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VICTORIAN NOTICE TO MARINERS

The following Notice to Mariners is published for general information.

MELBOURNE, 18 JANUARY 2006

AUSTRALIA – VICTORIA

No. 013T - 2006

PORT PHILLIP MORNINGTON, SCHNAPPER POINT

VOLVO OCEAN RACE MORNINGTON TURNING MARK

Date: 20th-28th January & 12th February 2006 Details: A 3 metre high yellow buoy will be deployed approximately 500

metres offshore from Mornington Pier at approximately location 38o 12.50’ 145o 01.80’ (WGS 84).

The buoy will form part of the course for the incoming and outgoing Volvo Ocean Race yachts in Port Phillip & will be marked at night with a yellow flashing light.

An Exclusion Zone will be in force on 12th February between 1230 and 1530 extending 500 metres around the turning buoy and will be marked by yellow or orange inflatable buoys. A mobile 200 metre Exclusion Zone is in force around each Volvo Ocean Race vessel within Port Phillip at all times. All spectator craft are to maintain the required clearance and navigate with caution in the vicinity of the yachts.

Charts Affected: AUS 143 Further Notice: This Notice is self cancelling. No Further Notice to be issued If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 STUART ORD REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS

Mornington Turning Mark – Exclusion Zone On Sunday 12 February 2006 an exclusion zone will be established around a turning buoy (Turning Mark) in the waters north west of Mornington Pier. The buoy will be positioned at approximately 38o 12.5’ S and 145o 1.8’ E (WGS84) with an exclusion zone extending 500m around the Turning Mark.





No. 014T - 2006

PORT PHILLIP MELBOURNE, VICTORIA HARBOUR

REVISED EXCLUSION ZONE IN VICTORIA HARBOUR

Date: Exclusion Zones active on various dates & times. Refer to the Table below. Details: The revised Victoria Harbour Exclusion Zone for events associated with the staging of the Volvo Ocean Race Stopover will be established and marked by buoys. The buoys will display flashing white lights, approximate corner locations are as follows and as per the map.

Corner Longitude (WGS 84) Latitude (WGS 84) 1. 144o 56.091’ 37o 49.090’ 2. 144o 56.375’ 37o 49.024’ 3. 144o 56.461’ 37o 49.152’ 4. 144o 56.406’ 37o 49.172’ 5. 144o 56.110’ 37o 49.109’

The zone will prohibit all vessels not associated with the events from entering the Exclusion Zone and will be patrolled by Parks Victoria vessels for the dates and times detailed below. Date Start Finish Fireworks

Saturday 21st January 12 Noon 4.00pm 9.00pm to 11.30pm Sunday 22nd January 12 Noon 5.00pm Wednesday 25th January 12 Noon 5.00pm Thursday 26th January 8.00am 7.00pm 9.00pm to 11.30pm Friday 27th January 10.00am 7.00pm Saturday 28th January 9.00am 7.00pm Sunday 29th January 9.00am 7.00pm Wednesday 1st February 4.00pm 8.30pm Thursday 2nd February 9.00am 8.30pm Friday 3rd February 8.00am 8.30pm Saturday 4th February 9.00pm to 11.30pm Sunday 5th February 9.00am 6.00pm Thursday 9th February 8.00am 8.30pm Friday 10th February 8.00am 8.30pm Saturday 11th February 9.00am 7.00pm 9.00pm to 11.30pm Sunday 12th February 12.30pm 5.00pm A 50 metre vessel transit lane will be established around the zone to enable ongoing vessel access to facilities within Victoria Harbour. All vessels are required to travel at 5 knots or less in an anti-clockwise direction around the zone when it is in operation. The boundary of the zone, while in operation will be identified by red ‘Stop No Boats’ buoys. The area will revert to yellow ‘5 knots’ buoys when the exclusion zone is not in force. All buoys associated with the zone will remain in the water over the course of the event and will be lit with white flashing lights.

Vessel Operators are reminded that a 5 knot speed restriction applies at all times within Victoria Harbour, boaters are advised to utilise the vessel transit lane and follow directions given by Parks Victoria Officers.

Vessel operators are kindly requested to maintain a courteous manner at all times & and ensure that vessel bow wash is kept to a minimum. Charts Affected: AUS 154 Further Notice: This Notice is self cancelling. No Further Notice to be issued If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 STUART ORD REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS





No. 3 - 2006

PORT PHILLIP MELBOURNE

PORT ZONE SPEED CHANGE

Date: Immediate Details: Parks Victoria advise the following rule change for all vessels operating in Port Waters effective 5 January 2006. Zonal speed change – Yarra River (effective 5 January 2006)A 10 knot speed limit will apply for the waters between an imaginary line connecting Piles 23 and 24 and the southern drip line of the Westgate Bridge. The following conditions will apply: • The 5-knot speed limit continues to apply between the southern drip line of Westgate Bridge to Charles Grimes Bridge • The 5-knot speed limit within 50 metres of another vessel will continue to apply

Restricted Activity – Yarra RiverWater-skiing, the use of Personal WaterCraft and Swimming or Bathing is prohibited between Bolte Bridge and piles 23 and 24. Restricted activity (Rowing Shells and Dragon Boats) – Yarra RiverA motorised support vessel must accompany all rowing shells and dragon boats when operating more than 50m downstream of the western drip line of Bolte Bridge to pile 23 and 24, and Shepherd’s Bridge on the Maribyrnong River. This support vessel must carry appropriate flotation devices for the number of people in the rowing shell / dragon boats and must have a VHF Marine Band radio fitted with Channels 12 and 74. All vessels traversing the Port zone should be mindful of wash and maintain safe distances to other vessels in the water. Charts Affected: AUS 154 Further Notice: No Further Notice to be issued If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 STUART ORD REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS





No. 006T - 2006

PORT PHILLIP MELBOURNE, VICTORIA HARBOUR

VOLVO OCEAN RACE STOPOVER EVENTS & INFRASTRUCTURE

Date: Exclusion Zones active on various dates & times. Refer to the Table below. Details: As the local authority under the Marine Act 1988 Parks Victoria wish to advise of the following Vessel Exclusion Zone placement and activities in Victoria Harbour. Exclusion Zone in Victoria Harbour In Victoria Harbour an exclusion zone for events associated with the staging of the Volvo Ocean Race Stopover will be established and marked by buoys. The boundary of the Exclusion Zone will be established on or about 12 January and removed on or around 15 February. The buoys will display flashing white lights, approximate corner locations are as follows and as per the map.

Corner Longitude (WGS 84) Latitude (WGS 84) 1. 144o 56.091’ 37o 49.090’ 2. 144o 56.228’ 37o 49.039’ 3. 144o 56.375’ 37o 49.024’ 4. 144o 56.461’ 37o 49.152’ 5. 144o 56.406’ 37o 49.172’ 6. 144o 56.110’ 37o 49.109’

The zone will prohibit all vessels not associated with the events from entering the Exclusion Zone and will be patrolled by Parks Victoria vessels for the dates and times detailed below. Date Start Finish Fireworks Saturday 21st January 12 Noon 4.00pm 9.00pm to 11.30pm Sunday 22nd January 12 Noon 5.00pm Wednesday 25th January 12 Noon 5.00pm Thursday 26th January 8.00am 7.00pm 9.00pm to 11.30pm Friday 27th January 10.00am 7.00pm Saturday 28th January 9.00am 7.00pm Sunday 29th January 9.00am 7.00pm Wednesday 1st February 4.00pm 8.30pm Thursday 2nd February 9.00am 8.30pm Friday 3rd February 8.00am 8.30pm Saturday 4th February 9.00pm to 11.30pm Sunday 5th February 9.00am 6.00pm Thursday 9th February 8.00am 8.30pm Friday 10th February 8.00am 8.30pm Saturday 11th February 9.00am 7.00pm 9.00pm to 11.30pm Sunday 12th February 12.30pm 5.00pm A 50 metre vessel transit lane will be established around the zone to enable ongoing vessel access to facilities within Victoria Harbour.

All vessels are required to travel at 5 knots or less in an anti-clockwise direction around the zone when it is in operation. The boundary of the zone, while in operation will be identified by red ‘Stop No Boats’ buoys. The area will revert to yellow ‘5 knots’ buoys when the exclusion zone is not in force. All buoys associated with the zone will remain in the water over the course of the event and will be lit with white flashing lights.

Vessel Operators are reminded that a 5 knot speed restriction applies at all times within Victoria Harbour, boaters are advised to utilise the vessel transit lane and follow directions given by Parks Victoria Officers.

Pontoon under Bolte Bridge A 70 metre pontoon will be located under the Bolte Bridge on or around the 12th January 2006 and removed on or around 15 February. The pontoons are required to facilitate the movement of the Volvo 70 Yachts into and out of Victoria Harbour. The pontoon is only available to Volvo event vessels and berthing of unauthorised vessels is strictly prohibited. The pontoons will be marked with yellow flashing lights.

Vessel operators are kindly requested to maintain a courteous manner at all times & and ensure that vessel bow wash is kept to a minimum. Charts Affected: AUS 154 Further Notice: This Notice is self cancelling. No Further Notice to be issued If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 STUART ORD REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS





No. 007 - 2006

PORT PHILLIP MELBOURNE

PORT ZONE SPEED CHANGE - ERRATUM

Date: Immediate Previous Notice: Correction to 003/ 2006 Details: Parks Victoria advise the following correction to Notice regarding the

rule change for all vessels operating in Port Waters effective 5 January 2006.

Replace with the following wording regarding Restricted Activities;

“Restricted Activity – Yarra RiverSwimming or Bathing is prohibited between Bolte Bridge and piles 23 and 24.”

Personal Water Craft are allowed downstream of Bolte Bridge and are required to operate within the speed restriction applicable to all vessels.

