The Great Yarmouth Third River Crossing Development Consent Order 2020

Vessels outbound

6.—(1) The following provisions of this paragraph apply to the master, owner, agent or operator of outbound vessels wishing to transit the bridge (and accordingly such persons must comply with any obligation expressed by reference to a vessel).

(2) Vessels are to request a bridge opening in accordance with paragraph 100.

(3) Vessels entering the port from Haven Bridge are to conduct a marine VHF call with the bridge control room on the port’s operational marine VHF channel immediately prior to passing the Haven Bridge, reconfirming the intended time of transiting the bridge.

(4) Vessels departing a berth within the river Yare to the north of the bridge and intending to conduct a transit through the bridge are to conduct a marine VHF call with the undertaker on the port’s operational marine VHF channel immediately prior to letting go all lines.