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Local Notice to Mariners 02/2021
08/01/2021 – Y Fenai – Siart 1464 – Menai Strait – Chart 1464
Y Felinheli
Nid iw cymhorthydd mordwyo Starbord Rhif C9 (Y Felinheli) Fl(3).G 10s ar ei safle.
53ᵒ10.70′ Gog 004ᵒ13.86′ Gor
Cynghorir morwyr i fordwyo gyda gofal yn yr ardal hon.
Aid to navigation Starboard No C9 (Y Felinheli) Fl(3).G 10s is off station.
Present position: 53ᵒ10.70′ N 004ᵒ13.86′ W
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution in this area.
Local Notice to Mariners 01/2021
03/01/2021 – Y Fenai – Siart 1464 – Menai Strait – Chart 1464
Menai Strait – Swellies
Cynghorir morwyr mae’r Gardinal De “Craig Swelly” heb golau.
53ᵒ13.16′ Gog 004ᵒ10.45′ Gor
Cynghorir morwyr i fordwyo gyda gofal yn yr ardal hon.
Mariners are advised that the the Swelly Rock South Cardinal is unlit.
Present position: 53ᵒ13.16′ N 004ᵒ10.45′ W
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution in this area.
Local Notice to Mariners 21/2020
06/09/2020 – Y Fenai – Siart 1464 – Menai Strait – Chart 1464
Emergency NtoM
Cynghorir morwyr bod perygl sylweddol i fordwyo yn bodoli yn yr ardal a nodir isod ac mae’n bosibl y bydd yr ardal ehangach yn y Gogledd-ddwyrain a’r De-orllewin o ystyried y llinell angor yn methu ar unrhyw adeg. Credir bod y llong danddwr yn dal i fod yn ei lle.
53ᵒ13.113′ Gog 004ᵒ10.660′ Gor
Cynghorir morwyr i lywio’n ofalus iawn ar hyd Terfynau’r Harbwr nes y gellir sefydlu lleoliad a diogelwch y llong.
Mariners are advised that a significant danger to navigation exists in the area noted below and possibly the wider area both Northeast and Southwest given the anchor line may fail at any time. The submerged vessel is believed to still be in position.
53ᵒ13.113′ N 004ᵒ10.660′ W
Mariners are advised to navigate with extreme caution throughout the Harbour Limits until the vessels location and security can be established.
Local Notice to Mariners 20/2020
17/08/2020 – Y Fenai – Siart 1464 – Menai Strait – Chart 1464
Harbour Master’s General Direction
5 Knot Speed Limit
By virtue of the provisions of Sec. 52 Harbour, Docks and Piers Clauses Act 1847, Port and harbour of Caernarfon Harbour Master has made the following General Direction:
1. This Direction is given to Masters (see note a) and persons having command or charge of any vessel (see note b) other than those vessels listed in paragraph 4(i) to 4(v).
2. This Direction applies at all times and in the area north of the existing and active speed limit at Y Felinheli. (Now known as the “Y Felinheli to Garreg Ginnog” Area of General Direction). The “Y Felinheli to Garreg Ginnog” means the area below the level of mean high water spring tides bounded by a line drawn along the northern extent of the existing charted speed limit at Y Felinheli and through to a new line drawn from a point 53ᵒ12.30’N 004ᵒ12.44’W to a point 53ᵒ12.40’ N 044ᵒ12.82’W. (Illustrative chart extract at end of NtoM).
3. At the Northern and Southern extent of the entire speed limit. Special Marks will be positioned to demark the area.
4. This Direction is not given to Masters and persons having command or charge of vessels:
(i) used by search and rescue organisations
(ii) of the Caernarfon Harbour Authority
(iii) of HM Customs and Excise
(iv) used in Commercial operations.
(v) used as safety boats by Yacht and Sailing Clubs and other such organisations when engaged in operations where complying with this Direction would inhibit their ability to fulfil their function as a safety boat
5. No vessel, except those listed in paragraphs 4(i) to 4(v), shall proceed at a speed of greater than 5 knots.
6. This Direction is given notwithstanding the requirements of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (see note c) and The Port and Harbour of Caernarfon Bylaws 1991 (see note d).
7. Not to comply with this Direction is a criminal offence for which the person having command or charge of the vessel may be prosecuted (see note e).
8. The Harbour Master or his deputies will be actively monitoring the compliance with this General Direction.
David John O’Neill
Caernarfon Harbour Master
Notes
a Sec.3 Harbour, Docks and Pier Clauses Act 1847
b As defined in the Port and Harbour of Caernarfon Bylaws 1991.
c Merchant Shipping (Distress Signals and Prevention of Collisions) Regulations 1996 [SI 75/1996]
d Port and Harbour of Caernarfon Bylaws 1991.
e Sec.3 and Sec.53 Harbour, Docks and Piers Clauses Act 1847
Owners, Agents Charterers, Marinas, Yacht Clubs and Recreational Sailing Organisations should ensure that the contents of this Notice are made known to the master or persons in charge of their vessel or craft.
