Victorian Notice to Mariners

The following Notice to Mariners is published for general information.

Melbourne, 26 October 2020 Australia – Victoria

26 October 2020

No. 297 - 2020

Local Port of Port Phillip

Geelong

Royal Geelong Yacht Club – Installation of Lit Special Mark Buoys on Old Yarra St Pier Footprint

Date:

Immediate

Details:

Mariners are advised of the installation of 3 lit Special Mark buoys indicating reduced depth at the footprint of the Old Yarra St Pier, within the Geelong Waterfront Safe Harbour. The locations and characteristics are outlined in the table below:

Approximate Location (WGS84)

Flash Sequence

38° 8.622'S, 144° 21.945'E

Fl(Y)4s

38° 8.590'S, 144° 21.971'E

Fl(Y)4s

38° 8.550'S, 144° 22.002'E

Fl(Y)6s

The lit North Cardinal Pile previously marking the Old Yarra Street Pier has been removed.

Mariners are advised to navigate with caution in the vicinity of the Old Yarra Street Pier.

Previous notice:

278(T) – 2019 is referred

Charts & Publications Affected:

AUS 143, 153, 157

Further Notice:

A further notice will be issued.

Attachments:

297 - 20 Geelong - RGYC Installation of Buoys at Old Yarra St Pier Obstruction (152KB)

If you require further information, please visit www.gwshp.com.au or contact Royal Geelong Yacht Club on 5229 3705.

Victor Teoh

Senior Manager Local Ports and Waterways

Marine and Maritime Region

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