Water skiing is not prohibited on the Yarra; however the vessel operator is required to operate within the designated speed limit.

Charts Affected: AUS 154 Further Notice: No Further Notice to be issued If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 STUART ORD REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS





No. 10 - 2006

EASTERN PORT PHILLIP

Mount Martha Aquaculture Fisheries Reserve - Aquaculture Special Mark Buoy Installation

Date: On or about 20 January 2006 Previous Notice: 98(T) 2005 refers and is cancelled Details: Mariners are advised of the installation of a new special mark lit

yellow buoy with characteristics Fl Y (4) 10s to mark the NE corner boundary of the Mount Martha Aquaculture Fisheries Reserve. The buoy is located at approximate location 38° 13.928’S, 145° 01.059’E (GDA94).

Mariners are advised to navigate with caution during the installation of the buoy.

Charts Affected: AUS 143, 157 Further Notice: No further notices will be issued. If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 STUART ORD REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS

This Notice to Mariners is issued by Parks Victoria on behalf of Department of Primary Industries. Parks Victoria is not responsible for the accuracy of the information contained herein.





No. 12T- 2006

PORT PHILLIP

Patterson River Entrance Shoaling

Date: Immediate Details: Mariners are advised of shoaling at the entrance to Patterson

River, located approximately 38º 04.40’ S, 145º 07.17’E (WGS 84).

Depth at the entrance is less than 0.5 metres Chart Datum.

Mariners are advised to navigate with extreme caution. Updated depth information is available at www.parkweb.vic,gov.au and follow the links to Patterson River.

Charts Affected: AUS 143 Further Notice: Further Notice to be issued If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 STUART ORD REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS





No. 17T- 2006

PORT PHILLIP

Fireworks Exclusion Zone, Royal Yacht Club of Victoria, Williamstown

Date: 23 January 2006 Details: Mariners are advised of an Exclusion Zone in the vicinity

of Workshop Jetty located at approximate position 37 51.622’S 144 54.517’E (WGS84). The zone extending approximately 220 metres north from the end of Workshop Jetty in an arc of 360 will be in force between the hours of 2110 – 2210 on 23 January 2006.

Mariners are advised to navigate with caution & remain outside the Exclusion Zone.

Charts Affected: AUS 143, 154 Further Notice: No Further Notice to be issued If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 STUART ORD REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS





No. 21T- 2006

PORT PHILLIP

CORIO BAY

Royal Geelong Yacht Club Fireworks Exclusion Zone


of the Royal Geelong Yacht Club located at approximate position 38 08.643’S 144 21.884’E (WGS84). The zone extending approximately 200 metres in an arc of 360 around the fireworks barge, located approximately 300 metres north of the Royal Geelong Yacht Club, will be in force between the hours of 2100 – 2300 on 27 January 2006.


Charts Affected: AUS 143 Further Notice: No Further Notice to be issued If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 STUART ORD REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS





No. 22T- 2006

PORT PHILLIP

Fireworks Exclusion Zone, Royal Yacht Club of Victoria, Williamstown

Date: 25 January 2006 Previous Notices: 17(T) / 2006 refers & is cancelled. Details: Mariners are advised of an Exclusion Zone in the vicinity

of Workshop Jetty located at approximate position 37 51.622’S 144 54.517’E (WGS84). The zone extending approximately 220 metres north from the end of Workshop Jetty in an arc of 360 will be in force between the hours of 2110 – 2210 on 25 January 2006.







No. 20T- 2006

PORT PHILLIP

Rye Pier Fireworks Exclusion Zone


of the Rye Pier located at approximate position 38 21.930’S 144 49.395’E (WGS84). The zone extending approximately 150 metres in an arc of 360 around the fireworks barge, located approximately 150 metres north of Rye Pier, will be in force between the hours of 2000 – 2200 on 26 January 2006.







No. 23 - 2006

PORT PHILLIP

Patterson River Entrance Shoaling

Date: Immediate Previous Notice: 12T – 2006 refers and is cancelled Details: Mariners are advised that dredging is complete at the

entrance to Patterson River, located approximately 38º 04.40’ S, 145º 07.17’E (WGS 84).

Updated depth information for Patterson River channel is available at www.parkweb.vic.gov.au.

Charts Affected: AUS 143 Further Notice: No further Notice to be issued If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 STUART ORD REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS





No. 024T - 2006

PORT PHILLIP

VOLVO OCEAN RACE - IN PORT RACE

EXCLUSION ZONES AND CHANNEL CLOSURES

Date: 3rd, 4th & 5th February 2006 Former Notice 6(T)/06 and 9(T)/06 refer Details: (1) Mariners are advised that on the 4th February 2006 the River Yarra and

Williamstown Channels will be closed to commercial ship movements between 11.00 - 12.00 hours for the transit of the VOR yachts and the associated spectator flotilla to Hobsons Bay.

(2) On that same day the River Yarra, Williamstown, Port Melbourne, and the East and West By-pass channels will be closed to commercial ship movements to facilitate the conduct of the In Port race between 1300-1700 hours. The Inner Anchorage will be closed to commercial shipping 3rd and 4th February 2006.

(3) Movements of commercial shipping will be adjusted so as to minimise the impact on the VOR yachts and the associated spectator flotilla’s safe return to Victoria Harbour.

(4) On or about 3rd February 2006, 16 (No. 1 – 16 on plan) 3 metre high yellow buoys will be deployed marking the approximate extent of the 4 Exclusion Zones (cross hatched on plan) established to facilitate the In Port Race. The deployment of these buoys will be such as to be clear of the Port Melbourne, and the East and West By-pass channels and their fairways. The buoys will be deployed in the following approximate locations

Point Position AGD 66 1 37o 52’.19 S 144o 55’.49 E 2 37o 52’.19 S 144o 56’.18 E 3 37o 52’.61 S 144o 56’.63 E 4 37o 52’.61 S 144o 55’.01 E 5 37o 53’.36 S 144o 57’.63 E 6 37o 53’.80 S 144o 58’.09 E 7 37o 54’.59 S 144o 58’.09 E 8 37o 54’.92 S 144o 57’.63 E 9 37o 55’.54 S 144o 56’.69 E

10 37o 55’.81 S 144o 56’.29 E 11 37o 55’.81 S 144o 55’.27 E 12 37o 55’.54 S 144o 54’.88 E 13 37o 53’.47 S 144o 53’.92 E 14 37o 54’.82 S 144o 53’.92 E 15 37o 54’.59 S 144o 53’.53 E 16 37o 53’.76 S 144o 53’.53 E

(5) One metre high intermediate yellow and orange buoys will be deployed between the 3 metre high buoys on the morning of the race at approximately 75 metre spacing to delineate the boundary of the race course connecting the 4 Exclusions Zones.

All race buoys will be removed at the completion of the event.

(6) If, due to unfavourable weather conditions, the In Port race is re-scheduled for Sunday 5th February, points (1), (2) and (3) above will be rescinded and a single port closure between 13.00 – 17.00 hours will apply. Updated information about port closures and shipping movements will be available from Harbour Control on the day.

(7) All vessel operators are reminded of the mobile 200 metre Exclusion Zone that is in force around each competing Volvo Ocean Race yacht within Port Phillip at all times. A 50 metre mobile Exclusion Zone is in force around each vessel within the Yarra River.

(8) All spectator craft are required to remain outside the marked Exclusion Zones at all times.

Charts Affected: AUS 143, AUS 154, AUS 155

Further Notice: This Notice is self cancelling. No Further Notice to be issued If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 STUART ORD T.M. MUIR REGIONAL MANAGER HARBOUR MASTER CITY AND BAYS Port of Melbourne Corporation Parks Victoria



MELBOURNE, 6 FEBRUARY 2006


No. 028T - 2006

PORT PHILLIP

VOLVO OCEAN RACE LEG 3 START

Date: 12th February 2006 Previous Notice: 013(T) -2006 refers Details: The following Exclusion Zones will be in force on 12th February for the Volvo

Ocean Race Leg 3 Start.

Hobson’s Bay Exclusion Zone will be in force from 1200 to 1500 or until deactivated by Parks Victoria on Marine Band 16 & 12.

The boundary of the Exclusion Zone will be marked with yellow or orange 1 metre buoys, with the extent as shown on the following drawing and corner co-ordinates.

Point S (WGS 84) E (WGS 84) 1. 37o 50.4912’ 144o 55.9078’ 2. 37o 50.837’ 144o 55.833’ 3. 37o 50.915’ 144o 56.166’ 4. 37o 51.652’ 144o 55.850’ 5. 37o 52.165’ 144o 56.146’

6. 37o 52.162’ 144o 55.145’ 7. 37o 51.872’ 144o 55.342’ 8. 37o 51.541’ 144o 55.195’ 9 37o 51.360’ 144o 55.028’ 10. 37o 50.700’ 144o 55.507’ 11. 37o 50.429’ 144o 55.662’

Mornington Turning Buoy Exclusion Zone will be in force from 1230 to 1530 or until deactivated by Parks Victoria on Marine Band 12 & 16.

The Exclusion Zone will be in force approximately 500 metres offshore from Mornington Pier at approximate location 38o 12.50’ 145o 01.80’ (WGS 84).

All vessel operators are reminded of the mobile 200 metre Exclusion Zone that is in force around each Volvo Ocean Race yacht within Port Phillip at all times. A 50 metre mobile Exclusion Zone is in force around each vessel within the Yarra.

All spectator craft are required to remain outside the vessel Exclusion Zones during the declared times.

Charts Affected: AUS 143, AUS 154, AUS 155 Further Notice: This Notice is self cancelling. No Further Notice to be issued If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 STUART ORD REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS





No. 31T- 2006

PORT PHILLIP

Mordialloc Creek Entrance Shoaling

Date: Immediate Details: Mariners are advised of shoaling at the entrance to

Mordialloc Creek, located approximately 38º 0.65’ S, 145º 5.07 E (WGS 84).

