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HM THE KING’S BIRTHDAY - GUN SALUTE 13 JUNE 2026

08/06/2026

King’s Harbour Master Portsmouth

LNTM 66/26

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the King's Harbour Master Portsmouth that to celebrate the Birthday of His Majesty the King, on Saturday 13 June 2026 His Majesty’s Naval Base Portsmouth will conduct a 21 Gun Salute from the southern point of South Railway Jetty at 1200.

2. To ensure safety during the firing, as allowed in the provisions of the Dockyard Port of Portsmouth Order 2005, Portsmouth VTS will impose an exclusion zone for all marine traffic as shown in the diagram below. Large traffic to/from the Naval Base or Portsmouth International Port will be held or have its speed adjusted to ensure the exclusion zone is clear. Ministry of Defence Police launches will ensure small craft keep out of the exclusion zone.

3. Mariners are advised to remain clear of this exclusion zone. A sécurité broadcast will be made by Portsmouth VTS enacting the exclusion zone at 1150. A further broadcast will be made to disestablish the exclusion zone immediately on completion of the event. 

4. Cancel this Local Notice to Mariners 14 June 2026.

 

Monday, 08 Jun 2026

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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