Med (GBMED)

The "Medway Ports" refer to a number of port facilities located on the River Medway in SE England close to the Thames Estuary. The list of ports include Sheerness (see separate entry), Isle of Grain (including Thamesport), Chatham Docks, Ridham Dock, Otterham, Rochester, Queenborough, Oakham Ness and Kingsnorth Power Station. Since privatisation, the port of Sheerness has been assigned the Competent Harbour Authority for navigation. Responsibility for land based operations remains with the individual port and terminal operators. A diverse range of cargoes are handles, including fresh produce, new vehicles, forest products, steel and containers. A two berth LNG terminal is situated on the Isle of Grain.

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

River Medway, which rises near East Grinstead in Sussex, flows NE across the county of Kent, passing Tonbridge, Maidstone, Rochester and Chatham.

LOA 345.33m, beam 53.8m, draught 12m, 143,581DWT.

Approx 13,600,000t of cargo, 400,000TEU and 2,000 vessels handled annually.

Great Nore Anchorage: (51°28'N 000°49'E) provides safe anchorage, but is exposed to E and NW gales which, combined with the tidal streams, cause a considerable sea. There are five numbered anchor berths N1 to N5. The best position is NW of No 3 Lightbuoy, in depths from 14.5m-16.5m, mud and sand. Little Nore Anchorage: (51°28.47'N 000°48.61'E) is established within the green sector of the Light situated on the E coast of Isle of Grain, N of the channel between No 11 Lightbuoy and Grain Hard Lightbuoy. Vessels using this anchorage must avoid swinging into the fairway under the influence of wind or tide. Sheerness Small Ship Anchorage: Located S of Medway Secondary Channel (51° 27.40'N 000°46.70'E). Anchorage is prohibited in the Medway approach area and Sheerness Harbour. Vessels at anchor on either side of the approach channel may not get under way and enter the channel without first informing Medway Port Operation Service of their intentions and ascertaining that it is safe to do so.

Medway Approach Channel: Starting at the Medway Light buoy (safe water 51° 28.83'N 000°52.81'E), this channel is marked by lightbuoys (starboard hand on the N side, port hand and N cardinal on the S side). The channel leads to Sheerness Harbour and lies between the Cant and Cheyney Spit on its S side, and Sheerness Middle Sand (51°28'N 000°46'E) and Grain Spit on its N side. The channel is dredged to 11.0m CD to Garrison Point and can be used by vessels drawing up to 12.5m at MHWS and up to 11.3m at MHWN as far as the berths on the S side of the Isle of Grain. Note: Vessels drawing more than 6.5m should request latest information on depths in the Thames Estuary from Thames Navigation Service. Medway Secondary Channel: Located adjacent to the S side of the Medway Approach Channel, starting at No 2 Light Buoy (N cardinal 51°28.33'N 000°50.52'E) and continues to W Cant Light Buoy (port hand 51°27.20'N 000°45.48'E) where it joins the Medway Approach Channel. The secondary channel is approx 0.1nm wide and its S boundary is marked by light buoys (special) and is limited to vessels LOA160m or less. Traffic within the channel must be one direction only at any one time. Prior permission must first be received from Medway VTS, either when passing the Medway Lightbuoy or Garrison Point. Vessels proceeding with the tide will be given priority. Isle of Grain Berths: Accessed via the Medway Approach Channel then from a position at the S end of Sheerness Harbour between North Kent Lightbuoy (starboard hand 51°26.18'N 000°43.55'E) and South Kent Lightbuoy (port hand 51°25.99'N 000°43.64'E) and then WSW and W through Saltpan Reach for direct access to these berths. Chatham Docks: No 3 Basin (E Basin) is used commercially and is accessed from Gillingham Reach through one of two locks. Deeper draught vessels normally enter and leave the locks approx one hour before HW. Both gates in the locks may be opened simultaneously, with free flow of water, for vessels to pass straight through when HW level exceeds 5.2m. Vessel Limits for Locks: ..... Lock Length Width Depth over Sill (m) (m) (m) North 145 25.7 3.3 Accepts vessels up to LOA 143m, beam 25m. South 145 22.9 3.5 Rochester: From the W end of Gillingham Reach the River Medway winds 3.5nm up to Rochester Bridge through the Short Reach, Cockham Reach, Upnor Reach, Chatham Reach, Limehouse Reach and Bridge Reach. The shoreline has many old piers, wharves, drydock areas and slips which are mostly disused, interspersed with small craft moorings and pontoons. The largest commercial wharves, Scotline Terminal and Crown, are located on the NE side of Limehouse Reach. River Swale: Queenborough is located on the western entrance to the River Swale, just S of Sheerness. The Swale leads down past the Kingsferry and Sheppey Crossing Bridges to Coal Washer Quay, Ridham Dock and Grovehurst Jetty. The Creek at Queenborough (51°25.14'N 000°44.09'E) is approached from the NW by a channel which is marked by lateral buoys for about 0.25nm.

