28-2024: Dredging Operations – Update 6
07 May 2024
Mariners are advised that dredging operations are taking place as follows:
- Maverick – on or around 22 April 2024 will commence water injection dredging operations in the areas listed below for approx. 2 weeks.
- Ha’penny Pier
- Harbour Master’s Pier
- Fishermen’s moorings
- River Stour
- MTS Valour (IMO: 9407299) – on or around 22 April 2024 will commence plough dredging around Harwich Harbour and Felixstowe berths for approx. 4 – 5 weeks.
- From or around 08 May 2024 plough work will also be taking place in the River Stour and at Mistley Marina & Boatyard for approx. 2 days.
- Dredger Freeway (IMO:9691682) – on or around 1 May 2024 will commence trailing suction hopper dredging operations in Harwich Harbour and the Felixstowe berths for approx. 2-3 weeks
Additionally launch Aramis will be carrying out survey work around Harwich Harbour and Felixstowe berths from 22 April 2024 for approx. 6 weeks.
For more information contact Harwich VTS on VHF Channel 71.