Cowes Port Handbook 2014-2015 April 2014 | Page 21

COWES PORT HANDBOOK 2014 - 2015
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Section 6 - Cowes Chain Ferry: The Chain Ferry now has right of way
over all river traffic, however, any vessel requiring an unimpeded passage
is required to establish early contact (call sign ‘Cowes Chain Ferry’) and
agree on VHF Ch 69 which side the Chain Ferry will hold for your passage.
In addition, the Chain Ferry now displays a flashing yellow light on the
forward end of the Chain Ferry to indicate to mariners its intention to
commence a crossing; the light remains illuminated until it reaches the
opposite bank.
Section 10 - Breakwater Construction Zone: A Breakwater Construction
Zone will be established as per the diagram opposite. An Exclusion Zone will
be contained within the Construction Zone and will be marked by a series
of lit buoys. No vessel shall enter the Exclusion Zone except those vessels
engaged in the construction of the breakwater or any associated works.
See Cowes General Directions at www.cowesharbourcommission.co.uk.

Cowes Harbour Commission Enforcement Policy

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Cowes Harbour Commission has a policy based on education in the first
instance of an offence, which generally reverts to formal written warnings
and ultimately prosecution for repeat offenders