BA 3683, 1835, 1834, 2571, 2572. Admiralty Pilot NP28, NP286(1).

Thames Coastguard Ch 16, or through Medway Navigation Service, or telephone: 999. Helicopter assistance available for offshore incidents.

1018.

Area Covered: Medway Lightbuoy to Rochester Bridge, including Chatham Dock. The Swale, as far E as Shell Ness. Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels LOA 50m and over and is provided for the following ports in the Medway area: Chatham Docks Grovehurst Jetty Isle of Grain, BP Terminal and Grain LNG Terminal Kingsnorth Ridham Dock Rochester Sheerness (see separate entry) London Thamesport (see separate entry). Procedure: ..... 1. Inbound vessels requiring a Pilot should send their ETA to Medway VTS 24hrs and 8hrs in advance (or, on leaving the previous port if later) listing the following information: a. Pilot boarding position b. GT c. LOA d. Draught e. Destination f. Number of persons onboard g. Whether hazardous cargo is carried onboard h. Last port of call. 2. Any changes to ETA should be sent to Medway VTS and NE Spit Pilot Station. 3. Vessels required to anchor, with a Pilot onboard, should send their ETA at the anchorage to Medway VTS as soon as practicable. 4. Vessels exempt from pilotage should send an ETA or ETD 24hrs in advance (or on leaving previous port, if later) stating the following: a. Vessel's name b. Gross Tonnage c. LOA d. Draught e. Destination f. Number of persons onboard g. Whether any hazardous cargo is carried onboard h. Last port of call i. Name, initials and exemption certificate number of the Master or Name, initials and exemption certificate number of the First Mate who will be piloting the vessel. 5. Outbound vessels, shifting berth or leaving an anchorage should send their ETD with the same details listed in Section 1 above (a to g), 8hrs, 4hrs and 1hr in advance. 6. Pilot embarks and disembarks in the following places: a. The recognised boarding and landing position for vessels bound to or from the Medway shall be at the NE Spit in the general vicinity of NE Spit Lt Buoy and the Elbow Lt Buoy, the charted position of which is 51°25.00'N 000°30.00'E. b. Vessels requiring more depth of water than the NE Spit boarding and landing position, may use the NE Spit Deep Water board and landing position, the charted position of which is 51°29.00'N 000°34.00'E. c. Vessels requiring the deeper draught routing offered by the Sunk Deep Water and the Trinity Deep Water routes, may use the Sunk boarding position and landing position, the charted positions of which is 51°51.50'N 001°40.50'E. d. Vessels exempt form pilotage in the Outer Area normally board and land their Pilots by launch from Sheerness and the Warp Pilot Station, the charted boarding position being 51°28.63'N 001°51.67'E. 7. When a Pilot Vessel is not on station, further information will be broadcast by the appropriate Pilot Station. 8. Vessels wishing a Pilot to embark or disembark at a continental port should apply to the Pilotage Manager at least 5 days in advance. Ridham Dock: Vessels with LOA 90m or more must take a Pilot from North East Spit.

Medway Approaches: Mile Town Church tower (51°26.39'N 000°45.83'E). Lighthouse, red and white diamond on red tower, 20m in height (51°26.69'N 000° 43.39'E). Grain Martello Tower (51°27.10'N 000°43.87'E). Traffic Signals: A traffic warning signal, a powerful Fl W 7 5s light (visible for 7nm by day and 10nm at night) is exhibited from the Garrison Point signal station immediately before and during movements of any vessel over LOA 130m in the dredged channel between Medway Lightbuoy and Darrnett Ness. The light is exhibited in an upriver direction when an inbound vessel is navigating the channel and in a seaward direction during the movements of an outbound vessel. Bridge Signals are exhibited from the SW buttress of the Kingsferry Bridge, visible to upstream and downstream traffic (signals are not exhibited when the lifting span is down). ..... Signal: Meaning: Flashing green over flashing red Centre span being raised Green Centre span fully raised Flashing red Centre span being lowered