Depth at the entrance is less than 1.0 metres Chart Datum.

Mariners are advised to navigate with extreme caution. Updated depth information is available at www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/1process.cfm?subj=0&publication=17 and follow the links to Mordialloc Creek Entrance.

Charts Affected: AUS 143, 155 Further Notice: Further Notice to be issued If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 STUART ORD REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS



MELBOURNE, 9 February 2006


No. 32 T- 2006

WESTERN PORT

Exclusion Zone In Force for San Remo Channel Challenge Event Date: 12 February 2006 Details: Mariners are advised of an open water swim event in the

vicinity of San Remo Jetty (located at approximate position 38°31.185’S 145°21.906’E WGS84). San Remo Channel Challenge An Exclusion Zone will be in force between the hours of 1150 – 1330 on Sunday 12 February 2006. The Exclusion Zone will be located in the vicinity of The Narrows between two lines hereafter: - a line joining the Northern most point of San Remo

Jetty (located at approximate position 38°31.185’S 145°21.906’E WGS84) to the most south western point of Phillip Island Road bridge (located at approximate position 38°31.050’S 145°21.749’E WGS84); and

- a line directly below the overhead electric power cables over the Narrows, between the townships of San Remo and Newhaven (located between approximate positions 38°31.135’S 145°21.699’E and 38°31.264’S 145°21.805’E WGS84).


Charts Affected: AUS 150, 151 Further Notice: No Further Notice to be issued If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963

STUART ORD REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS





No. 033T - 2006

WESTERN PORT TEA TREE POINT, TANKERTON

SHOALING OF TANKERTON CHANNEL

Date: Immediate Details: Mariners are advised of the shoaling of the Tankerton Jetty approach

channel.

The shallowest area of the channel is reported at approx -1.0 metre Chart Datum at approx location 38o 22.983’ 145o 16.200’ (WGS 84).

All vessel operators are advised to navigate with caution in the channel.

Charts Affected: AUS 150 AUS 151 Further Notice: Further Notice to be issued If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 STUART ORD REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS



MELBOURNE, 24 February 2006


NO. 036/06 T

WESTERN PORT

HASTINGS BIGHT

FIREWORKS

Date: 2000 – 2230 on Saturday 25th February 2006 Details: Mariners are advised of a temporary rule change for safety purposes

in the vicinity of Hastings Jetty, Hastings Bight for the purpose of fireworks fallout.

Vessels are advised not to enter the waters of Western Port in a 100 metre radius around the fireworks barge located in Hastings Bight at approximate location 38 o 18.43S 145 o 11.94E (WGS84).

All vessel operators are advised to navigate with caution in the vicinity.

Charts Affected: AUS152 Further Notice: No further notice will be issued If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963. STUART ORD REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS



MELBOURNE, 6 MARCH 2006


No. 037T - 2006

PORT PHILLIP

ST KILDA HARBOUR

MELBOURNE 2006 COMMONWEALTH GAMES TRIATHLON EXCLUSION ZONE & INFRASTRUCTURE

Date: 17th & 18th March 2006 Details: The Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games Triathlon event swim leg is to be held within St Kilda Harbour on 17th & 18th March 2006. The Exclusion Zone will be identified by yellow “No Boating” buoys in a line from the navigation aid at the end of the breakwater to an imaginary line at Langridge St, West St Kilda. The approximate position of the navigation aid 37851.638’ S 144857.646’ E and on shore 37851.399’ S 144857.830’ E (WGS84). The zone will prohibit all vessels not associated with the event from entering the Exclusion Zone and will be patrolled by Parks Victoria vessels on the following dates and times. Familiarisation Day 9am-2pm Thursday 16 March 2006 Event Day 6am-3pm Saturday 18 March 2006 The zone will be deactivated by Parks Victoria and the buoys will revert to yellow ‘5 knots’. Buoys will be lit with white flashing lights from sunset to sunrise.

All vessel operators are advised that the inner low level landing will not be available for berthing between 8th- 24th March (approximately) to facilitate the Triathlon infrastructure.

Vessel operators are kindly requested to maintain a courteous manner at all times & and observe direction given by Parks Victoria officers.

Charts Affected: AUS 143 AUS 155 Further Notice: This Notice is self cancelling. No Further Notice to be issued If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 STUART ORD REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS





No. 40 - 2006

PORT PHILLIP

Mount Martha and Dromana Aquaculture Fisheries Reserves – Light Characteristics Erratum

Date: Immediate Previous Notice: Correction to Notice Nos: 10/06, 57/05 and 87/04 Details: Mariners are advised of a correction to previous Notices issued

regarding Mouth Martha and Dromana Aquaculture Fisheries Reserves.

The correct light characteristics of the boundary Special Marks are hereafter: ♦ Mount Martha AFR: Fl Y (4) 6s 3M ♦ Dromana AFR: Fl Y (4) 12s 3M

Charts Affected: AUS 143, 158 Further Notice: No further notices will be issued. If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 STUART ORD REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS






No. 42T - 2006

PORT PHILLIP

Clifton Springs and Grassy Point Aquaculture Fisheries Reserves – Light Characteristics Upgrade

Date: Immediate Details: Mariners are advised of an upgrade to the light characteristics of

Clifton Springs and Grassy Point Aquaculture Fisheries Reserves.

Characteristics of the Special Marks are hereafter: ♦ Clifton Springs AFR: Fl Y (4) 10s 3M ♦ Grassy Point AFR: Fl Y (4) 12s 3M Please note that the navigation lights are currently not synchronised and are proposed to be replaced and synchronised within the next two months.

Charts Affected: AUS 143, 157 Further Notice: A further Notice to be issued. If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 STUART ORD REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS





AUSTRALIA - VICTORIA

No. 43T - 2006

PORT PHILLIP

MOUNT MARTHA AQUACULTURE FISHERIES RESERVE TWO SPECIAL MARK BUOYS DAMAGED

Date: Immediate Details: Mariners are advised that two of the four Special Mark buoys

hereafter marking the boundary of the Mount Martha Aquaculture Fisheries Reserve have been damaged and are marked with temporary unlit white small pimple buoys.

Missing Buoys Latitude South

WGS 84 Longitude East

WGS 84 North East 38° 13.928' 145° 01.059' South East 38° 14.415' 145° 01.046'

The existing North West & South West buoys exhibit a yellow X top mark with “AQUACULTURE” text and are synchronised with light characteristic Fl Y (4) 6s.

Mariners are advised to navigate with caution when navigating this area.

Charts Affected: AUS 143, 158

Further Notice: A further Notice will be issued.

If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 19 63, or Fisheries Victoria on 136 186.

STUART ORD REGIONAL MANAGER CITY & BAYS






No. 054T - 2006

PORT PHILLIP

SORRENTO CHANNEL

No 2 PILE DESTROYED Date: Immediate Details: Mariners are advised that the Sorrento Channel No 2 Entrance

Pile at approximate position 38o19.494’S, 145o44.668’E (WGS84) has been destroyed.

A lit buoy has been placed in position. All vessel operators are advised to navigate with caution in the vicinity.

Charts Affected: AUS 144, AUS 158 Further Notice: Further Notice to be issued If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 STUART ORD REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS

If you wish to receive Parks Victoria issued Notice to Mariners, please email your details to [email protected] or phone 13 1963 to register your mailing address.





No 55T - 2006

HOBSONS BAY

THE WILLIAMSTOWN FESTIVAL - 2006

Date: Friday 31 March 2006 to Monday 3 April 2006 Details: Mariners are advised that a floating barge will be anchored off

Commonwealth Reserve as part of The Williamstown Festival. The barge will be located approximately 40 metres from the

foreshore between Gem Pier and the Williamstown Sea plane pontoon at approximate position 37o 51.700’S, 144o54.303’E (WGS84). The barge will be lit with a fixed white light.

Mariners should exercise extreme caution when entering or

leaving the area. Charts Affected: AUS 143, 154 Further Notice: This Notice is self cancelling. No Further Notice to be issued. If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 STUART ORD REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS




MELBOURNE – 28 MARCH 2006


No 56 - 2006

PORT PHILLIP BAY

WILLIAMSTOWN BEACH

Date: Immediate Details: Mariners are advised that the “No Boating” zone located at

Williamstown beach has been altered.

The boundary of the zone is marked by two Special Mark buoys and two signs located on the western and eastern rock groynes. Approximate location of buoys and signs are hereafter:

New location of buoys and signs

Latitude South Longitude East

Western buoy 37o 52.141’ 144 o 53.351’ Eastern buoy 37o 52.192’ 144 o 53.569’ Western sign 37o 52.102’ 144 o 53.344’ Eastern sign 37 o 52.129’ 144 o 53.652’







No. 057T - 2006

PORT PHILLIP

SORRENTO CHANNEL

No 2 PILE DESTROYED- ERRATUM Date: Immediate Previous Notice: 54(T)/2006 refers Details: The position for No 2 Sorrento Channel temporary buoy is

approximately 38o19.494’S 144o44.668’E (WGS84). All vessel operators are advised to navigate with caution.



VICTORIAN NOTICES TO MARINERS




No. 01(T)/06

VICTORIAN NOTICES TO MARINERS

NOTICES IN FORCE

Date: On the 1st January 2006 Former Notice: 01(T)/05 refers and is hereby cancelled.