Blue area denotes existing speed limit. Yellow area denotes new area of General Direction.
Local Notice to Mariners 19/2020
14/07/2020 – Y Fenai – Siart 1464 – Menai Strait – Chart 1464
Bar Caernarfon Bar
Mae yw cymhorthydd mordwyo Starbord Rhif C1 Fl G 5s ar ei safle priodol.
SAFLE PRIODOL: 53ᵒ07.287′ Gog 004ᵒ24.427′ Gor
Cynghori Morwyr mae’r rhybudd hon yn cymryd lle rhybudd 18/2020.
Aid to navigation Port No Starboard No C1 Fl G 5s is on its appropriate station.
APPROPRIATE STATION: 53ᵒ07.287′ N 004ᵒ24.427′ W
Mariners are advised that this notice hereby replaces Notice 18/2020.
Local Notice to Mariners 18/2020
02/07/2020 – Y Fenai – Siart 1464 – Menai Strait – Chart 1464
Bar Caernarfon Bar
Nid yw cymhorthydd mordwyo Starbord Rhif C1 Fl G 5s ar ei safle priodol.
SAFLE PRIODOL: 53ᵒ07.212′ Gog 004ᵒ24.491′ Gor
SAFLE PRESENOL: 53ᵒ07.287′ Gog 004ᵒ24.427′ Gor
Cynghorir morwyr i fordwyo gyda gofal yn yr ardal hon.
Aid to navigation Starboard No C1 Fl G 5s is not on its appropriate station.
APPROPRIATE STATION: 53ᵒ07.212′ N 004ᵒ24.491′ W
PRESENT POSITION: 53ᵒ07.287′ N 004ᵒ24.427′ W
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution in this area.
Local Notice to Mariners 17/2020
26/06/2020 – Y Fenai – Siart 1464 – Menai Strait – Chart 1464
Bar Caernarfon Bar
Mae cymhorthydd mordwyo Port Rhif C8 Fl R 3s ar ei safle priodol.
Safle presennol: 53ᵒ07.62′ Gog 004ᵒ19.42′ Gor
Safle blaenorol: 53ᵒ07.62′ Gog 004ᵒ19.519′ Gor
Aid to navigation Port No C8 Fl R 3s is on its appropriate station.
Present position: 53ᵒ07.62′ N 004ᵒ19.42′ W
Previous position: 53ᵒ07.62′ N 004ᵒ19.519′ W
Local Notice to Mariners 16/2020
26/06/2020 – Y Fenai – Siart 1464 – Menai Strait – Chart 1464
Bar Caernarfon Bar
Mae cymhorthydd mordwyo Port Rhif C6 Fl R 5s ar ei safle priodol.
Safle presennol: 53ᵒ07.15′ Gog 004ᵒ21.96′ Gor
Safle blaenorol: 53ᵒ07.165′ Gog 004ᵒ21.918′ Gor
Aid to navigation Port No C6 Fl R 5s is on its appropriate station.
Present position: 53ᵒ07.15′ N 004ᵒ21.96′ W
Previous position: 53ᵒ07.165′ N 004ᵒ21.918′ W
Local Notice to Mariners 15/2020
15/06/2020 – Y Fenai – Siart 1464 – Menai Strait – Chart 1464
Pont Yr Aber – Aber Swing Bridge
Amendment to temporary change to current operational procedures at the Aber Swing Bridge dated 15/06/20.
The bridge will be open to pedestrians, closed to Navigating vessels from 07:00 until 23:00 each day until further notice.
In the event the bridge requires opening to allow Navigating vessels to freely pass, Mariners are advised to request a gate operation through the number below.
In the event the bridge requires opening to river traffic, Gwynedd Council have trained members of the Aber Bridge operating team available to respond to requests – please provide a minimum half hour notice, more wherever possible to request attendance.
Pont yr Aber Bridge – 07917 244176
In the very unlikely scenario a response has not been received from the above, please contact Gerallt Hughes on 07970975519 who can contact and mobilise maintenance engineers to attend to open the bridge.
Local Notice to Mariners 14/2020
05/06/2020 – Y Fenai – Siart 1464 – Menai Strait – Chart 1464
Pont Yr Aber – Aber Swing Bridge
Amendment to temporary change to current operational procedures at the Aber Swing Bridge dated 05/06/20.
The bridge will be open to pedestrians, closed to Navigating vessels from 07:00 until 23:00 each day until further notice.
In the event the bridge requires opening to allow Navigating vessels to freely pass, Mariners are advised to request a gate operation through the numbers below.
