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PLYMOUTH LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS 066/20 – INFORMATION

DREDGING AT HMNB DEVONPORT  – EXTENSION

1. This notice is issued for information by the Queens Harbour Master Plymouth.
2. Due to a delay in dredging operations at RM Tamar marina and Small Boat Camber, HMNB Devonport, works will continue until approximately 6 November 2020. HMNB Devonport Maintenance Dredge Area 50°21.9241’N, 004°10.2918’W50°24.8139’N, 004°11.7102’W50°24.6446’N, 004°12.4954’W50°21.7259’N, 004°11.1391’W 
3. The works will comprise pump pontoon dredging, assisted by workboat “Shamrock”. Vessel “Porthos” will complete the hydrographic survey.
4. Appropriate shapes will be displayed as required by International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea.
5. Mariners are requested to pass at a safe distance and minimise wash when passing vessels engaged in dredging and surveying operations.
6. This PLNTM cancels and supersedes PLNTM 063/20.
7. Cancel this PLNTM 06 Nov 20.

PLYMOUTH LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS 065/20

UNMANNED SURFACE VESSEL TRIALS – CAWSAND BAY

INFORMATION

1. This notice is for information from the Queen’s Harbour Master Plymouth pursuant to the Dockyard Port of Plymouth Order 1999.
2. During the period 14 – 16 October 2020 trials will be carried out of an Unmanned Surface Vessels (USV) callsign “Halcyon” with an onboard Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), these trials will be conducted within the Dockyard Port of Plymouth within Cawsand Bay.
3. The USV will operate as required by the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea and will monitor VHF Channel 14 throughout. 
4. Mariners are requested to pass at a safe distance and to minimise wash.                                                                        
5. Cancel this PLNTM 16 October 2020.

PLYMOUTH LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS 063/20 – INFORMATION

DREDGING AT HMNB DEVONPORT

1. This notice is issued for information by the Queens Harbour Master Plymouth.

2. Dredging operations will take place at RM Tamar marina and Small Boat Camber, HMNB Devonport commencing 7 October 2020 for approximately 14 days.

HMNB Devonport Maintenance Dredge Area

50°21.9241’N, 004°10.2918’W

50°24.8139’N, 004°11.7102’W

50°24.6446’N, 004°12.4954’W

50°21.7259’N, 004°11.1391’W

3. The works will comprise pump pontoon dredging assisted by workboat “Shamrock”. Vessel “Porthos” will complete the hydrographic survey.

4. Appropriate shapes will be displayed as required by International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea.

5. Mariners are requested to pass at a safe distance and minimise wash when passing vessels engaged in dredging and surveying operations.

6. Cancel this PLNTM 22 Oct 20.

PLYMOUTH LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS 062/20 – INFORMATION

COMPLETION OF DREDGING AT YONDERBERRY JETTY, THANCKES LAKE – INFORMATION

1. This notice is issued for information by the Queens Harbour Master, Plymouth.
2. Dredging operations at the Yonderberry Jetty development (Thanckes Lake) are complete.
3. This PLNTM cancels PLNTM 049/20.
4. Cancel this PLNTM 29 September 2020.

PLYMOUTH LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS 061/20

UNMANNED SURFACE VESSEL TRIALS – CAWSAND BAY / SOUTH OF BREAKWATER

INFORMATION

1. This notice is for information from the Queen’s Harbour Master Plymouth pursuant to the Dockyard Port of Plymouth Order 1999.
2. During the period 29 September – 02 October 2020 trials will be carried out of an Unmanned Surface Vessels (USV) callsign “Halcyon” with an onboard Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), these trials will be conducted within the Dockyard Port of Plymouth within Cawasand Bay and South of the Breakwater.
3. The USV will operate as required by the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea and will monitor VHF Channel 14 throughout. 
4. Mariners are requested to pass at a safe distance and to minimise wash.                                                                        
5. Cancel this PLNTM 02 October 2020.

PLYMOUTH LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS 59/20

PLYMOUTH SOUND – DIRECTION

THE CHESTNUT APPEAL BREAKWATER SWIM – SUNDAY 27 SEPTEMBER 2020

    1.     This is a direction by the Queen’s Harbour Master Plymouth pursuant to the Dockyard Port of Plymouth Order 1999.

    2. The Chestnut Appeal Breakwater Swim will be held in Plymouth Sound on Sun 27 Sep 20 starting at the Breakwater at 0830. Up to 200 swimmers and     escorting safety craft will be on the water.

    3. The Water Events Diary 2020 gave early notice of the Chestnut Appeal Event. This PLNTM gives information of timings and the course and directs mariners     accordingly.

    4. Course. Swimmers will enter the water from support boats in the vicinity of the Eastern end of the Breakwater, they will then swim to Plymouth Hoe.     Swimmers will be escorted by safety craft throughout. Safety craft will display a blue flag.

    5. Only authorised craft are permitted within the group of swimmers.

    6. The event is being co-ordinated by the Chestnut Appeal. Safety management is being coordinated by Water Event Safety whose personnel will be in     attendance in safety craft throughout the event.

    7. Mariners are to keep clear of the swimmers and are at all times to navigate with caution and at slow speed when in the vicinity of persons in the water.

    8. Cancel this PLNTM 28 Sep 20.

    24 Sep 20

    C NECKER

    Commander Royal Navy

    Queen’s Harbour Master Plymouth