Details: The following Victorian Notices to Mariners are in force. Notices can be downloaded from the Port of Melbourne

Corporation website at: www.portofmelbourne.com

No. Region Location Details

61 (T) / 00 Western Port Hastings Reduced depth in channel

58 (T) / 02 Port Phillip Pinnace Channel Scientific research buoy

05(T)/04 Port Phillip Sorrento Sorrento Channel buoy 62/04 Port Phillip Port of Geelong Port Security - Port of Geelong 62/Err Port Phillip Port of Geelong Erratum to Port Security Geelong 63(T)/04 Westernport Eastern entrance Western Port / Eastern Entrance buoy 66/04 Westernport Port of Hastings Port Security - Port of Hastings 80(T)/04 Port Phillip Port Phillip Deep draught transit procedures 83/04 Port Phillip Port Phillip Notice to vessels navigating off the Heads 107(T)/04 Gippsland Corner Inlet & Port Albert Barry Beach channel – reduced depth

No. Region Location Details

13(T)/05 Port Phillip Port of Melbourne Update of waterside restricted zones 15(T)/05 Westernport Shoreham Special mark missing – storm damage. 20(T)/05 Westernport Watson Inlet No.1 Starboard Hand mark missing. 31(T)/05 Port Phillip Port of Geelong Declared Channel – Berth depth. 32(T)/05 Port Phillip South Channel South Channel shoaling. 41(T)/05 Port Phillip Altona Altona boat harbour shoaling. 54(T)/05 Port Phillip Dromana Bay Martha Cove Marina works 68/05 Westernport Port of Hastings Maritime Transport Security Regulations 71/05 Westernport Port of Hastings Maritime Transport Security Regulations 72(T)/05 Westernport Port of Hastings Trial lead lights Stony Point jetty 74(T)/05 Port Phillip Hobsons Bay Parsons Marina works. 82(T)/05 Port Phillip Port of Geelong Point Richards Channel light synchronisation 87(T)/05 Westernport Evans Inlet Construction of boardwalk 93(P)/05 Port Phillip Port of Melbourne Beacon lights synchronisation. 97/05 Port Phillip Corio Bay Aquaculture special mark pile destroyed 98(T)/05 Port Phillip Mt. Martha Aquaculture special mark buoy submerged 101(P)/05 Port Phillip West Channel Changes to navigation aids. 103(T)/05 Port Phillip Port of Melbourne Declared berth depths. 104(T)/05 Port Phillip Port Phillip P3 mark unlit. 105(T)/05 Port Phillip Patterson River Patterson River entrance sand by-pass trial. 106(P)/05 Port Phillip Port of Melbourne By-pass channel to be established. 109(T)/05 Gippsland Corner Inlet & Port Albert Lewis Channel No.11 pile destroyed. 112(T)/05 Port Phillip Port Phillip Heads Underwater survey work.

Victorian Notices to Mariners are issued by a number of different Authorities. This notice has been collated from the latest information held by the Port of

Melbourne Corporation. Information relating to the above notices are available at the Port of Melbourne

Corporation website. Specific queries relating to Notices should be directed to the issuing authority.

Further Notice: Further Notice will be issued.

T. M. MUIR MANAGER SHIPPING CONTROL & NAVIGATION SERVICES

Victorian Notices to Mariners can be downloaded from the Port of Melbourne Corporation website

www.portofmelbourne.com



MELBOURNE, 13 APRIL 2006


No. 060T - 2006

PORT PHILLIP

PATTERSON RIVER ENTRANCE SHOALING

Date: Immediate Details: Mariners are advised of shoaling at the entrance to Patterson

River, located approximately 38º 04.40’ S, 145º 07.17’E (WGS 84).

Depth at the entrance is less than 1 metre Chart Datum.

Mariners are advised to navigate with extreme caution.

Charts Affected: AUS 143 Further Notice: Further Notice to be issued If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 STUART ORD REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS






No. 062 - 2006

PORT PHILLIP

CORIO BAY - PT WILSON

INSTALLATION OF 5 SPECIAL MARK PILES

Date: 26 – 28 April 2006 Details: Mariners are advised of the installation of 5 special mark piles in

the vicinity of the Pt Wilson Pier, Corio Bay. The approximate position of the marks are as follows (WGS 84) 38o04.664’S 144o32.454’E 38o04.874’S 144o33.301’E 38o06.578’S 144o33.244’E 38o06.549’S 144o31.848’E 38o06.163’S 144o31.162’E All vessel operators are advised to navigate with caution in the vicinity.







No. 063 - 2006

PORT PHILLIP


REMOVAL OF ARTHUR THE GREAT BUOY

Date: 26 – 28 April 2006 Details: Mariners are advised that the unlit starboard hand buoy ‘Arthur

the Great’ will be decommissioned on or around this date. The position of the buoy is approximately 38o04.873’S

144o33.220’E (WGS 84). A permanent Special mark pile will be installed in the vicinity of

Arthur the Great buoy at approximate location 38o04.874’S 144o33.301’E (WGS 84).







No. 66T – 2006

PORT PHILLIP

MOUNT MARTHA AQUACULTURE FISHERIES RESERVE SOUTH WEST SPECIAL MARK BUOY DAMAGED

Date: Immediate Previous Notice: 43(T)/2006 refers Details: Mariners are advised that the South West Special Mark

buoy marking the boundary of the Mount Martha Aquaculture Fisheries Reserve has been damaged.

The damaged South West Special Mark buoy and previously damaged South East Special Mark buoy are marked with temporary unlit white small pimple buoys. The previously damaged North East Special Mark buoy is marked with a temporary unlit yellow spar buoy. The positions of the damaged Special Mark buoys are hereafter:



WGS 84 South West 38° 14.395' 144° 59.903' North East 38° 13.928' 145° 01.059' South East 38° 14.415' 145° 01.046'

The existing North West buoy exhibits a yellow X top mark with “AQUACULTURE” text and is lit with light characteristics Fl Y (4) 6s.

Mariners are advised to navigate with extreme caution when navigating this area.

Charts Affected: AUS 143, 158 Further Notice: A further Notice will be issued. If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 19 63, or Fisheries Victoria on 136 186. STUART ORD REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS

If you wish to receive Parks Victoria issued Notice to Mariners, please email your details to [email protected] or phone 13 1963 to register your mailing address. This Notice to Mariners is issued by Parks Victoria on behalf of Department of Primary Industries.



MELBOURNE, 23 MAY 2006


No. 73 - 2006

PORT PHILLIP

Mordialloc Creek Entrance

Date: Immediate Previous Notice: 31T/2006 refers and is cancelled Details: Mariners are advised that dredging has been completed at

the entrance to Mordialloc Creek, 38º 0.65’ S, 145º 5.07 E (WGS 84).

Depths are reported at approximately 2.0 m Chart Datum.

Charts Affected: AUS 143, 155 Further Notice: No further Notice to be issued If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 STUART ORD REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS






No. 074 - 2006

PORT PHILLIP

PATTERSON RIVER ENTRANCE

Date: Immediate Previous Notice: 60T/2006 refers and is cancelled Details: Mariners are advised that dredging has been completed at

the entrance to Patterson River, 38º 04.40’ S, 145º 07.17’E (WGS 84).

Mariners are advised to check the depth of water prior to launching. Depth surveys are available at Launching Way, Patterson Lakes Marina and by visiting www.parkweb.vic.gov.au and following the links to Patterson River.







No. 075 - 2006

PORT PHILLIP

PATTERSON RIVER ENTRANCE

COMPLETION OF SAND BYPASS TRIAL

Date: On or about 25 May 2006 Previous Notice: 103T/2005 & 105T/2005 refer and are cancelled Details: Mariners are advised of the completion of the sand bypass

system trial at the entrance to the Patterson River, 38º 04.40’ S, 145º 07.17’E (WGS 84).

The vessel ‘Dangerfield’ will be retrieving buried equipment

from the Patterson River entrance on or about 25 May 2006.

Vessel operators are also advised that divers will be working in the vicinity of the submerged unit and will be marked with flags above the water.

All vessel operators are advised to navigate with extreme caution in the vicinity of the vessel and when the diver flag is displayed.







No. 76T – 2006

CORIO BAY, PORT PHILLIP

PT LILLIAS

BATES POINT AQUACULTURE FISHERIES RESERVE NORTH WEST SPECIAL MARK BUOY DAMAGED

Date: Immediate Previous Notice: 58 / 2005 refers Details: Mariners are advised that the North West Special Mark

buoy marking the boundary of the Bates Point Aquaculture Fisheries Reserve has been damaged.

The damaged North West Special Mark buoy is marked with a temporary unlit white small pimple buoy. The position of the damaged Special Mark buoy is hereafter:



WGS 84 North West 38° 05.451' 144° 27.303'

The existing North East, South West and South East buoys exhibits a yellow X top mark with “AQUACULTURE” text and are lit with light characteristics Fl Y (4) 12s.

Mariners are advised to navigate with extreme caution when navigating this area.

Charts Affected: AUS 143, 157 Further Notice: A further Notice will be issued.

If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 19 63, or Fisheries Victoria on 136 186. STUART ORD REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS

If you wish to receive Parks Victoria issued Notice to Mariners, please email your details to [email protected] or phone 13 1963 to register your mailing address. This Notice to Mariners is issued by Parks Victoria on behalf of Fisheries Victoria. Parks Victoria is not responsible for the accuracy of the information contained herein.





No. 81T – 2006

WESTERN PORT

NAVIGATION AID REPLACEMENT PROGRAM

Date: Immediate for approximately 2 months Details: Mariners are advised of works associated with the navigation

aid replacement program throughout Western Port. The program involves the replacement of approximately 60

piles, topmarks and upgrading of pile banding to current Standards.

All works will be carried out during daylight hours and floating

plant will be marked approximately. Floating plant, including piling barge and work boat “Pindar” will be operating throughout Western Port.

The construction site (Elstone Diving Services P/L) can be

contacted on VHF Channel 16 and mobile number 0418 599 397.

