Faversham Creek wreck removed
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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Code of Practice for Seaplane Operations
Following consultation with river users including the MSBA, Peel Ports have now published a Code of Practice for Seaplane Operations. A major change from the orginal proposal is that one of the two designated...
Medway VTS moving to Liverpool
Peel Ports are believed to have recruited five individuals who will be trained as VTS officers to cover the Medway and Clyde from an office in Liverpool, according to Capt Don Cockrill, Secretary General of the...
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:...
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...
LNG terminal exclusion zone
At the last MSBA business meeting, Captain Ian Clark reminded boaters to keep 150 metres away from the LNG terminal. Otherwise, proximity alarms go off and mayhem ensues, potentially resulting in a fine! Curiously,...
Exceptional High Tides Warning
Peel Ports have issued a Notice to Mariners regarding the highest tidal predictions of the natural 19 year astronomical cycle. There will be a number of exceptionally high (and low) tides during the period...
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