ALBERT EMBANKMENT COFFERDAM

Issuer: Lyn Kindlen-Funnell
Issuer Role: Harbour Master
Issue Date: 13/10/2023
Expiration Date: 30/06/2024
District: Middle
Reach(es): Nine Elms Reach
 

This notice supersedes M76-23 which is hereby cancelled. 

Mariners are advised that contractors working on the Tideway Tunnel Project will continue works to deconstruct the cofferdams at Albert Embankment to either side of Vauxhall Bridge, which may involve arch closures. This new phase of works is expected to take approximately 9 months.   

Please see the chartlet below showing the location of the works and the approximate barge and plant placements in the river.   

No vessels other than those engaged in the works or those who have permitted vessel status shall enter the works area shown in purple.   At times during this phase of works Vauxhall Bridge no 4 arch will be closed to all vessels.   The works, which will include piling extraction, excavation, scour protection laying and reinforced concrete deconstruction works will use a variety of crane barges, a JUB, supply barges, tugs and multi-cat vessels.  

A smart signal light fitted above no 4 arch and controlled remotely by London VTS will show signals with meanings as below.   

At times, requests for vessels to proceed with caution or pass at slow speed will be made by London VTS on VHF ch.14, in accordance with the Port of London Authority’s Port Information Guide, under ‘London VTS’, section 4. International Code Flags ‘Romeo Yankee (RY)’ will be displayed accordingly. 

In addition, if diving operations are underway, International Code Flag ‘Alpha (A)’ and a red flag in accordance with Byelaw 33 will be displayed as appropriate: 

Vessels are requested to be mindful of the nature of the works, to be aware of vessels proceeding to and from the works and of their wash when passing the works. 

Further details will be broadcast by London VTS on VHF Channel 14.