Mariners are advised to navigate with extreme caution when navigating the area of the works.

Charts Affected: AUS 150, 151, 152 Further Notice: A further Notice will be issued. If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 19 63. STUART ORD REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS






No. 069 - 2006

PORT PHILLIP


ARTHUR THE GREAT BUOY

Date: Immediate Previous Notice: 63 refers and is cancelled Details: Mariners are advised that ‘Arthur the Great’ buoy is to remain in

position until further notice.

The position of the buoy is approximately 38o04.873’S 144o33.220’E (WGS 84).

Charts Affected: AUS 143, AUS 157 Further Notice: No further Notice to be issued If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 STUART ORD REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS




MELBOURNE, 8 JUNE 2006


No. 83 - 2006

WESTERN PORT

Flinders Aquaculture Fisheries Reserve – Installation of Permanent Special Mark Piles

Date: On or about 9 June 2006 Details: Mariners are advised of the installation of new Special Mark

piles to mark the boundary of the Flinders Aquaculture Fisheries Reserve. The 440 ha reserve will be marked at the North, East, South and West corners, and at locations midway of the western and eastern boundary. Boating access within the reserve area will be limited, as specified by the Flinders Aquaculture Fisheries Reserves Management Plan.

Lit Special Mark piles will be established at the following positions, with light characteristics Fl Y (4) 12s 3M.

Boundary Position Latitude

GDA 94 Longitude

GDA 94 North corner 38° 26.410’ S 145° 03.413’ E East corner 38° 27.226' S 145° 04.442' E Mid-east 38° 27.768’ S 145° 03.514’ E South corner (TOLL Port Waters) 38° 28.309' S 145° 02.585' E

West corner (existing) 38° 28.136' S 145° 02.120' E Mid-west 38° 27.124' S 145° 02.852' E

The piles will exhibit a yellow “X” top mark with “AQUACULTURE” text. Mariners are advised to navigate with caution during the installation of the piles.

Charts Affected: AUS 150, 151

Further Notice: No further Notice will be issued. If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 or Fisheries Victoria on 13 6186 regarding the Flinders Aquaculture Fisheries Reserve Management Plan. STUART ORD REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS




The following Notice to Mariners is published for general information



No. 85 - 2006

CORIO BAY

NORTH CARDINAL BUOY INSTALLED AT CLIFTON SPRINGS JETTY RUINS

Date: Immediate Details: Mariners are advised that a north cardinal buoy with a

continuous quick flashing white light at approximate position 38° 08.595’ S, 144° 33.795’E (WGS 84), has been installed at the head of the Clifton Springs Jetty Ruins.

Mariners are reminded to pass on the northern side of this mark when navigating in the area.

Charts Affected: AUS 143, 157 Further Notice: No further Notice will be issued. CHRIS HARDMAN ACTING REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS






No. 086 - 2006

PORT PHILLIP


INSTALLATION OF 5 SPECIAL MARK BUOYS

Date: Approximately 20 June 2006 Details: Mariners are advised of the installation of 5 Special Mark buoys

marking the seaward extent of the safety exclusion zone in the vicinity of the Pt Wilson Pier, Corio Bay. All buoys will display retro reflective tape, yellow “X” and lit characteristic Fl Y 6s 2M. The approximate position of the buoys is as follows (WGS 84);

38o04.664’S 144o32.454’E 38o04.874’S 144o33.301’E 38o06.578’S 144o33.244’E 38o06.549’S 144o31.848’E 38o06.163’S 144o31.162’E Vessel operators are advised to navigate with caution in the vicinity.

Charts Affected: AUS 143, AUS 157 Further Notice: Further Notice to be issued If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 CHRIS HARDMAN A/REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS




MELBOURNE, 11 JULY 2006


No. 89 – 2006

PORT PHILLIP REINSTATEMENT OF SPECIAL MARK BUOYS AT

BATES POINT, BEAUMARIS, DROMANA, KIRK POINT - WERRIBEE AND MOUNT MARTHA AQUACULTURE FISHERIES RESERVES

Date: On or about 7 July 2006 Previous Notices: 86(T)/2004, 87/2004, 111/2004, 57/2005, 58/2005,

10/2006, 40/2006, 43(T)/2006, 43(T)/2006, 66(T)/2006, 76(T)2006 refers and are cancelled.

Details: Mariners are advised that the Special Mark buoys

marking the boundary of the Bates Point, Beaumaris, Dromana, Kirk Point - Werribee and Mount Martha Aquaculture Fisheries Reserves will be replaced and reinstated.

The positions of the reinstated Special Mark buoys (as Charted) are hereafter:

Location

(light sequence) Latitude South


WGS 84 Bates Point (Fl(4)Y.12s3M) NW 38°05.451' 144°27.303'NE 38°05.459' 144°27.645'SE 38°05.729' 144°27.636'SW 38°05.722' 144°27.294'Beaumaris (Fl(4)Y.10s3M) NW 37°59.693' 145°02.761'NE 37°59.699' 145°03.103'SE 37°59.969' 145°03.096'SW 37°59.963' 145°02.754'Dromana (Fl(4)Y.12s3M) NW 38°18.187' 144°58.329'NE 38°18.192' 144°58.635'SE 38°18.434' 144°58.629'SW 38°18.428' 144°58.322'

Kirk Point - Werribee (Fl(4)Y.10s3M) NW 38°02.990' 144°37.979'Mid-north 38°02.999' 144°38.649'NE 38°03.007' 144°39.319'SE 38°03.558' 144°39.307'Mid-south 38°03.549' 144°38.637'SW 38°03.541' 144°37.967'Mount Martha (Fl(4)Y.6s3M) NW 38°13.909' 144°59.917'NE 38°13.928' 145°01.059'SE 38°14.415' 145°01.046'SW 38°14.395' 144°59.903'

The special marks exhibits a yellow X top mark with “AQUACULTURE” text and are lit.

Mariners are advised to navigate with caution during the installation of the buoys.

Charts Affected: AUS 143, 155, 158 Further Notice: No further Notice to be issued. If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 19 63, or Fisheries Victoria on 136 186. CHRIS HARDMAN ACTING REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS

If you wish to receive Parks Victoria issued Notice to Mariners, please email your details to [email protected] or phone 13 1963 to register your mailing address. This Notice to Mariners is issued by Parks Victoria on behalf of Department of Primary Industries.





No. 092 - 2006

PORT PHILLIP

CORIO BAY

POSITION OF ROYAL GEELONG YACHT CLUB

SPECIAL MARK YACHT RACING BUOYS Date: Immediate Details: Mariners are advised that two Special mark lit buoys (utilised for the

purpose of yacht racing) are located at positions hereafter: CB1 North Channel Mark 38° 05.560’S 144° 24.200’E (WGS84) CB2 Limeburners Mark 38° 07.616’S 144° 24.184’E (WGS84)

The Special mark steel buoys are approximately 2 metres in height and are conical in shape, with light characteristics YFl 5s.

Charts Affected: AUS 143, 157 Further Notice: No further Notice to be issued If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 CHRIS HARDMAN A/REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS If you wish to receive Parks Victoria issued Notice to Mariners, please email your details to [email protected] or phone 13 1963 to register your mailing address.





No. 094 - 2006

PORT PHILLIP

MORDIALLOC CREEK ENTRANCE LIGHTS

CHANGE TO CHARACTERISTICS & SECTOR OF VISIBILITY

Date: Immediate Details: Mariners are advised of the new light characteristics at the entrance to

Mordialloc Creek: Mordialloc Pier Head - Fl R 2s 9m 3M at approximate location 38 00.771’S 145 04.979’E (WGS84) Mordialloc Creek Entrance - Fl G 2s 9m 3M at approximate location 38 00.665’S 145 05.060’E (WGS84). Mariners are advised that the restricted visibility sector has been removed from the starboard hand light. The light is now visible as an all round light.

Charts Affected: AUS 143, 155 Further Notice: No further Notice to be issued If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 STUART ORD REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS If you wish to receive Parks Victoria issued Notice to Mariners, please email your details to [email protected] or visit www.parkweb.vic.gov.au to view Notices.





No. 95T- 2006

PORT PHILLIP

HOBSONS BAY

UNLIT VESSELS OPERATING

Date: 13 July 2006 between 1400 – 2300 hours Details: Mariners are advised of unlit vessels operating in the area

between Workshops and Anne St Piers located at approximate position 37851.621’S 144854.524’E (WGS84). The vessels are involved in filming. The vessels will operate in the area bordered by Workshops and Anne St Piers with a (lit) safety vessel positioned at the seaward extent of the operations.

Mariners are advised to navigate with caution in the vicinity. The safety vessel can be contacted on VHF 16.

Charts Affected: AUS 143, 154, 155 Further Notice: No Further Notice to be issued If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 STUART ORD REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS If you wish to receive Parks Victoria issued Notice to Mariners, please email your details to [email protected] or visit www.parkweb.vic.gov.au to view Notices.





No. 96T- 2006

PORT PHILLIP

SORRENTO CHANNEL

NO 2 BUOY OUT OF POSITION

Date: Immediate Previous Notice: 54T/2006 & 57T/2006 refers Details: Mariners are that the No 2 Sorrento Channel Fl R 5s temporary

buoy has moved approximately 200 metres to the east of the charted position.

Mariners are advised to navigate with caution in the vicinity.

Charts Affected: AUS 143, 154, 155 Further Notice: Further Notice to be issued If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 STUART ORD REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS If you wish to receive Parks Victoria issued Notice to Mariners, please email your details to [email protected] or visit www.parkweb.vic.gov.au to view Notices.





No. 97- 2006

PORT PHILLIP

DAVEYS BAY

DAVEYS BAY JETTY DEMOLITION

Date: Between 19 July and 2 August 2006 Details: Mariners are advised that the Daveys Bay jetty located at

approximate position 38°09.825’S 145°05.401’E (WGS84) is to be demolished.

