The following navigation warning is published for general information.

Australia – Victoria

LNW No.5 of 2023

Gippsland Ports Navigation Warning

Mallacoota Inlet

Lower Lake No.5 Beacon damaged

DATE:  Tuesday 5^th September 2023

DETAILS:  

Mariners are advised that the Mallacoota Inlet Lower Lake No.5 Beacon (Fl.G.6s) formerly in position;

Lat.    37° 32.917’  S

Lon. 149° 45.677’  E               Datum WGS84

Has been damaged and the light extinguished.

Gippsland Ports shall replace the beacon with a temporary lit Starboard Lateral Mark Buoy as soon as possible.

The beacon is laying on the bottom in approximately 1.8m water depth (LAT) and will be retrieved by divers.

Further details can be obtained from Gippsland Ports Harbour Master on 0427 610 025

CHART AFFECTED:

Gippsland Ports Waterways Online available at

Gippsland Ports – Waterways Online v2 (arcgis.com)

FURTHER NOTICE:

A further Notice will be issued

Capt. Bevis Hayward

Harbour Master

Gippsland Ports