Victorian Notice to Mariners

The following Notice to Mariners is published for general information.

19 January 2026 Australia – Victoria

19 January 2026

No. 040(T) - 2026

Local Port of Port Phillip

Portsea

Collins Bay Special Mark Buoy Missing

Date:

Immediate

Details:

Mariners are advised that the lit Special Mark buoy with characteristics FL (Y) 2.5s, marking a wave monitoring buoy in the vicinity of Collins Bay, Portsea at the following approximate location (WGS84): 38° 019.222' S, 144° 43.914' E is missing. The ‘Spotter’ wave monitoring buoy that it was marking remains at the charted location and is lit with characteristics FL(Y)2.5s but has limited visibility. Mariners are advised to navigate with caution within the vicinity of the wave monitoring buoys. 

Charts & Publications Affected:

AUS143, AUS144, AU5RIP01, AU439144.

Further Notice:

A further Notice will be issued

Attachments:

If you require any further information, please contact DEECA on 136 186.

David Ritman

Planning and Coordination Manager

Maritime and Waterways Operations

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