The wreck of "SS Richard Montgomery" is located in a Prohibited Area, marked by four Special Markers to the N, W, E and S and 12 buoys (special) close N of the Medway Approach Channel (51°28.00'N 000°47.09'). The vessels sank in 1944 and still has some of her cargo of unexploded ammunition. The wreck shows masts and superstructure (masts only at HW). Rochester Bridge: vertical clearance 5.4m. After this point, proceeding upriver, the river is crossed by several bridges which all have greater vertical clearances until the bridge at Aylesford. The Sheppey Crossing Bridge (51°23.54'N 000°44.99'E) is a fixed road bridge with a vertical clearance beneath the main span of 28m. The width between the main piers is 75.5m. Kingsferry Bridge, River Swale (just SE of Sheppey Crossing Bridge) is used for road and rail transport and has vertical lifting centre span. Clearance is 28m when the span is raised and 2.8m when it is closed. The maximum permitted beam for vessels passing through is 16.8m. Overhead power cables: are located 0.2nm SE of Kingsferry Bridge and have a safe vertical clearance of 30m. Nature Reserve: The River Swale is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Many of its island display notices which prevent landing to protect wildlife.

Within the Medway Approach Channel tidal streams are likely to run in and out of the River Medway but N of the Channel they usually run in and out of the River Thames. Either side of the Channel, between Sheerness Middle Sand (51°27.90'N 000° 46.00'E) and Cheyney Spit, the streams run in the direction of the channel but, as the channel rounds Garrison Point, the in-going stream sets towards West Shore (51°26.70'N 000°43.60'E) and the out-going stream towards Sheerness Middle Sand. Range MHWS 5.7m, MHWN 4.8m. ..... MHWS MLWS MHWN MLWN Sheerness 5.8m 0.6m 4.7m 1.5m Bee Ness 6.0m 0.6m 4.8m 1.5m Rochester 6.0m 0.3m 4.9m 1.3m The tidal streams and the sea level are affected by strong and lasting winds. Those from NE and N raise the level and those from S and SW lower it. During gales the effect may be considerable.

