The MSBA is saddened and shocked that local author, Nick “ditch crawler” Ardley, has received a threat to burn his beloved wooden yacht following his expression of anger at boats anchoring overnight in Stangate...
Briggs Marine have been chosen by Peel Ports as the preferred bidder to provide a range of marine services at the Port of Sheerness. After completing the contract agreements they hope to start the...
Peel Ports / PWCs / Safety
by MSBA Webmaster · Published 19th June 2020 · Last modified 11th September 2024
A new incident report form has been introduced by Peel Ports for leisure users to report incidents such as irresponsible behaviour by jet-skis (PWCs), speedboats and other craft. The latest form can be downloaded...
It will not be possible to hold the MSBA Business Meeting at Medway Yacht Club, on Tuesday, 30 June 2020, due to the Government COVID-19 restrictions. So, we intend to hold the meeting as...
by MSBA Webmaster · Published 11th June 2020 · Last modified 30th August 2020
Peel Ports London Medway is exploring the feasibility of altering the Grain Edge Unlit Buoy to a Lit East Cardinal Lightbuoy (exact light characteristic TBC). The proposal will be subject to a consultation period...
Motor cruising / Navigation / Talk or lecture / Yacht cruising
by MSBA Webmaster · Published 4th June 2020
Imray Live with Dick Holness, Friday 5 June 1800 BST Dick Holness, co-author of East Coast Pilot, will talk you through the founding of this well loved guide to the waters of England’s east coast...
Motor cruising / RYA / Safety / Yacht cruising
by MSBA Webmaster · Published 3rd June 2020 · Last modified 5th June 2020
Local “ditch crawler” Nick Ardley has expressed anger at the two dozen boats anchored overnight in Stangate Creek at the bank holiday weekend and has written to Kelly Tolhurst, the Shipping Minister and MSBA...
by MSBA Webmaster · Published 2nd June 2020 · Last modified 5th June 2020
The Ministry of Defence is offering £5 million to have the masts removed from the wreck of the Richard Montgomery, an American liberty ship that broke her back and sank off Sheerness in August...
Faversham / Navigation / Peel Ports / Swale
by MSBA Webmaster · Published 30th May 2020 · Last modified 31st May 2020
Peel Ports have advised that, due to movement and deterioration, the steel framed remains of the vessel “Revenge” that was abandoned in Faversham Creek will be partially removed. The vessel “Liftmoor” will be on...
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