16
Jan
In Force
Notice to Mariners No.004 of 2025
Ecological Surveys in Milford Haven and Pennar Gut
Ecological surveys will take place on the Haven between 13th January and 14th December 2025.
2
Jan
In Force
Notice to Mariners No. 003 of 2025
East Pickard Bay, Exocubes deployment
East Pickard Bay: Exocubes deployment on seabed from 5th September 2023 until 30th September 2025.
1
Jan
In Force
Notice to Mariners No.002 of 2025
2024 Survey Updated Control Depths for all Berths
Following the survey in October 2024, the control depths for the port have been amended.
1
Jan
In Force
Notice To Mariners No.001 of 2025
Notices Remaining In Force
Mariners are hereby reminded  that, the following Notices to Mariners, in addition to the Annual Standing Notices to Mariners, remain in ...
1
Jan
In Force
Annual Standing Notice No 27
Entrance Buoys Lights Unreliable in Rough Weather
During bad weather the East and West Channel entrance buoys may appear to be unreliable.
1
Jan
In Force
Annual Standing Notice No 26
Pilot Boarding
Pilot Boarding Arrangements - All vessels are expected to comply with latest SOLAS Regulations, IMO Conventions and ISO Standards.
1
Jan
In Force
Annual Standing Notice No 25
Narrow Channels
The Milford Haven Waterway is defined as a “Narrow Channel” under the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS).
1
Jan
In Force
Annual Standing Notice No 24
Policy on the Use of Open-Loop Exhaust Scrubbers
Please note MHPA policy on the prohibition of discharge of exhaust gas scrubber wash water which applies to all vessels within the MHPA j...
1
Jan
In Force
Annual Standing Notice No 23
Obstructing the Fairway
No vessel, unless confined to a channel by reason of its draft, shall obstruct another vessel that is confined to the channel. Large ves...
1
Jan
In Force
Annual Standing Notice No 22
Weighted Heaving Lines
The practice of weighting heaving lines with infills of metal and like objects poses a significant risk of injury and is not acceptable i...

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