Peel Ports have issued a notice that while they are upograding the radar and CTV system, from the 25 January 2017 until further notice Medway VTS will be without primary radar coverage in Short Reach, Gillingham Reach and Pinup Reach. CCTV will also be temporarily interrupted in this area during the upgrade period.
NtoM No 08 of 2017 – Medway VTS Update
Interestingly the notice reminds vessels over 40m, with wheelhouse situated aft, that there must be a lookout stationed forward notifying the OOW of other vessel movements. That’s good to know!
Hi so is the CCTV on top of custom house in Chatham out of action??
The answer from James Goodfellow of Peel ports is: Yes, the CCTV on top of customs house in Chatham will be out of action.
Ok cool as I can see it moving Or is that the wind moving it
Thanks for update
Probably in preparation for running the service remotely from Liverpool!