Victorian Notice to Mariners

The following Notice to Mariners is published for general information.

Melbourne, 1 December 2020 Australia – Victoria

1 December 2020

No. 339 - 2020

Local Port of Port Phillip

Port Phillip Bay

Shellfish reef Installation Works Complete

Date:

Immediate

Details:

Mariners are advised that the shellfish reef construction works occurring at multiple locations within Port Phillip Bay by the Victorian Fisheries Authority and The Nature Conservancy are now complete. The reefs have been constructed from limestone rubble, installed to an approximate height of 1 metre above the sea floor, at the locations outlined in the attachment.

Mariners are advised to navigate with caution within the vicinity of the shellfish reefs.

Previous notice:

276(T)-2020 is referred and cancelled

Charts & Publications Affected:

AUS 143, 157, 155, 158.

Further Notice:

A further notice will be issued

Attachments:

339 - 20 Port Phillip Bay - Shellfish Reef Installation Works Complete (165KB)

If you require any further information, please contact; The Victorian Fisheries Authority on 0419 177 667 or The Nature Conservancy on 0409 087 278.

Victor Teoh

Senior Manager Local Ports and Waterways

Marine and Maritime Region

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