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PLNTM 014 HM NAVAL BASE WESTON MILL LAKE Gen_Dir

01/01/2024

King’s Harbour Master Plymouth

LNTM 014/24

PLYMOUTH LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS 014/24

GENERAL DIRECTION

HM NAVAL BASE – WESTON MILL LAKE

1.         This notice is a General Direction by the King’s Harbour Master (KHM) Plymouth and is issued pursuant to the Dockyard Port of Plymouth Order 2020, Schedule I, Regulations 2, 6 and 15 for the purposes of the proper protection of Her Majesty’s vessels and the dockyard, in particular, the promotion and enhancement of safety and security, and to ensure the safe navigation of naval vessels and other naval purposes.

2.         All masters of every merchant or private vessel are prohibited from causing or permitting a vessel to enter into or remain in the area within Weston Mill Lake to the east of a line joining the western end of 16 Wharf Lifting Berth (50°23.530’N 004°11.680’W) and North West Corner (50°23.400’N 004°11.580’W) in HM Naval Base Devonport.

3.         Military and MoD vessels authorised to operate within Weston Mill Lake shall not exceed a speed of 6 knots through the water. Additionally, the area is not to be used by Service recreational craft such as kayaks, paddle boards, rowing boats or sailing dinghies. Service yachts moving to and from their berth are to proceed under power.

4.         Mariners are reminded that the restrictions found in Regulation 4 of the Dockyard Port of Plymouth Order 2020 remain in force.

 

Monday 01 Jan 2024

R Giles
King's Harbour Master, Plymouth

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