Wreck to be lifted from Segas SC moorings on 22 April
Peel Ports have notified us that on 22 April 2021 a recovery operation is scheduled to lift and remove the sunken vessel as detailed in Medway NtoM 18 of 2021 [Beware of Wreck on...
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Peel Ports Completes Trial of Autonomous Unmanned Survey Vessel
Peel Ports is the first Port group in the UK to take delivery of an autonomous unmanned survey vessel, which completed its first successful trial at Crosby Marine Lake, north of Liverpool. Developed by L3 Harris...
A new name for River Medway
In a surprise move to end confusion with other rivers of the same name, Peel Ports have announced that from 1 April the River Medway will be called River London Medway. A spokesman for...
Conservancy Licences now available online
All craft except open unpowered dinghies under 5.1 metres in length based on the tidal Medway and Swale are required to purchase an annual conservancy licence. Many clubs offer these licences which they obtain...
New signage for PWCs
This is a sample of one of the new signs designed in partnership with the Personal Watercraft Partnership (PWP) and local authorities. The signs will be set up at known launching sites for jet...
Kingsferry Bridge restrictions 8-11 March
Peel Ports have been notified of scheduled maintenance work at Kingsferry Bridge between the above dates meaning lifting restrictions will be imposed affecting all vessels. Work to rectify issues with the gates will result...
New boats for Peel Ports
At the Peel Ports Leisure Users Forum, held virtually on 25 February, our harbour authority announced several new vessels. This brand new all-electric (zero emissions) vessel is purpose-built to scoop up floating debris, a...
Beware of Wreck on Segas SC moorings
Peel Ports have been notified of a sunken vessel on the Segas Sailing Club moorings at the following approximate position: 51°24.017’N. 000° 33.842’E . This is roughly opposite Gillingham Marina. The wreck is believed...
Pirate ship wreck now has marker beacons
Peel Ports have arranged for two red beacons to be placed beside the wreck of the infamous “pirate ship” Revenge in Faversham Creek. Unfortunately one of the beacons is positioned just the wrong side...
More debris clearance
The Forth Umpire was out yesterday collecting hazardous debris between Chatham and Peters bridge after the previous day’s tidal surge. Note that the majority of floating debris is sawn logs, believed to originate from...
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