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Notice Ref | L32-25 |
Issuer | David Allsop |
Issuer Role | Deputy Harbour Master |
Issue Date | 17/04/2025 |
Expiration Date | 05/05/2025 |
District | Lower |
Reach(es) | Sea Reach |
Mariners are advised that, on or about Tuesday 22nd April 2025, contractors instructed by Oikos Storage Ltd. will commence fender repair works at Oikos No. 1 Jetty. The general location of the operations is indicated by the red markings on the charlet below: -
These repair operations will involve lifting operations, use of personnel baskets and persons working on the waterline. A crane barge, tug and other support craft will be in attendance for these works, which are expected to be completed within 10 days of commencement.
Requirements 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, with the International Code Flags ‘Romeo Yankee (RY)’, which are illustrated here, displayed.
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The display of these signals will be in addition to any lights or shapes required under local regulations and the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea.
Further details will be broadcast as needed by London VTS on VHF channels 68 & 69.
Last updated: 2025-04-19 07:21:26