Notice to Mariners No 65 of 2024 (Temporary)

Monday, 28 October 2024

HARBORS AND NAVIGATION ACT 1993

Notice to Mariners No. 65 of 2024 (Temporary)

SOUTH AUSTRALIA – WEST BEACH – DREDGING OPERATIONS

Mariners are advised that dredging operations have commenced from 27^th October 2024 in the vicinity of the West Beach Boat Ramp.

Dredging operations are scheduled for up to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and are expected to be completed by December.

The discharge site will be marked with yellow surface buoys, FI Y 3s and is located between 850m to 1400m north of the West Beach Boat Ramp.

The discharge pipeline rests on the seabed during normal operations, however, the pipeline may be floated to facilitate dredge movements. In these instances, a SÉCURITÉ warning will be issued on VHF channel 16.

The dredge maintains a listening watch on VHF channel 16.

Mariners are advised to navigate with caution in the area.

Charts affected: AUS 4060, 4709, 485, 781

ENC AU435138, AU160120, AU240130

GORDON PANTON

Manager Marine Safety and Compliance

28 October 2024

DIT 2017/02277/01