55-2024: Surveyed Depths – Harwich Harbour – Update 7
05 September 2024
Mariners are advised that recent surveys have identified reduced depths in Harwich Harbour.
The controlling depth for deep draught vessels navigating within the harbour area should currently be taken as 15.2m below chart datum, plus height of tide.
The minimum depths (below chart datum) are:
- 15.2m – spot sounding between the Shotley Spit Buoy and Babergh Buoy
- 15.4m – spot sounding between the Grisle Buoy and Shotley Spit Buoy
- 15.8m – spot soundings between the Fort Buoy and Grisle Buoy
See survey chart extracts in PDF version below for further information.
This notice replaces local notice to mariners No. 51 of 2024, which is now withdrawn.
For further information contact the Harbour Master Team at Harwich Haven Authority (+44 1255 243030).