3 of 2015 - ABP South Wales

NOTICE TO MARINERS
NO 3 OF 2015
Approaches to Cardiff – Admiralty Chart 1182
DREDGING WORKS IN CARDIFF BAY BARRAGE OUTER HARBOUR AND
APPROACH CHANNEL
Beginning on or around Thursday 15th January 2015, for approximately 3 weeks, the
dredging vessel MV Sospan Dau and support vessel MV Kamsar will be carrying out
dredging works in Cardiff Bay Barrage Outer Harbour and the approach channel.
The vessels will display lights and shapes in accordance with the International
Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea and will maintain a listening watch on
VHF Channels 16, 18 and 68.
On or around Tuesday 13th January, prior to the commencement of dredging the outer
Port Hand Lateral mark and the Preferred Channel Marker Buoy (RGR) will be moved
approximately 20 metres out from their normal positions on the edge of the channel. The
two inner lateral marks will be removed for maintenance. All other static aids to
navigation marking the approach channel will remain operational.
Vessels wishing to enter or leave Cardiff Bay should contact Barrage Control on
VHF Channel 18 and await instructions before entering the Outer Harbour.
Vessels should also navigate with caution in the approach channel for the
duration of the dredging works and whilst the buoyage is off station.
Mariners are reminded that CCTV is in operation at the Barrage for operational and
health and safety reasons. All CCTV images and VHF transmissions are recorded
Cardiff County Council
Cardiff Harbour Authority
Queen Alexandra House
Cargo Road
Cardiff
CF10 4LY
Harbour Master, Cardiff Bay
Cardiff Harbour Authority Office
Telephone No:
029 2087 7900
Barrage Control Tel No:
029 2070 0234
VHF: Channel 18
HARBOUR MASTER, SOUTH WALES
Queen Alexandra House
Cargo Road
CARDIFF
CF10 4LY
7th January 2015

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