Offshore firing from Castlemartin Range, mariners approaching and leaving the Port to navigate with caution and keep clear during firing hours
1. MARINERS ARE HEREBY ADVISED Offshore Firing will be taking place from Castlemartin Artillery and Bombing Ranges between 24th June and 4th July 2024 up to a distance of six miles offshore in both a westerly and southerly direction (see chartlet attached)
2. Firing times are expected to be between 0800hrs and 2300hrs on weekdays but not planned for the Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th June 2024.
3. The limits of the firing area is as follows :
a. Little Furznip Head westwards to
b. Waypoint - 51°37’.267” N 005°11.222” W then southearterly to
c. Waypoint - 51°33’461” N 005°08’.790” W then southsoutheasterly to
d. Waypoint - 51°31’363” N 005°00’.021” W then northeast to
e. Saint Govan’s Head
4. Mariners are required to navigate with caution in these areas whilst the range is active and keep good listening watch on VHF Ch12 and 16 for possible instructions from the Castlemartin Range Officer or the Smit Safety Range Boats that will be on station during live firing periods. When possible keeping well to the west of the Turbot Bank when approaching or clearing the East Channel in particular and if bound to or from the Bristol Channel Ports to plan a course keeping well south of St Govan’s South Cardinal Buoy.
5. Milford Haven VTS while not coordinating can also be contacted as follows:
i. VHF channel 12
ii. Telephone 01646 696136
iii. Email vts@mhpa.co.uk
6. Admiralty chart 3273, 3274 and Imray Y26 & 2600 ATLAS refer
7. This Notice will self cancel at 2359 on 4th July 2024
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