Dredging at berths

05 May 2023 / London Gateway Port, United Kingdom

Mariners are advised that, on or about 6 May, contractors instructed by London Gateway Port will commence dredging operations in the vicinity of Berths No. 1 and 2.

Dredging will be carried out by dredger MAAS during ebb tides only… …and is expected to be completed by 13 May.

Requirements for vessels to proceed with caution or at slow speed will be made in accordance with the procedures set out in the Port of London Authority’s Port Information Guide, under ‘London VTS’, ‘Section 4’ with the International Code Flags ‘Romeo Yankee’, which are illustrated below, displayed. The display of these signals will be in addition to any lights or shapes required under the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea.

Requirements for vessels to proceed with caution or at slow speed will be made in accordance with the procedures set out in the Port of London Authority’s Port Information Guide, under ‘London VTS’, ‘Section 4’ with the International Code Flags ‘Romeo Yankee’ displayed. The display of these signals will be in addition to any lights or shapes required under the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea.

Further information will be broadcast as required by London VTS on VHF channel 68.

(For information about operations in the United Kingdom, contact GAC UK at [email protected])

Source: Port of London Authority Notice To Mariners L16-23 dated 4 May 2023

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