Lakes Entrance Bar Report

Port of Gippsland Lakes

Lakes Entrance

DATE:  Thursday 23 May 2019 DETAILS:   Mariners are advised that following recent Survey results the entrance leads indicating the preferred transit line to cross the Bar at Lakes Entrance is aligned on “Green Light”. The bearing of “Green Light” is 347° (T) to Flagstaff Hill Light (F.20m 5M). Notice to Mariners 282 (T) of 2016 refers. The latest bar survey is available and can be viewed on Gippsland Ports Website at www.gippslandports.vic.gov.au/publications/bathymetric-surveys/ The dredge “TSHD Tommy Norton” is undertaking periodic dredging operations on the Bar, the Entrance Channel, Swing Basin and the Narrows when weather and tidal conditions permit. The dredge “CS Kalimna” has demobilised from The Narrows and is now carrying out dredging operations and foreshore renourishing at Loch Sport.  Further details on the Bar and Entrance Channels can be obtained from Gippsland Ports on 51556900. Further information is on the Gippsland Port’s website at www.gippslandports.vic.gov.au