1
Jan
In Force
Annual 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 Notice No 25
Narrow Channels
Mariners are hereby advised that, the Milford Haven Waterway is defined as a “Narrow Channel” under the International Regulations for Pre...
1
Jan
In Force
Annual Standing Notice No 24
Policy on the Use of Open-Loop Exhaust Scrubbers
Mariners are reminded that, this Notice to Mariners is to communicate Milford Haven Port Authority’s (MHPA) policy on the prohibition of ...
1
Jan
In Force
Annual Standing Notice No 23
Obstructing the Fairway
MARINERS ARE REMINDED that vessel movements may occur with limited under keel clearance and in order to navigate safely requires the vess...
1
Jan
In Force
Annual Standing Notice No 22
Weighted Heaving Lines
Mariners are reminded that the practice of weighting heaving lines with infills of metal and like objects poses a significant risk of inj...
1
Jan
In Force
Annual Standing Notice No 21
Letting Go Tug Lines
Mariners are reminded that it is a requirement in Milford Haven that tug lines are let go from the ship in a seamanlike manner.
1
Jan
In Force
Annual Standing Notice No 20
Controlled and Exclusion Zones
Mariners are hereby advised that, for enhancement of safety, certain specified vessels whilst navigating within the jurisdiction of the p...
1
Jan
In Force
Annual Standing Notice No 19
Message Markers
Mariners are hereby advised that, in accordance with IALA V103 training, Milford Haven VTS will use Standard Marine Communication Phrases...
1
Jan
In Force
Annual Standing Notice No 18
Hazards to Navigation
Following a number of incidents that have occurred in the Haven, fishermen are reminded of the hazard to navigation that lost fishing net...
1
Jan
In Force
Annual Standing Notice No 17
Passage Planning and Pre-movement Declaration
Mariners are hereby advised that aids to passage planning for Milford Haven are now available electronically.

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