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Large wash from harbour tugs may be experienced in the vicinity of the West Channel – St. Ann’s Head to Dale Point and Sheep Island to Thorn Island.

  1. MARINERS ARE HEREBY ADVISED that, large wash may be experienced in the vicinity of the West Channel – St. Ann’s Head to Dale Point and Sheep Island to Thorn Island.
  2. Harbour tugs engaged in active or passive escorting of large tankers travel at speeds of up to 12 knots and can create high wash.
  3. A broadcast will be made by Milford Haven VTS, that an escort is taking place on VHF channel 12.
  4. Mariners, especially small boat owners, are requested to pay particular attention to this wash and exercise caution.
  5. Mariners are to be aware that during calm conditions the effects of wash can be experienced over a considerable distance.
  6. Admiralty charts 2878, 3273, 3274 and Imray Y26 & 2600 ATLAS refer.

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