NOTICE TO MARINERS NO. 6/09
RIVER
SCIENTIFIC BUOY-LAYING
British Admiralty Chart 1166
Mariners
are advised that from Friday 6th November 2009, weather permitting, the survey vessel MV
Titan Voyager will be conducting numerous surveys in the vicinity of Oldbury Power Station.
For
6 days (weather permitting) a full bathymetric and side scan sonar survey will
be undertaken with data being collected 4km up and down
The
Titan Voyager is an 8m yellow Cheetah Marine catamaran and will be towing
equipment approximately 10 metres astern of the vessel. During operations the
vessel will be travelling at a survey speed of approximately 4 knots.
Mariners
should navigate with caution when in the vicinity of the vessel and as wide a
berth as is practicable is requested (minimum 150m advised).
All
appropriate survey shapes and lights will be displayed by the vessel.
Notices to Mariners may be viewed on the Trustees' website:
www.gloucesterharbourtrustees.org.uk
Owners, Agents and Charterers should ensure that the contents of this Notice are made known to the Masters or persons in charge of their vessels or craft.
M Johnson
Marine Officer