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Surveys within 10nm of St Ann’s Head including approach to the East Channel of Milford Haven on 4th June.

  1. MARINERS ARE HEREBY ADVISED that a geotechnical survey is due to be undertaken by the Survey Vessel “FUGRO SCOUT” from 4th June for approximately 7 days, within 10nm of St Ann’s Head including the approaches to the East Channel.
  2. This will include surveying in the position 51° 39’ 37.3364” N 005° 09’ 31.4149” W, approx. 7 cables South of Sheep Buoy. (see chart for positions).
  3. This will include surveying in the position 51° 36’ 49.5085” N 005° 11’ 27.8621” W, approx. equal distance between Turbot Buoy Bank and Milford Haven Pilot Station. (See chart for positions).
  4. For positions 2 & 3 as per above, these will be carefully coordinated with VTS and Pilot embarked as appropriate.
  5. During the survey campaign the vessel will be deploying underwater Cone Penetration Test / Vibrocore equipment, and the vessel will be stationary, all other vessels are requested to maintain a distance 100m whilst within Port Limits.
  6. The FUGRO SCOUT will be showing the appropriate day shapes and lights as laid down in the regulations and will maintain a listening watch on VHF channels 12 and 16 whilst operating within a 10nm range of St Ann’s Head.
  7. Mariners are required to navigate with caution in these areas whilst survey vessel is in operation.
  8. For details of the whereabouts of this vessel whilst within port limits, please contact Milford Haven VTS on:
    1. VHF channel 12
    2. Telephone: 01646 696137
    3. Email: vts@mhpa.co.uk
  9. Admiralty Chart 2878 (Approaches), 3273 (Entrance), 3274 (West Haven), and Imray Y26 & 2600 ATLAS refer.
  10. This Notice will be cancelled when surveys are completed.

BY ORDER
M RYAN
HARBOURMASTER

Port of Milford Haven
Gorsewood Drive
Hakin
Milford Haven
Pembrokeshire
SA73 3EP

Tel: 01646 696100
Email: enquiries@mhpa.co.uk