Halfway Reach - Fords Jetty

Mariners are advised that, on or about 14th January 2025, contractors instructed by the operator of Fords Jetty will carry out works to the Jetty Pontoon. Works are expected to take no longer than 10 days, between the hours of 0800 and 1600hrs only. 

The chartlet below shows the general location of the works, indicated by the red box:

These works will have in attendance of support vessel “BRAVO LIMA” and will include persons working near the waterline, including removal and replacement of the floating pontoons fixtures and fittings.  

During these works, any requirement to proceed with caution or at slow speed will be made in accordance with the procedure set out in the Port of London Authority’s Port Information Guide, under ‘London VTS’, ‘Section 4’. International Code Flags ROMEO YANKEE, illustrated below. 

The display of these signal flags will be in addition to any signals, lights or shapes specified by the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at sea and local regulations. London VTS will broadcast further information, as required, on VHF Channel 14.