Posted on February 9, 2026
Mariners are advised that, on or about 07th February 2026, contractors instructed by Port of Tilbury London Ltd will commence dredging operations at Tilbury Lock Entrance, Tilbury Grain Terminal Main Berth and Tilbury 2 CMAT. The general location of the dredging is indicated by the red boxes on the charlets below:
These dredging operations will be carried out by the water injection dredging method by vessel MAAS and will be conducted during ebb tides only. An alternate dredging vessel may be substituted if necessary; in this case, details will be broadcast by London VTS. The areas to be dredged includes Tilbury Lock bellmouth / entrance and the respective berth boxes of the other locations.
The dredging is expected to be complete no later than 01st March 2026.
Requirements to proceed with caution or at slow speed will be made in accordance with the procedures set out in the Port of London Authority’s Port Information Guide, under ‘Speed Reductions’ with the International Code Flags ‘Romeo Yankee’, which are illustrated below, displayed:
The display of these signals will be in addition to any lights or shapes required under local regulations and the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea.
Further details will be broadcast as appropriate by London VTS on VHF Channel 68.
