Manchester Ship Canal

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Manchester Ship Canal Marine Information.

Notices to Mariners Terms and Conditions Port Charges Vessel Arrivals and Departures Board
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Navigation Information ByeLaws, Directions & Guidelines Mooring Pilotage Towage

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Important Notice to Mariners

Latest Notices(2)
MNTM 2025-23 - Temporary Closure of Various Bridges(199KB)MNTM 2025-25 - Temporary Closure of Queen Elizabeth II Lock(198KB)
Previous Notices(10)
MPNM - Permanent Notices to Mariners - 2025(267KB)MNTM 2025-01 - Notice Remaining in Force(182KB)MNTM 2025-02 - Movement of Vessels in Restricted Visibility(182KB)MNTM 2025-03 - Bank Slip on Frodsham Score(181KB)MNTM 2025-04 - Bank Slip at Runcorn Docks(181KB)MNTM 2025-05 - Bank Slip at Northwich Road Bridge(181KB)MNTM 2025-12 - Navigation between Latchford Locks and Mode Wheel Locks(198KB)MNTM 2025-14 - Consultation: New Navigation Mark - Channel from Weston Marsh Lock(200KB)MNTM 2025-19 - Pilot Ladder Certification(344KB)MNTM 2025-20 - Discontinuation of the Ammonia Spillage Occasional Traffic Signals(195KB)

Notice to Mariners

Notices to Mariners - current year(12)
MPNM - Permanent Notices to Mariners - 2025(267KB)MNTM 2025-01 - Notice Remaining in Force(182KB)MNTM 2025-02 - Movement of Vessels in Restricted Visibility(182KB)MNTM 2025-03 - Bank Slip on Frodsham Score(181KB)MNTM 2025-04 - Bank Slip at Runcorn Docks(181KB)MNTM 2025-05 - Bank Slip at Northwich Road Bridge(181KB)MNTM 2025-12 - Navigation between Latchford Locks and Mode Wheel Locks(198KB)MNTM 2025-14 - Consultation: New Navigation Mark - Channel from Weston Marsh Lock(200KB)MNTM 2025-19 - Pilot Ladder Certification(344KB)MNTM 2025-20 - Discontinuation of the Ammonia Spillage Occasional Traffic Signals(195KB)MNTM 2025-23 - Temporary Closure of Various Bridges(199KB)MNTM 2025-25 - Temporary Closure of Queen Elizabeth II Lock(198KB)
Notices Remaining in Force - from previous years(14)
MNTM 2014-05 - Barton Road Bridge(46KB)MNTM 2015-12 - Temporary Closure of Berths(182KB)MNTM 2016-26 - Moore Lane Laybye(182KB)MNTM 2019-03 - Dead Slow at Ellesmere Port(212KB)MNTM 2019-08 - Pilot Ladders(410KB)MNTM 2020-04 - Mooring Bollards at Irwell Park Wharf(159KB)MNTM 2020-44 - Waste Reception Facilities at Queen Elizabeth II Dock(350KB)MNTM 2021-16 - Illegal Use Of Dangerously Weighted Heaving Lines(654KB)MNTM 2021-32 - Use of Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems(181KB)MNTM 2022-12 - Russian Vessels - Refusal of Entry(316KB)MNTM 2023-07 - Signals at Latchford Locks(174KB)MNTM 2023-32 - Signals at Latchford Locks(173KB)MNTM 2024-14 - Maximum Draughts(141KB)MNTM 2024-37 - Suspected Bank Collapse at Weaste(196KB)

Terms and Conditions

Terms & Conditions(7)
Group-ST04 Standard Terms and Conditions Relating to The Hire of a Mobile Crane and Other Equipment from Members of Peel Ports(130KB)MSCC-ST03 - Terms And Conditions Relating To The Hire of a Floating Cranes(235KB)Group ST01 Standard Terms And Conditions For Container Terminals Operated By Members.. April 2024(429KB)Group ST08 Group Timber And General Cargo Terms And Conditions April 2024(490KB)Group ST03 Group Licence To Use Of Berths Terms Revision April 2024(157KB)Group ST07 Standard Terms And Conditions For Bulk Cargo Handling Terminals Operated By Members Of Peel Ports Group April 2024(401KB)Group ST02 Peel Ports Group UK Warehousing Association Terms 2024 25(168KB)

Port Charges

Charges(2)
MPC01 - Schedule of Port Dues and Charges - 2025 (v1)(529KB)MPC2 - Traffic Tug Fuel Surcharge (2022 01)(145KB)

Safety information.

Safety information(3)
MSI01 - PMSC Letter of Compliance 2021(107KB)MSI02 - PMSC Marine Safety Plan - 2024 Annual Review(271KB)MSI03 - PMSC Marine Safety Plan 2024-2026(243KB)

Service Information

Leisure Information

Leisure Information(2)
MLI01 - Pleasure Craft Induction Pack - 2025(1583KB)MLI02 - Safety Guidance for Small Boat Passage of the River Mersey(3684KB)

Licences & Forms

Licences & Forms(5)
MF001 - Craft Registration Form(95KB)MF002 - Diving Consent Request(115KB)MF003 - Request For Consent for Hot Work(166KB)MF004 - Request for Consent to Immobilise a Vessel(116KB)MF005 - Berth App & Movement Notification (6-21)(20KB)

Navigation Information

Navigation Information(1)
MNI01 - Recommended Maximum Vessel Dimensions (March 2024)(104KB)

ByeLaws, Directions & Guidelines

Byelaws, Directions & Guidelines(5)
MDG01 - General Byelaws 1963(420KB)MDG02 - Navigation Byelaws 1982(505KB)MDG03 - Dangerous Substances Byelaws 1989(122KB)MDG04 - Rixton and Warburton Bridge Byelaws 2024(257KB)MDG05 - Bunkering Guidelines and Regulations (v2)(866KB)

Mooring

Pilotage

Pilotage(4)
MPI01 - Pilotage Directions (v3)(469KB)MPI02 - Requirements for Assistant Pilots(188KB)MPI03 - Pilotage Exemption Guidelines and Examination Syllabus(160KB)MPI04 - Pilotage Exemption Certificate Application Form(126KB)

Towage

Towage(2)
MTI01 - Towage Guidelines (v1)(1004KB)MTI02 - Standard Terms and Conditions for the Supply of Towage and Related Services(500KB)