Victorian Notice to Mariners

The following Notice to Mariners is published for general information.

10 November 2026 Australia – Victoria

10 November 2026

No. 513(T)-2026

Local Port of Port Phillip

Middle Park

Vessel Salvage Operation

Date:

Immediate

Details:

Mariners are advised of a vessel salvage operation approximately 1nm off Middle Park, at approximate location: 37°51.442'S, 144°57.063’E (WGS84).

The operation will involve a barge and crane with absorbent boom placed around the vessel.

A Set Aside area has been established with a 100m radius centred around the location noted above. No public access is allowed.

Mariners are advised that floating and submerged hazards to navigation may be present and to navigate with caution within the vicinity of the sunken vessel.

Relevant Law:

The set aside has been established under the Port Management (Local Ports) Regulations 2025. Entry is prohibited to all persons and vessels excluding those involved in the salvage and Parks Victoria officers.

Previous notice:

511(T)-26 is referred

Charts & Publications Affected:

AUS143, AUS155, AU5MEL01, AU5SKI01, AU438144.

Further Notice:

A further Notice will be issued.

Attachments:

513(T)-26 Middle Park - Vessel Salvage Operation (250KB)

If you require any further information, please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963.

Chris Anderson

Acting Manager Operations

Maritime and Waterways Operations

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