Following concerns raised by Members of the Crouch Harbour Authority. Please note the following advice given by the Marine Police Department.
• If you see or hear of any smuggling activity, please call the Customs Hotline on 0800 595 000
• If you are aware of any Illegal Immigrants entering the Harbour call the Border Force Immigration 0300 123 7000
• If you have any concerns generally regarding Police Matters. Contact Essex Police HQ:
Main Switchboard Tel. 01245 491491
Dial 999 in case of emergency ONLY (24 Hours)
Non-Emergency 24 Hours: Dial 101
Should you have concerns whilst you are underway and are suspicious of any small craft, unless there is immediate threat to life
• Do not take occupants on board your own vessel
• Standby at a safe distance
• Contact the Coastguard VHF Ch 16
• Contact Police Phone No. 101 if within range
•Use 999 in ABSOLUTE EMERGENCY ONLY
• Await instructions from Coastguard/Police
• Continue to standby
• If necessary take craft in tow but do not take occupants on board your own vessel unless there is serious risk to life
• If you leave the scene ensure Coastguard/Police are aware of position of vessel you are referring to