The dredger MANNIN, registered in Padstow, started work today in Exmouth Marina and will be working for 50 days with a short break at Christmas. The spoil will be dropped 7nm out to sea in a designated “Spoil Ground”.
Watchkeeper alerted first the Harbour Master and then HMCG of suspect object apparently adrift in channel. HM aware that No 4 Buoy damaged. Informed HMCG accordingly. HMCG later advised that NFA required.
Watchkeeper asked by HMCG for visual on dingy adrift off Teignmouth. Reported back no sighting. Observed IFV Shelley Marie passing nearby casualty but unable to make contact. HMCG advised NFA required.
Exeter Port Authority is still waiting for confirmation from the Government regarding the new lockdown rules. Click here to see the current interpretation of the rules which are likely to change on receipt of greater clarity from the Government.
The Director of HM Coastguard confirms that the National Coastwatch Institution is a coastguard declared asset and NCI watchkeepers are classified as key workers and thus will be maintaining watchkeeping throughout the lockdown. The Lookout will be open 7 days a week from 0930-1600.