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All reports to Shoreham Port Authority are taken very seriously and will be investigated.
To demonstrate the authorities commitment to maritime safety and ensure the involvement of harbour users, a monthly marine safety report will be published.
July 2010
INCIDENT / DEFECT REPORTS
DATE
ACTION TAKEN
Man over board from yacht in Prince George Lock
04/07/2010
Person recovered unhurt with assistance from the Duty Coxswain
Diesel spill from fishing vessel within the Canal
06/07/2010
Deputy Harbour Master investigated, diesel recovered using absorbent pads
Report of person in the water at Aldrington Basin
11/07/2010
Harbour Master investigated & liaised with Sussex Police
Speeding vessel between the footbridge and the railway bridge
Harbour Patrol and the Duty Officer investigated
Report of children tombstoning off the east breakwater rock groyne
22/07/2010
Assistant Harbour Master erected new signs
Speeding speedboat within the canal
30/07/2010
Deputy Harbour Master requested the vessel to slow down and navigate responsibly
Report of diesel spill within canal
29/07/2010
Investigated by Deputy Harbour Master, small sheen on water but no source found
ACCIDENTS
None
NAVIGATIONAL
EXERCISES
2p Oil spill response training & deployment exercise
07/07/2010
MEETINGS
Shoreham Port Annual Public Meeting
13/07/2010
Veolia Environmental Services Presentation
16/07/2010
Sussex Police Headquarters - Lewis
19/07/2010
Balanced Seas Marine Conservation Zones
23/07/2010
AUDITS
Trinity House General Light House Authority Annual Inspection
12/07/2010
SURVEYS
Approaches, Canal Main Channel, Soldiers Point
Throughout Month
Julian Seaman
Harbour Master