FORTH PORTS PLC

No. 6 of 2002                                               30 April 2002

NOTICE TO MARINERS

FIRTH OF FORTH

FORTH PORTS BYELAWS & GENERAL DIRECTIONS

GENERAL DIRECTION No.16- PASSAGE PLANMNG

References A: Forth Byelaws & General Directions for Navigation(re-issued 1997)

           B: Port Marine Safety Code

1.   The Port Marine Safety Code requires harbour authorities to establish general guidance in respect of the use of passage planning.

2.   Following consultation with the required organisations, including the Chamber of Shipping, General Direction No. 16 has been issued, together with additions to the definitions listed in the Byelaws and General Directions. Copies of both documents are attached.

3.   Shipmasters are requested to comply with the requirements of General Direction No. 16.

4.   Status of Previously Published Notices:

     Nos. 6 and 7 of 1998 remain in force

     No. 13 of 1999 remains in force

     No. 1 of 2000 remains in force

     Nos. 10 and 11 of 2001 remain in force

     Nos. 2, 3 and 4 of 2002 remain in force

Chief Harbourmaster

Firth of Forth