Notice to Mariners No 18 of 2022 (Temporary) (Cancelled 07/08/2023)

Thursday, 14 July 2022

HARBORS AND NAVIGATION ACT 1993

SOUTH AUSTRALIA –WALLAROO – POINT HUGHES – BREAKWATER CONSTRUCTION

Mariners are advised that construction rock armoured breakwater is underway in the vicinity of Point Hughes which is approximately 1 nautical mile WSW of the interface of the Port of Wallaroo main jetty and the shore.

This breakwater will be proceeding seaward in a direction of approximately 320° (T) for approximately 500 meters. The breakwater will then continue at right angles to the initial direction on a bearing of approximately 050° (T) for a distance of approximately 150 meters. The area for construction will be marked with lit yellow buoys with the following flashing sequence Fl.Y.4s 1M at the following locations:

1. 33° 56.060' S 137° 36.466' E

2. 33° 56.074' S 137° 36.449' E

3. 33° 55.918' S 137° 36.224' E

4. 33° 55.919' S 137° 36.280' E

5. 33° 55.822' S 137° 36.321' E

6. 33° 55.847' S 137° 36.356' E

The construction is expected to continue until December 2022.

Mariners are advised to exercise caution when navigating in this area.

Chart affected AUS 777 AUS 133

GORDON PANTON

Manager Marine Safety and Compliance

18th May 2022