Some clever digging by "On The Wight" has revealed a possible relocation for the Red Funnel ferries terminal in Southampton (if the Royal Pier redevelpment proceeds).. For more information click here
Category: Commercial Shipping
Solent collision – official Coastguard video
Official Coastguard video of Atalanta of Chester colliding into the Hanne Knutsen in the Solent. Interesting to note the track of the SP launch (ahead of the tanker) which clearly tried to prevent a collision
RYA Launches safety campaign
The RYA, following its long established policy that "education is better than regulation" has launched a major new safety campaign at the London Boat Sow The new campaign features four main themes:- Look after Yourself Gave a Plan Keep in Touch Know your Limits Click here to view the introductory video Click here to see … Continue reading RYA Launches safety campaign
The ABP Approach Channel Dredge starts
For the full Notice to Mariners issued by ABP concerning the dredgers, please click here Some 3million cubic metres of material will be removed.
Cowes General Directions and Harbour Byelaws 2014
Not that anyone would ever argue with it, but the chain ferry has now been given formal right of way in the new General Directions for Cowes Harbour. as explained in the forward:- "One of the major changes will be the introduction of General Direction No. 6. Cowes Chain Ferry. This General Direction governs the … Continue reading Cowes General Directions and Harbour Byelaws 2014
OGA50 sailing in the Solent on Hester and Beeleigh
A short video by Keith Allso, who is a regular contributor of beautiful photographs to our Solent Group on Flickr
Code of Conduct for harbour directions published
Making harbour byelaws has been painfully slow in the past, and cutbacks in central government have made delays even more likely. To counter this, government has extended the powers of ports to make their own harbour directions. This caused great concern to some users, including the RYA. While RYA was unable to secure full consultation … Continue reading Code of Conduct for harbour directions published
ABP appoints Boskalis Westminster as dredge contractor
ABP has announced that Boskalis Westminster have been appointed to carry out the major dredging works in Southampton Water and the Nab Channel. Click here to see the announcement. 3 million cubic metres of spoil will be dumped off the Nab. SPS has expressed its concern at a recent habitat creation conference that this could … Continue reading ABP appoints Boskalis Westminster as dredge contractor
Successful SOLFIRE exercise
“VTS, THIS IS TANKER ALBION. WE HAVE HAD AN EXPLOSION IN THE PUMP ROOM. THERE IS A FIRE THERE. TWO CREW MISSING. WE HAVE ANCHORED CLEAR OF THE NAVIGATION CHANNEL “ This was the opening move in an exercise held last week in Southampton Water. Tests of the Solfire plan take place at regular intervals, … Continue reading Successful SOLFIRE exercise
New Port Director for ABP Southampton
Following the announcement that Port Director, Doug Morrison, is to retire in December, ABP have announced that Nick Ridhalgh, currently ABP Short Sea Ports Director is to take over. The Daily Echo has a full report Doug Morrison has seen the size of container ships double and has overseen a huge increase in both the … Continue reading New Port Director for ABP Southampton