Anchorages

Question 1

General anchorages

Answer 1

No general anchorages on this chartlet

Question 2

Prohibited anchorage in PA

Answer 2

Sewer outfal- no vessel shall anchor within area extending .65nm NE and .16nm wide off Enis Creek (SE of Rayoner dock)

Question 3

Freshwater bay emergency anchorage

Answer 3

Emergency explosive anchorage- sand and shale bottom, 6-10fm, protection from se and sw winds. Exclusively for the use of vessels laden with explosives bound for dumping grounds while holding for adverse weather. Not be used for the loading or discharging of explosives.

Question 4

Dungeness bay

Answer 4

Best anchorage, 5-9fm sticky bottom, about 1nm SE of light. Protection from W and SW

Question 5

Royal roads

Answer 5

Anchor within designated anchorages only.

Question 6

Victoria harbor

Answer 6

Anchorage within the harbor only with the harbor masters approval.

Question 7

Constance bank

Answer 7

Temporary anchorage, 3 anchorages, 2 for use of less than 48hrs and 1 for emergency use. For the use by vessels awaiting a pilot or short berth delay.