1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the King’s Harbour Master Portsmouth that Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) trials will be conducted in the Hayling Bay area of the Solent from 1-22 March 2024.
2. USV operations will be conducted in daylight hours only with a safety vessel in attendance. The USV, “CT6”, is a grey modified mono hull (LOA 6.2m) which will be supported, when required by a grey mono hulled vessel “KEV 4” (LOA 6.2m) acting as safety boat. “CT6” will be both towed to the area and remotely controlled, from the vessel “KITT” (LOA 11m) with the remote operator following the International Rules for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) at all times.
CT6
KEV 4
KITT
3. The trials will focus on the areas around the Winner South Cardinal in Hayling bay, the coordinates being:
Hayling Bay Operating Area
50 °45.746’N 001° 3.023’W
50° 45.814’N 000° 58.016’W
50° 44.769’N 000° 57.999’W
50° 44.914’N 001° 3.030’W
4. Trials will involve a variety of manoeuvres and equipment tests. Whilst within Portsmouth Harbour the vessels speed will not be above 10 knots taken as "speed through the water". In line with General Direction Number 5/23. When in remote control, the operator will maintain a separation of at least 200 metres between CT6 and other craft where possible.
5. The safety vessel will be listening on VHF Ch 11 and contact KHM on beginning and end of serials.
6. Cancel this LNTM on 23 March 2024.
Tuesday 27 Feb 2024
N J RANDALL
King'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.
