QUEEN'S HARBOUR MASTER PORTSMOUTH

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS

No 19/02

Reissue 19/02 Portsmouth Ferry Port - Linkspan Signal Lights

1. The attention of all Mariners and in particular those in charge of ferries using the Continental Ferry Port is drawn to the red and green signal lights displayed from the linkspans for the purpose of conveying the following information:
   RED On the approach of a ferry - the linkspan is NOT ready for you. You may come onto the berth but must remain at least 20 metres from the linkspan.
   RED When the berth is occupied - the hook or a linkspan support wire is connected, or a gangway is into the vessel, and/or the vessel is not clear to use main propulsion or thrusters.
   GREEN On the approach, of a ferry - the linkspan is ready for you.
   GREEN When the berth is occupied the hook or the linkspan support wires are disconnected, the gangway is out of the vessel, and the vessel is clear to use main propulsion and thrusters.
2. This notice is issued by QHM on behalf of the Harbour Master, Portsmouth Commercial Port.

Fri 16th Nov 2007 Semaphore Tower HM Naval Base, Portsmouth.

S O Hopper Commander Royal Navy Queen's Harbour Master