UNDERWATER SEDIMENT SAMPLING IN PORTSMOUTH HARBOUR AND THE SOLENT 8 – 9 SEPTEMBER 2016

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King's Harbour Master Portsmouth

LNTM No 65/16

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Queen's Harbour Master Portsmouth, that from 8 - 9 September 2016 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 “VOE 3” or “UNCLE BILL” a small Multicat operated by Baker Trayte Marine. 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 723689 and Channel 11 if required.

5. Cancel this LNTM on 13 September 2016.


S O Hopper
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.