Mariners are reminded of the dangers of embarking and disembarking vessels from jetties or quays within the Haven.

1.  MARINERS ARE HEREBY REMINDED of the dangers of embarking and disembarking vessels from jetties or quays within the Haven.

2.  In particular, attention is drawn to the need for a vessel making fast to be fully secure and engines stopped before shore personnel embark.

3.  VHF channels 15 and 9 have been allocated for berthing and un-berthing operations within the main body of the Haven; for use by ships, tugs, line boats and jetty as follows:-                      

  Primary  Secondary
North Shore 9 15
South Shore  15 9



4.  Mariners should exercise caution and communicate with jetty staff when a safe means of access has been provided.