NTM 357 of 2024
Port of Corner Inlet and Port Albert
Toora Channel – No.6 Port Lateral Light Beacon Compromised
DATE: 29 August 2024
DETAILS:
Mariners are advised that the Toora Channel No.6 Port Lateral Mark Beacon (Fl.R.4s) has been compromised during a recent severe weather event and is missing off station.
The former position of Toora No.6 Beacon;
Lat. 38° 43.863’ S
Lon. 146° 22.808’ E
A temporary Port Lateral Buoy with the same Flash Character will be established when environmental conditions permit and following a sounding of the area to establish the position of the beacon on the sea floor.
Toora No.6 Beacon is replicated on high resolution ECDIS ENC Cell Au5BAR01
Chart Affected: Aus 181 & ENC Cell Au439146 & ENC Cell Au5BAR01
Publications Affected: Gippsland Ports Waterways Online at;
Gippsland Ports – Waterways Online v2 (arcgis.com)
Further Notices: A Further Notice will be issued.
CAPT. BEVIS HAYWARD
HARBOUR MASTER
GIPPSLAND PORTS