Medway Vessel Traffic Service: Provides coverage in the area under the jurisdiction of Medway Ports. Participation is mandatory for vessels over 50GT or LOA 50m. The Medway Navigation Service operates continuously from the signal station at Garrison Point and provides and Information and Traffic Organisation Service. Their area covers S and W of a line joining London Stone (51°28.50'N 000°40.70'E) to position 51°29.06'N 000°52.63'E to Warden Point (51°24.90'N 000°54.30'E) and W of a line joining Shell Ness (51°22.40'N 000°57.10'E) to Seasalter (51°20.80'N 000°58.00'E) and downstream of Allington Lock (51° 17.60'N 000°30.20'E). The following procedures apply to vessels over 50GT. Within the Medway port area, in addition to reporting, vessels at anchor should maintain a continuous watch on VHF Ch 16 and 74. Reporting: Vessels inbound should send ETA at least 24 hours in advance, stating nature and quantity of any dangerous cargo carried or to be loaded in the port. Vessels should report to Medway Radio when within VHF range but not less than 2.5 hours before arrival at Medway Lightbuoy, stating: ..... 1. Vessel's name and nationality 2. Last port and destination 3. Maximum draught and list, if any 4. If a pilot is required 5. ETA at Medway Lightbuoy. Any subsequent amendments to ETA should be reported immediately. The vessels's Master should give the Harbour Master notice of not less than one hour of the time at which he proposes to navigate in the port of Medway approach area. Permission to proceed must then be requested and approval received by the vessel's Master immediately before the navigation is due to commence. Vessels outbound or shifting berth should send ETD and draught at least 1 hour in advance and immediately before commencement of manoeuvre. Reporting points: Vessels inbound and outbound should report to Medway Radio when passing the following: ..... 1. Medway Lightbuoy (51°28.8'N 000°52.8'E) (also report on VHF Ch 69 to London VTS) 2. Position 51°27.76'N 000°47.17'E (between Lightbuoys No 8 and No 10) (outbound vessels only) (report "Richard Montgomery Outward" on VHF Ch 69 to London VTS). This report should be followed with the details of which channel in the Outer Thames Estuary it is intended to use. 3. No 12 Lightbuoy (51°25.7'N 000°40.3'E) 4. Darnett Ness (51°24.4'N 000°35.7'E) 5. No 32 Lightbuoy (51°24.6'N 000°32.1'E) 6. Chatham Ness (51°23.2'N 000°31.1'E). Vessels entering or leaving the West Swale should report at the Medway Lightbuoy 7. Queenborough Spit Lightbuoy (51°25.8'N 000°43.9'E) 8. Long Point (51°24.9'N 000°43.3'E) 9 Kingsferry Bridge (51°23.4'N 000°45.0'E). Inbound vessels for the Medway from London should report on passing the Mid Swatch Light Buoy (51°28.68'N 000°44.16'E). Outbound vessels for London from the Medway should report to London VTS on passing the Mid Swatch Lightbuoy. ..... Medway Secondary Channel: 1. Use of the Medway Secondary Channel will be limited to vessels of LOA160m. 2. The Channel is one way at all times. Use of the Channel is controlled by Medway VTS. 3. Vessels should request clearance from Medway VTS prior to entry, either when passing Garrison Point or Medway Light Buoy. Preference will be given to vessels navigating with the tide. 4. Outbound vessels must report to London VTS on VHF Ch 69 (report "Richard Montgomery Outward") when passing between Lightbuoys 10A and 8A. This report should be followed with the details of which channel in the Outer Thames a vessel intends to use. Information Service: When requested, Medway VTS will provide visibility reports; predicted and actual tide heights for Chatham, Sheerness and Strood Pier; traffic movements; anchorage details and other general information; berthing, docking and pre-arrival information. ..... Incident Reports: Vessels should report details of any of the following: 1. Collision, stranding, breaking adrift or other accident. 2. Machinery or steering breakdown. 3. Personal injury or recovery of a casualty from the river, requiring treatment beyond resources of the vessel. 4. Any oil pollution, whether by spillage, accident, sightings etc. should be reported direct to Medway VTS on VHF Ch 74 or Tel: +44 (0) 1795 663025. Details of all incidents should be reported by the quickest possible means, normally by VHF to Medway VTS using VHF Ch 09,11, 16, 22, 73 or 74. For offshore incidents, helicopter assistance is available by calling the Thames Coast Guard (Tel: 999, VHF Ch 16 or via Medway VTS). During an emergency, the decision on whether to close the Port and restrict all movements will be made by the Harbour Master in the light of prevailing circumstances. ..... Accident Procedures: Details of a major incident will be broadast by Medway VTS on VHF Ch 16 and 74 as follows: (a) "Medway Emergency" broadcast three times. (b) Position of, and type of, emergency. (c) Special directions to vessels. Vessels directly involved in the incident should establish watch on a VHF Channel to be designated by Medway VTS. Other vessels should continue to keep watch on VHF Ch 74.

Tugs up to 3,400hp operate and cover the whole of the Medway Ports area. Five fire fighting tugs are available throughout 24 hours. Ridham Dock: Vessels over LOA 80m require 1 tug and over LOA 95m require 2 tugs.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly.

