NTM 21/13 Avoidance of Vessel Conflict at Recognised and Charted Anchorage Areas
22 April 2013
It has been reported that in recent years there have been instances where mariners legitimately at anchor at recognised and charted anchorage areas, have been requested by Masters of Caledonian MacBrayne RoRo ferries to reposition their vessels to allow sufficient sea-room for the safe passage of the ferry to approach and depart Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) harbour areas and to avoid a possible close-quarters situation or risk of collision.
