Notices - Boulogne to Dunkerque - Scroll down as necessary

Week 10


FRANCE - North Coast - Automatic Identification Systems.


Delete:


Automatic Identification System, AIS, at RCW light-buoy 51° 01´·00N., 1° 45´·84E.


Notice 1099 refers


Base image is from Imray IN5007 by courtesy of Imray and Meridian Chartware.


Notice 1099 of 2026.pdf

Notice 26 1099.pdf




Affects:


UKHO SNC: 323, 1351, 1406, 1610, 1892 and 2449.

UKHO SCC: 5605.2, 5605.1 (Panel B, Northern Approaches to Dover Strait)  and 5605.1.

Imray Main Charts: C8

Imray Leisure Charts: 2100.7.


AIS is removed from the RCW north cardinal lightbuoy which marked the Calais shipping waiting area.  Other Aton still have AIS viz Calais Approaches, RCA, Dyck and Ruytingen.




Week 07


FRANCE - North Coast - Depths.


Insert:


depth, 17.9, and extend 20m contour NW to enclose 51° 04´·77N., 1° 45´·82E.  Delete depth, 20.3, close NW.

depth, 14.6 at 50° 59´·032N., 1° 45´·267E.  Delete depth, 15.7, close SW.

depth, 7.4 at 50° 58´·90N., 1° 45´·49E.  Delete depth, 8.2, close S and depth, 8.5, close SE.


Notice 663 refers


Base image is from Imray IN5007 by courtesy of Imray and Meridian Chartware.


Notice 663 of 2026.pdf

Notice 26 663.pdf




Affects:


UKHO SNC: 323, 1351 and 1892.

UKHO SCC: 5614.2

Imray Main Charts: C8, C30

Imray Leisure Charts: 2100.7


Three reductions of depth, one close north of the4 Ruytingen SW cardinal buoy and two adjacent to the Calais Approach west cardinal buoy.  Still ample depth for leisure craft.


Week 05


DOVER STRAIT - Submarine cable.


Insert submarine cable, , joining:


51° 22´·75N., 1° 26´·85E.

51° 23´·48N., 1° 29´·50E.

51° 23´·44N., 1° 30´·38E.

51° 23´·13N., 1° 31´·44E.

51° 23´·12N., 1° 32´·68E.

51° 23´·54N., 1° 33´·43E.

51° 23´·72N., 1° 39´·39E.

51° 22´·59N., 1° 43´·77E.

51° 22´·49N., 2° 13´·34E.

51° 21´·46N., 2° 15´·35E.

51° 21´·49N., 2° 20´·32E.

51° 22´·47N., 2° 26´·90E.

51° 22´·29N., 2° 29´·57E.


Notice 526 refers


Base image is from Imray C30 by courtesy of Imray and Meridian Chartware.


Notice 526 of 2026.pdf

Notice 25 1339(P).pdf




Affects:


UKHO SNC: 323, 1406, 1607, 1610, 1828 and 2449.

UKHO SCC: 5605.1 (Panel B, Northern Approaches to Dover Strait), 5605.11, 5606.1, 5606.4 and 5607.1.

Imray Main Charts: C30, C8.

Imray Leisure Charts:


In week 13 last year there was a Preliminary Notice [1339(P)/25] announcing the laying of a submarine cable between North Foreland and the Oostende.  This is now complete.  The Notice is long as it lists the cable positions for each SNC and SCCs involved and removes references to temporary works



Week 04


FRANCE - North Coast - NM Block.


Insert:


the accompanying block, centred on: 50° 44´·7N., 1° 32´·5E.


Notice 362 refers


The block is copyright of the UKHO.


Notice 362 of 2026.pdf

Notice 26 362.pdf




Affects:


UKHO SNC: 1892.

UKHO SCC:

Imray Main Charts: C8


A UKHO block for the approaches to Boulogne.




Week 02


FRANCE - North Coast - Wreck.


Replace:


with at 51° 03´·24N., 2° 09´·97E.


Notice 176 refers


Base image is from Imray chart C30 by courtesy of Imray and Meridian Chartware.


Notice 176 of 2026.pdf

Notice 26 176.pdf




Affects:


Belgium SNC: BE 11 and BE 102.

Imray Main Charts: C30

Imray Leisure Charts: 2110.4


A reduction of depth over an old wreck at the west entrance of the Chenal Intermediaire between the west and east harbours of Dunkerque.  Ample water for leisure craft.





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Week  50


FRANCE - North Coast - Foul.


Insert:


foul out of position, at 51° 03´·93N., 2° 07´·12E.


Notice 5495 refers


Base image is from Imray chart C30 by courtesy of Imray and Meridian Chartware.


Notice 5495 of 2025.pdf

Notice 25 5495.pdf




Affects:


UKHO SNC: 323 and 1350.

UKHO SCC: 5606.8.

Imray Full Charts: C30


A new FOUL on the Haut-Fond de Gravelines bank off Dunkerque.  There have been two earlier NtMs (1609 and 5307) this year about the ‘bank’ notifying obstn and other FOULS.  Image shows all the changes.





Week  50


FRANCE - North Coast - Wreck.


Insert:


at 50° 45´·23N., 1° 31´·44E.


Notice 5548 refers


Base image is from Imray chart IN5007 by courtesy of Imray and Meridian Chartware.

Notice 5548 of 2025.pdf

Notice 25 5548.pdf



Affects:


UKHO SNC: 2451.

UKHO SCC: 5606.6.

Imray Full Charts: C8


One new wreck on the Bassure de Baas off Boulogne, just East of the App. Boulogne south cardinal buoy.  At just over 10m, unlikely to hinder leisure craft.




Week  47


DOVER STRAIT - Depths.


Insert:


depth, 30.7 at 51° 22´·47N., 1° 58´·86E.  Delete depth, 3.3, close NW.


Notice 5177 refers


Base image is from Imray chart C30 by courtesy of Imray and Meridian Chartware.


Notice 5177 of 2025.pdf

Notice 25 5177.pdf




Affects:


UKHO SNC: 323.

UKHO SCC: 5607.7

Imray Full Charts: C1, C30


One reduction of depth just south of the Foxtrot 3 light ship almost due east of the North Foreland.  Unlikely to hinder leisure craft.




Week  46


FRANCE - North Coast - NM Blocks. Wreck. Obstruction. Depths. Legend. Light.


Chart 323


Insert:


the accompanying block A, centred on 51° 00´·5N., 1° 56´·8E.

the accompanying block B, centred on 51° 02´·8N., 2° 07´·1E.

at 51° 03´·22N., 2° 13´·66E.


Amend:


light to, Fl(2)R.6s12m10M at 51° 03´·59N., 2° 21´·20E.


Chart 1350


Insert:


the accompanying block, centred on 51° 04´·0N., 2° 06´·8E.

at 51° 03´·22N., 2° 13´·66E.


Chart 1351


Insert:


at 50° 59´·745N., 1° 52´·814E.


Chart 1892


Insert:


depth, 8 and extend 10m contour SE to enclose 51° 00´·95N., 1° 59´·29E.  Delete depth 11.5, close SE.

legend, Less water reported (2021), centred on: 50° 59´·34N., 1° 53´·02E.


Chart 5605.10


Insert:


the accompanying block A, centred on: 51° 00´·5N., 1° 56´·9E.

the accompanying block B, centred on: 51° 02´·7N., 2° 07´·1E.

at 51° 03´·22N., 2° 13´·66E.


Amend:


light to, Fl(2)R.6s12m10M at 51° 03´·59N., 2° 21´·20E.


Notice 5030 refers


Base image is from Imray chart IN5007 by courtesy of Imray and Meridian Chartware.

Notice 5030 of 2025.pdf

Notice 25 5030 combined.pdf




Affects:


UKHO SNC: 323, 1350, 1351 and 1892.

UKHO SCC: 5605.10

Imray Full Charts: C8


This notice provides five UKHO blocks for different SN and SC charts.  The images effectively deal with three areas.  First, the coast just east of Calais, second, the approaches to the West port of Dunkerque and finally a detailed block of the Haut-Fond de Gravelines bank off Dunkerque.  


The notice includes several isolated changes:


1. A wreck (showing any part of the hull at CD) east of Dunkerque west harbour entrance, just south of the DW21 SHB for the Chenal Intermediaire.  Some charts already show that marked.

2. Emendation of the light characteristics of the Harbour Entrance light on the east side of the Dunkerque east entrance.  The change is to add ‘12m’.

3. Adding a Obstn of 7m in the Riden de la Rade east of the Calais entrance.  Some charts already show it.

4. A reduction of depth to 8m from 11.5m east of Calais and a ‘Less water reported 2021) solely for UNHO SNC 1892.  All other charts already have those corrections.

In the area of items 3 and 4, recent NtM 4769 had published 5 reductions of depth. This is now included in the images.  The download of images now total 7 (5 displayed).







Week  44


FRANCE - North Coast - Depths.


Insert:


depth, 4.8 at 51° 04´·00N., 2° 07´·58E.  Delete depth, 0.4, and associated 2m contour, close W.


Replace:


depth, 4.1, with depth, 3.6 at 51° 03´·99N., 2° 07´·86E.


Delete:


depth, 5.1 at 51° 04´·05N., 2° 08´·08E.


Notice 4858 refers


Base image is from Imray chart C30 by courtesy of Imray and Meridian Chartware.


Notice 4858 of 2025.pdf

Notice 25 4858.pdf




Affects:


Belgium SNC: BE11 and BE102.

UKHO SCC: 5605.2

Imray Full Charts: C30.


Three revised depths on the Haut-Fond de Gravelines Bank (off Gravelines).  An earlier NtM (1609 of 2025) is now revised by this notice.  The bank is marked by the west cardinal buoy.




Week  44


FRANCE - North Coast - Depths. Drying height.


Insert:


depth, 4.3, and extend 5m contour N to enclose 51° 00´·55N., 1° 57´·24E.  Delete depth, 13.2, close NW.

depth, 0.3, and extend 2m contour N to enclose 51° 00´·36N., 1° 57´·53E.  Delete depth, 8.5, close NE.

drying height, 0.1, and extend 0m low water line N to enclose 51° 00´·33N., 1° 57´·83E.

depth, 3.6, and extend 5m contour N to enclose 51° 00´·41N., 1° 58´·38E.

depth, 0.4, and extend 2m contour N to enclose 51° 00´·27N., 1° 59´·06E.  Delete depth, 1.6, close SE.


Notice 4769 refers


Base image is from Imray chart IN5007 by courtesy of Imray and Meridian Chartware.


Notice 4769 of 2025.pdf

Notice 25 4769.pdf




Affects:


UKHO SNC: 323 and 1892.

UKHO SCC: 5605.10

Imray Full Charts: C8 and C30


Four significant reductions of depth and one new drying height off the beaches east of Calais.  Worth noting if going that way.




Week  39


FRANCE - North Coast - NM Block.


Insert:


the accompanying block, centred on: 51° 01´·3N., 2° 11´·5E.


Notice 4195 refers


Chart blocks are copyright of the UKHO.


Notice 4195 of 2025.pdf

Notice 25 4195.pdf




Affects:


UKHO SNC: 1350.

Imray Full Charts: C30


An UKHO Block for part of the West Port of Dunkerque.




Week  37


DOVER STRAIT - Depths.


Insert:


depth, 22.4 at 51° 09´·98N., 1° 46´·38E.  Delete depth, 23.5, close SW.

depth, 19.7, enclosed by 20m contour at 51° 10´·28N., 1° 46´·99E.  Delete depth, 20.5, close SW.


Notice 4000 refers


Base image is from Imray chart IN5007 by courtesy of Imray and Meridian Chartware.


