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This metal raft was found drifting in the Medway off Thunderbolt Pier on Saturday and after being reported to Medway VTS was secured to a buoy by the tug Nipashore. Does anyone know what...
Monthly Archive: March 2016
Queenborough walkway damaged by storm
During the storm on 28 March the walkway suffered some damage and was closed temporarily. It is now usable with care and will be fully open again for next weekend.
MSBA Training Directory
From time to time we get enquiries from members of the public for training courses. Therefore, we have decided to have a page on the website with a directory of the courses our members...
Medway River Festival, 9 July 2016
As discussed at our last business meeting, Medway Council are keen for the MSBA and its members to be heavily involved with this year’s Medway River Festival on Saturday 9 July. Members can take...
Microlight tragedy at Stoke
A pilot died this afternoon when his microlight hit a pylon near Stoke airfield next to the Medway Estuary. Read more…
Faversham Creek wreck removed
Following requests fom the MSBA and other river users, Peel Ports have today announced that the wreck of the sunken fishing vessel Cardium has now been removed from Faversham Creek near the junction with...
Code of Practice for Seaplane Operations
Following consultation with river users including the MSBA, Peel Ports have now published a Code of Practice for Seaplane Operations. A major change from the orginal proposal is that one of the two designated...
Medway VTS moving to Liverpool
Peel Ports are believed to have recruited five individuals who will be trained as VTS officers to cover the Medway and Clyde from an office in Liverpool, according to Capt Don Cockrill, Secretary General of the...
Chatham Marina in £500k expansion
MDL Marinas has announced that the Chatham Marina expansion will be ready for the new season, with 54 additional berths available from next month. Read more
Medway Dinghy Regatta, 2-3 July 2016
The Medway Dinghy Regatta at Wilsonian Sailing Club on the River Medway always proves to be a really good weekend. Starting on the Friday 1 July if you wish to come early for camping and...
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