74-2024: Surveyed Depths – Harwich Harbour – Update 11
25 November 2024
Mariners are advised of the latest hydrographic surveys showing depths in Harwich Harbour.
The controlling depth for deep draught vessels navigating within the harbour area should currently be taken as 15.6m below chart datum, plus height of tide.
The minimum depths below chart datum (not including inside berth boxes) are:
- 15.3m – spot soundings between the Shotley Spit Buoy and Babergh Buoy
- 15.3m – spot soundings between the Grisle Buoy and Shotley Spit Buoy
- 15.6m – spot soundings between the Fort Buoy and Grisle Buoy
See survey chart extracts below for further information.
Subject to availability of a suitable tidal window, vessels up to 17.0m maximum draught may be accepted. Contact Harwich VTS or Haven Pilots for further information.
This notice replaces local notice to mariners No. 70 of 2024, which is now withdrawn.