NTM 03/16 Lochaline Ferry Terminal

Mariners are advised contractor North West Marine Ltd are undertaking marine works which will include: removal by lifting and dismantling of the existing walkway structure between the Inner and Outer Dolphin structures, lifting into position and driving of 2 No. tubular steel piles, installing/casting of a concrete crosshead atop the piles and lifting of 2 No. new walkways into position between the Inner and Outer Dolphin structures and atop a new intermediate support at Lochaline Ferry Terminal.

Works commenced during November 2015 and weather permitting are scheduled to conclude by the end of February 2016.

The works are being undertaken from the Dunbarge CW7

Details of the vessel are:

Name and call sign	–	CW7
Dimensions	–	25m x 12m
Skipper	–	N/A
VHF radio contact	–	Channel 16
Telephone contact	–	Loui Brown, North West Marine Ltd. Mob: 07799064979/ 07415118967

On-site works supervisor for this project is:

Loui Brown, North West Marine Ltd. Mob: 07799064979/ 07415118967

The works supervisor will liaise with skippers of ferries using the 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 Lochaline 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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Categories: Fios gu Maraichean
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