Notices to Mariners
Notices to Mariners provide essential, up to date information and advice to those navigating within our area of jurisdiction
Lighthouses and lightvessels
Trinity House's world famous lighthouses are often sited in spectacular locations, performing a vital role in the safety of mariners in all weathers.
Navigation buoys
Trinity House maintains around 450 buoys and also inspects those maintained by port and harbour authorities, utility companies and by oil/gas rig and wind farm operators
Local aids to navigation
The Merchant Shipping Act 1995 empowers the General Lighthouse Authorities to inspect all lighthouses, buoys and beacons under Local Lighthouse Authority Management
Deep Sea Pilots
We are a Deep Sea Pilotage Authority providing expert navigators for ships trading in Northern European waters
Policies, plans and guides
The strategies, policies and statutory frameworks that define our work as a General Lighthouse Authority
Wreck marking
Trinity House has a statutory responsibility to mark and, if necessary, remove wrecks which are a danger to navigation
Satellite Navigation Ground Based Augmentations
DGPS is a satellite-based navigation system provided by the three General Lighthouse Authorities of the UK and Ireland
LARS online reporting
LARS is the Local Aids to Navigation Reporting System database
User consultations
Trinity House is keen to work with mariners and other stakeholders in the marine environment to ensure world-class aids to navigation provision
The Trinity House Maritime Charity
Committed to the education, support and welfare of mariners and their dependants, the Trinity House Maritime Charity is the UK's largest endowed maritime charity
Merchant Navy Scholarship Scheme
The Trinity House Merchant Navy Scholarship Scheme (MNSS) provides financial support for young people seeking careers as officers in the Merchant Navy
Education resources
Our ‘Buoys, beacons and bananas’ education resources will help pupils learn about shipping, seafaring and safety
Almshouses
As part of our oldest duty, Trinity House provides 18 almshouses in Walmer, Kent, for the welfare of aged mariners and their dependants
Trinity House RYA Yachtmaster Scholarship
Trinity House and the RYA have launched an exciting new scholarship programme
UKSA Superyacht Cadetship
The UKSA Superyacht Cadetship provides a unique pathway into the superyacht industry
Trinity House Yeomen
The Yeomen scheme enables former cadets to retain a link with Trinity House and support with their career development
Maritime Leaders Forum
The Maritime Leaders Forum is a new and exciting collaboration between Trinity House and Maritime UK
Events at Trinity House, London
Let us help you plan your unique event in this beautiful London venue
Lighthouse visitor centres
Six of our lighthouses are open to the public at certain times of the year
Lighthouse holiday cottages
Stunning properties in beautiful locations make a Trinity House lighthouse holiday cottage the perfect holiday escape
Weddings at Trinity House, London
A stunning venue for your special day
Tours of Trinity House
Take a tour of our Grade I listed headquarters
Our services
Trinity House deliver a unique range of buoy, beacon and vessel services
About us
Trinity House has a worldwide reputation for quality and excellence in marine expertise
FAQs
Questions we are frequently asked
Our work
Explore our case studies and recent work in progress for clients
Events
Throughout the year our Commercial Services Team can be found at industry events across the UK
Get in touch
Talk to our experienced team and find out how we can help
Trinity House provides 18 almshouses in Walmer, Kent, for the welfare of aged mariners and their dependants
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