Blackwall Reach to Bugsbys Reach- Blackwall Point Special Mark & Control Measures

Control measures will be put in place to facilitate the safe arrival, departure and berthing of ships over 200m LOA at Greenwich Ship Tier.    

Temporary Special Mark 

On or about 28th March 2025, a temporary lit yellow special mark (Fl.Y.2) will be placed on the southern limits of the navigational channel at Blackwall Point. This buoy will remain in place until approximately 4th September 2025. Please see the below chartlet:

Navigation Safety Zone 

During arrival and departure of ships over 200m, a navigation safety zone will be established around each ship. The safety zone will extend 750 metres ahead to 250 metres astern of the ship between Margaretness and Greenwich Ship Tier. All vessels should remain clear of this zone unless authorised by the attending Harbour Service Launch which will be undertaking Local Traffic Control supported by London VTS.  

All vessels navigating in the vicinity of these ships are to pay particular attention to these movements and maintain a continuous watch on VHF Channel 14, following instructions from the attendant Harbour Service Launches displaying blue flashing lights; call sign prefix ‘THAMES PATROL’.  

Further details will be broadcast by London VTS on VHF Channel 14.