Local Notice to Mariners

31/03/26 - LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS No. 08(T) of 2026

Breakwater NE buoy – Topmark missing

Notice is hereby given that the Breakwater NE buoy (north cardinal) in position - 50°46.016'N, 001°17.570'W - is currently missing the top mark. The two black, apex upward, cones will be replaced ...

30/03/26 - LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS No. 07(T) of 2026

Maritime & Coastguard Agency – Marine Guidance Note 715 (M+F) – Recommended Best Practice for Respectful and Safe Operation in Shared Spaces

Notice is hereby given that the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) have issued a Marine Guidance Note (MGN) regarding the best practice for respectful and safe operation in shared spaces. F...

18/03/26 - Local Notice to Mariners No. 06(T) of 2026

JOG – Solent Lonely Forts Yacht Race

Notice is hereby given that the Solent Lonely Forts Yacht Race will start from Cowes on Saturday 21 March 2026 at 1000. Approximately 100 yachts are expected to take part in the race. Vess...

04/03/26 - Local Notice to Mariners No. 05(T) of 2026

Sunken Yacht Recovered - Folly Swing Moorings

Notice is hereby given that the sunken yacht on the Folly swinging moorings has been recovered and removed to Kingston Boatyard. LNTM 04(T) of 2026 is hereby cancelled. This local notice to ...

03/01/26 - LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS No. 02(T) of 2026

Dredging works in the vicinity of the Folly Inn

Dredging works in the vicinity of the Folly Inn Notice is hereby given that small scale dredging works will commence in the vicinity of the Folly Inn, with disposal at Werrar Creek in Newport H...

03/01/26 - Current Notice to Mariners in force

Local Notice to Mariners No. 01 of 2026

A comprehensive list of all active Cowes Harbour Commission LNTMs is provided below: LNTMTitle02/24Risk Assessment of Recreational Events20/24Cowes Chain Ferry – Safety Advice21/24Use of ‘Kill ...

18/12/25 - Wreck in Outer Harbour

Local Notice to Mariners No. 64(T) of 2025

Notice is hereby given that during a recent seabed survey of Cowes Harbour; a wreck has been discovered in the Outer Harbour. The wreck is in position 50°46.23’N 001°17.23’W. The minimum depth ...

13/11/25 - LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS No. 62(T) of 2025

Update to Cowes Harbour General Directions

Notice is hereby given that the Cowes Harbour General Directions have been updated. In accordance with the Cowes Harbour Acts 1847 – 2012, the following General Directions have been approved by th...

24/10/25 - Approved TEP Reception Facility

Local Notice to Mariners No. 61 of 2025

Notice is hereby given that Cowes Harbour Commission is now an approved Reception Facility for Time Expired Pyrotechnics (TEPs). From Friday 24 October 2025, TEPs can be surrendered with the appli...