NOTICE TO MARINERS No.5 – 2014 RIVER MERSEY AND PORT OF LIVERPOOL Tower Crane Operations - River Mersey Mariners are advised that during the construction of a new hotel, commencing April 2014, to the South of the existing Echo Arena, two tower cranes will be constructed with the potential to slew seaward of the River Mersey (see attached diagram). These cranes will have an air draft of 60m and will be on site until October 2014. Although the location of the cranes is outside of the main shipping channel, leisure users and large yachts in particular are asked to navigate with caution when in the area. Attachments: Diagram of maximum slew distance of tower crane located to South of Echo Arena. Captain S.F. Gallimore Group Harbour Master Peel Ports - Mersey 28th March 2014 The Mersey Docks and Harbour Company Limited Maritime Centre Port of Liverpool L21 1LA T: F: E: W: The Mersey Docks and Harbour Company Limited (Registered No. 7438262 England). Registered Office: Maritime Centre, Port of Liverpool L21 1LA +44 (0)151 949 6000 +44 (0)151 949 6001 [email protected] www.peelports.co.uk