Date of issue: Monday 20th August 2012
Reference: HP/955/198
Status: Complete

Mariners are advised of an updated schedule of work with regard to hydrographic and topographic surveys of Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd port areas being undertaken by their contractor Aspect Land & Hydrographic Surveys Ltd.

Mariners are advised that on Tuesday 21st August 2012, Aspect Land & Hydrographic Surveys Ltd will be undertaking a detailed bathymetric survey of the seabed at the pier, approach channels and adjacent shorelines at Gourock Ferry Terminal utilising a purpose built survey vessel, Marine Sensor, a road transportable white hulled Cheetah catamaran with enclosed cabin. It will be crewed by two persons and will maintain a watch on VHF Channel 16 at all times.

Surveys will be conducted between the hours of 0830hrs and 1730hrs approximately and will cause no disruption to scheduled ferry services.

Vessels navigating in the vicinity of the terminal should do so with care and maintain a lookout for the abovementioned survey vessel, regulating their speed to minimise the effects of wash accordingly.

Further NTMs will be issued as the survey programme is progressed around the network.

Further details can be obtained using the contact details below.

David McHardie
Harbour Master
Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited