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Notice to Mariners & Warnings

Notices to Mariners (NTM’s) provide legal notification of changes in conditions within charted waters that could affect the safe and efficient movement of shipping. A Notice to Mariner is issued for the purpose of providing permanent navigation information—frequently this information will result in a chart correction.

A notice may be marked as Temporary (T) if the information will remain valid only for a limited time. The master or skipper of a vessel must ensure that the passage of a vessel complies with Notices to Mariners and that charts are altered in accordance with information provided.

The Australian Hydrographic Service of the Royal Australian Navy is the Commonwealth authority responsible for national chart production known as AUS Charts and the circulation of Australian Notices to Mariners that are distributed nationally and internationally. Information contained in Gippsland Ports’ notices are regularly reproduced in the Australian Notices. These notices are recognised as being an authoritative, accurate guide on marine charts.

Local Navigation Warnings

Local Navigation Warnings (LNW’s) provide notification of changes in conditions within Gippsland Ports’ waterways that could affect the safe and efficient movement of shipping. Local Navigation Warnings are generally issued when the changes referred to occur in waters not covered by an Admiralty chart; or that refer to a small, localised event. The master or skipper of a vessel must ensure that all vessel operations comply with directions given in Local navigation warnings.

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Current Notices

31/07/2024

LNW No. 6 of 2024 – Port of Gippsland Lakes – Dredging Operations

Location: Port of Gippsland Lakes - Ocean Grange and Steamer Channel

LNW No. 1(T) of 2024 Sydenham Inlet Temporary Artificial Waterway Opening DATE: Tuesday 4th June 2024 PREVIOUS NOTICE: No previous notice for this event. DETAILS:   Recent rainfall has resulted in increased water levels with possible flooding of community and infrastructure assets at the township of Bemm River. Sydenham Inlet is currently closed to the sea. The East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (EGCMA) have been monitoring water levels within the inlet system. The level has been reached where an artificial opening will be attempted on Wednesday 5th June 2024. Parks Victoria in conjunction with EGCMA, will manually excavate to create the opening. These artificial opening events are normally temporary until the floodwaters recede. A vessel Exclusion Zone will be in force from tomorrow, 5th June 2023 for approximately one week to facilitate the safe opening of Sydenham Inlet. A series of red “No Boating” Buoys will be established across the line of the narrow opening to the inlet, approximately 2.5 kilometres upstream of the ocean opening. The position of the Exclusion Zone boundary is a line; From; Lat. 37° 46.371’ South Lon. 149° 00.040’ East To; Lat. 37° 46.374’ South Lon. 149° 00.153’ East Datum WGS84 See attached area map. Mariners are advised to stay well clear of temporarily open entrances to avoid being carried away through the entrance by strong ebb flows. Mariners are also advised against an attempt to navigate out into the ocean over natural sand bars that form outside temporary entrances. Bar crossings are regarded as extremely dangerous and can cause serious personal injury or death when unfavorable environmental conditions exist. Mariners are invited to contact the Harbour Master on 0427 610 025 should they wish to discuss port entry for any Ports under the Management of Gippsland Ports. FURTHER NOTICE: No further notice shall be issued. David Ashworth Assistant Harbour Master Gippsland Ports