MEDWAY 51°27.00'N 0°44.00'E For details see: See diagram SUNK VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE (SUNK section). See diagram RIVER THAMES, ESTUARY AND APPROACHES INDEX OF DIAGRAMS (LONDON section). See diagram THAMES ESTUARY AND APPROACHES INFORMATION RELATING TO PILOT STATIONS AND REPORTING SYSTEMS (LONDON section). See diagram THAMES AND MEDWAY INFORMATION RELATING TO PILOT STATIONS AND REPORTING SYSTEMS (LONDON section). ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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ETD 8h and 4h in advance for outward-bound.", "PILOTAGE: Pilot boarding positions: NE Spit (51°25′00N 1°30′00E); Tongue (51°29′00N 1°34′00E); Sunk (51°51′50N 1°40′50E); Warp Pilot Station Sheerness (51°30′00N 0°55′40E board; 51°28′63N 0°51′67E land).", "PILOTAGE: Vessels exempt from pilotage must send ETA/ETD 24h in advance with master/first mate exemption details.", "PILOTAGE: Changes to ETA must be sent immediately to Medway VTS and NE Spit Pilot Station.", "PILOTAGE: Vessels anchoring with a pilot on board should send ETA at the anchorage as soon as practicable.", "VTS: Peel Ports Group Port Control Centre operates H24 on VHF Ch 09; 11; 22; 73; 74.", "VTS: Mandatory for vessels over 50gt or 40m LOA; continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 74 underway, Chs 16 and 74 at anchor within Medway.", "VTS: Reporting points include Medway Lt buoy, positions between Lt buoys, No 12 Lt buoy, Darnett Ness, No 32 Lt buoy, Chatham Ness, Queenborough Spit Lt buoy, Long Point, Kingsferry Bridge, and Mid Swatch Lt buoy.", "VTS: ETA at Medway Lt buoy at least 24h in advance; for London via Mid Swatch Lt buoy report to London VTS.", "INCIDENTS: Report collisions, strandings, breakdowns, injuries, oil pollution immediately to Medway VTS on VHF Ch 74 or by telephone.", "ACCIDENT PROCEDURES: Major incident broadcast on VHF Chs 16 and 74 as \"Medway Emergency\" with details and special directions.", "RADAR ASSISTANCE: Available on request on VHF Ch 22 after initial call on VHF Ch 74." ] }, "formatted_text_original": "PILOTS AREA: Medway Lt buoy to Rochester Bridge, including Chatham Dock; The Swale, as far E as Shell Ness. DESCRIPTION: Provides pilotage for the following ports: (1) CHATHAM DOCKS (2) GROVEHURST JETTY (3) ISLE OF GRAIN, BP TERMINAL & Grain LNG Terminal (4) KINGSNORTH (5) RIDHAM DOCK (6) ROCHESTER (7) SHEERNESS (8) THAMESPORT CONTACT DETAILS: VHF Channel: Ch 74; 73 Telephone: +44(0)1795 662276 +44(0)151 9495207 +44(0)151 9496145 HOURS: Mon-Fri: 0830-1730 Sat-Sun: 0830-1500 PROCEDURE: (1) Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels of 50m LOA and over. (2) Vessels inward-bound, requiring a Pilot, should send ETA to Medway VTS 24h and 8h in advance (or on leaving the previous port if later) stating the following: (a) Pilot boarding position (b) gt (c) LOA (d) Draught (e) Destination (f) Number of persons onboard (g) If hazardous cargo carried onboard (h) Last port of call (3) Any changes to ETA should be sent to Medway VTS and NE Spit Pilot Station (see LONDON entry). (4) Vessels required to anchor, with a Pilot on board, should send their ETA at the anchorage to Medway VTS as soon as practicable. (5) Vessels exempt from pilotage should send ETA or ETD 24h in advance (or on leaving previous port, if later) stating the following: (a) Vessel's name (b) gt (c) LOA (d) Draught (e) Destination (f) Number of persons onboard (g) If hazardous cargo carried onboard (h) Last port of call (i) Name, initials and exemption certificate number of the Master or First Mate who will be piloting the vessel (6) Vessels outward-bound, shifting berth or leaving an anchorage should send ETD with the same details in (2) (a)-(g) above, 8h and 4h in advance and 1h notice. (7) Pilot embarks and disembarks in the following positions: (a) The recognised boarding and landing position for vessels bound to or from the Medway shall be at the NE Spit in the general vicinity of NE Spit Lt buoy and the Elbow Lt buoy, the charted position being 51°25·00N 1°30·00E (b) Vessels requiring more depth of water than the NE Spit boarding and landing position may use the Tongue boarding and landing position, the charted position being 51°29·00N 1°34·00E (c) Vessels requiring the deeper draught routing offered by the Sunk DW and the Trinity DW routes may use the Sunk boarding and landing position, the charted position being 51°51·50N 1°40·50E (see SUNK entry) (d) Vessels exempt from pilotage in the Outer Area normally board and land their Pilots by launch from Sheerness at the Warp Pilot Station, the charted boarding position being 51°30·00N 0°55·40E and the charted landing position being 51°28·63N 0°51·67E (8) When a PV is not on station further information will be broadcast by the appropriate Pilot Station. NOTE: Vessels wishing a Pilot to embark or disembark at a continental port should apply to the Pilotage Manager at least 5 days in advance. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE LOCATION: Peel Ports Group Port Control Centre, Liverpool AREA: The Medway S and W of a line joining London Stone (51°28·50N 0°40·70E) to position 51°29·06N, 0°52·63E to Warden Point (51°24·90N 0°54·30E) and W of a line joining Shell Ness (51°22·40N 0°57·10E) to Seasalter (51°20·80N 0°58· 00E) and downstream of Allington Lock (51°17·60N 0°30·20E). SERVICES: This is a UK designated port VTS and provides the following types of service: (1) Information Service (2) Traffic Organisation Service CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Medway VTS VHF Channel: Ch 09 11 22 73 74 Telephone: +44(0)151 9496650 +44(0)151 9496148 E-mail: medway.navigation@peelports.com Website: www.peelports.com Tugs VHF Channel: Ch 08 11 73 HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) For details of Merchant Shipping (Traffic Monitoring and Reporting Requirements) Regulations 2004 see GENERAL NOTES. The reports should be sent by e-mail or VHF and should arrive before the vessel enters the port limits. Dangerous Goods In Harbour Areas (DGHAR), Regulations 2016: see GENERAL NOTES. Reports, which are normally sent by e-mail are retained in the Medway VTS Operations Room until the substances have left the port area. (2) The following procedures apply to vessels over 50 gt or more than 40m LOA. For procedures in the Thames