Crime / Dinghy sailing / Kayaking / Peel Ports / Police / PWCs / RNLI / Safety
by MSBA Webmaster · Published 12 April, 2017
On Sunday afternoon, 9 April, a man fell about 10 feet onto another crew member from the mast of a yacht moored in Gillingham Reach. While the injured man was given oxygen, the Sheerness...
For essential maintenance, Kingsferry Bridge will not be lifted on Tuesday 21st March 2017 between 07:45 and 15:12. NtoM No 12 of 2017 – Kingsferry Bridge Closure
Peel Ports have issued a notice that while they are upograding the radar and CTV system, from the 25 January 2017 until further notice Medway VTS will be without primary radar coverage in Short...
This afternoon a white Ford Fiesta sped along Gillingham Pier, past the Medway Queen, and smashed through the railings before sinking at the edge of the approach channel for Chatham Docks. The 31-year-old driver swam...
by MSBA Webmaster · Published 26 August, 2016 · Last modified 31 August, 2016
Peel Ports have advised that, at about 11:00 (soon after low water) on 7 September 2016, the Grain Power Station Chimney will be demolished. The 244 metre high chimney is an important landmark used by mariners to establish...
Peel Ports have issued a notice reminding mariners to keep 150 metres away from the LNG terminal, or 250 metres from the tanker if one is present. Following recent exclusion zone incursions a number of vessel...
Structural inspection works and span closures will commence on Rochester Old Stone Bridge from 17-23 May 2016. A rope access team will operate on the underside of the Rochester Old Stone Bridge. Only one...
Cruiser racing / Dinghy racing / Keelboat racing / Peel Ports / Regatta
by MSBA Webmaster · Published 17 April, 2016 · Last modified 18 April, 2016
Peel Ports has published an Updated List of Events of which they have been notified. Clubs and Organisations are obliged to notify Peel Ports of organised events taking place on the river such as races and...
Peel Ports have issued a Notice to Mariners stating that from 18 April 2016 lifting operations will commence on the Medway Valley Crossing. This work will start the process of removing the temporary air...
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...
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