Lying almost in the middle of the international traffic separation scheme of the English Channel, the bank is a constant concern for shipping.
In addition, our Planning Centre in Harwich can monitor and control the lights, fog signals, RACONs, AIS (when operational), engine (where applicable), position monitoring, collision / bilge indications and battery voltages.
All lightvessels report into the Planning Centre every 12 hours or whenever there is a change of state at the station. The Planning Centre can also request an update from the station.