Works will be carried out during daylight hours and all hazards

to navigation will be marked. Floating plant and equipment, including work vessel ‘Pinder’ will be onsite.

Mariners are advised to navigate with caution in the vicinity of the works.

Charts Affected: AUS 143 Further Notice: Further Notice to be issued If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 STUART ORD REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS If you wish to receive Parks Victoria issued Notice to Mariners, please email your details to [email protected] or visit www.parkweb.vic.gov.au to view Notices.



MELBOURNE, 10 AUGUST 2006


No. 108- 2006

WESTERN PORT

RHYLL

RHYLL BOAT RAMP – THIRD LANE CONSTRUCTION

Date: Between 11 August and 29 September 2006 Details: Mariners are advised of works to construct a third lane at the

Rhyll boat ramp located at approximate position 38°27.94S 145°18.61E (WGS84).

Works will be carried out during daylight hours and all hazards

to navigation will be marked. Only onshore plant and equipment will be onsite.

Mariners are advised to navigate with caution in the vicinity of the works.






No. 109 T- 2006

PORT PHIILLIP

ALTONA HARBOUR

PARTIALLY SUBMERGED HAZARD TO NAVIGATION

Date: Immediate Details: Mariners are advised of partially submerged excavators to the

south/west of the entrance to Altona Harbour, approximate position 37°52.032’S 144°50.896’E (WGS84).

Attempts will be made to salvage the equipment over the

weekend. The hazards will be marked from sunset to sunrise with

flashing yellow lights.

Mariners are advised to navigate with caution in the vicinity.






No. 110- 2006

WESTERN PORT

NEWHAVEN

Installation of 2 Temporary Special Mark Piles

Trial of Tidal Flow Generator

Date: Between 21 August and 16 October 2006 Details: Mariners are advised of works to install two Special Mark piles

identifying a submerged mechanical device used to generate electricity by capturing and converting the tidal currents.

The device will be secured to and marked by two piles at approximate position 38°30.98S 145°21.89E (WGS84). The piles are identified as Special Marks with lit characteristics Fl Y 4s.

During the installation works all hazards to navigation will be

marked. Floating plant and equipment will be onsite.

Mariners are advised to navigate with caution in the vicinity of the Aquanator trial site.






No. 111 - 2006

PORT PHILLIP

SORRENTO CHANNEL

NO 2 BUOY

Date: Immediate Previous Notice: 54T/2006, 57T/2006 are cancelled Details: Mariners are advised that No 2 Sorrento Channel Fl R 5s buoy

has been re-located to approximate charted position 38°19.500’ S 144°44.655’ E (WGS 84)

Charts Affected: AUS 143, 144, 158 Further Notice: No further Notice to be issued If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 STUART ORD REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS If you wish to receive Parks Victoria issued Notice to Mariners, please email your details to [email protected] or visit www.parkweb.vic.gov.au to view Notices.





No. 112 - 2006

PORT PHILLIP

QUEENSCLIFF HARBOUR

FISHERMANS WHARF

GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION

Date: Between 28 August and 8 September 2006 Details: Mariners are advised of geotechnical investigation being

conducted between the Fisherman’s wharf and Swan Island Bridge at approximate location 38°15.86’ S 144°39.84’ E (WGS84). The geotechnical investigation is being completed for the proposed installation of a floating pontoon.

The barge may be held in position with cables, and if so, buoys will mark the location of the barge anchors. The site can be contacted via mobile on 0412 766 812 or VHF channel 16. All works will be carried out during daylight hours. Mariners are advised to navigate with a speed commensurate with safe navigation in the vicinity of the floating plant

Charts Affected: AUS 143, 144, 158 Further Notice: This Notice is self cancelling If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 STUART ORD REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS If you wish to receive Parks Victoria issued Notice to Mariners, please email your details to [email protected] or visit www.parkweb.vic.gov.au to view Notices.



MELBOURNE, 15 SEPTEMBER 2006


No. 120 - 2006

PORT PHILLIP BAY PINNACE CHANNEL AQUACULTURE FISHERIES RESERVE

PERMANENT SPECIAL MARKS ESTABLISHED

Date: On or about 15 September 2006.

Details: Mariners are advised of the deployment of special mark buoys at the Pinnace Channel Aquaculture Fisheries Reserve.

A 250 ha portion of the northern section of the aquaculture fisheries reserve will be marked at the North, South, East and West corners. The area within these marks will be of limited access as specified by the Pinnace Channel Aquaculture Fisheries Reserves Management Plan.

The Special Mark buoys will exhibit a yellow “X” top mark with “AQUACULTURE” text. The buoys will be lit and synchronised with characteristic Fl Y (4) 10s at the following approximate locations:

Charts & AUS 143, AUS 158 publications affected:

Further Notice: No further notices will be issued.

If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 19 63. STUART ORD REGIONAL MANAGER CITY & BAYS

This Notice to mariners is issued by the Department of Sustainability and Environment and distributed by Parks Victoria on behalf of Fisheries Victoria. The Parks Victoria is not responsible for the accuracy of the information contained herein.

Boundary Position Latitude South WGS 84

Longitude East WGS 84

North 38°13.910' 144°49.979' East 38°14.629' 144°50.338' South 38°14.975' 144°49.222' West 38°14.257' 144°48.864'





No. 122 - 2006

WESTERN PORT

WATSONS INLET

CORRECTION TO NOTICE 118- 2006

Date: Immediate Previous Notice: 118 -2006 Details: Mariners are advised of a correction to Notice 118 for No. 1

Watsons Inlet starboard hand mark location.

The approximate location is 38°15.733’S 145°15.673’ E (WGS84)

Charts Affected: AUS 150, 151 Further Notice: No further Notice will be issued. If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 STUART ORD REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS If you wish to receive Parks Victoria issued Notice to Mariners, please email your details to [email protected] or visit www.parkweb.vic.gov.au to view Notices.





No. 123 T - 2006

PORT PHILLP

HALF MOON BAY

CERBERUS – LIGHT OUT

Date: Immediate Details: Mariners are advised that the light with characteristic Fl 5s 6m

3M on the Cerberus, Half Moon Bay, approximate location 37°58.138’S 145°0.378’ E (WGS84) is reported to be out.

Mariners are advised to proceed with caution in the vicinity.

Charts Affected: AUS 143, 155 Further Notice: Further Notice will be issued. If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 STUART ORD REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS If you wish to receive Parks Victoria issued Notice to Mariners, please email your details to [email protected] or visit www.parkweb.vic.gov.au to view Notices.





No. 126 - 2006

WESTERN PORT

RUTHERFORD INLET

DECOMMISSIONING OF LATERAL MARKS UPSTREAM OF WARNEET SOUTH JETTY

Date: From 29 September 2006 Details: Mariners are advised of the decommissioning of lateral marks in

Rutherford Inlet upstream of Warneet South Jetty.

Local knowledge is required to operate in this area and vessels are reminded to proceed at a speed commensurate with safe navigation at all times.

The following lateral marks will be decommissioned (approximate

position WGS 84);

Chart Identification Latitude Longitude Port No.56 38°12.967’ 145°19.322’ Starboard No.39 38°12.974’ 145°19.325’ Port No.54 38°13.029’ 145°19.152’ Starboard No.37 38°13.036’ 145°19.154’ Port No.52 38°13.011’ 145°19.032’ Starboard No.35 38°13.018’ 145°19.029’ Port No.50 38°12.947’ 145°18.910’ Starboard No.33 38°12.954’ 145°18.906’ Port No.48 38°12.896’ 145°18.750’ Starboard No.27 38°12.957’ 145°18.602’ Starboard No.25 38°13.104’ 145°18.612’ Port No.44 38°13.190’ 145°18.584’ Port No.42 38°13.265’ 145°18.407’ Port No.34 38°12.457’ 145°18.154’ Port No.30 38°13.568’ 145°18.145’ Port No.28 38°13.623’ 145°18.193’

The following existing navigation aids will be changed to Special Marks, displaying retroreflective yellow banding (approximate position WGS 84);

Chart Identification Latitude Longitude No.29 38°12.896’ 145°18.646’ No.40 38°13.280’ 145°18.339’ No.38 38°13.322’ 145°18.243’ No.36 38°13.408’ 145°18.197’ No.23 38°13.450’ 145°18.173’ No.21 38°13.514’ 145°18.134’ No.32 38°13.525’ 145°18.125’ No.19 38°13.563’ 145°18.158’

Works will be carried out during daylight hours and all hazards to

navigation will be marked during the works.

Mariners are advised to navigate with caution in the vicinity of the plant and equipment on site.

Charts Affected: AUS 150, 151, 152 Further Notice: No further Notice to be issued If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 STUART ORD REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS If you wish to receive Parks Victoria issued Notice to Mariners, please email your details to [email protected] or visit www.parkweb.vic.gov.au to view Notices.



MELBOURNE, 25 OCTOBER 2006


No. 121 - 2006



Date: On or about 25 October 2006. Previous Notice: 58(T)/02 refers and is cancelled Details: Mariners are advised of the relocation of the special mark buoy marking

the scientific research site at the Pinnace Channel Aquaculture Fisheries Reserve.

The Special Mark can shaped buoy, 2.0m in diameter exhibits a yellow “X” top mark within the Pinnace Channel Aquaculture Fisheries Reserve at approximate position: 38º16.546’ S, 144º50.693’ E (WGS 84).

The buoy marks the centre of the scientific research area, which has a

radius of 400m. The light characteristic remains Q Y. 3M Vessels operators are advised to remain 400 metres from the Buoy due to potential submerged hazards to boating.









