Mariners are advised that following recent underwater hazard removal operations near the mouth of the Latrobe River and upstream of the highway bridge, two temporary Isolated Danger buoys have been withdrawn from service from the positions noted in the table below. 

 

                                              Latitude                  Longitude

Isolated Danger Buoy       38° 07.38′ S           147° 04.70′ E

Isolated Danger Buoy       38° 07.50′ S           147° 14.233′ E

                                                                                Datum WGS 84

 

Although these hazards have been removed, Mariners are advised to continue to navigate the river system with caution and adhere to speed limits due to the uncertainty of tree hazards, their location and potential proximity to the water surface within the river systems. 

 

Night Navigation in these waterways is highly risky due to the uncertainty of vessel positions in regard to navigation hazards. Gippsland Ports recommends vessel operators should avoid night navigation unless required for emergency response. 

 

Please report any sightings of navigation hazards within the river systems to Gippsland Ports by phone (03) 51 500 500 or by email – feedback@gippslandports.vic.gov.au