Local Notice to Mariners, General Directions and Harbour Masters Directions

Harbour Masters Directions

• No1 of  2014 – Directions To Persons Spearfishing Within The Harbour

General Directions

• No 1 of 2018 - Seasonal Exclusion Zone
• No 1 of 2016 - Portland Harbour Bunkering Operations
• No 1 of 2017 – Kitesurfing in Portland Harbour
• No 1 of 2012 – Operation of personal watercraft in Portland Inner Harbour
• No 4 of 2007 – Authorised use of tidal works within the limits of Portland Harbour (No 2)
• No 3 of 2007 – Protected area for overwintering birds
• No 2 of 2005 – Towage Requirements within Portland Harbour
• No 2 of 2004 – Authorised use of Tidal Works
• No 1 of 2003 – Vessels capable of flight
• No 2 of 2002 – Compulsory Towage in Portland Harbour

Local Notices to Mariners 

• No 1/2020(T) - Notices in Force
• No 5/2020 (T) - Noise Range Special Mark SE
• No 6/2020 (T) - Towing Trial No.2
• No 8/2020 (T) - Dredging works within Portland Inner Harbour - Unauthorised Navigation Prohibited Area
• No 9/2020 (T) - Dreding works and deposition area
• No 12/2019 (T)- Aquaculture Farm Special Marks
• No  11/2018  - Underwater Curiosity Park
• No 2/2017 - Portland Sea Cable - Sea cable Route
• No 3/2017 - South Ship Channel and Wreck of the 'Hood'
• No 4/2017 - Risk Assessment of Recreational Events
• No 5/2017 - Reporting of Incidents and Accidents
• No 6/2017 - Prevention of Oil Pollution
• No 7/2017 - Diving at Work Regulations 1997
• No 8/2017 - Permit to Work
• No 9/2017 - Unauthorised Navigation Prohibited Area
• No 10/2017 - Escort Towage for Vessels >180m LOA
• No 11/2017 - The Training Vessel 'Tristram'
• No 12/2017 - Use of Sound Signals
• No 13/2017 - Use of tenders, Kayaks, Canoes and Stand Up Paddle Boards in Portland Harbour
• No 14/2017 - Speed of Vessels
• No 15/2017 - Port Traffic Signals
• No 16/2017 - Small Vessels
• No 17/2017 - Marina Recommended Route
• No 18/2017 - Ballast Water Management
• No 20/2017 - RNSA Mooring Area
• No 21/2017 - General Advice to Leisure Users
• No 23/2017 - Use of Fishing Pot & Net Marker Buoys
• No 24/2017 - Use of Kill Cords on Powered Craft
• No 25/2017 - Harbour Authority Duties & Powers
• No 26/2017 - Dangerous Goods in Harbour Area Regulations 2016
• No 33/2017 - Seasonal Speed Buoys
• No 40/2017 - Pilot Transfer Arrangements

HARBOUR AUTHORITY UPDATE 13.05.2020

We are happy to announce that we have received notification from Defra, to say that all forms of water sports undertaken in Portland Harbour, including sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, rowing, kayaking, kitesurfing, paddle-boarding and the use of privately-owned motorised craft are now permitted.

For further information, please see link below:

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/coronavirus-guidance-on-access-to-green-spaces?fbclid=IwAR14m70W-axMOSBDSzvN6nvOcl1xbPAGEoZ5i2bxAnVHfjK8b8-LbGC2afk

Some FAQ's fom Defra can be viewed by clicking HERE 

We also fully endorse the below statement from the RYA:-

“As we start to get back on the water, we advise boaters to take a considerate and conservative approach when planning to go afloat; be mindful of the potential impact that you could have on other water users and do not place unnecessary extra strain on the RNLI and emergency services. Finally, proper preparation will prevent accidents and is a vital step to getting back on the water safely.”

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