Local Notices to Mariners

If you wish to apply for a copy of the following 3 NTM's please click on the number required and email your details direct to the Harbour Master:-

No: 06/87 Dangerous Substances in Harbour Areas Regulations 1987
No: 11/91 Dangerous Substances in Harbour Areas Regulations 1987 - Movement of Craft
No: 03/96 Merchant Shipping Regulations - Reporting of dangerous or polluting cargoes 1995

No: 04/1998 Reporting damage or incidents
No: 05/1998 Reports of oil pollution in the Port of Poole
No: 03/1999 Movement of Tankers with Low Flash Point Cargoes
No: 10/1999 Fog Routine - Poole Harbour
No: 05/2002 Kite Surfing
No: 09/03 REPORTING PROCEDURE FOR PASSENGER BOAT OPERATORS
No. 13/2004FISHING/OBSTRUCTING MAIN NAVIGATON CHANNELS

No: 03/2005 PERSONAL WATERCRAFT IN POOLE HARBOUR
No. 04/2005 WATER SKIING IN POOLE HARBOUR
No. 07/2005 HARBOUR DUES
No. 08/2005 WATCH YOUR WASH!
No. 09/2005 MARKING OF SOUTH DEEP (WEST)
No: 14/2005 CHAIN FERRY - Ferry Notice
No: 16/2005 RACE MARKS

No: 02/2006 POOLE HARBOUR BUOYAGE REVIEW
No: 03/2006 POOLE HARBOUR BUOYAGE REVIEW
No: 04/2006 NTM's IN FORCE
No: 05/2006 WATER SKIING IN POOLE HARBOUR
No: 06/2006 SUBMARINE CABLE OPERATIONS
No: 07/2006  BOURNEMOUTH BEACH IMPROVEMENT SCHEME
No: 07A/2006 BOURNEMOUTH BEACH IMPROVEMENT SCHEME
No: 08/2006   WAREHAM CHANNEL BUOYAGE

No: 02/2007 UNAUTHORISED AND UNMARKED MOORINGS
No: 03/2007 WATCH YOUR WASH
No: 04/2007 HARBOUR DUES
No: 05/2007 PERSONAL WATERCRAFT IN POOLE HARBOUR
No: 06/2007 HOLES BAY RAILWAY BRIDGE
No: 07/2007 KITE SURFING
No: 08/2007 BEATING THE BOUNDS
No: 09/2007 POOLE BRIDGE
No; 10/2007 POOLE LIFTING BRIDGE
No: 11/2007 CORRECTION TO 10/2007
No: 12/2007  NELSON PILOT BOAT FOR SALE
No; 13/2007 MARKING OF MAIN SHIP CHANNEL
No: 14/2007 POOLE HARBOUR DREDGING OPERATIONS

No: 01/2008 RE: lntm 13/2007
No: 02/2008 RE: LNTM 01/2008 / SECTOR LIGHT MAP
No: 03/2008  REPORTING POINTS
No: 04/2008  DISPLACEMENT EFFECT OF SHIPS IN MIDDLE SHIP CHANNEL


Email: HarbourMaster@phc.co.uk

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11 August 2005
CHAIN FERRY

As from 3 September 2005, all craft under 50 metres in length will be obliged to give way to the chain ferry.

The majority of small craft users already keep well clear of the ferry, but mariners are advised that attempting to cross close ahead of the ferry while it is in motion may constitute an offence.

A code of conduct has been agreed with the Chain Ferry Company whereby:-

- The ferry will continue with the present procedure for the transit of piloted/pilot exempt certificated vessels (i.e. vessels over 50 metres in length) by remaining secured to one of the slipways to allow the maximum clearance for the chains. In borderline length cases or with less manoeuvrable vessels, e.g. tug and tow, the Harbour Control Officer will make the decision beforehand and instruct the interested parties.

- The ferry will continue with the present procedure for leaving the shore - the master will ascertain that the way ahead is clear for him to proceed, using the current signals outlined below. If the traffic is such that it is unsafe for him to leave, he will delay his departure until there is a suitable gap which will allow him to set off.

- When he is proceeding he will cross the entrance at a safe speed. All other craft must keep out of his way. Should the master of the ferry determine that a collision cannot be avoided by the action of the give way vessel alone, he shall then take such action as will best aid to avoid collision (IRPCS Rule 17(b) ).

The routine for signals is as follows:-

0 The flashing white strobe light and black ball indicate the direction of travel.

0 Black ball hoisted - ferry preparing to move off the slipway.

0 Orange lights at end of ramp flash to indicate the loading is complete and the ramp is being raised.

0 The flashing white strobe light is activated to indicate that the engines are about to be engaged and the ferry will start to move.

