River Hamble Harbour Authority

Notice to River Users 1 of 2008

Notices to River Users 1 of 2007 to 34 of 2007 are hereby cancelled

Special Navigation Regulations

Harbour Masters Direction: 6 Knot Speed Limit

MARINERS ARE ADVISED THAT the River Hamble Harbour Master has made the following General Direction Under the provisions of Sec. 52 Harbour, Docks and Piers Clauses Act 1847, Sec. 12 Southampton Harbour Act 1939, Article 37 and Schedule 2 The River Hamble Harbour Revision Order 1969.

Harbour Master’s Direction No 1

1.This Direction is given to Masters¹ and persons having command or charge of any vessel² other than those vessels listed in paragraph 3 i) to 3 v) .

2.This Direction applies at all times and in all areas within the limits of the River Hamble Harbour³.

3.This Direction is not given to Masters and persons having command or charge of :-

• i) Vessels used by search and rescue Organisations; and
• ii) Vessels of the River Hamble Harbour Authority; and
• iii) Vessels of the Hampshire Constabulary; and
• iv) Vessels of HM Customs and Excise; and
• v)Vessels used as safety boats by Yacht and Sailing Clubs and other such Organisations when engaged in operations where complying with this Direction would inhibit their ability to fulfill their function as a safety boat.

4.No vessel, except those listed in paragraphs 3 i to 3 v, shall proceed at a speed of greater than 6 knots through the water.

5.This Direction is given notwithstanding the requirements of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea⁴ and Byelaw 55.

6.Not to comply with this Direction is a criminal offence for which the person having command or charge of the vessel may be prosecuted⁶.

A G Clatworthy
Harbour Master River Hamble
Shore Road
Warsash SO31 9FR

2 January 2008