NTM 27/16 Brodick Ferry Terminal, Isle of Arran Harbour Reconstruction Works – Update 1

Complete NTM 27/16

In continuation of NTM 17/16 mariners are advised that during the morning of 27th February 2016 sub-contractor Coastworks Operations Ltd will mobilise two workboats and a crane barge to Brodick Ferry Terminal, Isle of Arran to support reconstruction works and are likely to remain on site until pier works are completed.

The vessels are:

1. Crane barge (a 180t crane will be located on the barge)
Name and call sign – CW3
Dimensions – 34m x 18m x 2.7m

CW3
2. Tug which will tow the barge to Brodick from Troon
Name and call sign – Coastworker
Dimensions – 19.5m x 6m 2.3m

Coastworker
3. Multicat which will be based on site as a working boat
Name and call sign – Challenger
Dimensions – 15.1m x 6.6m x 1.7m

Challenger

The works supervisor will liaise with Masters of ferries and other vessels using the existing pier facility and the local port manager to ensure there is no disruption to scheduled ferry services and a radio watch on VHF channels 12 and 16 will be maintained.

All vessels navigating in the vicinity of Brodick Ferry Terminal are advised to exercise vigilance and pass at minimum safe manoeuvring speed and sufficient distance from the area of works to reduce the risk of damage or injury being caused by the passing vessel’s wash or displacement. Owners and operators of high speed vessels should be particularly vigilant regarding their speed and the wash that can be created.

Further details can be obtained using the contact details below.

David McHardie
Harbour Master
Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited

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