Kingsferry Bridge problems return
The MSBA has been made aware of the return of unacceptable practices by the bridge operators in October. Bridge operator not responding to repeated VHF calls on Ch 10 until contacted by Medway VTS....
Category: Safety
Acorn Shipyard on Fire
This morning the emergency services were called to a major fire at Acorn Shipyard on the Rochester side of the River Medway. There were reports of gas cylinders exploding. The fire was brought under...
Police Marine Unit on anti-terror patrols
Last weekend, PCs David Lavender and Ron Murray from the Kent Police Search and Marine Unit took BBC Radio Kent reporter Alex Bish out on their RIB “Seahorse” to show how they look out...
Reminder of LNG Terminal Exclusion Zone
Peel Ports have issued a notice reminding mariners to keep 150 metres away from the LNG terminal, or 250 metres from the tanker if one is present. Following recent exclusion zone incursions a number of vessel...
Yachtsman rescued from water in Halstow Creek
The Sheerness Lifeboat team reports that a man clinging for his life to a buoy for two hours in the dark in the Medway Estuary was rescued by a Good Samaritan and Sheerness RNLI lifeboat...
Rochester Old Stone Bridge Inspection and Span Closures
Structural inspection works and span closures will commence on Rochester Old Stone Bridge from 17-23 May 2016. A rope access team will operate on the underside of the Rochester Old Stone Bridge. Only one...
Flare Amnesty at Dover Marina, 21 May
Dover Marina as part of its open day on Saturday 21 May have arranged a “Flare Amnesty.” Private individuals can take flares along to Dover Marina between 10am and 1.30pm (not as previously stated) and dispose...
Pirates Cave Open Day, Sat 16 April
Reps from big brands will be giving special deals, advice and demonstrations of the latest in electronics from Icom and Raymarine. Live Liferaft Demonstration and Giveaway at 11:30am Along with offering free lifejacket checks all day,...
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