We have three trained members of the Gwynedd Bridge operating team available to respond to requests to open the bridge – please provide a minimum half hour notice, more wherever possible.
- William Derek Jones on 01286 676689 or 07836360616
- Eryl Bryn Davies on 07747013477
- Dafydd Roberts on 01286 831521 or 07903586937
In the very unlikely scenario a response has not been received from the above, please contact Gerallt Hughes on 07970975519 who can contact and mobilise maintenance engineers to attend to open the bridge.
Longterm Notices to Mariners
Local Notice to Mariners 20/2020
17/08/2020 – Y Fenai – Siart 1464 – Menai Strait – Chart 1464
Harbour Master’s General Direction
5 Knot Speed Limit
By virtue of the provisions of Sec. 52 Harbour, Docks and Piers Clauses Act 1847, Port and harbour of Caernarfon Harbour Master has made the following General Direction:
1. This Direction is given to Masters (see note a) and persons having command or charge of any vessel (see note b) other than those vessels listed in paragraph 4(i) to 4(v).
2. This Direction applies at all times and in the area north of the existing and active speed limit at Y Felinheli. (Now known as the “Y Felinheli to Garreg Ginnog” Area of General Direction). The “Y Felinheli to Garreg Ginnog” means the area below the level of mean high water spring tides bounded by a line drawn along the northern extent of the existing charted speed limit at Y Felinheli and through to a new line drawn from a point 53ᵒ12.30’N 004ᵒ12.44’W to a point 53ᵒ12.40’ N 044ᵒ12.82’W. (Illustrative chart extract at end of NtoM).
3. At the Northern and Southern extent of the entire speed limit. Special Marks will be positioned to demark the area.
4. This Direction is not given to Masters and persons having command or charge of vessels:
(i) used by search and rescue organisations
(ii) of the Caernarfon Harbour Authority
(iii) of HM Customs and Excise
(iv) used in Commercial operations.
(v) used as safety boats by Yacht and Sailing Clubs and other such organisations when engaged in operations where complying with this Direction would inhibit their ability to fulfil their function as a safety boat
5. No vessel, except those listed in paragraphs 4(i) to 4(v), shall proceed at a speed of greater than 5 knots.
6. This Direction is given notwithstanding the requirements of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (see note c) and The Port and Harbour of Caernarfon Bylaws 1991 (see note d).
7. Not to comply with this Direction is a criminal offence for which the person having command or charge of the vessel may be prosecuted (see note e).
8. The Harbour Master or his deputies will be actively monitoring the compliance with this General Direction.
David John O’Neill
Caernarfon Harbour Master
Notes
a Sec.3 Harbour, Docks and Pier Clauses Act 1847
b As defined in the Port and Harbour of Caernarfon Bylaws 1991.
c Merchant Shipping (Distress Signals and Prevention of Collisions) Regulations 1996 [SI 75/1996]
d Port and Harbour of Caernarfon Bylaws 1991.
e Sec.3 and Sec.53 Harbour, Docks and Piers Clauses Act 1847
Owners, Agents Charterers, Marinas, Yacht Clubs and Recreational Sailing Organisations should ensure that the contents of this Notice are made known to the master or persons in charge of their vessel or craft.
Blue area denotes existing speed limit. Yellow area denotes new area of General Direction.
Local Notice to Mariners 27/2019
31/10/2019 – Y Fenai – Siart 1464 – Menai Strait – Chart 1464
Bar Caernarfon Bar
Nid yw cymhorthydd mordwyo Bwi Tramwyo L FL 10s ar ei safle priodol.
53ᵒ07.00′ Gog 004ᵒ25.00′ Gor
Mae’r cymhorthydd mordwyo wedi derfynwyd dros dro ar gyfer y gaeaf.
Aid to navigation Fairway Buoy L FL10s is not on station.
53ᵒ07.00′ N 004ᵒ25.00′ W
The Aid to navigation has been temporarily discontinued for the winter.
Local Notice to Mariners 14/2019
16/05/2019 – Y Fenai – Siart 1464 – Menai Strait – Chart 1464
Menai Strait
Cynghorir morwyr bod yr ardal a amlygir isod ar y siart, yn benodol o C11 er i C9 wedi datblygu banc tywod sydd rhyw 0.5 metr o ddŵr yn is na Chart Datwm.
Cynghorir morwyr i gymryd rhybudd a rhoi sylw dyledus i’r dyfnder dŵr sydd ar gael wrth fordwyo yn yr ardal hon.
Mariners are advised that the area highlighted below on the chart, specifically from C11 though to C9 has developed a sand bank that has approximately 0.5 meters of water below Chart Datum.
Mariners are advised to take caution and have due regard for the available depth of water when navigating in this area.
