Mariners are reminded of the need to navigate with care when passing moored vessels.
- MARINERS ARE HEREBY REMINDED that, care should be taken when navigating and passing moored vessels.
- In particular, the effects of interaction which can cause such vessels to surge alongside with potential adverse effects to moorings, access ladders, cargo operations (including loading arms), bunkering or storing.
- Vessels alongside undertaking such activities are recommended to fly the International Code Signal ‘RY’.
- Such effects may be significantly lessened by passing at reduced speeds and giving as wide a berth as possible.
- Owners of vessels alongside should ensure that their moorings are regularly tended and not allowed to become slack.
BY ORDER
M RYAN
HARBOURMASTER
Port of Milford Haven
Gorsewood Drive
Hakin
Milford Haven
Pembrokeshire
SA73 3EP
Tel: 01646 696100
Email: enquiries@mhpa.co.uk