Victorian Notice to Mariners

The following Notice to Mariners is published for general information.

14 September 2026 Australia – Victoria

14 September 2026

No. 421(T) - 2026

Local Port of Port Phillip

Port Phillip

Wave Monitoring Buoys – Updated Locations

Date:

Immediate

Details:

Mariners are advised that the following table of existing temporary wave monitoring buoys have been established in the below existing positions, within local Port of Port Phillip waters. Previous Notices referred in 416(T)-26 provide update as to the withdrawal of several wave buoys. The Remaining wave buoys currently deployed are shown in the table below. Notice to Mariners 416(T)-26 incorrectly listed the location of the Sandringham (Black Rock) buoy, now updated below.

Mariners are advised to navigate with caution within the vicinity of the wave monitoring buoys

Approximate Location Latitude Longitude Sandringham (Existing) 37° 58.719’ S 144° 59.730’ E Characteristics SLB800 buoy - FL (Y) 2.5s Orange float - Unlit Wave buoy - FL (Y) 2.5s Mt Eliza (Existing) 38° 09.731' S 145° 03.261' E SLB800 buoy - FL (Y) 2.5s Orange float - Unlit Wave buoy - FL (Y) 2.5s Rosebud (Existing) 38° 18.087' S 144° 52.364' E SLB800 buoy - FL (Y) 2.5s Orange float - Unlit Wave buoy - FL (Y) 2.5s Indented Head (Existing) 38° 08.156' S 144° 45.184' E SLB800 buoy - FL (Y) 2.5s Orange float - Unlit Wave buoy - FL (Y) 2.5s Portsea (Weeroona Bay) (Existing) 38° 18.948' S 144° 42.742' E SLB800 buoy - FL (Y) 2.5s Orange float - Unlit Wave buoy - FL (Y) 2.5s

Previous notice:

416(T)-26 is referred and cancelled

Charts & Publications Affected:

AUS143, AUS155, AUS157, AU5MEL01, AU5RIP01

Further Notice:

A further Notice will be issued.

Attachments:

421(T) - 26 Port Phillip - Wave Monitoring Buoys - Updated Locations (287KB)

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

Nick Mammides

A/Moorings and Port Service Operations Manager

Maritime and Waterways Operations

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