Estuary see LONDON. (3) Within the Medway port area, in addition to reporting, vessels underway should maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 74 and vessels at anchor should maintain a continuous watch on VHF Chs 16 and 74. (4) Special accident procedures will be implemented in the event of a major incident in the Medway; for details see ACCIDENT PROCEDURES. REPORTING: (1) Vessels inward-bound should send ETA at least 24h in advance, stating nature and quantity of any dangerous cargo carried or to be loaded in the port. Vessels should report to Medway VTS when within VHF range but not less than 2h before arrival at Medway Lt buoy, stating: (a) Vessel's name and nationality (b) Last port and destination (c) Maximum draught and list, if any (d) If a Pilot is required (e) ETA at Medway Lt buoy (2) Subsequent amendments to ETA should be reported immediately. (3) The vessel's Master shall give the Hr Mr notice of not less than one hour of the time at which he proposes to navigate in the port or Medway approach area. Permission to proceed must then be requested and approval received by the Master immediately before the navigation is due to commence. (4) The Master of a reporting vessel intending to navigate in the Medway shall, prior to arrival at the outer limit of the VTS area, report to the Hr Mr through the Medway VTS centre, that his vessel complies with the navigational safety requirements of General Directions for Navigation in the Medway Ports and in the General Directions for Navigation in the Port of London. This report will indicate that: (a) The vessel’s charts for the voyage and associated navigational publications are corrected and up to date (b) The Master has prepared an appropriate Port Passage Plan for use during the vessel’s passage in the Thames and Medway area (c) The vessel is ISM compliant or, if not subject to the ISM code, the vessel has no deficiencies or defects in respect of its manning, navigational equipment, propulsion or manoeuvring machinery The report shall be made as a component of the advance vessel notification to Medway VTS who will relay the information to London VTS. (5) Vessels within the area should report when passing the designated Reporting Points, before anchoring (giving the proposed position) and on berthing. In addition, vessels should immediately report the occurrence of any of the conditions in INCIDENT REPORTS. (6) Vessels outward-bound or shifting berth should send ETD and draught at least 1h in advance and immediately before commencement of manoeuvre. Permission to proceed must then be requested and approval received by the Master immediately before the navigation is due to commence. REPORTING POINTS: (1) Vessels inward-bound and outward-bound should report to Medway VTS when passing the following: (a) Medway Lt buoy (51°28·80N 0°52·80E) (also report on VHF Ch 69 to London VTS) (b) Position 51°27·76N 0°47·17E (between Lt buoys No 8 and No 10) (outward-bound vessels only) (report "Richard Montgomery Outward" on VHF Ch 69 to London VTS). This report should be followed with the details of which channel in the Outer Thames Estuary it is intended to use. (c) No 12 Lt buoy (51°25·70N 0°40·30E) (d) Darnett Ness (51°24·40N 0°35·70E) (e) No 32 Lt buoy (51°24·60N 0°32·10E) (f) Chatham Ness (51°23·20N 0°31·10E) (2) Vessels entering or leaving the West Swale should report at the Medway Lt buoy as above and also when passing the following: (a) Queenborough Spit Lt buoy (51°25·80N 0°43·90E) (b) Long Point (51°24·90N 0°43·30E) (c) Kingsferry Bridge (51°23·40N 0°45·00E) (3) Inward-bound vessels for the Medway from London should report on passing the Mid Swatch Lt buoy (51°28·68N 0°44·16E). Outward-bound vessels for London from the Medway should report to London VTS on passing the Mid Swatch Lt buoy. MEDWAY SECONDARY CHANNEL: (1) Use of the Medway Secondary Channel will be limited to vessels of 160m LOA or less (or 130m LOA or less if a LNG vessel is transiting the Medway Approach Channel). (2) The Medway Secondary Channel is one way at any time and use of the channel is controlled by Medway VTS. (3) Vessels should request clearance from Medway VTS prior to entry, either when passing Garrison Point or Medway Lt buoy, preference will be given to vessels navigating with the tide. (4) Outward-bound vessels must report to London VTS on VHF Ch 69 (report "Richard Montgomery Outward") when passing between Lt buoys 10A and 8A. This report should be followed with the details of which channel in the Outer Thames a vessel intends to use. INFORMATION SERVICE: The following information for the area within the Medway and the Medway Approaches is available on request: visibility reports; predicted and actual tide heights at Chatham, Sheerness and Strood Pier; traffic movements; anchorages and other general information; berthing, docking and other pre-arrival information. INCIDENT REPORTS: (1) Vessels should report the occurrence of any of the following incidents: (a) A collision, stranding, breaking adrift or other accident (b) Machinery or steering breakdown (c) Personal injury or recovery of a casualty from the river, requiring treatment beyond resources of vessel (d) Oil pollution; in all cases, whether by spillage, accident, sightings etc., report direct to Medway VTS on VHF Ch 74 or by telephone. (2) Details of all incidents should be reported by the quickest possible means, normally by VHF to Medway VTS using VHF Ch 09 11 22 73 or 74. (3) Helicopter assistance (for offshore incidents) can be requested by calling the United Kingdom CG (Tel: 999, VHF Ch 16 or through Medway VTS). (4) In an emergency the decision to close the Port and restrict all movements will be made by the Hr Mr in the light of prevailing circumstances. RADAR ASSISTANCE: Radar advice is available on request on VHF Ch 22 after initial call on VHF Ch 74. ACCIDENT PROCEDURES: (1) Details of a major incident in the Medway will be broadcast by Medway VTS on VHF Chs 16 and 74 as follows: (a) "Medway Emergency" broadcast three times (b) Position of, and type of, emergency (c) Special directions to vessels (2) Vessels directly involved in the incident should establish watch on a VHF Channel to be designated by Medway VTS, other vessels should continue to watch VHF Ch 74. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________" }

WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 26/22 Peel Ports Group Ltd correspondence, (RSDRA2022000140017), 26/22 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

..... Pilots (24hrs): VHF: Ch 74 and 73 Tel: +44 (0) 1795 662276 Fax: +44 (0) 1795 666596 VTS (24hrs): VHF: Ch 16, 74, 09, 11, 22, 73, 74 Call "Medway VTS" Tel: +44 (0) 1795 663025 Fax: +44 (0) 1795 666596 Email: navigation@medwayports.com Telex: 96435 Tugs: VHF: Ch 08, 11 and 73 Radar Assitance: (i) Call VHF: Ch 74, with initial request. (ii) Radar Assistance then available on: VHF: Ch 22 Thames Coastguard(Helicopter Assistance): VHF: Ch 16 Tel: 999 Isle of Grain BP: VHF: Ch 16, 73 Call: "BP Kent (Jetties No 1 and 2)" Tel: +44 1634 270710 Fax: +44 1634 270509 Hours: During berthing time only Shift Supervisor Tel: +44 1634 270710 Ext: 126 Hours: Available 24hrs Kingsnorth Jetty: Tel: +44 1634 250088 Web: http://www.eon-uk.com/ generation/kingsnorth.aspx Chatham Docks (Lock): VHF: Ch 70 "Chatham Bullnose" Tel: +44 1634 814936 Chatham Dock: Tel: +44 1795 596596 Fax: +44 1795 582000 Web: http://www.medwayports.com Ridham Dock: VHF: Ch 10 Tel: +44 1795 470881 Fax: +44 1795 421000 Email: info@ridhamseaterminals.co.uk Web: http://www.ridhamseaterminals.co.uk Kingsferry Bridge: VHF: Ch 10 Hours: Available 24hrs

