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Thames Estuary - Unexploded Ordnance
| Notice Ref | L12-25 |
| Issuer | David Allsop |
| Issuer Role | Deputy Harbour Master |
| Issue Date | 28/01/2025 |
| Expiration Date | 30/06/2025 |
| District | Lower |
| Reach(es) | Thames Estuary |
This Notice supersedes the following PLA Notices to Mariners, which are all hereby cancelled: L19-24; L21-24; L25-24; L28-24; L29-24; L33-24; L34-24; L39-24; L41-24
Mariners are advised that the unexploded ordnance (UXO) located at position: 51˚ 28’.72 N 000˚ 44’.65 E
& which was notified to mariners via PLA Notice to Mariners L29-24 has now been cleared.
Mariners are advised that the following UXOs previously notified to mariners via PLA Notices to Mariners remain in situ and there are no prospects at this time for these to be cleared.
| PLA NtM | Latitude | Longitude | Safety Zone Radius |
|---|---|---|---|
| L19-24 | 51˚ 28’.71 N | 000˚ 44’.40 E | 100m |
| L21-24 | 51˚ 28’.71 N | 000˚ 44’.63 E | 100m |
| 51˚ 28’.73 N | 000˚ 44’.63 E | 100m | |
| L25-24 | 51˚ 29’.01 N | 000˚ 49’.20 E | 50m |
| L28-24 | 51˚ 28’.72 N | 000˚ 44’.60 E | 100m |
| L33-24 | 51˚ 28.73’ N | 000˚ 44.66’ E | 100m |
| L34-24 | 51˚ 30’.11 N | 001˚ 02’.41 E | 100m |
| L39-24 | 51˚ 28’.80 N | 000˚ 55’.11 E | 100m |
| L41-24 | 51˚ 28’.72 N | 000˚ 56’.41 E | 100m |
| 51˚ 28’.71 N | 000˚ 56’.60 E | 100m |
In the interests of safety, vessels are advised to keep clear of the above positions at all times, taking into account the advised safety zone radius for each. Vessels are particularly cautioned against anchoring, trawling or otherwise interacting with the seabed in the vicinity of the above positions.
This Notice will remain published until such time as the information above is considered sufficiently promulgated or has been promulgated by other means; this Notice may then be withdrawn without further communication.
Last updated: 2025-04-29 06:55:56
