1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN jointly by the Queen's Harbour Master Portsmouth and the Harbour Master Portsmouth International Port that on Thursday 3 December 2020 at approximately 1900, a short pyrotechnic display will take place from the barge VOE III. The barge will be located approximately 80m North west of Flathouse Quay. It is expected that the firework display will last approximately 5 minutes.
2. The barge will be positioned within the orange box detailed in the diagram above, dependant on the wind conditions on the day. An exclusion zone (red) is established between 1830 and 1930, or as amended by QHM on VHF Ch11, whereby no unauthorised vessels are to pass west of line between No 3 Berth and Fountain Lake Jetty.
3. The display is to welcome the new Brittany Ferry GALICIA into service on her first operational call into Portsmouth.
4. Portsmouth International Port staff will monitor the exclusion zone and will be monitoring VHF Ch11. For further information on the evening, contact Portsmouth Harbour Radio on VHF Ch11.
5. Mariners are advised to remain clear of this activity and be aware of the impact of pyrotechnics on their night vision and hearing. A sécurité broadcast will be made by QHM prior to, and on completion of the event.
6. Cancel this Local Notice to Mariners 4 December 2020.
G A F Sherwood
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.
