Local Notices to Mariners
To receive Local Notices to Mariners please sign up for our eNewsletter.- NO.12 OF 2008 INSTALLATION OF NEW NAVIGATIONAL BEACONS IN THE APPROACHES TO CHICHESTER HARBOUR (6), 17/04/2008
- NO.11 OF 2008 INSTALLATION OF NEW NAVIGATIONAL BEACONS IN THE APPROACHES TO CHICHESTER HARBOUR (5), 15/04/2008
- NO.10 OF 2008 INSTALLATION OF NEW NAVIGATIONAL BEACONS IN THE APPROACHES TO CHICHESTER HARBOUR (4), 26/03/2008
- NO. 9 OF 2008 NORTH WINNER BUOY MOVED, 25/02/2008
- NO. 8 OF 2008 CHALKDOCK BEACON REPLACED, 21/02/2008
- NO.7 OF 2008 CHALKDOCK BEACON REPLACED WITH STARBOARD HAND BUOY, 19/02/2008
- NO. 6 OF 2008 INSTALLATION OF NEW NAVIGATIONAL BEACONS IN THE APPROACHES TO CHICHESTER HARBOUR (3), 10/02/2008
- NO. 5 OF 2008 INSTALLATION OF NEW NAVIGATIONAL BEACONS IN THE APPROACHES TO CHICHESTER HARBOUR (2), 09/02/2008
- NO. 4 OF 2008 INSTALLATION OF NEW NAVIGATIONAL BEACONS IN THE APPROACH TO CHICHESTER HARBOUR, 07/02/2008
- NO. 3 of 2008 DRIFTING TIMBER, 18/01/2008
- NO. 2 OF 2008 COAST PROTECTION WORKS - SELSEY, 16/01/2008
- NO. 1 OF 2008 NOTICE TO MARINERS IN FORCE, 02/01/2007
NO.12 OF 2008 INSTALLATION OF NEW NAVIGATIONAL BEACONS IN THE APPROACHES TO CHICHESTER HARBOUR (6), 17/04/2008
End Date: 31/12/2008
General
1. Mariners are advised that further progress has been made towards replacing and repositioning the beacons marking the approach to Chichester Harbour, as promulgated LNTM’s No.4, 5, 6, 10 & 11 of 2008.
Isolated Dangers
2. The old timber Bar Beacon has now been removed.
3. The old West Pole pile in position, 50º 45´.71 N, 00º 56´.49 W, lacks a top mark and mariners should take care to identify it when passing. By night it displays the light character Fl(2)W.5s4m3M
Miscellaneous
4. Mariners are requested to proceed with caution, and with minimal wash while work is in progress.
5. Further LNTM’s will be issued as work progresses and information will be provided on our website: www.conservancy.co.uk
Richard Craven
Deputy Harbour Master
17 April 2008
NO.11 OF 2008 INSTALLATION OF NEW NAVIGATIONAL BEACONS IN THE APPROACHES TO CHICHESTER HARBOUR (5), 15/04/2008
End Date: 31/12/2008
General
1. Mariners are advised that further progress has been made towards replacing and repositioning the beacons marking the approach to Chichester Harbour, as promulgated LNTM’s No.4, 5, 6 & 10 of 2008.
Bar Beacon
2. A top mark has now been fitted to the new Bar Beacon in position,
50º 46´.023 N, 00º 56´.380 W. It displays the light character Fl(2)R.10s10m3M.
Isolated Dangers
3. The piles of the old beacons remain in position awaiting extraction; both of which now lack their previous top marks and are lit as isolated dangers by night.
