In any river or harbour there can be an overlap of responsibilities between different organisations, but here is a list of things on which you may need advice or assistance, and your first point of contact:
Incidents and Emergencies on the River:
Dial 999 and ask for Coastguard
The Coastguard will call out Emergency Services and Search and Rescue resources such as Lifeboats, Helicopters, Fire Brigade, Police and Ambulance.
For non-emergency advice and reports on marine safety matters call HM Coastguard, Walton on Naze, Essex Tel 01255 675518
Crouch Harbour Authority Matters
The CHA is responsible for:
- Marine Incidents/Damage/Injuries (Non – Emergency)
NB. Marine related incidents involving damage to vessels or property or injury to persons must also be reported to Marine Accident Investigation Branch, Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Tel: 023 8023 2527 - Navigation marking and signage
- Hazards and obstructions to navigation
- Oil Pollution (from ships/boats /marine sources)
- Commercial Shipping/Pilotage
- River works / Construction
- Dredging
- Speed Limits / River Behaviour
Environment Agency Matters
General Enquiries Tel. 08708 506506
Floodline Tel. 0345 9881188
Incident Line 24 Hours Tel. 0800 807060
- Flooding
- Flood Warnings
- Seawalls and Flood Defences
- Oil Pollution (non-marine sources)
- Pollution (other) and Water Quality
Police Matters
Dial 999 in case of emergency (24 Hours)
Essex Police HQ main switchboard Tel. 01245 491491
| Non Emergency 24 Hours: Dial 101 |
Burnham Marine Police HQ
49-51 Station Road, Burnham on Crouch, CM0 8HF
Tel. 01621 782121
Marine Unit Duty Phone (Not 24 Hours) 07976065917
- Theft/Vandalism/Arson on River
- Violence/Public Order matters
- Persons in Water/Drownings (In Emergency Dial 999)
- Immigration matters
- Smuggling
- Terrorism/Threats
Fisheries Matters
Kent & Essex IFCA
33-35 High Street
Brightlingsea
Essex
CO7 0AG
Tel. 01206 303261