LNN No. 11 of 2023

PORT OF GIPPSLAND LAKES
NEW YEAR’S EVE – FIREWORKS DISPLAYS

DATE:  19 December 2023

DETAILS:  

Mariners are advised that on Saturday 31st December 2023 there will be two separate on-water fireworks display celebrating the New Year at the following approximate locations within the Port of Gippsland Lakes.

Lake Victoria, Paynesville, Commencing at 2200 hrs

Lat. 37° 55.350’ South
Lon. 147° 43.033’ East              Datum WGS84

Cunninghame Arm, Lakes Entrance, commencing at Midnight
Lat. 37° 88.097’ South
Lon. 147° 99.206’ East            Datum WGS84

The fireworks shall be fired from barges anchored near the above positions. Safety exclusion zones will be established around the firing sites and Mariners are directed to keep clear and heed directions given by patrol staff to maintain safe distances.

Mariners are further advised that the fireworks display may be visible for a significant distance offshore from the Gippsland Lakes.

CHART AFFECTED:
Aus.181 – ENC AU439146.

PUBLICATIONS AFFECTED:

Gippsland Ports Waterways Online Web Map available at;
https://www.gippslandports.vic.gov.au/boating/waterways-online/

FURTHER NOTICE:

No further Notice will be issued.

DAVID ASHWORTH
ASSISTANT HARBOUR MASTER
GIPPSLAND PORTS