UNDERWATER OPERATIONS AT ST HELEN'S AND NAB ANCHORAGES

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King's Harbour Master Portsmouth

LNTM No 20/18

1.         NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Queen's Harbour Master Portsmouth that a Royal Navy Mine Countermeasures Vessel will be conducting underwater operations in vicinity of St Helen’s Anchorage and Nab Anchorage 3 in the eastern Solent between 0800 on Tuesday 13th and 1500 on Wednesday 14th February 2018. 

2.         The operations will take place in vicinity of the following positions:

  • 50 38.53 N     001 01.82 W
  • 50 42.75 N     001 04.00 W

3.         The vessel will be restricted in ability to manoeuvre while conducting underwater operations and will display appropriate shapes and/or lights in accordance with the COLREGS.  Vessels operating in the vicinity should give a wide berth.  A listening watch will be maintained on VHF Channels 11(QHM Harbour Control) and 12 (VTS Southampton).

4.         Cancel this LNTM on 15 February 2017.

Monday 12 Feb 2018

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.