UNDERWATER SEDIMENT SAMPLING IN PORTSMOUTH HARBOUR AND THE SOLENT 1 – 2 SEPTEMBER 2022

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King's Harbour Master Portsmouth

LNTM No 95/22

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Queen's Harbour Master Portsmouth, that from 1 - 2 September 2022 underwater sediment sampling will take place in The Solent and Portsmouth Harbour. Precise timings and locations will depend on weather conditions at the time. 

2. Sampling will take place at multiple locations as shown in the Figures below. 

3. The work will be carried out by the vessel “SD INSPECTOR” a small Multicat operated by SERCO. Operations will be weather dependant and only conducted during the hours of day light. Appropriate COLREGS will be displayed while the vessel is conducting survey operations. Each sampling period is expected to be no more than 10- 15 minutes in duration. 

4. All mariners are requested to keep a good lookout and pass at slow speed while sampling operations are being conducted. QHM Harbour Control will be kept informed and de-conflict with other marine traffic if the situation demands and can be contacted on 02392 723694 and VHF Ch11, if required. 

5. Cancel this LNTM on 8 September 2022.

 

Tuesday 30 Aug 2022

N J RANDALL
Queen's Harbour Master

Owners, Agents, Charterers, Marinas, Yacht Clubs and Recreational Sailing Organisations should ensure that the contents of this Notice are made known to the masters or persons in charge of their vessels or craft.