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29/07/2024

Notice to Mariners No. 312 of 2024 – Port of Corner Inlet and Port Albert

Location: everywhere

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29/07/2024

Notice to Mariners No. 311 of 2024 – Port of Gippsland Lakes, Reeve Channel

Location: Port of Gippsland Lakes, Reeves Channel

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03/07/2024

Notice to Mariners No. 286 of 2024 – Port of Gippsland Lakes

Location: Port of Gippsland Lakes

LNW No. 1(T) of 2024 Sydenham Inlet Temporary Artificial Waterway Opening DATE: Tuesday 4th June 2024 PREVIOUS NOTICE: No previous notice for this event. DETAILS:   Recent rainfall has resulted in increased water levels with possible flooding of community and infrastructure assets at the township of Bemm River. Sydenham Inlet is currently closed to the sea. The East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (EGCMA) have been monitoring water levels within the inlet system. The level has been reached where an artificial opening will be attempted on Wednesday 5th June 2024. Parks Victoria in conjunction with EGCMA, will manually excavate to create the opening. These artificial opening events are normally temporary until the floodwaters recede. A vessel Exclusion Zone will be in force from tomorrow, 5th June 2023 for approximately one week to facilitate the safe opening of Sydenham Inlet. A series of red “No Boating” Buoys will be established across the line of the narrow opening to the inlet, approximately 2.5 kilometres upstream of the ocean opening. The position of the Exclusion Zone boundary is a line; From; Lat. 37° 46.371’ South Lon. 149° 00.040’ East To; Lat. 37° 46.374’ South Lon. 149° 00.153’ East Datum WGS84 See attached area map. Mariners are advised to stay well clear of temporarily open entrances to avoid being carried away through the entrance by strong ebb flows. Mariners are also advised against an attempt to navigate out into the ocean over natural sand bars that form outside temporary entrances. Bar crossings are regarded as extremely dangerous and can cause serious personal injury or death when unfavorable environmental conditions exist. Mariners are invited to contact the Harbour Master on 0427 610 025 should they wish to discuss port entry for any Ports under the Management of Gippsland Ports. FURTHER NOTICE: No further notice shall be issued. David Ashworth Assistant Harbour Master Gippsland Ports

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17/06/2024

LNW No. 3 of 2024 – Port of Sale – Sale Canal – Thompson River

Location: Port of Gippsland Lakes

LNW No. 1(T) of 2024 Sydenham Inlet Temporary Artificial Waterway Opening DATE: Tuesday 4th June 2024 PREVIOUS NOTICE: No previous notice for this event. DETAILS:   Recent rainfall has resulted in increased water levels with possible flooding of community and infrastructure assets at the township of Bemm River. Sydenham Inlet is currently closed to the sea. The East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (EGCMA) have been monitoring water levels within the inlet system. The level has been reached where an artificial opening will be attempted on Wednesday 5th June 2024. Parks Victoria in conjunction with EGCMA, will manually excavate to create the opening. These artificial opening events are normally temporary until the floodwaters recede. A vessel Exclusion Zone will be in force from tomorrow, 5th June 2023 for approximately one week to facilitate the safe opening of Sydenham Inlet. A series of red “No Boating” Buoys will be established across the line of the narrow opening to the inlet, approximately 2.5 kilometres upstream of the ocean opening. The position of the Exclusion Zone boundary is a line; From; Lat. 37° 46.371’ South Lon. 149° 00.040’ East To; Lat. 37° 46.374’ South Lon. 149° 00.153’ East Datum WGS84 See attached area map. Mariners are advised to stay well clear of temporarily open entrances to avoid being carried away through the entrance by strong ebb flows. Mariners are also advised against an attempt to navigate out into the ocean over natural sand bars that form outside temporary entrances. Bar crossings are regarded as extremely dangerous and can cause serious personal injury or death when unfavorable environmental conditions exist. Mariners are invited to contact the Harbour Master on 0427 610 025 should they wish to discuss port entry for any Ports under the Management of Gippsland Ports. FURTHER NOTICE: No further notice shall be issued. David Ashworth Assistant Harbour Master Gippsland Ports

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04/06/2024

LNW No. 2(T) of 2024 – Port of Gippsland Lakes – Missing Dredge Pipes

Location: Gippsland Lakes - Vicinity of Lakes Entrance Bar

LNW No. 1(T) of 2024 Sydenham Inlet Temporary Artificial Waterway Opening DATE: Tuesday 4th June 2024 PREVIOUS NOTICE: No previous notice for this event. DETAILS:   Recent rainfall has resulted in increased water levels with possible flooding of community and infrastructure assets at the township of Bemm River. Sydenham Inlet is currently closed to the sea. The East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (EGCMA) have been monitoring water levels within the inlet system. The level has been reached where an artificial opening will be attempted on Wednesday 5th June 2024. Parks Victoria in conjunction with EGCMA, will manually excavate to create the opening. These artificial opening events are normally temporary until the floodwaters recede. A vessel Exclusion Zone will be in force from tomorrow, 5th June 2023 for approximately one week to facilitate the safe opening of Sydenham Inlet. A series of red “No Boating” Buoys will be established across the line of the narrow opening to the inlet, approximately 2.5 kilometres upstream of the ocean opening. The position of the Exclusion Zone boundary is a line; From; Lat. 37° 46.371’ South Lon. 149° 00.040’ East To; Lat. 37° 46.374’ South Lon. 149° 00.153’ East Datum WGS84 See attached area map. Mariners are advised to stay well clear of temporarily open entrances to avoid being carried away through the entrance by strong ebb flows. Mariners are also advised against an attempt to navigate out into the ocean over natural sand bars that form outside temporary entrances. Bar crossings are regarded as extremely dangerous and can cause serious personal injury or death when unfavorable environmental conditions exist. Mariners are invited to contact the Harbour Master on 0427 610 025 should they wish to discuss port entry for any Ports under the Management of Gippsland Ports. FURTHER NOTICE: No further notice shall be issued. David Ashworth Assistant Harbour Master Gippsland Ports

