Notice to Mariners No 59 of 2024

Wednesday, 2 October 2024

HARBOURS AND NAVIGATION ACT 1993

Notice to Mariners No. 59 of 2024

SOUTH AUSTRALIA - GULF ST VINCENT AND SPENCER GULF – RESTRICTED ZONES

Former Notice 58 of 2023

Mariners 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. Mariners are advised to exercise caution, always maintaining a clearance distance of 50 metres from the wharf or jetty face. 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

Aus 781

Publications affected:

Australian Pilot Volume 1

Admiralty List of Lights and Fog Signals Volume Q

GORDON PANTON

Manager, Marine Safety and Compliance

2 October 2024

FP 2012/0105

DIT 2017/02277/01