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Notice to Mariners

A Notice to Mariners is required as stated in the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads Act 1988, whenever anyone undertakes works that may significantly affect the navigation, for example creating severe height or width restriction or the need for a river closure. 

Anything affecting the navigation requires a minimum of 35 days' written notice to allow the Broads Authority time to publish details in a local newspaper as required under the Act.

The following information is required in order to complete and publish a Notice to Mariners.

• Brief description of the works
• Location of the works
• Duration of the works - start and completion (date and time)
• Those parties likely to be affected
• Name and address of person to receive the re-charged bill for the Notice
• Contact details for further information and any complaints received

Further details can be found regarding undertaking works within the navigation area in the Navigation Works Guidance document. The document has been produced to advise anyone wishing to carry out works within the Broads river system of legislation requirements, provide practical health and safety advice and highlight other possible considerations. Not all sections will apply to all projects, but are provided for information. Please read the Navigation Works Guidance notes and if you find that you require a Works Licence an application form can be downloaded.

A Notice to Mariners application form is available from this link

The cost of a Notice to Mariners varies; depending on the size of the notice, number of words, etc, but as a rough guide prices usually start at around £130.00 progressing to upwards of £450.00 for publication, with an additional standard charge of £30.00 to cover administration costs.

In this section you will find all current and past Notice to Mariners issued by the Broads Authority and those published by other authorities with a potential impact on the Broads and its surrounding areas.

• Notice 11 2009  Notice of restrictions to navigation between Foundry Bridge and Novi-Sad Bridge, River Wensum, Norwich
• Notice 10 2009 Opening times of Trowse Swing Bridge
• Lowestoft Notice 06 2009 Changes to Commercial Bridge Restrictions- Lowestoft (21st May 2009)
• Notice 09 2009 Partial Restriction at St Georges Bridge, Norwich (09 April 2009 - 24 April 2009)
• Notice 08 2009 Part Closure of Oulton Broad (23 April - 13 September 2009)
• Notice 07 2009 Opening Times for Trowse Swing Bridge (05 April - 16 May 2009)
• Notice 06 2009 Notice of Partial Closure for River Ant, Ludham Bridge to Barton Broad (06 April - 22 May 2009)
• Notice 05 2009 Partial Restriction for Haddiscoe Cut - Southern Section and River Waveney, Haddiscoe Old Railway Bridge to St Olaves Road Bridge (01 May - 22 May 2009)
• Lowestoft Notice 01 2009 Unreliable Navigational Traffic Control Lights and Fog Signal (09 February 2009 until further notice)
• Notice 04 2009 Partial Restriction for Haddiscoe Cut - Southern Section and River Waveney, Haddiscoe Old Railway Bridge to St Olaves Road Bridge (09 February - 03 April 2009 and 20 - 30 April 2009)
• GYPC Notice 04 2009 Completion of Marine Works, Removal of Navigation Marks (Until 30th September 2009)
• GYPC Notice 03 2009 Outer Harbour Entrance Lights (28th April 2009)
• GYPC Notice 01 2009 Breydon Bridge Temporary Closure of Navigation (10 - 11 February 2009)
• Notice 03 2009 Partial Restriction from Trowse Eye to the Head of Navigation, River Yare (22 January - 16 February 2009)
• Notice 02 2009 Partial Restriction at St Georges Bridge, Norwich (23 February - 09 April 2009)
• Notice 01 2009 Notice of Partial Closure for River Ant, Ludham Bridge to Barton Broad (06 February - 03 April 2009)
• Notice 14 2008 Advice to Broads Boat Users regarding Reedham Swing Bridge (26 - 28 November 2008)
• Notice 13 2008 Notice of Closure for River Ant, Ludham Bridge to Barton Broad (1 - 19 December 2008 and 5 January - 13 February 2009)
• Notice 12 2008 Notice of Closure for Mutford Lock, Oulton Broad (20 October 2008)
• Notice 11 2008 Notice of Closure of Mutford Lock (17 September 2008)
• Notice 10 2008 Notice of Closure and Restrictions at Reedham Swing Bridge (19 - 21 October 2008) and Somerleyton Swing Bridge (21 - 23 October 2008)
• Notice 09 2008 Partial Restriction of Access through St Olaves Road Bridge and Foot Bridge (15 September - 5 December 2008)
• 2008 Notices
• 2007 Notices
• 2006 Notices
• 2004-2005 Notices