NTM 49/15 Gourock Ferry Terminal Berthing Steps Fender Works

Mariners are advised contractor George Leslie Ltd is installing timber rubbing strips to the front of the berthing steps platforms located adjacent to Gourock Ferry Terminal linkspan and painting works on the associated 12 fender piles.

Weather permitting, works are programmed to commence on Monday 7th September 2015 and are planned to conclude within 5 days.

The works will be undertaken from the Coastworks Operations Ltd workboat ‘Challenger’.

 

 

 

 

 

Details of the vessel are:

Name and callsign – Challenger

Dimensions – 15.1m x 6.6m

Skipper – Pete Gibb

VHF radio contact – Channel 12 or 16

Telephone contact – 07971 536 995

On-site works supervisor for this project is:

Bobby Burnett, George Leslie Ltd. Mob: 07766 391 790

The works supervisor will liaise with skippers of ferries using the facility and the local port manager to ensure there is no disruption to scheduled ferry services and a radio watch on VHF channels 12 and 16 will be maintained.

All vessels navigating in the vicinity of Gourock Ferry Terminal are advised to exercise vigilance and pass at minimum safe manoeuvring speed and sufficient distance from the area of works to reduce the risk of damage or injury being caused by the passing vessel’s wash or displacement. Owners and operators of high speed vessels should be particularly vigilant regarding their speed and the wash that can be created.

Please click here to download a printable PDF of NTM 49/15 (442kb)

Further information can be obtained using the contact details below:

David McHardie
Harbour Master
Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited

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Categories: Piers and harbours, Uncategorized @gd
Tags: Berthing Steps, Fender Works, Gourock Ferry Terminal