Notice 4000 of 2025.pdf

Notice 25 4000.pdf




Affects:


UKHO SNC: 323 and 1892

UKHO SCC: 5606.3

Imray Full Charts: C8

Imray Leisure Folios: 2100.7


Two reductions of depth east of the Sandettie west cardinal buoy.  Ample water and not likely to hinder leisure craft.




Week  33


DOVER STRAIT - Depth.


Recent survey information has shown that numerous depths less than charted exist in the Dover Strait. The most significant is as follows:


Depth        Position

19·9m        50° 59´·24N., 1° 24´·99E.


Mariners are advised to navigate with caution in the area and consult the local port authorities for the latest information.


Notice 3474(P) refers


Base image is from Imray chart ON5007 by courtesy of Imray and Meridian Chartware.


Notice 3474(P) of 2025.pdf

Notice 25 3474(P).jpg




Affects:


UKHO SNC: 323 and 1892.

UKHO SSC: 5605.7

Imray Full Charts: C8

Imray Leisure Folios: 2100.8


A preliminary notice advising one reduction of depth down to 19.9m in the Dover Straits SW bound TSS east of the Varne shoal.  Unlikely to hinder leisure craft!




Week  15


FRANCE - North Coast - Wrecks. Depths. Buoy.


Insert:


Fl(5)Y.20s TME1 at 51° 32´·56N., 2° 30´·92E.

at 51° 03´·22N., 2° 13´·66E.

depth, 13.2 at 51° 03´·93N., 2° 08´·29E.

depth, 4.1, enclosed by 5m contour 51° 04´·00N., 2° 07´·84E.

depth, 5.5 at 51° 03´·97N., 2° 06´·82E.  Delete depth, 6.3, close N.

at 51° 04´·04N., 2° 06´·45E. and delete Wk, close W.


Notice 1609 refers


Base image is from Imray chart C30 by courtesy of Imray and Meridian Chartware.


Notice 1609 of 2025.pdf

Notice 25 1609.pdf




Affects:


UKHO SNC: BE11 and BE102

Imray Full Charts: C30


This notice is for the two Belgium charts which replace two UKHO SN charts.


There is a new wreck which shows hull or superstructure at chart datum on the edge of the Chenal Intermediare between the west and east harbours of Dunkerque.  Also a new wreck and three reductions of depths on and around the sands north of the Passe de l’Ouest between Gravesline and Dunkerque west.




Week  13


ENGLAND - South East Coast - Submarine cable. Works.


Submarine cable laying works are taking place between North Foreland and Oostende, along a line joining the following positions:


51° 22´·73N., 1° 26´·80E.

51° 23´·45N., 1° 29´·81E.

51° 23´·15N., 1° 32´·74E.

51° 23´·55N., 1° 33´·52E.

51° 23´·55N., 1° 36´·37E.

51° 23´·75N., 1° 38´·91E.

51° 22´·61N., 1° 43´·78E.

51° 22´·72N., 1° 45´·28E.

51° 22´·45N., 1° 48´·39E.

51° 22´·53N., 2° 03´·45E.

51° 22´·63N., 2° 06´·71E.

51° 22´·36N., 2° 08´·59E.

51° 22´·53N., 2° 12´·70E.

51° 21´·80N., 2° 14´·73E.

51° 21´·37N., 2° 17´·93E.

51° 21´·59N., 2° 22´·00E.

51° 22´·47N., 2° 27´·09E.

51° 22´·27N., 2° 28´·42E.

51° 22´·23N., 2° 32´·09E.

51° 21´·27N., 2° 33´·95E.

51° 20´·89N., 2° 40´·56E.

51° 21´·28N., 2° 41´·97E.

51° 21´·00N., 2° 44´·40E.

51° 17´·38N., 2° 47´·99E.

51° 13´·57N., 2° 53´·85E.


Charts will be updated when works are complete.  This change will be included in a New Edition of Chart 1607.


Mariners are advised to navigate with caution in the area.


Notice 1339(P) refers


Base image is from Imray chart C30 by courtesy of Imray and Meridian Chartware.


Notice 1339(P) of 2025.pdf

Notice 25 1339(P).pdf




Affects:


UKHO SNC: 323, 1183, 1406, 1610, 1630, 1828 and 2449.

