HM Notices

Question 1

Can pilots board Wightlink vessels?

Answer 1

No. Boarding by pilot ladder is banned

Question 2

What additional measures are required for a new class or category of container vessel?

Answer 2

1. Early boarding 5nm south of nab for familiarisation - allow 1 hour
2. Arrive at West Bramble at slack water
3. Max gusting speed at dock head and west bramble of 20kn
4. Escort tug required
5. 4 tugs including escort tug
6. No bunkering at 38/39, 40 or 101-109

Question 3

What vessels require an assistant pilot in KGV dock?

Answer 3

All vessels over 170m and/or greater than 30m beam

Question 4

Can a trainee pilot be carried instead of an assistant pilot on a specialist vessel?

Answer 4

Yes, if the role as assistant can be used as training for the trainee

Question 5

What is the pilot under duress procedure?

Answer 5

A pilot on Ch12 or Ch 20 asking for a “PC Tide Gauge”

The VTSO or AHM shall respond with “6 metres”

AHM will contact DHM and contact authorities

Question 6

What is the wind restriction on Viking Sea and sister vessels?

Answer 6

30 kn gust anywhere in the district

Question 7

Which terminals have shore power available?

Answer 7

Horizon and Mayflower cruise terminals. Only one vessel connected at a time for pre approved cruise ships.

Question 8

Which vessels should avoid the Needles channel?

Answer 8

Laden tankers over 10,000 GT

Question 9

What towage is required after any vessel suffers engine problems when arriving or departing?

Answer 9

Accompanying tug to/from prince consort

Consult KHM if escort is required to/from Nab

Escort must be in place via a special direction and amount of assistance agreed with pilot

Question 10

What are the 9 message markers using in communication?

Answer 10

1. Advice
2. Warning
3. Information
4. Question
5. Answer
6. Request
7. Intention
8. Instruction
9. Direction