7/2026
SOUTH EAST COAST OF ENGLAND
GOODWIN SANDS
EAST GOODWIN LIGHTED BUOY
Latitude 51˚ 15.675’N., Longitude 001˚ 35.695’E.
Amendment:
On or around the 14th August 2026, the existing East Goodwin lighted buoy will be upgraded as below:-
Nominal range of light increased to 9nm
Racon, as follows:-
Type: Agile Frequency
Code: Morse “O”
Nominal Range: 10 miles
Frequency: X band 9320 MHz to 9500, S band 2920 MHz to 3100 MHz
Display period: On 20 seconds, Off 40 seconds, Total 60 seconds.
This Notice to Mariners should be read in conjunction with Trinity House Notice 6/2026.
Further notice will be given 2 months prior to the change.
By Order,
Captain Des Donworth
Director of Navigational Requirements and Policy
Trinity House,
Tower Hill,
London,
EC3N 4DH
13th February 2026