Caernarfon Notice to Mariners 25/2021
Aid to navigation Llanddwyn Island “South West Rock” South Cardinal, Y.B is on its appropriate station.
53°07.81′ N 004°25.06′ W
David John O’Neill
Harbwr Feistr Caernarfon Harbour Master
Category: Sailing
Seago Yachting Lifejacket Product Advisory
Seago has become aware of a very small quantity of Seaguard lifejackets that may not have the automatic UML MK5 cartridge fitted, the affected batch was sold between 21.07.2021 and 10.08.2021. The lifejacket will still gas inflate if activated manually using the pull cord.
Model in question:
Seaguard Grey Black Automatic (without Harness)
Seaguard Red Grey Automatic with Harness
If you have purchased the above lifejacket model between the dates stated, you should immediately stop using the lifejacket until you can check to see if the automatic cartridge is fitted. You can also cross check to see if your lifejacket is affected by checking the serial number printed on the inside of the jacket. The first 7 digits will be 2012077 and then it will have a final 3 or 4 digits that fall between 000 and 1917.
You can call Seago for advice or guidance. If you have an affected jacket please call on 01825 873567.
Caernarfon Notice to Mariners 24/2021
Aid to navigation Llanddwyn Island “South West Rock” South Cardinal, Y.B is off station.
53° 07.81′ N 004° 25.06′ W
Mariners are advised to exercise extreme caution in this area.
David John O’Neill
Harbwr Feistr Caernarfon Harbour Master
Caernarfon Notice to Mariners 23/2021
Aid to navigation Port No C7 Q.G is on its appropriate station.
Present position 53°08’.136 N 004°17’.996 W
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution in this area.
David John O’Neill
Harbwr Feistr Caernarfon Harbour Master
Caernarfon Notice to Mariners 22/2021
Temporary Aid to navigation Starboard “Caernarfon” Fl G 5s is on station in the position below.
53°07’.881 N 004°18’.621 W
Mariners are advised to navigate with extreme caution in this area and give due consideration to NtoM 21/21 given C7 is off station and will be stationed in a new position.
David John O’Neill
Harbwr Feistr Caernarfon Harbour Master
Caernarfon Notice to Mariners 21/2021
Aid to navigation Starboard No C7 Q.G is off station.
NEW POSITION WILL BE: 53°08’.136 N 004°17’.996 W
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution in this area.
David John O’Neill
Harbwr Feistr Caernarfon Harbour Master
Caernarfon Notice to Mariners 20/2021
Aid to navigation Port No C10 Q.R is now on its new appropriate station.
NEW POSITION: 53°07’.964 N 004°18’.249 W
Mariners are advised to navigate with extreme caution in this area and give due consideration to NtoM 21/21 given C7 is off station and will be stationed in a new position.
David John O’Neill
Harbwr Feistr Caernarfon Harbour Master
Caernarfon Notice to Mariners 19/2021
Mariners are advised that the area highlighted below on the chart, specifically around C7 and C12 has developed a sand bank that is approximately 1 meters above Chart Datum.
Mariners are advised to take caution and have due regard for the available depth of water when navigating in this area.
David John O’Neill
Harbwr Feistr Caernarfon Harbour Master
Conwy Notice to Mariners 06/2021
Local Notice to Mariners 03/2021 is hereby cancelled.
The wreck of the Nicola Faith has been recovered ashore along with any associated debris required by the MAIB. The crane barge has recovered its anchors this morning and is now clear of the site.
The Notice of Direction to Prohibit Access: MAIB DIRECTION No 2/2021 issued on 13 May is hereby revoked.
Matthew Forbes
MSc LLB (hons) BSc MNI
Conwy Harbour Master
Conwy Notice to Mariners 05/2021
Survey planned for Sunday 6th June 2021
Mersey Guardian Coastal Survey Vessel will be grab sampling in Conwy Bay and Red Wharf Bay between 07:00 and 15:00
The sampling will involve sediment sampling for invertebrates using a 0.1m2 grab sampler, with associated sediment particle size at two sites in Conwy Bay and two sites in Red Wharf Bay. The sampling platform will be the survey vessel Mersey Guardian operated by the Environment Agency and Briggs Marine and Environmental Services Ltd crew. At the sampling target stations, a 0.1m2 scientific grab sampler will be carefully deployed approximately 10 times (at each location) from the dedicated scientific survey vessel by trained and skilled staff/crew using a motorised winch.
Mersey Guardian can be contacted on channel 12 or 16 on VHF
Matthew Forbes
MSc LLB (hons) BSc MNI
Conwy Harbour Master