Kingsferry Bridge update
Network Rail have told us that, while work is being carried out to reinstate the power at Kingsferry Bridge, the bridge can only be lifted when there is a fitter on site, which is...
Category: Peel Ports
Kingsferry Bridge: more problems
Following a recent report of the bridge operator refusing to lift for a yacht returning from Conyer to the Medway, the MSBA has sought clarification from Peel Ports. The bridge still has a problem...
Revenge wreck about to collapse
Derek Meadows has sent us this photo of what remains of the notorious “pirate ship” Revenge, which mysteriously burnt after coming adrift in Faversham Creek. The steel structure is only held on by the...
Mystery of the Peel Ports sign at Commodore’s Hard
The sign collapsed on 20 January. This video, captured from the MSBA CCTV camera, reveals what really happened. Adam Taylor of Medway Council tells us that a new sign will be erected very soon.
Obstruction outside Chatham Marina (GONE)
Peel Ports have advised that a craft work cradle/tray has sunk at the downstream end of Chatham Maritime Marina holding pontoon. The object is approximately 22m in length and is not visible at any...
Lucille adrift
This motor cruiser called Lucille was found drifting off Chatham Historic Dockyard and was secured by a thoughtful boater yesterday. If you are the owner please contact Medway VTS and let them know. Also...
New MSBA Visitor Charts and Official Tide Tables
The MSBA has published a third edition of the Medway and Swale Visitor Charts. This time Gavin had the brainwave of including visitor moorings, slipways and fuel berths in addition to general updating. What’s...
Chatham Docks to close in 2025
As long suspected, Peel Land & Property have revealed that Chatham Docks will close in 2025 for redevelopment into housing, retail, tourism and leisure. Business Minister Kelly Tolhurst has expressed concern at the potential loss of...
Kingsferry Bridge Closures, Oct 2019
Network Rail have informed Peel Ports Medway that, due to essential maintenance, the Kingsferry Bridge will be inoperative and unable to be lifted on the following dates and times: 21:00 07/10/19 – 00:30 08/10/19...
Wouldham/Halling Overhead Cable Works
Overhead works are scheduled to begin on or around 23 September 2019 across the River Medway between Wouldham Marshes and Halling, and will involve the replacement of an overhead power cable. River traffic will...
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