For those of you with boats kin intending some Easter Sailing beware of the below:.
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NOTICE TO MARINERS
NtM 0 22 – 2024
River Medway
A drift P ontoon – Kingsnorth Area
Mariners are advised of an adrift mooring pontoon within the River Medway following an
re ported sighting earlier today.
The pontoon, approximately 8 metres in length and 5m in width , is currently grounded on
the shore line to the west of Kingsnort h. It may re‑float at high water overnight and
therefore may have moved location by daylight tomorrow.
Vessels navigating the River Medway, particularly down str eam from Gillingham Reach ,
are advised to proceed with caution, maintain an enhanced lookout, and be aware that
the pontoon may re‑enter the navigable channel on the next tide.
Any sightings of the pontoon immediately to Medway VTS.
other than in the c urrent location are to be reported
T he situation is being monitored , and further action will be taken as required over the
weekend .
Further information may be obtained from Medway VTS on VHF Channel 74, call sign “Medway
VTS” or telephone 0151 949 6148 or 0151 949 6650.
Marine Operations Department
Peel Ports London Medway
Notice Issued: 03 rd April 202 6
Notice Expiry: 10th April 2026
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Peel Ports Group
Issued on behalf of Port of Sheerness Ltd , the Statutory Harbour Authority for the River Medway and The Swale
Telephone calls, VHF radio traffic, CCTV and radar traffic images may be recorded at
the Peel Ports Group Port Control Centre, Liverpool.
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