Notice to Mariners

NOTICE TO MARINERS No. 09 – 2025
Construction of Fishing Stage 21
All mariners are advised that a new 50m fishing stage, Stage 21, is being
constructed to replace the existing Stages 10 & 11.The works are scheduled
to commence in July 2025, for completion in the winter of 2025/26. The project
is being delivered by Newhaven Port & Properties Ltd with Herbosch Kiere as
the chosen contractor. The project is funded by UK Government with grant
funding secured by Lewes District Council.
There will be three main vessels associated for the duration of the project,
with other vessels utilised as required, these vessels are:
• Jack Up ‘Octopus’
• Multi-Category ‘Stour’
• Flat Top Barge ‘Valk’
During the project there will be increased activity on the river, Masters and
others in charge of craft are warned to navigate with caution and pay strict
attention to the traffic signals, information and directions issued to them by
Newhaven Port Control. Call sign “Newhaven Radio” – VHF Channel 12. Tel.
01273 612926.

Captain Stephen Tindale
Harbour Master
Newhaven Port
www.newhavenport.com
Issued: 15th July 2025