4. Old West Pole pile in position, 50º 45´.71 N, 00º 56´.49 W displays the light character Fl(2)W.5s4m3M
5. The old timber Bar Beacon displays the light character Fl(2)W.10s6m2M.
Miscellaneous
6. Mariners are requested to proceed with caution, and with minimal wash while work is in progress.
7. Further LNTM’s will be issued as work progresses and information will be provided on our website: www.conservancy.co.uk
Lt Col JQ Davis OBE
Manager & Harbour Master
15 April 2008
NO.10 OF 2008 INSTALLATION OF NEW NAVIGATIONAL BEACONS IN THE APPROACHES TO CHICHESTER HARBOUR (4), 26/03/2008
End Date: 31/12/2008
General
1. Mariners are advised that further progress has been made towards replacing and repositioning the beacons marking the approach to Chichester Harbour, as promulgated LNTM’s No.4, 5, & 6 of 2008.
West Pole Beacon
2. The new West Pole Beacon in position 50º 45´.45 N, 00º 56´.59 W, is largely complete and is now in commission. The beacon is a tripod structure topped with a red can and is designated as a port hand mark. This beacon is displaying the light character Fl.R.5s14m7M
3. The old West Pole Beacon in position 50º 45´.71 N, 00º 56´.49 W is no longer fitted with a sectored light and is now displaying light character Fl(2)W.5s7m3M until it is removed.
Bar Beacon
4. Mariners are reminded that that the new Bar Beacon (port mark) in position 50º 46´.023 N, 00º 56´.380 W is still under construction and lacks a top mark, making it less conspicuous by day. It displays the light character Fl(2)R.10s4m3M.
5. The old timber Bar Beacon is displaying the light character Fl(2)W.10s until it is removed.
Miscellaneous
6. Mariners are requested to proceed with caution, and with minimal wash while work is in progress.
7. Further LNTM’s will be issued as work progresses and information will be provided on our website: www.conservancy.co.uk
Richard Craven
Deputy Harbour Master
26 March 2008
NO. 9 OF 2008 NORTH WINNER BUOY MOVED, 25/02/2008
End Date: 31/12/2008
Mariners are advised that a small section of the Winner Bank has encroached into the Chichester Channel. In order to maintain the deep-water transit between buoys, North Winner Buoy has been moved approximately 10 metres north to a new position of: 50º 47´.315 N, 00º 55´.835 W
Lt Col JQ Davis OBE
Manager and Harbour Master
25 February 2008
NO. 8 OF 2008 CHALKDOCK BEACON REPLACED, 21/02/2008
End Date: 31/12/2008
1. Mariners are advised that Chalkdock Beacon has been replaced in its original position:
50º 48´.491 N, 00º 53´.298 W
2. Cancel Local Notice to Mariners No. 7 of 2008
Lt Col JQ Davis OBE
Manager and Harbour Master
21 February 2008
NO.7 OF 2008 CHALKDOCK BEACON REPLACED WITH STARBOARD HAND BUOY, 19/02/2008
End Date: 31/12/2008
1. Mariners are advised that Chalkdock Beacon in position:
50º 48´.491 N, 00º 53´.298 W, was knocked down when a vessel collided with it today.
2. The beacon has now been recovered.
3. A temporary starboard hand buoy has been laid at the site until a new beacon can be established.
4. The light on the temporary buoy has same characteristic Fl(2)G.10s, and a range of 1.8 nautical miles
5. Mariners should navigate with extra caution while in this area, as the mark is less visible by both day and the night.
Lt Col JQ Davis OBE
Manager and Harbour Master
19 February 2008
NO. 6 OF 2008 INSTALLATION OF NEW NAVIGATIONAL BEACONS IN THE APPROACHES TO CHICHESTER HARBOUR (3), 10/02/2008
End Date: 31/12/2008
General
1. Mariners are advised that further progress has been made towards replacing and repositioning the beacons marking the approach to Chichester Harbour, as promulgated LNTM’s No.4 & 5 of 2008.
West Pole Beacon
2. A single black pile has been driven in position 50º 45´.450 N, 00º 56´.590 W. 2 steel platforms extend horizontally for 5-metres from the pile and mariners should therefore give this pile a wide berth.
3. This pile is displaying light characteristic Fl(2)W.5s7m3M.
Miscellaneous
4. Mariners are reminded that the beacons under construction are designated as port hand marks.
5. Beacons under construction are less conspicuous than normal and mariners are requested to proceed with caution, and with minimal wash while work is in progress.
