a) All vessels in excess of 20 metres in length, bound to or from or passing through the Port of Southampton, vessels bound to or from or passing through the Dockyard Port of Portsmouth and vessels bound to or from anchorages or other locations in the Solent are required to communicate by VHF with Southampton VTS.
b) All vessels in excess of 20 metres LOA entering the East Solent are required to report to Southampton VTS on VHF Channel 12 when 10 miles from Nab Tower.When leaving the East Solent vessels are required to report to Southampton VTS Channel 12 when passinglatitude 50 degrees 40 minutes North giving their position as a distance East or West of Nab Tower.
c) Vessels proceeding to an anchorage for shelter in the Solent or for subsequent berthing, must report to Southampton VTS when anchored, together with their approximate position.Whilst at anchor vessels must maintain a listening watch on VHF Channel 12.
d) Vessels leaving a sheltered anchorage must also report, at least 30 minutes before getting underway, and must advise Southampton VTS of their intended destination and route.
e) Vessels outbound from the Port of Southampton should establish communications at least 30 minutes prior to leaving berth and obtain permission from Southampton VTS before letting go.
f) Vessels clearing Portsmouth Harbour should establish communications with Southampton VTS when passing Southsea War Memorial.
g) Vessels to / from Portsmouth Harbour are also required to report to QHM.See Dockyard Port of Portsmouth Local Notices to Mariners.
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