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c Yacht Clubs/Marinas 76m long and 8m wide. Use of the lock, which has a Lock Foreman on duty Recreational Users should be aware that occasionally, outward bound large should not proceed through an arch that is marked as closed to navigation. h Spans B to G are open to navigation subject to the restrictions described in Twickenham 24 hours a day, is charged at £5 for all classes of vessel (2010 charges). passenger vessels use No. 1 arch Tower Bridge when moving from Tower current General Directions. Eel Pie Yacht Club Pier to St Katharine’s Pier. A bridge arch with reduced “head room” is indicated by a bail of straw Span A to the south and spans H, J and K to the north are permanently Refuelling Point Spans C, D, E and F are 61m wide with a depth of 5.8m below Chart Island When the sluice gates are down and the weir closed the arches display at suspended in the centre of the arch by day and a single white light by night. closed to navigation and display at their centres the signals prescribed in Datum. their centres the signals prescribed in the River Byelaws for closed bridge the River Byelaws for closed bridge arches (see Thames Bridges – Lights Speed Limit Special procedures apply for large (high air draught) vessels wishing to Spans B and G are 31.5m wide with a depth of 1.2m below Chart Datum arches (see Thames Bridges – Lights and Shapes). In addition an Special signal lights (Isophase White 4 seconds or Very Quick Flash when and Shapes). navigate Tower Bridge – See PLA Permanent Notice to Mariners 2008. and have depth boards on Piers 3 and 9. Richmond illuminated sign on the upper end of lock entrance reads ‘Weirs are closed two vessels are approaching) are provided on each bridge between Tower Spans A, H, J and K are permanently closed to navigation. Under normal Yacht Club Recreation Area please use Lock’. The lock must be used in these circumstances. and Wandsworth Bridges. The PLA requires all large reporting vessels (see Overtaking and Manoeuvring Restrictions During the summer months large cruise ship activity should be expected. circumstances, and subject to the requirements of partial closures, the definition in PLA General Directions), navigating the bridges to transit High Speed These vessels will be manoeuvring for Tower Bridge Upper Tier moorings northern spans E, F and G are used for inward bound traffic and the Knot For approximately 2 hours either side of high water the weir sluice gates are through the bridge arch fitted with the special signal light. When the special Any vessel wishing to overtake another vessel, or any vessel wishing to Craft Zone (HMS Belfast). Large vessels passing from the east of Tower Bridge will southern spans B, C, and D are used for outward-bound traffic. Speed Limit raised allowing free passage. At these times the signal for an arch open to signal lights are flashing, leisure users should pay particular attention to carry out manoeuvres in the Thames Barrier Control Zone, may only do so approach slowly for a bridge lift, either bow or stern first depending on the from Teddington to Controlled navigation is displayed (see Thames Bridges – Lights and Shapes). large vessels in the area and should not impede the passage of vessels with the express permission of the Harbourmaster at London VTS. Wandsworth Bridge tide. There will be a Harbour Master’s launch in attendance controlling Thames Barrier Control Zone

Teddington Navigation Zone traffic, call sign “THAMES PATROL” (VHF Channel 14), which must be transiting these arches at this time. 16 Mooring trots along the Deer Park bank are expressly for the use of those Vessels Under Sail Lock Mileage marker from contacted if you wish to pass this area at these times. Large Vessels A permanent Control Zone, encompassing the Thames Barrier, is 12 craft waiting to use the lock. Small craft rollers in the Isleworth bank arch are Further more detailed information regarding Thames Bridge heights and may swing adjacent to HMS Belfast on the flood tide in order to berth head established between Margaretness and Blackwall Point. All vessels RNLI London Bridge available for canoes and skiffs instead of locking. At low water the depth navigation may be found in the new PLA book Mariner’s Guide to Bridges Vessels proceeding under sail between the Terminal and down alongside HMS Belfast and this is likely to severely restrict the ability navigating within this Zone are subject to the requirements of current Lifeboat Advertisement below the weir is restricted and care should be taken when approaching on the Tidal Thames. Alternatively a summary of this information is provided Hookness must keep to the starboard side of the fairway and are not to Station of smaller vessels to pass. General Directions as summarised below. 2 Location from downstream. in the Tide Tables and Port Information booklet. impede any other vessels. Whenever possible, such vessels should take in their sails and use motor power to navigate through the Thames Barrier. Navigation through the Barrier Control Zone Small Vessels (under 13.7 metres in length) Under normal conditions navigation is through one span in each direction, which will be indicated by green arrows and red crosses on the piers of the All small vessels and craft such as yachts, dinghies, power boats, sculls, Barrier. Vessels intending to pass through the Barrier should contact rowing boats and canoes not fitted with VHF radio are to: London VTS on VHF Channel 14 at either Margaretness Inward bound or Blackwall Point Outward bound. London VTS will then allocate a span a) comply with any signals exhibited on the Thames Barrier Notice Boards; which will be indicated as being available by the green arrows and red and crosses. Information regarding spans available for navigation will be b) navigate inwards through the northern most span and outwards through broadcast in routine broadcasts at quarter past and quarter to the hour. the southern most span open to navigation and having sufficient depth of water. In addition to VHF radio, London VTS communicates with river traffic through illuminated Thames Barrier Notice Boards. These are fitted with Further information about navigation through the Thames Barrier, including flashing red and amber warning lights and are situated on the embankment information on procedures for Barrier Closures is included in the PLA at the western and eastern limits of the Control Zone. When either the red publication ‘Permanent Notices to Mariners’. or amber lights are flashing, the Notice Board will display a message directing vessels to call London VTS on VHF Channel 14 for more OTHER FLOOD BARRIERS (Head clearances above MHWS) information and instructions. 3 • Barking Creek - 33.5m • Fobbing Creek - 9.3m No vessel is to pass Margaretness inward bound or Blackwall Point • Dartford Creek - 12.2m • Benfleet Creek - 1.6m 1 outward bound during a Thames Barrier closure unless authorised by • Easthaven Creek - 3.3m 2 a Harbourmaster at the Thames Barrier Navigation Centre (London All Barriers show red flashing lights when closed. VTS).