0 The black ball will be lowered if the ferry becomes stationary for any length of time, e.g. a breakdown. A red flag will be exhibited in place of the black ball. By night a fixed all round white light will be displayed.


PETER BOOTH
HARBOUR MASTER

Mariners please be aware that all Radar, CCTV, telephone and VHF Channels are recorded.
 

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1 June 2005

MARKING OF SOUTH DEEP (WEST)

New buoys have been laid to mark more effectively the minor navigation channel to the south and west of Green Island. Anchoring in this channel is prohibited but may continue outside the marked channel providing the anchored vessel does not encroach into the channel. The majority of the red and green stakes will remain in place. See diagram overleaf.

This arrangement will remain on a trial basis for this year. Harbour users are encouraged to comment on its effectiveness.

Review this notice in December 2005.



PETER BOOTH
HARBOUR MASTER
 

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1 June 2005

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WATCH YOUR WASH!

All harbour users are reminded of the 3 relevant byelaws Concerning marine safety:

2a Within the limits of Poole Harbour every vessel shall be navigated with care and caution and at such speed and in such manner as not to endanger the lives of or cause injury or be a nuisance to persons or endanger the safety of or cause damage to other vessels, moorings, buoys, beacons or other property.

2aa Without prejudice to byelaws 2(a) and 2(b) within the limits of Poole Harbour (which for the purposes of this byelaw No. 2(aa) only shall be deemed to extend at the seaward approaches to Poole Harbour to an area within or to the West of an area taken as a radius of 1400 metres from South Haven Point (position 50º 40.78' North 01 º 56.91' West the Master of any power driven vessel or other water craft shall not, subject to the requirements of maintaining adequate steerage way and control, suffer or cause such vessel to be navigated or driven in the Harbour at a speed exceeding 10 knots through the water.

2(b) Every vessel when navigating in Little Channel (from Stakes Buoy to Poole Quay), between the quays and in Holes Bay shall proceed at a speed not exceeding six knots through the water.

The following areas are of particular concern in the harbour where the potential risk is higher and where great care is needed so as not to endanger other craft.

Brownsea Island Jetties and Sandbanks Jetty (Marked A on chartlet)

Passenger boats regularly embark and disembark passengers for Brownsea Island at these jetties.

Fuel Barge (Marked B on chartlet)

The fuel barge which is moored south of Aunt Betty Buoy invariably has craft refuelling alongside.

Town Quay (Marked C on chartlet)

Passenger boats operate between The Jolly Sailor berth and Old Orchard, regularly embarking and disembarking passengers.

Craft berthed alongside in these areas are particularly vulnerable to wash, which can cause injury to personnel and damage to craft, with the subsequent potential for pollution. Coxswains of vessels underway should be careful that their wash is not causing inconvenience or danger to vessels berthed alongside. Similarly, coxswains of vessels carrying out embarkation/disembarkation of passengers within these areas must be aware of their vulnerability and take appropriate precautions.

Harbour Control and patrol staff will be monitoring this situation carefully over the summer season with the aim of reducing the number of incidents. Prosecution action will be taken where appropriate.

This Notice supersedes Local Notice to Mariners 15/2004

CCTV is in operation in Poole Harbour. Recorded videotapes may be used in evidence to prosecute byelaw offenders.


PETER BOOTH
HARBOUR MASTER
 

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1 June 2005

HARBOUR DUES

The public right of navigation is subject to the payment of appropriate harbour dues. There appears to be a number of recreational vessels using the harbour who are not displaying their harbour dues sticker.

Harbour dues fund the conservancy costs of the harbour for recreational users and includes surveying of the minor channels, marking of the minor channels with buoys, lights and stakes, traffic management, safety management, harbour patrol craft for policing, regulation of the harbour, management of recreational activities.

It is the vessel owner's responsibility to ensure that the appropriate dues are paid. Current charges are as follows:-

Daily £0.60p.
Weekly £2.38
Monthly £4.78
Annual £7.31

Per metre including VAT.

Vessels who have not paid the appropriate dues are advised to do so as soon as possible. Vessels stopped in the harbour for not displaying the current sticker will be given one warning. If payment is not forthcoming, the small claims court procedures will be invoked. Please note that this procedure was used successfully on seven occasions last year.

Any queries should be directed to the Harbour Master on 01202 440233.

Cancel LNtoM 14/2004


PETER BOOTH
HARBOUR MASTER

 

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Date: 1 June 2005

WATER SKIING IN POOLE HARBOUR

A permit is required to waterski in Poole Harbour.