No. 129 T - 2006

PORT FAIRY

ENTRANCE BUOY OUT OF POSITION

Date: Immediate Details: Mariners are advised that the Port Fairy porthand entrance buoy is not in

charted position. Charted position is 38°23.1' S142°15.2' E (WGS 84)

Mariners are advised to navigate with extreme caution when entering the Port.


This Notice to mariners is issued by the Department of Sustainability and Environment and distributed by Parks Victoria on behalf of Port of Port Fairy. The Parks Victoria is not responsible for the accuracy of the information contained herein.





No. 121 - 2006



Date: On or about 25 October 2006. Previous Notice: 58(T)/02 refers and is cancelled Details: Mariners are advised of the relocation of the special mark buoy marking

the scientific research site at the Pinnace Channel Aquaculture Fisheries Reserve.

The Special Mark can shaped buoy, 2.0m in diameter exhibits a yellow “X” top mark within the Pinnace Channel Aquaculture Fisheries Reserve at approximate position: 38º16.546’ S, 144º50.693’ E (WGS 84).

The buoy marks the centre of the scientific research area, which has a

radius of 400m. The light characteristic remains Q Y. 3M Vessels operators are advised to remain 400 metres from the Buoy due to potential submerged hazards to boating.









No. 130 - 2006

PORT FAIRY

ENTRANCE BUOY REINSTATED

Date: Immediate Previous Notice: 129(T)/2006 refers and is cancelled Details: Mariners are advised that the Port Fairy porthand entrance buoy, lit with

characteristics FI.R.5s, has been reinstated at approximate position 38°23.1' S, 142°15.2' E (WGS 84)

Charts Affected: AUS 141 Further Notice: No further Notice to be issued If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 STUART ORD REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS If you wish to receive Parks Victoria issued Notice to Mariners, please email your details to [email protected] or visit www.parkweb.vic.gov.au to view Notices.

This Notice to mariners is issued by the Department of Sustainability and Environment and distributed by Parks Victoria on behalf of Port of Port Fairy. The Parks Victoria is not responsible for the accuracy of the information contained herein.





No. 132 - 2006

PORT PHILLIP

DROMANA BAY, SAFETY BEACH

MARTHA COVE ENTRANCE LATERAL MARKS

Date: Immediate Previous Notice: 54T -2005 is referred and cancelled Details: Mariners are advised that the Martha Cove entrance lateral

marks are as hereafter:

♦ Port hand mark located at approximate position 38°18.358’S 144°59.551’ E (WGS84) with characteristics FI.R(2) 5s 2M

♦ Starboard hand mark located at approximate position 38°18.384’ S 144°59.566’ E (WGS84) with characteristics FI.G(2) 5s 2M

Please note that the navigation lights are synchronised.

Charts Affected: AUS 143, 158 Further Notice: No further Notice will be issued. If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 STUART ORD REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS If you wish to receive Parks Victoria issued Notice to Mariners, please email your details to [email protected] or visit www.parkweb.vic.gov.au to view Notices.





No. 133 - 2006

PORT PHILLIP BAY

PINNACE CHANNEL AQUACULTURE FISHERIES RESERVE –

LIGHT CHARACTERISTICS ERRATUM

Date: Immediate Previous Notice: Correction to Notice No 120-2006

Details: Mariners are advised of a correction to the previous Notice issued

regarding the permanent establishment of special mark buoys at Pinnace Channel Aquaculture Fisheries Reserve.

The correct light characteristic of the boundary Special Mark

synchronised buoys is Fl Y (4) 12 3Ms.




This Notice to mariners is issued by the Department of Sustainability and Environment and distributed by Parks Victoria on behalf of Fisheries Victoria. Parks Victoria is not responsible for the accuracy of the information contained herein.



MELBOURNE, 10 NOVEMBER 2006


No. 140 - 2006

WESTERN PORT

DECOMMISSIONING OF SPECIAL MARK TIDE GAUGES

Date: Immediate Details: Mariners are advised of the decommissioning of two special mark tide

gauges at approximate positions hereafter: ♦ 38°16.499’S, 145°23.594’E (WGS84) ♦ 38°15.490’S, 145°16.423’E (WGS84)

Charts Affected: AUS 150, 151 Further Notice: No further Notice to be issued If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 STUART ORD REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS If you wish to receive Parks Victoria issued Notice to Mariners, please email your details to [email protected] or visit www.parkweb.vic.gov.au to view Notices.



MELBOURNE, 10 NOVEMBER 2006


No. 141 - 2006

PORT PHILLIP

ST KILDA

UPGRADE OF ROYAL MELBOURNE YACHT SQUADRON

SPECIAL MARK YACHT RACING BUOYS Date: Immediate Details: Mariners are advised that two Special mark lit buoys (utilised for the

purpose of yacht racing) have been upgraded and relocated at positions hereafter: Buoy A: 37° 51.804’S 144° 57.472’E (WGS84) Buoy E: 37° 52.067’S 144° 57.806’E (WGS84)

The yellow Special mark buoys are approximately 2 metres in height, pillar in shape, with a yellow cross and lit with characteristics Fl. Y5s.

Charts Affected: AUS 143, 155 Further Notice: No further Notice to be issued If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 STUART ORD REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS If you wish to receive Parks Victoria issued Notice to Mariners, please email your details to [email protected] or phone 13 1963 to register your mailing address.



MELBOURNE, 6 DECEMBER 2006


No. 148T - 2006

WESTERN PORT

TOORADIN

TOORADIN FIREWORKS EXCLUSION ZONE

Date: On Friday 15th December 2006 Details: Mariners are advised of a temporary Exclusion Zone (for the

purpose of fireworks fallout) in the in the vicinity of Evans Inlet, Tooradin at approximate position 38° 12.808’S, 145°22.736’E (WGS84).

The Exclusion Zone extends approximately 100 metres from the fireworks barge in an arc of 360°. All vessels are prohibited within the Zone, other than unmanned moored vessels, from 2015 until 2230 on 15 December 2006.

Mariners are advised to navigate with caution and remain outside the Exclusion Zone.

Charts Affected: AUS 150, 151 Further Notice: No further Notice will be issued. If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 PAUL SCHLEIGER A/ REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS If you wish to receive Parks Victoria issued Notice to Mariners, please email your details to [email protected] or visit www.parkweb.vic.gov.au to view Notices.





No. 149-2006

PORT PHILLIP

HOBSONS BAY

PARSONS MARINA REDEVELOPMENT WORKS COMPLETE

Date: Immediate Previous Notice: 74(T)/05 refers and is cancelled Details: Mariners are advised of the completion of redevelopment works

at Parsons Marina, Williamstown, located at approximate position 37°51.23’S, 144°54.11’E (WGS84).

The channel leading into Parsons Marina is marked with unlit lateral marks with the following details (WGS 84);

Navigation Aid Easting Northing Starboard 315572.064 5808415.514 Porthand 315566.348 5808436.838 Porthand 315691.249 5808445.815 Starboard 315685.725 5808467.187 Porthand 315837.677 5808482.936

For general communication, please contact Parsons Marina on (03) 9397-7799.

Charts Affected: AUS 143, 154, 155 Further Notice: No further Notice will be issued. If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 PAUL SCHLEIGER A / REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS

If you wish to receive Parks Victoria issued Notice to Mariners, please email your details to [email protected] or visit www.parkweb.vic.gov.au to view Notices.





No. 150-2006

WESTERN PORT

RHYLL

RHYLL BOAT RAMP THIRD LANE CONSTRUCTION COMPLETE

Date: Immediate Previous Notice: 108(T)/06 refers and is cancelled Details: Mariners are advised of the completion of works associated

with the construction of a third lane at Rhyll Boat Ramp, Rhyll, located at approximate position 38°27.94’S, 145°18.61’E (WGS84).

Charts Affected: AUS 150 Further Notice: No further Notice will be issued. If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 PAUL SCHLEIGER A / REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS If you wish to receive Parks Victoria issued Notice to Mariners, please email your details to [email protected] or visit www.parkweb.vic.gov.au to view Notices.





No. 151-2006

WESTERN PORT

EVANS INLET

CONSTRUCTION OF TOORADIN BOARDWALK COMPLETE

Date: Immediate Previous Notice: 87(T)/05 refers and is cancelled Details: Mariners are advised of the completion of works associated

with the construction of Tooradin Boardwalk at Evans Inlet, Tooradin, located at approximate position 38°12.780’S, 145°22.741’E (WGS84). For general communication, please contact Casey City Council on (03) 9705-5200.

Charts Affected: AUS 150, 151 Further Notice: No further Notice will be issued. If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 PAUL SCHLEIGER A / REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS If you wish to receive Parks Victoria issued Notice to Mariners, please email your details to [email protected] or visit www.parkweb.vic.gov.au to view Notices.





No. 152/T- 2006

WESTERN PORT

NEWHAVEN

AQUANATOR - TIDAL FLOW GENERATOR TRIAL

Date: Until 30 April 2007 Previous Notice: 110(T)/2006 refers and is cancelled Details: Mariners are advised that the trial of the Aquanator, the

mechanical device generating electricity by capturing and converting the tidal currents will continue until 30 April 2007.

The equipment is located at approximate position 38°30.98S 145°21.89E (WGS84). Two Special Mark piles identify the equipment with lit characteristics Fl Y 4s.

Mariners are advised to navigate with caution in the vicinity

of the Aquanator trial site. Charts Affected: AUS 150 Further Notice: Further Notice to be issued If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 PAUL SCHLEIGER A/REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS If you wish to receive Parks Victoria issued Notice to Mariners, please email your details to [email protected] or visit www.parkweb.vic.gov.au to view Notices.





