Faversham / History/archaeology / Medway Council / Peel Ports / Planning
by MSBA Webmaster · Published 30 June, 2020 · Last modified 2 July, 2020
A joint initiative by the Maritime Heritage Trust (MHT) and National Historic Ships (NHS) Shipshape Network, with strong support from European Maritime Heritage (EMH), proposes that historic ports and harbours in England, Scotland, Wales...
Briggs Marine have been chosen by Peel Ports as the preferred bidder to provide a range of marine services at the Port of Sheerness. After completing the contract agreements they hope to start the...
Peel Ports / PWCs / Safety
by MSBA Webmaster · Published 19 June, 2020 · Last modified 11 September, 2024
A new incident report form has been introduced by Peel Ports for leisure users to report incidents such as irresponsible behaviour by jet-skis (PWCs), speedboats and other craft. The latest form can be downloaded...
Peel Ports London Medway is exploring the feasibility of altering the Grain Edge Unlit Buoy to a Lit East Cardinal Lightbuoy (exact light characteristic TBC). The proposal will be subject to a consultation period...
Faversham / Navigation / Peel Ports / Swale
by MSBA Webmaster · Published 30 May, 2020 · Last modified 31 May, 2020
Peel Ports have advised that, due to movement and deterioration, the steel framed remains of the vessel “Revenge” that was abandoned in Faversham Creek will be partially removed. The vessel “Liftmoor” will be on...
Peel Ports have advised that two HUGE ‘jack-up’ drilling rigs, 547 ft high, are due to be towed to Sheerness where they will be laid up for approximately six months. The ‘Prospector 1’ arrived...
Marinas / Peel Ports / RYA / Safety
by MSBA Webmaster · Published 13 May, 2020 · Last modified 15 May, 2020
The UK government now allows unlimited outdoor activities, including all watersports, in England from 13 May. Also there is no limit on car travel to enjoy these activities. However only members of one household...
Marking the end of the war in Europe and the Battle of the Atlantic, the VE Day 75 Anniversary celebrates the success of Allied Forces and reflects/remembers the sacrifice of those Naval Service and...
Motor cruising / Navigation / Peel Ports / Safety / Yacht cruising
by MSBA Webmaster · Published 2 May, 2020 · Last modified 4 July, 2020
Peel Ports have issued a notice to mariners warning of an obstruction with only a foot of water over it, right in the middle of the river by the Russian submarine. The survey team...
Peel Ports have permanently removed mooring buoy numbers 22 and 24 in Kethole Reach. Number 23 remains but that’s two less nasty unlit hazards to avoid in the dark.
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