..... Copies Vessels arriving from an EU port and sailing to an EU port: 1. IMO Crew Lists (Inwards & Outwards). 2 Vessels arriving from an EU port but sailing to a non EU port: 1. IMO Crew Lists (Inwards & Outwards) 2 2. IMO General Declaration (Outwards) 2 3. IMO Ship's Stores Declaration (Outwards) 2 4. IMO Passenger Lists (Outwards). 2 Vessels arriving from outside the EU but sailing to an EU port 1. IMO Crew Lists (Inwards & Outwards) 2 2. IMO General Declaration (Inwards), 2 3. IMO Ship's Stores Declaration (Inwards) 2 4. IMO Crew Effects Declaration 2 5. IMO Passenger List (Inwards). 2 Vessels arriving from outside the EU and sailing to a port outside the EU: 1. IMO General Declaration (Inwards & Outwards) 2 2. IMO Ships Stores Declaration (Inwards & Outwards) 2 3. IMO Crew Effects Declaration 2 4. IMO Crew Lists (Inwards & Outwards) 2 5. IMO Passenger Lists (Inwards & Outwards). 2

Inbound vessels should pass the following information through their agents to Medway Navigation Service, 24 and 8 hours before arrival or on leaving last port, whichever is the later: ETA should also include name and nationality, last port of call and destination, maximum draught, and list any requirements for a pilot, the ETA at Medway Lightbuoy, nature and quantity of cargo, including all dangerous cargo. ETA should be updated when within VHF range but not later than 3 hours before arrival at Medway Lightbuoy. Any subsequent change in ETA must be reported immediately. ..... 1. Pilot boarding position 2. GT 3. LOA 4. Draught 5. Destination 6. Last port of call. Vessels exempt from pilotage should include the same information with ETA or ETD 24 hours in advance at the Anchorage to Medway Navigation Service, also including name, initials and exemption certificate number of the Master or First Mate who will be piloting the vessel. Vessels outbound, shifting berth or leaving an anchorage should send ETD with the same details as 1-5 above, 8 and 4 hours in advance and 1 hour notice. ISLE OF GRAIN: Vessels should send ETA through their Agent. Vessels are berthed by the Shift Supervisor.

GRAIN TERMINAL LNG REGULATIONS: The following regulations relating to navigation of vessels when an LNG vessel is berthed, arriving at, or departing from, the Grain Terminal: Berth Exclusion Zone: An area in which entry is prohibited to all unauthorised vessels is centred on the cargo transfer arms (51°25.9'N 000°42.5'E) and has a radius of 150m. Restricted Area: An area in which passage is restricted is centred on the cargo transfer arms and has a radius of 250m. When a LNG vessel is berthed at the terminal, no vessel over LOA 50m may enter the restricted area. Vessels of less than LOA 50m may, if it is deemed necessary for safe navigation by the pilot or Master of such vessel, pass inside the restricted area provided that a distance of at least 100m is maintained from the LNG vessel on the berth. In all cases, passing vessels must not exceed a speed of 7.5kts through the water. Traffic regulations: When a LNG vessel is inbound or outbound between Medway Buoy (51°28.8'N 000°52.8'E) and the Isle of Grain LNG terminal, the following regulations apply: No vessel may proceed in the opposite direction to a LNG vessel if the latter is in the Medway Approach Channel between No 2 Lightbuoy (51°28.3'N 000° 50.5'E) and a line drawn W from the lights (2 fixed red (vert)) (51°26.8'N 000° 44.6'E) at Garrison Point.Vessels proceeding in the same direction as the LNG vessel must maintain a distance of at least 1nm ahead or 0.5nm astern. Vessels shall not cross less than 1nm ahead or 0.5nm astern of the LNG vessel. Vessels of less than LOA 50m may navigate in the same or opposite direction to the LNG provided that they can navigate safely outside the main channel. Vessels of more than LOA 50m when inbound shall not pass upriver of Kent Buoys (51°26.1'N 000°43.5'E), nor, when outbound shall they pass downriver of No 12 Lightbuoy (51°25.7'N 000°43.5'E), if a LNG vessel is manoeuvring in Saltpan Reach W of the Kent Buoys. They may only continue passage after being advised by Medway Navigation Service that it is safe to proceed. VESSELS CARRYING DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES IN PLA WATERS: All vessels carrying cargo containing dangerous substances must comply with the Dangerous Substances in Harbour Areas Regulations 1987 and inform the Port of London Authority, whose waters the vessels will have to transit. The notice must be given at least 24hrs in advance or, if this is not practicable, in such shorter time as the Harbour Master may agree.