Berth Holder News: Newest stories first…..

31.05.14

Port of Dover Wi-Fi is now available throughout the marina.

To use it you need to visit the marina office and ask for a password to enable your account.

20.04.14

New port regulations take effect from the 1st May 2014, these were highlighted at the VTS Seminar.

Full details are available from the Dover Harbour Board, the salient points for bertholders being:

When contacting Port Control on channel 74 they require you to inform them:

                                     
          1. Who you are.

                                     
          2. Where you are.

                                     
          3. Where you want to go.

When leaving the marina you must contact Port Control on channel 74 before leaving the Tidal Basin and await permission to proceed.

It is also advantageous to familiarise ourselves with the key phrases used during VHF transmissions between Port Control and commercial vessels as this gives
us a precise picture of intended manouvres by larger vessels. In any event it is useful to be aware of the terminology used in our home port.

In addition you should keep a listening watch on channels 74 and 16 at all times. 

As the port is developed and becomes busier with commercial arrivals comprising cruise ships, cargo vessels, ferries and recreational craft these measures
will help to ensure the prevention of a potentially dangerous situation developing. Additionally, the port tugs and dredger will be kept busy and as responsible boaters it is our responsibility to
keep clear and comply with exisiting and new rules.

Many of us hold a basic navigation or boating qualification but perhaps it is now time to extend our knowledge by enrolling on a further course or refresher.
For those that haven’t yet completed even a basic course, just do it! Dover Sea Sports, Mutiny Diving and the Yacht Club all offer a range of courses to suit our needs. Don’t forget also, that you
and your craft require a valid VHF licence before you go out on the water……

                                            It’s
better to be safe than sorry!

14.03.14

Of interest to Berth Holders:

Port of Dover VTS Seminar.

This is to be held on the 28th March at the Yacht Club from 19:45 until 21:30

It will give details on new procedures to be implimented and also information on navigation and other points of
interest.

All are welcome.

CHRISTMAS PERIOD WEATHER WARNING:

Issued 0600 20.12.13

Dring the next seven to ten days a prolonged period of windy and stormy weather can be expected. Wind speeds are expected to peak
at Force 9 at times gusting in excess of 50 knots. The period into Christmas Eve could see winds attaiing 60 or so knots. If you are here, check your vessel and particularly the mooring lines. If you
have a fellow berth holder who is not around, please have a quick check of their vessel too.

Please can we all keep the pedestrian and vehicle gate secured at Bethnall Corner, the entrance into the  Northampton Quay
car park. If it is windy and you are leaving, just give it a tug behind you to make sure it closes securely. Security is a responsibility we all share!

Thanks!

A word of thanks…

My own vessel suffered a skin fitting failure in October 2013. In the middle of the night she started taking on water and I called
the Marina Office. Within minutes the Duty Harbour Master was in attendance and offered reassuring advice and assistance. By early morning and with the situation under control, the DHB workboat Diana
took me to the boat lift for immediate lift out. The boatyard team then ensured my vessel was quickly and efficiently transported by cradle to a convenient spot in the yard so that I could effect
repairs.

Many thanks to all concerned:

 DHM, Marina Office and Boatyard staff.

Great job. You were all superb.

What is happening with the Berth Holder Rep Meetings?

Dover-marina.com is an independent website, keen to promote positive outcomes for our community, but, as such we are unable to give details of the more
sensitive issues discussed at these regular meetings. Most of us, as berth holders, are emailed the minutes. If you do not have an internet connection, a copy of the minutes are always displayed on
the notice board in the Marina Office. I am happy to print a copy if you are a berth holder and you would like one.

Having received the minutes of the latest Marina Berth Holder Representative Meeting which took place on the 12th November, it was nice to see so many of the
recently appointed Reps attending. Well done! Here in the Wellington Dock we were voiced by our longstanding Representative but sadly our two “newbies” offered their apologies for absence
as they had more pressing engagements.

With main man CW taking the chair, what were the salient points that we can share then?

The 2014 Marina Open Day two day event is to be subject to a budget planning review so may be just a one day affair. Support from a wider
audience is being encouraged, so maybe we can all play a part in promoting this….?

Swingbridge remedial works are scheduled for November 26th to 28th affecting Wellington Dock Berthies. No major problems there, as most of us don’t
take our boats out a great deal but it is nice to be kept informed of planned engneering and maintenance work.

WiFi will be available in all areas by January, the Wellington may be the last area to benefit from this investment.

An “undesirable” has apparently been spotted “loitering” in and around the marina. He is estimated as being in his fifties, grey hair and may well be a
vulnerable adult, so a call to the Port Police is probably the best option if in any doubt. 

19.11.13: New electricity tariffs rolled out…..

Communication has now been made to this effect and the new marina electricity tariffs effective from the 11th November 2013 are as follows:

Day tariff:      0730-0030 increased to 12.5 pence per kWhour.

Night tariff:     0031-0729 increased to 9.5 pence per kWhour. 

These rates do not include VAT which is an additional 5%

These increased rates reflect a new three year contract with the Marina energy provider. Email messaging is available to all berth
holders advising you when there is either £4.00 or 20% of your last electricity purchase left, whichever is higher. It is therefore important to register your email address with the Marina
Office Team.

Nobody likes price increases, but it will be observed that these tariffs represent value for money when compared to domestic energy charges at
home. 

ELECTRICITY SUPPLY PRICE INCREASE

31.10.13. Apparently, some berth holders have received communication of an impending electricity price rise. It has been suggested that this could be as much
as almost 30%. It is understood that it is illegal to increase the tariff to customers by more than the price increase levied by the supplier, so more information is being sourced. If you have any
further information, please get in touch by text, phone, email or the website forum.

In with the new and err, in with the old….

Of particular interest to berth holders will be the news that the Harbour Board have now selected their choice of new marina berth holder representatives from the list of nominations
provided by those of us that could be bothered to be involved. Here in the Wellington Dock we have two new representatives. One hopes they will  work closely with the gentleman who was
reselected by the powers that be, of Harbour House.

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