Waterway Notices / West Stockwith (Lock 65)

We have had confirmation from our specialist salvage contractors that they will be able to remove the craft. We are currently working with them to formulate a plan.

We do not have an exact removal date yet as this will depend on contractor availability and tide levels.

A further update will be provided by Friday the 20th of November.

West Stockwith Lock remains closed to navigation following an incident involving a sunken vessel.

Initial recovery operations were undertaken by Associated British Ports (ABP) on Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th November, with the intention of raising and refloating the vessel. However, due to the significant amount of silt accumulated within the vessel and its resulting weight, it was not possible to fully raise it using the equipment available.

A decision was therefore taken to move the vessel out of the main tidal navigation and onto higher, more stable ground at the entrance to West Stockwith Lock.

Although the vessel no longer presents an obstruction to tidal navigation on the River Trent, it remains sunken at the lock entrance, preventing safe passage through West Stockwith Lock.

Responsibility for coordinating the remaining recovery operation has now been handed over to the Canal & River Trust. We are working with specialist contractors to establish the safest and most practical method of removing the vessel, which is now in a more favourable position for further recovery. A site assessment is being arranged for Tuesday 10th November to determine the next steps.

Unfortunately, we are not yet in a position to confirm a reopening date. The lock will remain closed until the vessel has been removed and navigation can safely resume.

Our next update will be provided following an outcome from the site visit, by Friday 13th November.

The removal attempt of the sunken craft was unsuccessful, a new plan is currently being formulated between the Trust and the ABP.

This notice will be updated once more information is available.

The owner of the sunken boat has made plans to remove the craft on Tuesday the 3rd of November.

We will provide an update on Wednesday confirming whether this removal was successful or not.

West Stockwith Lock remains closed to navigation due to the sunken boat. The ABP will attend site today to further assess the situation.

We will update this notice once we have heard back from them.

| A 60 ft narrowboat has sunk on the riverside approach to West Stockwith Lock (Lock 65).

The lock is closed to navigation until further notice due to the potential risk of vessels colliding with the sunken craft when leaving the river and entering the lock gates.

Vessels must also not moor on the risers on the riverside, upstream side of the lock. At high tide, a vessel moored in this location could be positioned directly above the sunken craft. As the tide falls, this could create a risk of the vessel coming into contact with or becoming caught on the submerged boat.

The situation will be reviewed on Monday morning, and a further update will be provided following the review.

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