Twin Sails Update November 2010

New Bridge Navigation Signals

With construction of the new Twin Sails Bridge the navigation signals on the existing Poole Bridge will be bought into compliance with the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA)

IALA is recognised worldwide for its maritime regulation. It aims to ensure that the movements of vessels are safe.

The signal lights on the existing bridge will be replaced in the next few weeks to bring them into line with the lights that will be installed on the Twin Sails Bridge. This will avoid any confusion that may arise from having two different signal systems, so please familiarise your self prior to going live.
Clicking this link will open a Local Notice to Mariners providing further detail.

The same navigation signals will also be on the Twin Sails Bridge once it has been constructed.
It is anticipated that Twin Sails will be open to the public early 2012.
The signals have been approved by the Poole Harbour Commissioners and Trinity House.