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CORNEY REACH - NAVIGATION HAZARD - DUKE'S MEADOW BUOY OFF STATION AND PARTIALLY SUBMERGED INSIDE THE AUTHORISED CHANNEL UPRIVER OF BARNES BRIDGE: Corney Reach - Navigation Hazard - Mariners are advised that the Duke's Meadow Buoy is off station and is now partially submerged, together with its anchor and gear, inside the Authorised Channel upriver of Barnes Bridge. Mariners are advised to navigate with extreme caution in this area, keeping a sharp lookout for the buoy and gear. It is unknown if the buoy's green light remains operable. Mariners must be aware that the buoy may become totally submerged and/or move on the tide in the river. The PLA is working to rectify this situation as quickly as practicable.

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03/09/2024

Port Health - Gravesend Reach

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Notice Ref	L56-24
Issuer	Michael Spice
Issuer Role	Deputy Harbour Master
Issue Date	03/09/2024
Expiration Date	01/12/2024
District	Lower
Reach(es)	Gravesend Reach

Mariners are advised that a section of the Pier at Port Health has been reported as damaged resulting in the remains entering the water. Mariners are advised to navigate with extreme caution, ensuring vessel wash is kept to a minimum and that an appropriate lookout is kept at all times when passing Port Health Pier.

This notice will remain active until such time that the risk to navigation is no longer present, at which time it shall be removed with no further notice given.

For the latest information, contact London VTS on VHF channel 68 or telephone 01474 562215.

Last updated: 2024-11-17 22:21:48