Tor Bay Harbour

Mariners are advised that, on behalf of South West Water, Partrac Ltd. will be undertaking the deployment of four seabed-mounted Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCPs) within Tor Bay.

The equipment will be installed within low-profile, fully recoverable seabed frames for the purpose of collecting current profile and water level data. The equipment is expected to remain in place for approximately 30 days, after which it will be recovered.

Deployment operations are scheduled to commence from 28 October 2026, subject to weather conditions, vessel availability and any necessary permissions.

The equipment will be deployed at the following positions (WGS84 Decimal Degrees):

Mariners are requested to:

• Navigate with caution in the vicinity of the deployment locations.
• Maintain a minimum clearance distance of 50 metres from the deployment vessel whilst deployment or recovery operations are underway.
• Pass at a safe speed and minimise wash.
• Avoid anchoring, dredging, trawling, potting, or undertaking any seabed-contact activities in the immediate vicinity of the deployment positions.
• Keep a proper lookout and comply with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs).

When engaged in deployment or recovery operations, the vessel will be restricted in its ability to manoeuvre and will display the appropriate lights and shapes prescribed under the COLREGs.

The deployment consists of four seabed-mounted ADCP systems contained within weighted, low-profile frames incorporating acoustic recovery systems.

All equipment has been designed to be fully recoverable and will be removed upon completion of the survey programme.

The deployment vessel, call sign, MMSI and working VHF channel are yet to be confirmed and will be promulgated separately if required.

Should adverse weather conditions be encountered, the vessel may suspend operations and seek shelter at the Master's discretion.

For further information regarding these operations, please contact:

Partrac Ltd.
Tel: 01626 906 673

or

Brixham Harbour Office
Tel: 01803 208443
VHF Channel 14