Southwold Harbour byelaws and notices - Reporting concerns relating to safety

Harbour Users are requested to immediately report to the Harbour Master any reasonable concern they have regarding safety in Southwold Harbour. Harbour Users are also requested to report incidents and damage which may affect safety in the Harbour.

In an emergency dial 999 or call Coastguard on VHF Channel 16.

To report incidents and damage to the Harbour Master please call Southwold Harbour Radio on VHF Channel 12 or telephone 01502 724712. You may be asked to submit a written report. Incidents and damage that should be reported include:

• Damage to and collisions between vessels.
• Damage to navigation marks or harbour structures.
• Malfunctioning navigation marks.
• Dangerous close quarters situations between vessels.
• Vessels proceeding at an excessive speed or creating excessive wash.
• Damage to Harbour facilities.
• Any dangerous occurrence.

The Southwold Harbour Authority complies with the Port Marine Safety Code and has appointed an independent Designated Person to monitor compliance with the Code and to report to the Harbour Authority. Any reasonable concerns regarding safety in the Harbour may (in addition to being reported to the Harbour Master) be brought to the attention of the of the Designated Person by writing to:

Southwold Harbour Authority
Monty Smedley
PMSC Designated Person
Quayside Suite
Medina Chambers
Town Quay
Southampton SO14 2AQ

mssmedley@abpmer.co.uk
02380711892