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Notice Ref | M50-25 |
Issuer | Jamie Gilbert |
Issuer Role | Assistant Harbour Master |
Issue Date | 10/04/2025 |
Expiration Date | 25/04/2025 |
District | Middle |
Reach(es) | Kings Reach |
Mariners are advised that diving operations are expected to take place daily between
19th and 24th April 2025 on the Shell Centre intake and discharge sumps, located beneath and immediately downriver of Waterloo Millennium Pier as shown in the below chartlet:
Diving operations will be conducted from vessel CHILI DOG and will be timed around low water periods – works include but not limited to lifting operations and localised dredging.
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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Vessel CHILI DOG should display International Code Flags ‘Romeo Yankee (RY)’ and ‘Alpha (A)’ as appropriate:
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Further details will be broadcast by London VTS on VHF 14.
Last updated: 2025-04-23 17:25:18