6. Further LNTM’s will be issued as work progresses and information will be provided on our website: www.conservancy.co.uk
Richard Craven
Deputy Harbour Master
10 February 2008
NO. 5 OF 2008 INSTALLATION OF NEW NAVIGATIONAL BEACONS IN THE APPROACHES TO CHICHESTER HARBOUR (2), 09/02/2008
End Date: 31/12/2008
INSTALLATION OF NEW NAVIGATIONAL BEACONS IN THE APPROACHES TO CHICHESTER HARBOUR (2)
General
1. Mariners are advised that work has started to replace and reposition the beacons marking the approach to Chichester Harbour, as promulgated LNTM No.4 of 2008.
Bar Beacon
2. A single black pile has been driven in position 50º 46´.023 N, 00º 56´.380 W. This will form the base of the new Bar Beacon. This port hand beacon is still under construction and will display light character Fl(2)R.10s4m3M until complete.
3. The old timber Bar Beacon structure is now displaying light character Fl(2)W.10s7m2M
Miscellaneous
4. Beacons under construction are less conspicuous than normal and mariners are requested to proceed with caution, and with minimal wash while work is in progress.
5. Further LNTM’s will be issued as work progresses and information will be provided on our website: www.conservancy.co.uk
Richard Craven
Deputy Harbour Master
9 February 2008
NO. 4 OF 2008 INSTALLATION OF NEW NAVIGATIONAL BEACONS IN THE APPROACH TO CHICHESTER HARBOUR, 07/02/2008
End Date: 31/12/2008
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NO. 3 of 2008 DRIFTING TIMBER, 18/01/2008
End Date: 01/02/2008
Drifting Timber
1. Mariners are advised that 2,000 tonnes of floating timber lost from MV Ice Prince is drifting in an area stretching from the Isle of Wight to Selsey Bill with significant quantities in the vicinity of the Nab Tower.
2. Some of the timber is in bales approximately 3 metres x 3 metres and 10 metres long, weighing up to 2 ½ tonnes.
3. Solent Coastguard request that sightings of timber are reported to them on either of the following telephone numbers 02392 559021 or 02392 559022, or VHF channel 67.
Lt Col JQ Davis OBE
Manager and Harbour Master 18 January 2008
NO. 2 OF 2008 COAST PROTECTION WORKS - SELSEY, 16/01/2008
End Date: 28/02/2008
1. Mariners are advised that coast protection works are programmed to commence 19 January 2008 at Selsey.
2. Shingle will be dredged from offshore dredging site 351, and transported to the Medmerry Beach frontage at the Bunn Leisure complex where it will be “Rainbowed,” onto the beach at high water.
3. The work will be undertaken by the trailing suction hopper dredger, Sospan Dau (LOA 71m.) Operations are expected to take less than 1 week, but may be delayed if weather conditions are unsuitable.
4. This notice is self-cancelling on completion of the works.
Lt Col JQ Davis OBE
Manager and Harbour Master 16 January 2008
NO. 1 OF 2008 NOTICE TO MARINERS IN FORCE, 02/01/2007
End Date: 07/01/2008
NOTICES TO MARINERS IN FORCE
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following Chichester Harbour LNTMs are in force 1 January 2008:
2/00 Chichester Harbour – Speed of Vessels
3/00 International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions
4/00 Prohibited Anchoring
5/00 Improper use of Distress Signals
6/00 Vessels Landed Waste Reception
4/02 Kite Surfing
3/05 Reduced depths in East Head Anchorage
2/06 Safe Use of Tenders
2/00 Chichester Harbour - Speed of Vessels
Attention is drawn to the speed limit of 8 knots which is in force for the whole of Chichester Harbour. Attention is also drawn to Chichester Harbour Byelaw No. 4. Maximum fine - £2,500. ‘The Master of a vessel navigating the harbour shall navigate the vessel with care and caution and in such manner as shall not cause annoyance to the occupants of any other vessel or cause damage or danger to any other vessel or to any moorings or other property’.
