“Medway in Flames” Exclusion Zone, 17 June
On the evening of 17 June from 21.40 to 22.40, a Temporary Exclusion Zone will be established from a line drawn perpendicularly across the river from Upnor Jetty (51°24.56´N 000°31.80´E) to a line drawn perpendicularly across the river at Whitewall Creek (51°23.90´N 000°31.40´E) as shown on the chartlet (left).
Between these times no vessel shall navigate, anchor or be secured to a mooring buoy, within the area, without the express permission of the Harbour Master.
The Temporary Exclusion Zone will be in place to facilitate the safe conduct of a firework and water screen display (“Medway In Flames”). Six barges will be positioned in the following locations:
- 51° 24.22´ N 000° 31.82´ E
- 51° 24.38´ N 000° 31.88´ E
- 51° 24.06´ N 000° 31.72´ E
- 51° 24.08´ N 000° 31.59´ E
- 51° 24.20´ N 000° 31.64´ E
- 51° 24.32´ N 000° 31.68´ E
Pontoons will run between the barges positioned on the west side of the river. Medway VTS will broadcast the start and completion of the exclusion zone on VHF 74. Mariners are reminded that no vessel shall navigate at a speed above 6 knots through the water Westwards of Folly Point.
All very nice but it seems very little consideration has been given to support those yachts usually moored in this area – we still have no idea where we can put our yacht for the duration.
Hi Mark, Arrangements are being made for boats on RNSA and REYC moorings. Contact your mooring master who should be able to advise. Tony