Kingsferry Bridge to be refurbished
Network Rail have announced that the motors, which date from the 1950s, will be totally replaced in 2017. This should mean an end to disruption caused by the unreliable lifting mechanisms. There will no...
Category: Navigation
Free Lecture on Basic Navigation, 9 March
Gillingham Marina invite you to a free evening lecture at their Chandlery on 9 March 2016 at 6.15pm for 6.30pm start. A discussion on the rudiments of navigation, buoyage and the basics for getting to Stangate...
Consultation on Proposed Seaplane Operations – UPDATED
An organisation has made a request to operate a private seaplane within Medway Ports. The Port of Sheerness Ltd, as the Statutory Harbour Authority, is required to regulate and manage all types of operations...
Rochester Bridge span closures, 3-5 Feb – UPDATED
Peel Ports have issued a Notice to Mariners concerning structural inspection works and span closures on Rochester Rail Bridge. Inspections and subsequent span closures will be carried out on a span by span basis:...
The Gates are Open in Faversham Creek
Last week, the gates at the entrance of the Basin were opened in a joint exercise between Peel Ports and the Faversham Creek Navigation Co. A large amount of accumulated rubbish was removed from...
New chart for Queenborough Harbour
Queenborough Harbour Trust has published this new chart of the harbour facilities. Note west is up. Click on image for enlarged version. This and other chartlets of our local waters can be found via our...
Rochester Bridge span closures, 4-6 December – CANCELLED
The span closures planned for 4-6 December have been cancelled until further notice.
Kingsferry Bridge closed on 4 Dec
Peel Ports have issued a Notice to Mariners to the effect that from 0800 until 1600 on Friday 4 December 2015 the Kingsferry Bridge can not perform bridge span lifts due to essential maintenance...
Beware of the Dredger
Peel Ports have issued a Notice to Mariners regarding maintenance dredging in the Medway Approach Channel for about 5 days from Friday 30 October. We are advised to keep well clear of the large...
Much Joy in Faversham Creek
Faversham Creek Trust has succeeed in raising its target of £125,000, the contribution required by Kent County Council to proceed with installing a new swing bridge at the head of the Creek. This means...
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