Herring Bridge, Great Yarmouth
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Herring Bridge Control Tower, Southtown Road, Great Yarmouth NR31 0LA
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There are demasting pontoons on the west side of the bridge on both sides.
Herring Bridge is operated 24 hours. Bookings must be made by all vessels regardless of size and whether they believe a bridge lift will be required or not. Bookings must be made at least 2 hours in advance of transit time. Booking revisions can be made until 30 minutes before the original booking time. Bookings can be made by telephone, email, VHF Radio, or using the booking form on the Herring Bridge Web Portal. Contact Details Telephone: 01493 448448 Email: bookings@herringbridge.com VHF Ch12: “HERRING BRIDGE” Vessels approaching and passing under the bridge must not exceed seven knots over ground (eight mph). There are marine traffic light signals upstream and downstream of the bridge. Herring Bridge Control operate the marine traffic lights. All vessels must observe and follow: The light signals from Bridge Control Any instructions from the Harbour Master (Contact via Peel Ports) Red marine traffic lights When the marine traffic lights show a red light, vessels do not have permission to pass under the bridge. Vessels must not advance beyond the outer face of the impact protection structure. Green marine traffic lights When the marine traffic lights show a green light, vessels that have booked an opening can pass under the bridge. However, it is the responsibility of the vessel to proceed only if it is safe to do so and to follow any instruction from the Harbour Master (Contact via Peel Ports). Private vessels are expected to pay a transit fee through the port of £20 each way. This can be done by phoning 0151 949 6254 |
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01493 448448
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