Local Notice to Mariners

23/04/24 - Importance of Passage Planning

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS No. 22 of 2024

As the season gets underway and after a recent avoidable incident in Cowes Harbour, I would like to share this timely and important safety advice. All mariners are reminded that the prior plann...

23/04/24 - USE OF ‘KILL CORDS’ ON-BOARD POWERED WATERCRAFT

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS No. 21 of 2024

Following a near fatal incident in Plymouth at the end of 2023, Cowes Harbour Commission felt it timely to take the opportunity, before the season gets underway, to remind all users of powered wat...

19/04/24 - Cowes Chain Ferry – Safety Advice

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS No. 20 of 2024

(This notice replaces Local Notice to Mariners 08 of 2022, which is hereby cancelled) Notice is hereby given that all mariners should be aware of the following safety information when navigatin...

08/04/24 - Trinity House Mooring Buoy – Remaining in original position.

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS No. 15(T) of 2024

Notice is hereby given that the Trinity House Mooring Buoy will remain in its original position until further notice. Trinity House Mooring Buoy in original position Due a combination of...

02/01/24 - Risk Assessment of Recreational Events

Local Notice to Mariners No. 02 of 2024

(This notice replaces Local Notice to Mariners No. 06 of 2021 which is hereby cancelled) Notice is hereby given of the requirement upon recreational event organisers to submit risk assessments ...