NTM 18/15 Colintraive and Rhubodach Ferry Slipways, Kyles of Bute Ground Investigation Works

Mariners are advised that contractors Bibby Hydromap Limited will be conducting ground investigation works by drilling three exploratory boreholes within an area adjacent to the toes of Rhubodach Ferry Slipway and Colintraive Ferry Terminal Slipway, Kyles of Bute.

Weather permitting the works will commence on Sunday 5th April 2015 and are planned for a duration of two successive evenings. Works will start following the completion of the final scheduled ferry sailing.

Works will be undertaken from on board a multicat workboat which will display appropriate day shapes and lights (during reduced visibility and hours of darkness) at all times.

Details of the work boat are:

Name and callsign	–  MV Sylvester
	–  14m Multicat
Vessel Master	–  Kevan McNeil
VHF radio contact	–  Channel 12 or 16
Telephone contact	–  07788 912 625 (Vessel Master)

The vessel master will monitor VHF Channel 12 and 16 and will liaise with the Port Manager, Master of the CalMac Ferry and Peel Ports (Clydeport) on a daily basis.

It is requested that all vessels operating near to this area maintain a safe distance and pass at minimum speed to reduce vessel wash.

Please click here to download a printable PDF of NTM 18/15 (443kb)

Further information can be obtained using the contact details

David McHardie
Harbour Master
Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited