PORTLAND HARBOUR AUTHORITY LIMITED
Local Notice to Mariners
No 05/2010
PORT TRAFFIC SIGNALS
The Port Traffic Signals located at the main breakwater entrances (North and East
Ship Channel) have the following meanings:3 Fixed RED in a vertical line: A commercial vessel is departing the Inner Harbour.
No other vessel is to approach in such a way as to impede the safe passage of that
vessel.
3 Fixed GREEN in a vertical line: A commercial vessel is entering the Inner
Harbour. No other vessel is to approach in such a way as to impede the safe passage
of that vessel.
3 Flashing RED in a vertical line: Entrance CLOSED, await instructions from
Portland Harbour Radio (VHF CH74)
All vessels navigating in the vicinity of the breakwater entrances should navigate with
particular caution and adhere to the port traffic signals at all times.
This notice is issued under the powers vested by the Portland Harbour Revision
Order 1997.
Captain M Shipley
Harbour Master & Marine Manager
12th March 2010
Owners, Agents, Yacht Clubs and Recreational Sailing Organisations
should ensure that the contents of this notice are made known to the
Masters or persons in charge of their vessels or craft.