<p>Marine survey operations will be carried out within the defined survey area between Hythe and Winchelsea from mid March 2026 to the end of August 2026. The works will consist of multibeam echo sounder (MBES) survey operations and limited seabed sampling at selected locations within the survey extent.</p>
<p>Survey activities will be undertaken by Northern Gale and Northern Breeze. One or both vessels may be restricted in their ability to manoeuvre while conducting survey lines and while sampling operations are in progress. Mariners are requested to navigate with caution in the vicinity of the survey vessels, maintain a safe passing distance, and keep a good lookout at all times.</p>

Hythe to Winchelsea

MBES survey and limited seabed sampling operations will be conducted within the survey area between Hythe and Winchelsea by Northern Gale and Northern Breeze from mid March 2026 to the end of August 2026. Mariners are requested to proceed with caution and maintain a safe distance from the survey vessels.