FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT
NOTICE TO MARINERS
No 08/2024
East Falkland
Stanley Harbour
Passenger Vessel Tender Operations
Wind condition limitations for tendering operations
When the wind conditions are sustained 30kts and gusting above 30kts, Stanley Harbour will be closed for fishing vessels and all passenger tenders and zodiacs. Additionally, the harbour may be closed at wind speeds below these limits on direction of the Harbour Master.
Visibility
All tender operations will be suspended when visibility falls below 0.1nm. Exceptions may be granted if only one vessel is operating, and appropriate risk assessments are provided.
Conduct of navigation when transiting the narrows
All zodiac and tender coxswains are reminded of their obligations under rule 9 of the collision regulations. All tenders are to remain to the starboard side of the Narrows channel at all times. Overtaking is not permitted whilst transiting the Narrows.
Pontoon Operations
The following instructions are given concerning cruise ship tender operations onto the pontoons located at the Public Jetty and the finger pontoon:
- Any instructions from the Harbour Master or their designated officer, must be complied with at all times. This may include periods when tender activities are suspended until weather conditions improve.
- That all vessels provide sufficient shore party crew with suitable PPE to place mooring lines and assist in the safe berthing/unberthing of tenders.
- That passenger and non-essential staff movements on any pontoon be prohibited whilst a tender is berthing/unberthing.
- That passenger movement to and from tenders should be limited to one tender at a time per pontoon.
- That no more than one tender at a time may berth / unberth at a pontoon, however more than one tender is permitted alongside the pontoon.
This Notice supersedes Notice to Mariners 02/2022 and shall remain in force until further notice.
Steuart Barlow,
Harbour Master,
Falkland Islands Government.
Issued on 30/09/2024
