Some NTMS and ECP updates since our paper charts were updated, affecting local cruising grounds to be aware of. Please visit the link below to find the latest NTMs courtesy of crossingthethamesestuary.com, and eastcoastpilot.com for further information. I aim to leave a copy of the latest NTMs aboard this weekend.
Please note particularly:
- Harwich (vicinity of Shipwash buoys) - new temporary buoyage marking scientific instruments.
- River Roach - couple of new lights, small buoy movement. ECP also advises to keep to the buoyed channel around Paglesham due to issues with mooring buoy risers (possibly as the buoys, boatyard and slipway are still out of bounds 10 months after new yard ownership). ECP also informs of new buoyage in The Violet and The Potton creeks.
- River Crouch - small buoy movement
- Long Sand Head/Black Deep - reduced depths
- Dover entrance - change of light characteristics
- Ramsgate - changes to entrance lights for approx. 10 weeks from 20th May during works
- Shingles Patch (S. Edinburgh Channel) - reduced depths
- Holehaven - reduced depths
