Loss of visitor moorings at Chatham
The Rats Bay visitor moorings near Sun Pier at Chatham have now been removed by Peel Ports to make room for visiting vessels at the Queen’s Jubilee Pageant on 4 June. Sun Pier and...
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Do you still use Admiralty charts?
The UK Hydrographic Office would like to know if you would object if they withdraw the admiralty chart no. 2482 – River Medway and The Swale. The statutory harbour authority area of Peel Ports...
Mystery houseboat
The boat in these pictures is moored along the Esplanade in Rochester at a point that dries out soon after HW. It is tied up and doesn’t look quite as if it’s abandoned, but...
MSBA prompts Peel Ports rethink on charges
Following a protest by the MSBA to the notified 8.5% increase in charges for moorings and conservancy licences, Peel Ports have reduced this increase to 6%, being the RPI figure for the 12 months...
Consultation on “discontinuation” of navigation marks
Peel Ports London Medway is planning to discontinue the following navigation marks:• The Cant – ‘D’ Beacon (unlit) approximately 1nm South of MAC buoys 5/6• Sheerness Harbour – Grain Light (QW) just South of...
Monty to lose masts by June 2022
The Royal Navy has been brought in to help Briggs Marine with their £5m contract to remove the SS Richard Montgomery’s corroded masts after surveys warned that they could collapse onto the fragile deck...
Peel Ports announce “outrageous” increase in charges for 2022
Peel Ports have announced an 8.5% price hike in charges (see notice). The MSBA has previously objected to their massive annual increases in charges and we have made the point more than once that...
Weather, Tides and Webcams updated for 2022
Happy New Year! Click “Weather” on the menu to see our updated weather, tides and webcam links. This now has 2022 tide tables from the PLA and Peel Ports (Sheerness and Chatham). You can...
Yet another abandoned houseboat
Our river is increasingly becoming a dumping ground. This derelict houseboat was abandoned early last week on Hoo Island, adjacent to the Segas SC moorings, opposite Gillingham Marina. If you saw anything or have...
MBA Business Meeting, Tues 28 Sept, Zoom
Please ensure your club or organisation is represented at our business meeting on Tuesday at 7pm. If you haven’t received an email with the Zoom link and the agenda and minutes from our June...
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