Challenges faced and Lessons to be learned
Confidential Hazardous Incident Reporting Programme (CHIRP) has received a report related tothe use of the Dover Strait DWR.
Report Text 1:
“Whilst passing Gris Nez, I heard someone asking Gris Nez traffic for permission to use the DW route. They noted that the chart said it was for vessels with draft over 16m and their draft was 8m, but still asked if it wasOK.
“After a couple minutes delay,they came back and said “Yes, of course, no problem”. This is outrageous!!! Unfortunately, I was not able to hear the name of the offending ship.
“During my 2 transits this trip, I noted several others, including a container vessel from a well known company, who should know better.
Report Text 2:
“Please find below a list of vessels which I have noticed recently using the Sandettie Deep Water Route apparently without any real justification:
| TYPE | DRAUGHT | DESTINATION |
| Container | 12.5m 21.5 Kts | Hamburg |
| Container | 9.6m 18.4 Kts | Rotterdam |
| Container | 12.7m 22.5 Kts | Hamburg |
| Container | 13.2m 22.5 Kts | Rotterdam |
“As far as I could see their use of the Deep Water Route did not compromise any other vessel.
Source:CHIRP
