Also reported by UKDefence Journal
https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/hms-...sea-this-week/
Conclusions can easily be drawn from the NtM.
FORTH PORTS LIMITED
NtM No 60 of 2023 18 th July 2023
NOTICE TO MARINERS
FIRTH OF FORTH
Large Vessel Movement – Firth of Forth
Ref Chart 728
Mariners are advised that a large vessel is due from Babcock non-tidal basin to R1 anchorage.
The vessel will sail from Babcock, transit the Rosyth channel and onward to R1 anchorage on the 19th July 2023. It will then remain at anchor for a period of approximately 3 to 4 days before passing under the bridges and sailing to sea.
The vessel will also be assisted by multiple tugs during transits, as well as standing by at anchor.
The vessel will be escorted by military and police craft which will maintain an exclusion zone around the operation of 200m during transit and at anchor. The exclusion zone of 200m will be in place at all times with the police craft in attendance at all times.
All vessels should keep well clear of the operation during transit and while the vessel is at anchor.
Police and military craft will exhibit 3 vertical green lights during the hours of darkness.