Vessels navigating within mooring areas shall take particular care to comply with Byelaw No. 4 by:
a) reducing their speed so as not to cause undue wash;
b) not overtaking in mooring area fairways, if such overtaking action shall place the two vessels abreast of any vessel or vessels navigating the fairway in the opposite direction;
c) furling spinnakers in plenty of time in adverse weather conditions, before reaching the moorings - this is particularly applicable to large vessels, which should be under power at busy periods;
d) using the main channels and not navigating between the lines of moorings, whenever possible.
3/00 International Regulations for Preventing Collisions
Under Byelaw No. 10, these regulations apply to the harbour and to vessels navigating therein. The maximum fine for contravention is £1000. Because of the considerable traffic in the harbour, mariners are to pay particular attention to:-
a) keeping to the starboard side of the channel
b) reducing speed and if necessary altering course in plenty of time if the giving way vessel;
c) if under power and sail displaying a black cone point down.
4/00 Prohibited Anchoring
Anchoring is prohibited in or near mooring areas or in the vicinity of navigation and racing marks. Vessels are not to anchor in the centre of channels and are to exhibit a black ball or white light. Vessels are not to be left unmanned at anchor for periods of more than four hours (Byelaw No. 12).
5/00 Improper Use of Distress Signals
In the interests of safety the attention of all yachtsmen and other harbour users is drawn to Chichester Harbour Conservancy Byelaw No. 23. Persons wishing to organise firework displays etc. within the harbour are advised to seek permission from the Manager and Harbour Master, Harbour Office, Itchenor, who will in turn advise coastguards, Police, Rescue and other interested authorities of any approval which may be given.
6/00 Vessels Landed Waste Reception
Mariners should note that free reception facilities for solid and liquid waste as defined by MARPOL regulations exist at, or close to, all mooring areas and marinas. Recycling reception facilities exist at:-
1. Bosham Boat Park
2. Emsworth - South Street and Palmers Road
The Conservancy operates a waste management plan which lists waste reception facilities throughout the harbour and monitors the adequacy of provision. Any enquiries regarding waste facilities should be directed to local mooring providers or to the Harbour Office. It is a serious offence to discharge waste at sea or into harbour waters.
4/02 Kite Surfing - Chichester Harbour
Pending the introduction of a new byelaw, kite surfers are advised that they may be directed, under Sections 4 and 89 of the Chichester Harbour Conservancy Act 1971 and Section 52 of the Harbours Docks and Piers Clauses Act, to stop kite surfing within the limits of Chichester Harbour, by Officers of the Chichester Harbour Conservancy.
It has been assessed that kite surfing is incompatible with the safety and enjoyment of the other 9,000 vessels which regularly use Chichester Harbour. The new byelaw will aim to control this activity.
3/05 Reduced Depths in East Head Anchorage
Chichester Harbour
1. Mariners are advised that continued accumulation of sand along the north shore of East Head has reduced depths in the East Head anchorage.
2. East Head Spit Buoy has been moved 20 metres north to a new position:
50° 47´.409 N, 00° 54´.898 W. (WGS 84).
3. Mariners are further advised that the eastern edge of the Chichester Channel from the entrance to Snowhill Creek to Ella Nore Spit has become shallower and subject to shoaling.
2/06 Safe Use of Tenders
Chichester Harbour Conservancy recognises that persons using tenders are responsible for their own safety but it is concerned that some may be taking unnecessary risks. Chichester Harbour Conservancy recommends that:
All persons in tenders wear lifejackets.
Tenders are not overloaded.
Weather, sea and tidal conditions are properly assessed.
Tenders carry a torch at night.
Tenders carry a means of summoning assistance.
Tenders are not used by persons under the influence of drink or drugs.
ALL OTHER NOTICES TO MARINERS ARE HEREBY CANCELLED
Lt Col JQ Davis OBE
Manager and Harbour Master