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04/06/2024

LNW No. 1(T) of 2024 – Sydenham Inlet, Temporary Artificial Waterway Opening

Location: Sydenham Inlet

LNW No. 1(T) of 2024 Sydenham Inlet Temporary Artificial Waterway Opening DATE: Tuesday 4th June 2024 PREVIOUS NOTICE: No previous notice for this event. DETAILS:   Recent rainfall has resulted in increased water levels with possible flooding of community and infrastructure assets at the township of Bemm River. Sydenham Inlet is currently closed to the sea. The East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (EGCMA) have been monitoring water levels within the inlet system. The level has been reached where an artificial opening will be attempted on Wednesday 5th June 2024. Parks Victoria in conjunction with EGCMA, will manually excavate to create the opening. These artificial opening events are normally temporary until the floodwaters recede. A vessel Exclusion Zone will be in force from tomorrow, 5th June 2023 for approximately one week to facilitate the safe opening of Sydenham Inlet. A series of red “No Boating” Buoys will be established across the line of the narrow opening to the inlet, approximately 2.5 kilometres upstream of the ocean opening. The position of the Exclusion Zone boundary is a line; From; Lat. 37° 46.371’ South Lon. 149° 00.040’ East To; Lat. 37° 46.374’ South Lon. 149° 00.153’ East Datum WGS84 See attached area map. Mariners are advised to stay well clear of temporarily open entrances to avoid being carried away through the entrance by strong ebb flows. Mariners are also advised against an attempt to navigate out into the ocean over natural sand bars that form outside temporary entrances. Bar crossings are regarded as extremely dangerous and can cause serious personal injury or death when unfavorable environmental conditions exist. Mariners are invited to contact the Harbour Master on 0427 610 025 should they wish to discuss port entry for any Ports under the Management of Gippsland Ports. FURTHER NOTICE: No further notice shall be issued. David Ashworth Assistant Harbour Master Gippsland Ports

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30/05/2024

Notice to Mariners No. 232 of 2024 – Port of Corner Inlet and Port Albert

Location: Port of Corner Inlet and Port Albert

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01/05/2024

LNN 3 of 2024 – Port of Corner Inlet and Port Albert

Location: PORT OF ANDERSON INLET ANDERSON INLET CHANNEL

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01/05/2024

NtoM No 187 of 2024 – Port of Mallacoota Inlet – Bastion Point Boat Ramp – Navigation Warning approach channel shoaling

Location: Port of Mallacoota Inlet, Bastion Point Boat Ramp

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26/02/2024

NTM 087 of 2024 – Port of Corner Inlet, Port Albert, Port Welshpool Harbour

Location: Port of Corner Inlet, Port Albert, Port Welshpool Harbour

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02/01/2024

LNN No. 1 of 2021 – Port of Anderson Inlet – Updated Vessel Operation and Zoning Rules

Location: Port of Anderson Inlet

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20/12/2023

LNN 12 of 2023 – Port of Anderson Inlet, Anderson Inlet Channel

Location: PORT OF ANDERSON INLET ANDERSON INLET CHANNEL

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20/12/2023

LNN 11 of 2023 – Port of Gippsland Lakes – New Year’s Eve Fireworks Displays

Location: Port of Corner Inlet and Port Albert

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20/12/2023

LNN 10 of 2023 – PORT OF CORNER INLET AND PORT ALBERT NEW YEAR’S EVE – FIREWORKS DISPLAYS

Location: Port of Corner Inlet and Port Albert

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05/12/2023

LNW No. 10 of 2023

Location: Bar Crossing Warning - Marlo/Snowy River Ocean Entrance, Sydenham Inlet Ocean Entrance and Tamboon Inlet Ocean Entrance

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05/12/2023

NTM 498 of 2023 Bar Crossing Warning

Location: Vessel Operators Intending to Risk Bar Crossings

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23/11/2023

NTM No. 479(T) of 2023

Location: Port of Mallacoota Inlet - Bastion Point Boat Ramp

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Gippsland Ports is a Committee of Management established in 1996 to manage the State Government™ Ports and Harbours functions for the five designated local ports of Gippsland.

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