Notices to Mariners

A Notice to Mariners informs boaters of any work being undertaken that may affect navigation.

It is required as part of the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads Act 1988 and could mean, for example, creating a severe height or width restriction or the need for a river closure.

Anything affecting 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.

In order to complete and publish a Notice to Mariners we will need a brief description of the works and the location, the date and time of start and completion, parties likely to be affected, the name and address of the person to receive the bill for the notice, contact details for further information and any complaints received.  Full details can be found in the Navigation Works Guidance document.

The document has been produced to advise of legislation requirements, provide practical health and safety advice and highlight other possible considerations. Not all sections will apply, but are provided for information.

A Works Licence may also be required. Please check the Works Licences page for details and application forms.

A Notice to Mariners application form is available here.

The cost of a Notice to Mariners varies depending on the size of the notice, number of words etc. 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.

Current notices

You can find all current notices by clicking on the relevant links below. These are Notices to Mariners issued by the Broads Authority and notices by other authorities with a potential impact on the Broads.

• ABP Notice 16 2019 Lowestoft - Port traffic signal lights 
• ABP Notice 13a 2019 Lowestoft - Extension of borehole operations 
• Notice No. 8 of 2019 River Yare - Burnt Mill, Haddiscoe Island
• Notice No. 6 of 2019 River Waveney - Navigation restriction due to private works
• Notice No. 3 of 2019 Oulton Broad - Navigation restriction due to power boat racing in 2019
• ABP Notice 02 2019 and Pilotage Direction Lowestoft - Revision to schedule 2 of Pilotage Direction
• ABP Notice 01 2019 Lowestoft - Notice to Mariners in force 
• ABP Notice 38 2018 Lowestoft Bridge Channel - New navigation lights
• Notice No. 9 of 2018 Haddiscoe Cut - Between Reedham and St. Olaves
• ABP Notice 36 2018 and Safety and Environment Notice Revised port safety and environmental notice 2018
• ABP Notice 35 2018 and Small Craft and Yacht Notice Revised small craft and yacht notice 2018  
• Notice No. 8 of 2018 Hickling Broad - Dredging and restricted access
• ABP Notice 34 2018 Lowestoft Outer Harbour - Hamilton peninsula boarding ladder 
• ABP Notice 32 2018 Lowestoft Outer Harbour - Quay wall maintenance and repair
• Notice No. 6 of 2018 Approaches to Beccles - River Waveney Bridge
• PPGY Notice 25 2018 Port of Great Yarmouth - Wreck berth 39
• PPGY Notice 23 2018 Port of Great Yarmouth - River survey
• ABP Notice 32 2017 Pilot boarding arrangement checks 
• PPGY Notice 11 2017 Port of Great Yarmouth - Navigation byelaws
• ABP Notice 24 2017 and Passage Plan Lowestoft Port and approaches - Passage plan 
• ABP Notice 22 2017 Lowestoft - Reporting of vessel movements
• PPGY Notice 04 2017 Port of Great Yarmouth - Double banking
• ABP Notice 05 2017 Use of weighted heavy lines