Harwich Haven Channel Deepening Project.
The dredge area is a section of the main channel known as area C2 covering the whole width of the main channel and running from about 250m east of the Platters / Pitching Ground buoys to about 1,000m west of the same buoys. (See attached sketch HHA C2) It is possible that alternative dredge areas within the main channel will be used. Mariners will be informed of alternative dredge areas if used. The dredger will dispose only at high water and be positioned as close to the disposal site as possible (see attached sketch MH 001). Disposal will be carried out on every high water (weather permitting), day and night, by rainbow discharge over the bow or via a floating pipeline. The dredger will sail between the dredge site and Mersea Harbour generally along the routes shown on the attached sketch map MH Routes 002. It should be noted that some mooring and navigation buoys may need to be removed in order to complete these works. Further information and updates on buoy moves can be obtained from Mersea Harbour Protection Trust at savemerseaharbour@gmail.com. Mariners are requested to keep clear of the equipment and the site of the placement works. More detail and chartlets in the Local List on the above page.
3. River Medway – Aid to Navigation Defects - Notice is hereby given that: Kingsnorth Jetty fixed green lights have been restored to normal working condition. A further cancellation to this notice will be sent as soon as Gas House beacon has been reinstated. Notice is hereby given that: the following aids to navigation have been reported as extinguished or defective: Gas House Point Beacon Unlighted beacon (Can R) Beacon is leaning over with top mark missing. Both faults have been reported to the asset owner and an update to this notice will be promulgated once normal working conditions have been restored.
4. RIVER MEDWAY – Gillingham Marina to Hoo Marina. - Hydrographic Survey of Gas Pipeline - ‘Northern Divers’ will be conducting a hydrographic survey of the River Medway between Gillingham Marina and Hoo Marina. The survey will be concentrated over the sub-sea gas pipeline running between the two locations.(See chartlet on the usual page) Survey work will commence 13/12/2021 and is expected to be complete 16/12/2021. Multiple survey runs will be performed at slow speed using a RIB Callsign “Northern Divers Sea Rover” who will be monitoring VHF Channel 74 at all times. All work will be completed from the surface and across the mudflats at low water, NO diving will be undertaken. Please be advised that during survey operations the vessel will be restricted in it’s ability to manoeuvre and other vessels are requested to be mindful of the nature of the works, reduce their wash when passing and maintain an appropriate safe distance.
5. Medway Approach Channel - Levelling Operations - levelling operations are due to commence on or around 8th December 2021 in the Medway Approach Channel. The levelling campaign is expected to last for approximately 10 days focussing on the area highlighted below and will be carried out by the water injection dredger “Maas”. Chartlet available.
6. Ipswich - Plough Dredging in Oyster Creek - Plough dredging will be undertaken by the vessel ‘Ben Michael’ (pictured) in the Orwell Yacht Club Marina basin and Oyster Creek between Monday 27th December and Friday 31st December 2021.
Mariners are advised to keep a wide berth when passing this vessel.
7. Lowestoft Harbour – Diving Activity Bridge Channel - South side East of Bascule Bridge - diving activity in Lowestoft Harbour from 30th November 2021 as follows:- Location - Outer Harbour Bridge Channel - Diving for Quay wall inspection in Bridge Channel, South side, immediately East of Bascule Bridge, approx. position 52° 28.36’N, 01° 45.0’E Location of Diving Activity has image. Diving activities are scheduled to take place during daylight hours from 30th November for a duration of approx. 7 days (excluding weekends). Divers will be working from the Quay side and will display flag ‘Alpha’ when divers are in the water. Vessel transits past this location will be restricted while divers are in the water. Lowestoft Port Control will co-ordinate vessel movements accordingly.
8. Lowestoft Harbour – Revised Small Craft and Yacht Information Notice - the information notice for Small Craft and Yachts using Lowestoft Harbour has been revised and is attached to this notice. This revision precedes all previous documents issued. Please bring this notice and the revision of the information to the attention of all Mariners and Port-Users operating in this area (It isn't on the website as far as I can see. I have asked for it but have no answer).This notice supersedes notice No.35 2018, which is hereby cancelled.
9. Dredging Operations at Burnham Yacht Harbour - Burnham Yacht Harbour Marina Ltd will be undertaking their Annual Maintenance Dredging Operations in the approach to and within Burnham Yacht Harbour, Burnham on Crouch, Essex, between approximately 9th December 2021 and 31st May 2022. Dredging Operations will be carried out by Motor Vessel BEAVER. Caution should be taken when entering and leaving the Marina whilst Dredging Operations are in progress. For additional information please contact: Burnham Yacht Harbour Marina Ltd.
10. Port of Wells - No.1 off station - Please be advised that No.1 buoy is off station and has now been removed from the channel completely. A further update will be reported idc.
That's it.