Water Skiing and wake boarding may take place only in the designated area to the north of the Arne Peninsular between Gold Point and 82 buoy. Vessels engaged in water skiing and wake boarding are exempt from the speed limit within this area. Other vessels in this area not engaged in these activities are not exempt from the speed limit.

The Poole Harbour byelaw on water skiing states:-

'Within the limits of Poole Harbour no person shall engage or take part in water skiing, ascending by towed kite or parachute or the use of a jet ski or hovercraft except with the written permission of the Harbour Master either specifically or generally, and only in such areas as have been designated and in accordance with such reasonable conditions and subject to such directions as may be imposed or given.'

Permits can be obtained from Poole Harbour Commissioners by writing to:-

Harbour Master, Harbour Office, 20 New Quay Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4AF
Or telephoning (01202) 440233

Permits are also available from the Harbour Patrol launches on location.

The cost of the permits are:-

Annual £100 Weekly £30 Daily £10

The following conditions apply:-

1. The vessel must have a name or a number which is clearly identifiable from outboard.
2. Owners of vessels should be covered by insurance for third party risk of £1m, including water ski liability.
3. There must be a minimum of two persons in the ski boat at any time whilst towing a skier, one driving, the other acting as a look-out astern.
4. Ski boats must navigate anti-clockwise around the area which is well marked by stakes and buoys.
5. The Harbour Master may order the withdrawal of a permit without refund for infringement of these conditions.
6. The permit is to be available in the boat at all times and shown to the patrol officer on request.
7. Water Skiing/wake boarding is permitted only from sunrise to sunset.
8. Any incident or accident must be reported to Poole Harbour Control.

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Notes

1. Poole Harbour Control will keep an up-dated record of valid permits to enable patrol officers to carry out rapid checks.
2. Serious offences will lead to prosecution under the Poole Harbour Byelaws for which the maximum fine is £1,000. Copies of the Byelaws are available from the Harbour Master.
3. There will be a harbour patrol launch on duty in the area during busy times in the summer months.
4. Towed inflatables may not be used in the water ski area.

This Notice supersedes Local Notice to Mariners 04/2004

CCTV is in operation in Poole Harbour. Recorded videotapes may be used in evidence to prosecute byelaw offenders.

PETER BOOTH
HARBOUR MASTER
 

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Date: 1 June 2005

PERSONAL WATERCRAFT IN POOLE HARBOUR

Poole Harbour Commissioners recognise the right of all users of craft in the harbour to enjoy their recreation in peace and in safety. The Aquatic Management Plan and the Byelaws are effective tools in implementing this policy.

A permit will be required to operate a Personal Watercraft (PW) within the limits of the Poole Harbour Authority. This permit will signify the Harbour Master's specific permission to use a PW within the harbour limits in accordance with Byelaw 2(e). Application forms for monthly and annual permits may be obtained from:-

Harbour Master
Poole Harbour Commissioners
Harbour Office, 20 New Quay Road
Poole, Dorset, BH15 4AF

The permit for PWs is the equivalent of Harbour Dues for other recreational craft.

Daily and weekly permits will be available at the following points:-

Harbour Office, Dolphin Haven, Baiter Car Park, Salterns Marina

The cost of the permit will be:-

Daily = £7 Weekly = £20 Annual = £75
(£60 for members of Poole PW Club)
PWs may use the harbour except for the quiet area to the south of Brownsea Island. In the PW designated area to the north of Brownsea Island, they are exempt from the speed limit; in all other areas of the harbour they must obey the speed limit.

PWs must not linger or 'play' in the main shipping channels or the harbour entrance. As they do not carry the proscribed navigation lights they must not be used between the hours of sunset and sunrise.

All PWs must be registered with an AA , AB, AC, AD, AE, AF registration before a permit is issued. The registration number must be shown clearly at ALL TIMES.

Infringement of these regulations could result in withdrawal of permit and prosecution.

This Notice supersedes Local Notice to Mariners 03/2004

CCTV is in operation in Poole Harbour. Recorded videotapes may be used in evidence to prosecute byelaw offenders.

PETER BOOTH
HARBOUR MASTER

 

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No. 13/2004 3 August 2004


FISHING/OBSTRUCTING MAIN NAVIGATON CHANNELS

Poole Harbour Commissioners' Harbour Patrols have taken a pragmatic view on vessels fishing in the navigation channels. However it has been clear in recent weeks that fishermen/anglers drifting in the Harbour Entrance, and the Swash, have impeded, or have had the potential to impede, other vessels in the channels and more stringent application of the rules is required.

Byelaw 2d states "Vessels may not wilfully be permitted to drift in a fairway for the purpose of fishing or any other purpose."

