2026-76: Temporary Duct Mooring – Erwarton Anchorage, River Stour (Update 2)
04 August 2026
Mariners are advised that a duct (floating pipe) mooring system is located in the area of the Erwarton Anchorage, as per details below and diagram in PDF version.
Location (WGS84) of anchors and marker buoys:
| ID | Latitude | Longitude | Light Characteristic |
| Anchor 1 | 51o 57.0698’N | 001o 11.8951’E | N/A |
| Anchor 2 | 51o 57.0225’N | 001o 11.8970’E | N/A |
| Anchor 3 | 51o 57.0948’N | 001o 13.4523’E | N/A |
| Anchor 4 | 51o 57.0475’N | 001o 13.5442’E | N/A |
| Special Buoy 1 | 51o 57.0481’N | 001o 11.8821’E | Fl (2) Y 6s |
| Special Buoy 2 | 51o 57.0339’N | 001o 12.3730’E | Fl (2) Y 6s |
| Special Buoy 3 | 51o 57.0484’N | 001o 12.8244’E | Fl (2) Y 6s |
| Special Buoy 4 | 51o 57.0733’N | 001o 13.5676’E | Fl (2) Y 6s |
Special mark buoys 1 and 4 (as per table above) mark the location of the east and west mooring buoys. When the mooring is occupied by the 1800m duct (dates to be confirmed), special mark buoys 2 and 3 will be placed to the south of the duct.
| Mooring buoys east and west as per picture in PDF version, have been replaced with larger buoys.. These now also have a light characteristics FL(2)Y 6S. |
This temporary mooring system is expected to remain in place for approximately 12-18 months.
This notice replaces local Notice to Mariners No. 72 of 2026, which is now withdrawn.