Sea Reach - Oikos No. 2 Jetty - Temporary Speed Reduction

Mariners are advised that, following an incident at Oikos No. 2 Jetty, a temporary Speed Reduction is hereby implemented as described below in the interests of safety.   

Whenever Oikos No. 2 Jetty is occupied by a vessel, all traffic passing or navigating in vicinity of Oikos No. 2 Jetty must reduce their speed and proceed with caution and minimum wash.  

The attention of Masters is particularly drawn to Thames Byelaw 57 (“Wash and Draw-off”); and Section 108 of the Port of London Act 1968 (as amended), (“General Rules for navigation”). 

Mariners are advised that, in the professional judgement of the Harbour Master, in order to comply with this Speed Reduction, a vessel should not exceed a speed of 10 knots through the water in the relevant area and may have to proceed at a lesser speed in order to adequately manage wash and draw-off effects.  

This Speed Reduction will remain in full force and effect while this Notice remains published, whether or not the Speed Reduction is broadcast by London VTS and whether or not signals are displayed. This Notice will remain published, with its expiry date extended as required, for so long as it appears to the Harbour Master to be necessary. This Speed Reduction will be discontinued without further communication when this Notice is withdrawn.  

The location of Oikos No. 2 Jetty is indicated by the red markings on the chart extract below: - 

Further details will be broadcast, as appropriate, by London VTS on VHF channels 68 & 69.