PORT OF BERWICK

ENGLAND- EAST COAST

BERWICK

ADMIRALITY CHART NO 1612

NOTICE TO MARINERS No6 of 2026

Notice is hereby given that the following instructions are issued in light of Safety of navigation.

200th Anniversary of the Lighthouse

To mark the 200th anniversary of the Lighthouse, a celebration event will take place on the Queen Elizabeth Pier and at the Lighthouse.

As part of the celebrations, a light show extending the length of the pier, comprising approximately 200 LED lights, together with floodlighting of the Lighthouse, will take place between:

18:30 hrs and 21:00 hrs
Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th October 2026

During these times, mariners are advised to exercise extreme caution when navigating the River Tweed, due to the additional lighting.

Mariners are requested to maintain a safe speed, keep a proper lookout and adhere to any instructions issued by Berwick Harbour.

The Port of Berwick will monitor VHF ch16 & 12 during these times.

Further Information

S. Ferguson
Harbour Master
Email: scott.ferguson@bhcshipping.com
Tel: 07931 710156

 

PORT OF BERWICK

ENGLAND- EAST COAST

BERWICK

ADMIRALITY CHART NO 1612

NOTICE TO MARINERS No12 2025 Updated 8th Jan 2026

Notice is hereby given that the following instructions are issued in light of Safety of navigation.

ABPmer Water and Sediment Quality Sampling ops

Sampling operations will take place in various locations from the Whitadder Confluence to and including Berwick bay area and are expected to take approximately 3 days per month for the next 12 months, weather and progress permitting. During sampling operations, ABP Wyke (small survey craft) will be stationary on the sample location for a short period acquiring water and sediment samples before relocating to the next sample location.

Provisional Survey Program

All vessels are requested to pass at a safe speed and distance.

VHF Channels 16 and 12 will be monitored by ABP Wyke during survey operations.

For further information please contact:

S. Ferguson (Harbour Master) Email scott.ferguson@bhcshipping.com Tel: 07931710156

William Wye Project Manager ABPmer 07708 395079 wwye@abpmer.co.uk

Paul Clement Survey Manager ABPmer 07850 500315 paul.clement@abpmer.co.uk

 

PORT OF BERWICK

ENGLAND- EAST COAST

BERWICK

ADMIRALITY CHART NO 1612

NOTICE TO MARINERS No1 2026 (Updated! 01.04.2026)

Notice is hereby given that the following instructions are issued in light of Safety of navigation.

1. A temporary lit buoy Fl.R.3s is in position on the edge of the sand bank, do not use leading marks until past and clear.

 

All vessels are require to navigate with extreme caution!

For further information please contact:

S. Ferguson (Harbour Master) Email scott.ferguson@bhcshipping.com Tel: 07931710156