Public Safety Information
Local residents, businesses and visitors to the area need to be aware of the hazardous nature of activities conducted on the Range and understand the restrictions associated with access and health and safety.
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Announcements and Updates
- New Yellow Buoy Line at Shoeburyness East Beach
- Havengore Bridge: Operational
- COMAH Public Safety
- Old Ranges Patrols
- Potton Bridge: Operational
- Range Sea Danger Area status
- Yellow Diamond at East Beach non-operational
- Personal Water Craft: Public Spaces Protection Order (PWC PSPO)
- Foulness Heritage Centre: Next open Sunday 3 May 2026
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Forthcoming Range Activity
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Range status: Friday 17 April 2026
Range active - no explosive activity expected.
Forthcoming Range activity: Monday 20 April 2026
Explosions may be noticed in the vicinity of the Thames Estuary.
Please note: This information is not a guide to when marine vessels can enter the Range Sea Danger Area or aircraft can enter restricted airspace. Permission to enter must be obtained from Range Control or Southend Air Traffic Control.