MAINTENANCE DREDGING AT HMNB PORTSMOUTH 20 FEBRUARY – 02 MARCH 2017

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King's Harbour Master Portsmouth

LNTM No 18/17

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Queen's Harbour Master Portsmouth that Surveying Operations and Maintenance Dredging will be conducted in the maintained areas within Portsmouth Harbour and its approach channels commencing on the 20 February through to the 2 March 2017. This will be taking place alongside the current Capital Dredge Operations (see LNTM 16/17).

2. The vessels involved will be the large dredger “SHOALWAY”, the smaller "plough" vessel "AFON GOCH" and the survey vessel "SMIT STOUR". All will display the appropriate signals when conducting both survey and dredging operations. Mariners should note the dredger will make regular trips to the spoil ground south of Nab Tower.

3. Mariners are requested to keep a good lookout and pass at slow speed while dredging operations are being conducted a listening watch on VHF Ch11 will be maintained throughout.

4. QHM Harbour Control will be kept informed of work in progress and de-conflicting movements with other marine traffic. They can be contacted on VHF Ch 11 or by telephoning 023 92 723689 for the latest information. 

5.  Cancel this LNTM on 12 March 2017.

 


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.