PLNTM 026 DREDGING DOCKYARD PORT OF PLYMOUTH INFORMATION

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King's Harbour Master Plymouth

LNTM No 026/23

PLYMOUTH LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS 026/23 - INFORMATION

DREDGING AT DOCKYARD PORT OF PLYMOUTH

  1. This notice is issued for information by the King’s Harbour Master Plymouth.
  2. Dredging operations will be undertaken at various places throughout the Dockyard Port of Plymouth, including Plymouth Sound (D Buoy) and HMNB Devonport, commencing on 17 February 2023 for approximately 1 month.

    HMNB Devonport Maintenance Dredge Area

    50°21.9241'N, 004°10.2918'W

    50°24.8139'N, 004°11.7102'W

    50°24.6446'N, 004°12.4954'W

    50°21.7259'N, 004°11.1391'W

     

  3. Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger (TSHD) and Plough Dredger will complete the works with disposal of material at Plymouth Deep (PL035) licensed disposal site:

    Plymouth Deep (PL035)

    50°16.7644'N, 004°17.4226'W 

    50°16.2250'N, 004°17.4080'W 

    50°16.2389'N, 004°16.1454'W 

    50°16.7783'N, 004°16.1597'W

     

  4. The following vessels will be utilised to complete the works:

    Shoalway - TSHD

    Causeway - TSHD

    F-48 - Plough vessel

    Smit Neyland – Survey Vessel

     

  5. Appropriate shapes will be displayed as required by International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. Mariners are requested to pass at a safe distance and minimise wash when passing vessels engaged in dredging and surveying operations.
  6. Due to an error in the previous notice, this PLNTM cancels and supersedes PLNTM 025/23
  7. Cancel this PLNTM 31 Mar 23

 

Monday 13 Feb 2023

R Giles
King's Harbour Master, Plymouth