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HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH EVACUATION SYSTEM TRIAL 14 JANUARY 2025

09/01/2025

King’s Harbour Master Portsmouth

LNTM 24/25

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Kings Harbour Master Portsmouth that HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH will conduct a trial of her Marine Evacuation System (MES) while alongside Victory Jetty in HMNB Portsmouth. The trial will take place between 0930 and 1600 on 14 January 2025.

2. The MES deployment will consist of three sets of orange slides and life rafts extending out into the harbour. Fifteen minutes prior to activation, a broadcast will be made on VHF Channel 11 and the attendant Ministry of Defence Police Boats will extend their cordon out to 150 metres from the ship’s side where they will remain until the life rafts and slides are detached and recovered.

3. Vessels are to pass wide and slow during the trials. KHM Harbour Control will be kept informed of the trial progress and can be contact on VHF Ch 11 or by telephoning 02392 723694.

4. Cancel this LNTM on 15 January 2025.

 

Thursday 09 Jan 2025

G W BISHOP
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.

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