No. 153-2006

PORT PHILLIP

P3 MARK LIT

Date: Immediate Previous Notice: 104(T)/05 refers and is cancelled Details: Mariners are advised that the P3 Special mark steel pile,

located at approximate position 37°53.386’S, 144°52.825’E (WGS84) is lit with characteristics Fl. Y3s.

Charts Affected: AUS 155 Further Notice: No further Notice will be issued. If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 PAUL SCHLEIGER A / REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS If you wish to receive Parks Victoria issued Notice to Mariners, please email your details to [email protected] or visit www.parkweb.vic.gov.au to view Notices.





No. 154 - 2006

PORT PHILLP

HALF MOON BAY

CERBERUS – LIGHT REPAIRED

Date: Immediate Previous Notice: 123T/2006 refers and is cancelled Details: Mariners are advised that the light with characteristic Fl 5s 6m

3M on the Cerberus, Half Moon Bay, approximate location 37°58.138’S 145°0.378’ E (WGS84) has been repaired.

Charts Affected: AUS 143, 155 Further Notice: No further Notice will be issued. If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 PAUL SCHLEIGER A/REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS If you wish to receive Parks Victoria issued Notice to Mariners, please email your details to [email protected] or visit www.parkweb.vic.gov.au to view Notices.





No. 155 - 2006

PORT PHIILLIP

ALTONA HARBOUR

Date: Immediate Previous Notices: 41T/05 & 109T/06 refer and are cancelled Details: Mariners are advised that dredging has been completed at the

entrance to the Altona Harbour, approximate position 37°52.007’S 144°50.964’E (WGS84).

All plant, equipment and hazards to navigation have been

removed from the site.

Charts Affected: AUS 155 Further Notice: No further Notice to be issued If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 PAUL SCHLEIGER A/REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS If you wish to receive Parks Victoria issued Notice to Mariners, please email your details to [email protected] or visit www.parkweb.vic.gov.au to view Notices.





No. 156 - 2006

PORT PHILLP

HALF MOON BAY

HMVS CERBERUS WORKS COMPLETE

Date: Immediate Previous Notice: 26(T)/2005 refers and is cancelled Details: Mariners are advised that works associated with the wreck

HMVS Cerberus, located at approximate position 37°58.052’S, 144°00.453’E, are complete.






No. 158 - 2006

PORT PHILLP

ALTONA, WERRIBEE

NAVIGATION AIDS REINSTATED

Date: Immediate Previous Notice: 16(T)/2005 & 23(T)/2005 refers and is cancelled Details: Mariners are advised that the Special mark buoys, as detailed

hereafter, have been reinstated at respective, approximate locations:

Location Special Mark

Buoy Function Latitude (WGS84)

Longitude (WGS84)

Werribee South No PWC 37°58.465’ 144°42.025’ Werribee South No PWC 37°58.344’ 144°42.218’ Altona 5 knot 37°52.080’ 144°50.960’ Altona 5 knot 37°52.123’ 144°50.905’ Altona 5 knot 37°52.237’ 144°50.951’ Altona No Boating 37°52.368’ 144°49.849’

Please note that all reinstated Special mark buoys are unlit, pillar in shape, with no top mark.






No. 159 - 2006

PORT PHILLIP


REMOVAL OF ‘ARTHUR THE GREAT BUOY’ & INSTALLATION OF 5 SPECIAL MARK BUOYS

Date: Immediate Previous Notice: 86/2006 refers and is cancelled Details: Mariners are advised of the removal of unlit starboard hand ‘Arthur the

Great’ buoy at approximate location 38°04.881’S 144°33.225’E (WGS84). Mariners are also advised of 5 Special Mark buoys marking the seaward extent of the safety exclusion zone in the vicinity of the Pt Wilson Pier, Corio Bay. All buoys display yellow “X”, retro reflective tape and lit characteristic Fl Y 6s 2M. The approximate positions are as follows (WGS 84);

38o04.664’S 144o32.454’E 38o04.874’S 144o33.301’E 38o06.578’S 144o33.244’E 38o06.549’S 144o31.848’E 38o06.163’S 144o31.162’E

Charts Affected: AUS 143, AUS 157 Further Notice: No Further Notice to be issued If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 PAUL SCHLEIGER A/REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS






No. 160 T - 2006

PORT PHILLIP

SORRENTO – QUEENSCLIFF – LONSDALE BIGHT

MONITORING SITES

Date: Until 30 January 2007

Previous Notice: 88/06 refers and is cancelled

Details: Mariners are advised that the environmental monitoring sites at the following approximate locations (WGS 84) will remain in place until 30 January 2007.

38°20'08.2"S 144°45'22.7"E 38°20'08.8"S 144°45'23.2"E 38°20'09.4"S 144°45'23.7"E 38°20'10.0"S 144°45'24.2"E 38°20'10.5"S 144°45'24.7"E 38°20'11.2"S 144°45'25.2"E 38°16'21.6"S 144°39'55.1"E 38°16'21.1"S 144°39'55.6"E 38°16'20.6"S 144°39'56.1"E 38°16'20.1"S 144°39'56.6"E 38°16'19.6"S 144°39'57.1"E 38°16'19.0"S 144°39'57.6"E 38°16'36.1"S 144°37'39.7"E 38°16'31.1"S 144°39'15.2"E

Vessel operators are advised to navigate with caution in the vicinity of the sites.

Charts Affected: AUS 143, AUS 144, AUS 158

Further Notice: Further Notice to be issued

If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 PAUL SCHLEIGER A/REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS If you wish to receive Parks Victoria issued Notice to Mariners, please email your details to [email protected] or phone 13 1963 to register your mailing address.





No. 162T

PORT PHILLIP

ST KILDA BEACH

SAFETY EXCLUSION ZONE

Date: Exclusion Zone active on various dates and times. Refer to the Table hereafter. Details: As the designated Port Manager for the Port of Port Phillip (conferred under the Marine Act 1988), Parks Victoria wishes to advise of the following Vessel Exclusion Zone placement and activities at St Kilda Beach. Exclusion Zone - St Kilda Beach At St Kilda Beach an Exclusion Zone for the Swimming Australia Open Water Swimming Championships will be established and marked by yellow special mark buoys. The buoys will be located at positions mapped & tabled hereafter: ,

Location of boundary mark Longitude (WGS84) Latitude (WGS84) 1. Northern Corner 144° 57.710’E 37° 51.935’S 2. Southern Corner 144° 58.000’E 37° 52.326’S 3. Marina Corner 144° 58.337’E 37° 52.254’S 4. Brooks Jetty Head 144° 58.453’E 37° 52.208’S 5. St Kilda Pier Rock Groyne 144° 58.122’E 37° 51.876’S

The zone will prohibit all vessels not associated with the events from entering the Exclusion Zone and will be patrolled by Parks Victoria vessels for the dates and times hereafter:

Date Start Finish Thursday 21 December 2006 10.00am 4.00pm Friday 22 December 2006 7.00am 3.00pm Saturday 23 December 2006 7.00am 5.00pm

All yellow special mark buoys, pillar in shape, will remain in the water over the course of the event and will be lit with white flashing lights. The boundary of the Exclusion Zone, while in operation, will be identified by yellow ‘No Boats’ buoys. Within the Exclusion Zone, a start and finishing line tower will be present, as well as small yellow, spherical in shape turning buoys to mark the course of the events. Vessel operators are kindly requested to maintain a courteous manner at all times & ensure that vessel bow in the vicinity of the Exclusion Zone is kept to a minimum.

Charts Affected: AUS 143, 155 Further Notice: This Notice is self cancelling. No further Notice will be issued. If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 RACHAEL ROBERTSON A/ REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS If you wish to receive Parks Victoria issued Notice to Mariners, please email your details to [email protected] or visit www.parkweb.vic.gov.au to view Notices.





No. 157 - 2006

PORT PHILLP

BLAIRGOWRIE

BLAIRGOWRIE BOAT HARBOUR COMPLETED WORKS

Date: Immediate Previous Notice: 61(T)/2005 refers and is cancelled Details: Mariners are advised that two barges associated with the

Blairgowrie Boat Harbour maintenance works (completed in 2005), located at approximate position 38°21.50’S, 144°46.35’E, are no longer anchored within the harbour.

Charts Affected: AUS 143, 158 Further Notice: No further Notice will be issued. If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 RACHAEL ROBERTSON A/REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS If you wish to receive Parks Victoria issued Notice to Mariners, please email your details to [email protected] or visit www.parkweb.vic.gov.au to view Notices.





No. 164T - 2006

WESTERN PORT

COWES PIER

NEW YEARS EVE FIREWORKS EXCLUSION ZONE

Date: 1800 hours to 2230 hours, 31 December 2006 Details: Mariners are advised of a temporary Exclusion Zone extending

100 metres in a 360° arc from the Cowes Pier navigation light at approximate position 38° 26.756’S 145°14.394’E (WGS84).

Mariners are advised to navigate with caution and remain outside the Exclusion Zone during the hours of 1800 to 2230.

Charts Affected: AUS 150, AUS 151 Further Notice: No Further Notice to be issued If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 PAUL SCHLEIGER A/REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS






No. 165T - 2006

PORT PHILLIP

CORIO BAY

FIREWORKS EXCLUSION ZONE

Date: 2300 hours 31 December 2006 to 0200 hours 1 January 2007 Details: Mariners are advised of a temporary Exclusion Zone within 200

metres of the fireworks barge moored approximately 200 metres north west of the Royal Geelong Yacht Club, approximate position 38° 08.499’S 145°22.015’E (WGS84).

Mariners are advised to navigate with caution and remain outside the Exclusion Zone during the hours of 2300 31 December 2006 to 0200 1 January 2007.

Charts Affected: AUS 157 Further Notice: No Further Notice to be issued If you require any further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 PAUL SCHLEIGER A/REGIONAL MANAGER CITY AND BAYS


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