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Notice Ref | M57-25 |
Issuer | Joshua Rebbettes |
Issuer Role | Deputy Harbour Master |
Issue Date | 24/04/2025 |
Expiration Date | 04/05/2025 |
District | Middle |
Reach(es) | Limehouse Reach |
Mariners are advised that on or about 28th April 2025 dredging operations will commence at Hilton Pier and will last for approximately 5 days.
The general location of works is indicated by the red box, on the chartlet below:
The dredging operations will be carried out by the vessel ASSASSIN using the plough dredge method conducted during the ebb tides only.
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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Further details will be broadcast by London VTS on VHF Channel 14.
Last updated: 2025-04-29 07:07:51