Notice to Mariners No 42 of 2022

Thursday, 29 December 2022

HARBORS AND NAVIGATION ACT 1993

SOUTH AUSTRALIA – GULF ST VINCENT / SPENCER GULF – RESTRICTED ZONES

Former Notice No. 35 of 2019

The general public and mariners in particular are reminded that maritime security zones have been established under the Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003 within the boundaries of the security regulated ports of Port Adelaide, Port Giles, Wallaroo, Port Pirie, Port Lincoln and Thevenard.

These include water-side restricted zones at and around commercial shipping berths and jetties, and may include ship security zones around commercial ships. Access to the zones is controlled and any unauthorised entry into the zones is prohibited and is an offence under the Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Regulations 2003; penalties apply.

The water-side restricted zones are clearly marked with land-based signage and mariners are advised to exercise caution and maintain a clearance distance of 50 metres from the wharf or jetty face at all times. Details/maps of the boundaries of the established zones can be found at

http://www.flindersports.com.au/security/restricted-zones

Persons must display a valid Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC) while within the zones.

The unauthorised possession of weapons or prohibited items within the zones is prohibited and is an offence under the Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003; penalties apply.

Charts affected: Aus 130, Aus 485 and Aus 781

Publications affected: Australian Pilot Volume 1 (6th Edition 2020) page 395

Admiralty List of Lights and Fog Signals Volume Q (2020/21 Edition) No. 2055.01

Adelaide, 28^th Oct 2022

Gordon Panton

Manager Marine Safety and Compliance

Department for Infrastructure and Transport

FP 2012/0105

DIT 2017/02277/01