Byelaw 2c states "Persons or vessels engaged in fishing with nets, lines or trawls shall not obstruct with their vessels or gear any channel or fairway used by vessels."

When traffic levels are high, with many recreational as well as commercial vessels in transit in the Harbour Entrance, fishermen and anglers must take particular care not to drift in the fairway and to keep to the edges of the channels so as not to impede traffic.

PHC patrol vessels will be taking action in accordance with this note.


PETER BOOTH
HARBOUR MASTER

 

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16 July 2003

REPORTING PROCEDURE FOR PASSENGER BOAT OPERATORS

Reference: Admiralty Chart 2611

1. Passenger boats, which operate inside the harbour (i.e. they do not go past the chain ferry) need not report at any of the internal reporting positions. However if they wish to record the number of passengers embarked with Harbour Control, they should report on departure from, and return to their berth.

2. Passenger boats which operate outside the harbour should report:

- on leaving their berth (with the number of passengers embarked (if they wish to make use of this facility).

- on passing the North Hook Buoy (for East Looe Channel) or the Bar Buoy (for the Swash Channel) - outbound and inbound.

- on securing at their berth.
3. This arrangement does not prevent any operator from reporting his position to Harbour Control if in the interest of navigational safety.


4. Review this notice in April 2004.


PETER BOOTH
HARBOUR MASTER

 

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Kite Surfing

These rules will be reviewed in October 2002 after consultation with harbour users.

PETER BOOTH
HARBOUR MASTER

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  3RD MARCH 1999

a. Vessels over 20 metres in length should seek permission from the HCO before moving in the harbour. The HCO will inform vessels of other movements which may affect their navigation.

b. Small boat and yacht traffic may continue at the skipper's direction, but such boats are advised that they must proceed with great caution, keeping clear of the main shipping channels and avoiding the possibility of hampering larger vessels navigating with the use of radar. They are especially cautioned that in low visibility the presence of radar echoes within the main channels can cause doubt and difficulty to the Master of a larger vessel.

c. HCO will usually give priority to vessels moving with the tidal stream over those moving against it.

d. Vessels entering or leaving harbour are to maintain a distance of 0.5 nautical miles between each other.

e. Vessels are not to over-take in the channels.

f. Vessels are not to pass in the channel except with the agreement of both Masters, who should both be in radio contact (Channel 14) with HCO.

g. Vessels are not to exit the Little Channel until any other vessel using the Middle Ship Channel or Turning Basin is clear.

PETER BOOTH
HARBOUR MASTER

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No: 3/99 Date:

18 January 1999
 

Movement of Tankers with Low Flash Point Cargoes

This notice applies to all tankers loaded or partly loaded with low flash point cargo (LFPC) and those which have not been rendered gas free.

To reduce the risk of an incident or accident involving a tanker carrying low flash point cargo to the minimum the following procedures are to be followed:-

a. When a LFPC tanker enters the Swash Channel or leaves its berth, there should be no commercial traffic under way in the channel in the opposite direction, nor should any commercial vessel overtake or be overtaken by the tanker while in the navigable channel.

b. The Sandbanks Chain Ferry is to be held on one side or the other until the LFPC tanker is clear.

c. Any vessel following a LFPC tanker into or out of harbour is to remain at least 1000 yards astern.

This is to be known as a Controlled Movement. The Harbour Control Officer will be responsible for its application.



PETER BOOTH
HARBOUR MASTER

 

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1st April 1998

REPORTS OF OIL POLLUTION IN THE PORT OF POOLE

Poole Harbour Commissioners, as the Harbour Authority for the Port of Poole, now has a statutory duty for the cleaning up of any oil or chemical pollution within the harbour.

In order that pollution may be dealt with effectively, Mariners sighting oil pollution within the port are requested to report the sighting to Poole Harbour Control (PHC) on VHF Channel 14 or telephone (01202 440230), giving as much detail as possible:-

positions
size/extent;
description, e.g. light, thick, heavy, etc;
and the direction of movement if possible.

Reports will be investigated and appropriate action taken by Poole Harbour Commissioners.

PETER BOOTH
HARBOUR MASTER

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REPORTING DAMAGE OR INCIDENTS

Any incident that reflects on the safe operation of the Port of Poole is to be reported as soon as practicable to Poole Harbour Control, either on VHF Channel 14 or telephone (01202 440230). A written follow-up report will normally be requested.

Such incidents are considered to be those that involve:-

a. Damage to vessels

b. Movement of or damage to navigational marks.

c. Damage to shore infrastructure.

d. A close quarters situation between 2 or more vessels which results in emergency action being taken by one or more of the vessels involved.

PETER BOOTH
HARBOUR MASTER