PLNTM 036_25 TEMPORARY RESTRICTION ON PORT ACTIVITY DIRECTION

PLYMOUTH LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS 036/25

HM SUBMARINE MOVEMENT, TEMPORARY RESTRICTION ON PORT ACTIVITY- DIRECTION

 

1. This notice is a direction by the King’s Harbour Master (KHM), Plymouth in exercise of powers conferred by the Dockyard Port of Plymouth Order 2020 for the purposes of the proper protection of the Port, HM vessels, dockyards and property. It is the requirement of KHM, accountable to the Secretary of State, to ensure the safe navigation of vessels both naval and civilian and for the safe movement of key Defence assets within Port limits.

    

2. KHM directs that movement of all civil, merchant, commercial and recreational vessel is to be temporarily suspended between the seaward limits of the Dockyard Port of Plymouth and the confluence of the Rivers Tamar and Lynher, (“the reserved area”), between the times specified below:
   
   

   Thursday 5^th June          1130-1430
   
   

3. The date of the temporary suspension is advised by the KHM in the Daily Movements signal and will be announced by general broadcast on VHF Channel 14. KHM reserves the right to alter times and locations of closures by VHF Channel 14.

    

4. During the period of the temporary suspension, vessels already within the reserved area are to remain at their berths, or if underway proceed alongside or out of Port limits.Such vessels may only move or enter Port Limits if specifically authorised by KHM. The Torpoint and Cremyll Ferries will continue to run under the specific direction of KHM but will be suspended as required to allow any defence assets to pass safely whilst minimising disruption.

    

5. KHM directs that entry to or departure from the Cattewater is not permitted during the period that vessel traffic movement is suspended in the reserved area.

    

6. KHM will not grant permission for diving or swimming in the reserved area on the date and time of the period of temporary suspension.

    

7. Cancel this PLNTM 05 June 2025.