Major_Clanger
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How long ago were the lights at the end of Osea Pier turned off, and why? I've just dropped the hook down from the pier and they would have been useful tonight.
Osea Pier
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Lucky Duck
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At a guess - ages ago and because the thing is falling apart
johnalison
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Really? Gosh. It just goes to show how time passes. I don't think that I have anchored there for nearly 20 years.
Marmalade
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My chart still shows the light there... (up to date Navionics). Can't recall whether I saw it last time we were there though...
tillergirl
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The latest UKHO chart (2017) still shows it. I suspect nobody has reported it... and perhaps it should still be on.
Plum
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Good to know, thanks, suggest you report it as there has been no notice of their removal. On the gov.uk website it says:
"Reporting navigational hazards
You may get warnings about: damaged or broken lights, fog signals, buoys and navigational aids that affect main shipping lanes
wrecks, reefs, rocks and shoals that might be a danger to main shipping lanes
drifting hazards, eg derelict ships, mines, ice
unexpected changes or closures of established routes
cable or pipe laying, naval exercises or underwater operations that might be a danger for shipping lanes
problems with radio navigation, radio or satellite maritime safety information services
areas to avoid where search and rescue and anti-pollution activities are happening.
Contact the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) Radio navigational warning helpline if you’ve spotted any of these hazards or want to ask about them.
UKHO Radio navigational warning helpline navwarnings@btconnect.com
Telephone: 01823 353 448
Www.solocoastalsailing.co.uk
tillergirl
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"Mariners are requested to inform the UKHO immediately of the discovery of new or suspected dangers to navigation, observed changes to navigational aids and of shortcomings in both paper
and digital ADMIRALTY Charts or Publications.
The H--Note App helps you to send H--Notes to the UKHO, using your device’s camera, GPS and email. It is available for free download on Google Play and on the App Store.
The Hydrographic Note Form(H102) should be used to forward this information and to report any ENC display issues.
H102A should be used for reporting changes to Port Information.
H102B should be used for reporting GPS/Chart Datum observations.
Copies of these forms can be found at the back of the ADMIRALTY Notices to Mariners and on the UKHO website.
The following communication facilities are available:
NMs on ADMIRALTY website: Web: admiralty.co.uk/msi
Searchable Notices to Mariners: Web: www.ukho.gov.uk/nmwebsearch
Urgent navigational information: e--mail: navwarnings@btconnect.com
Phone: +44(0)1823 353448
Fax: +44(0)1823 322352
H102 forms
(see back pages of this Weekly Edition)
e--mail: sdr@ukho.gov.uk
Post: UKHO, Admiralty Way, Taunton,
Somerset, TA1 2DN, UK
All other enquiries/information e--mail: customerservices@ukho.gov.uk
Phone: +44(0)1823 484444 (24/7)"
and digital ADMIRALTY Charts or Publications.
The H--Note App helps you to send H--Notes to the UKHO, using your device’s camera, GPS and email. It is available for free download on Google Play and on the App Store.
The Hydrographic Note Form(H102) should be used to forward this information and to report any ENC display issues.
H102A should be used for reporting changes to Port Information.
H102B should be used for reporting GPS/Chart Datum observations.
Copies of these forms can be found at the back of the ADMIRALTY Notices to Mariners and on the UKHO website.
The following communication facilities are available:
NMs on ADMIRALTY website: Web: admiralty.co.uk/msi
Searchable Notices to Mariners: Web: www.ukho.gov.uk/nmwebsearch
Urgent navigational information: e--mail: navwarnings@btconnect.com
Phone: +44(0)1823 353448
Fax: +44(0)1823 322352
H102 forms
(see back pages of this Weekly Edition)
e--mail: sdr@ukho.gov.uk
Post: UKHO, Admiralty Way, Taunton,
Somerset, TA1 2DN, UK
All other enquiries/information e--mail: customerservices@ukho.gov.uk
Phone: +44(0)1823 484444 (24/7)"
Major_Clanger
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Lights are extant but non-operational and yes, definitely should be lit. As the pier slowly falls apart it becomes, arguably, more of a navigational hazard. I'll make a phone call. Now off the beach at Bradwell and it's beautiful. Sun burning off the mist and an empty river.
Lucky Duck
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On a related subject the chart shows lights at Bawdsey Quay and the "pier" opposite at Felxistowe Ferry but I have never seen these work either
Major_Clanger
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I contact the UKHO and had a helpful, speedy response from their duty officer (reminded me of Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy) informing me that it was Trinity House I should be informing. I contacted them last week and will let you know the outcome.
"Osea Island, River Blackwater, Essex. 51-43.1N 000-46.5E.
Dear Sir/Madam,
I thought I should let you know that for some time now the starboard hand fixed lights at the end of Osea pier have been U/S. The lights themselves are extant and still show as operational on current charts. They certainly need to be functional as the pier becomes, arguably, more of a hazard as it falls apart.
Many thanks for your kind attention and please do contact me if you require further information."
"Osea Island, River Blackwater, Essex. 51-43.1N 000-46.5E.
Dear Sir/Madam,
I thought I should let you know that for some time now the starboard hand fixed lights at the end of Osea pier have been U/S. The lights themselves are extant and still show as operational on current charts. They certainly need to be functional as the pier becomes, arguably, more of a hazard as it falls apart.
Many thanks for your kind attention and please do contact me if you require further information."
Major_Clanger
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Had an e-mail today from Trinity House saying the repair work has been passed to a contractor and will be carried out as soon as weather/tides permit.