Belgium SNC:  BE11 and BE102

UKHO SCC: 5605.1, 5605.11, 5606.1, 5606.2, 5606.4 and 5607.1.

Imray Full Charts: C30


A submarine cable between North Foreland and the Oostende is to be laid pretty much west to east until off Oostende.  No doubt there will be VHF broadcasts when working.




Week  12


FRANCE - North Coast - Wreck.


Delete:


PA at 50° 58´·693N., 1° 53´·612E.


Notice 1237 refers


Base image is from Imray chart C2110.2 by courtesy of Imray and Meridian Chartware.


Notice 1237 of 2025.pdf

Notice 25 1237.pdf




Affects:


UKHO SNC: 1351.

Imray Full Charts: C30

Imray Leisure Folios: 2110.2


One of several wrecks (exposed at HW) on the beaches just east of Calais harbour is now deleted!




Week  8


FRANCE - North Coast - Current meters.


Current meters, mounted on tripod cages, exist in the following positions:


Designation         Position

Wissant                50° 53´·54N., 1° 38´·58E.

Gravelines            51° 01´·30N., 2° 05´·60E.


Anchoring, dredging and trawling are prohibited within 500m of the meters.  Mariners are advised to navigate with caution in the area.

 

Notice 866(T) refers


Base image is from Imray chart IN5007 by courtesy of Imray and Meridian Chartware.


Notice 866(T) of 2025.pdf

Notice 25 866(T) combined.pdf




Affects:


UKHO SNC: 323, 1350, 1872 and 1892.

UKHO SCC: 5605.10 and 5605.12

Imray Full Charts: C8 and C30


Two new current meters mounted on tripod cages, one close inshore of Wissant (between Gris-Nez and Calais), the second, due north of the east Graveslines harbour pier.  I have marked them as unlit yellow buoys but precisely how they appear are unknown to me!  The meter off Wissant is perhaps so close to the shor that it is unlikely to be encountered by us BUT off Gravelines is likely to be encountered if approaching to entered from the direction of the east.  Two images.



Week  5


FRANCE - North Coast - Depths.


Insert:


depth, 10.1 at 50° 45´·25N., 1° 31´·66E.  Delete depth, 10.9, close N.

depth, 10.8 at 50° 44´·98N., 1° 31´·46E.  Delete depth, 12.5, close E

depth, 10, enclosed by 10m contour 50° 44´·77N., 1° 31´·51E.

depth, 10.5 at 50° 44´·63N., 1° 31´·19E.  Delete depth, 16.5, close N.

depth, 8.4, enclosed by 10m contour at 50° 44´·06N., 1° 31´·16E.


Notice 500 refers


Base image is from Imray chart C8 by courtesy of Imray and Meridian Chartware.


Notice 500 of 2025.pdf

Notice 25 500.pdf




Affects:


UKHO SNC: 1892.

Imray Full Charts: C8


Five reductions of depth off Boulogne on the Bassure de Baas between the south cardinal ‘App. Boulogne’ and the starboard hand ‘Ophelie’.  Unlikely to be hinder by leisure craft.




Week  3


FRANCE - North Coast - Automatic Identification System.


The Automatic Identification System, AIS, at the South cardinal light-buoy DY2, in position 51° 09´·45N., 2° 19´·42E., has been temporarily removed.  Mariners are advised to navigate with caution in the area.

(WGS84 DATUM)


Notice 286(T) refers


Base image is from Imray chart C30 by courtesy of Imray and Meridian Chartware.


Notice 286(T) of 2025.pdf

Notice 25 286(T).pdf




Affects:


UKHO SNC: 323, 1406, 1610, 1872, 1873 and 2449.

UKHO SCC: 5605.1, 5605.10, 5605.11 and 5606.1.

Imray Full Charts: C30


Temporary notice advising that the south cardinal buoy ‘DY2’ in the Dyck Oriental channel (offshore north of Dunkerque) has its AIS temporarily removed.