Victorian Notice to Mariners

The following Notice to Mariners is published for general information.

06 December 2024 Australia – Victoria

6 December 2024

No. 545(T) – 2024

Local Port of Port Phillip

St Leonards

St Leonards Underwater Operations AUV Trial – amended route

Date:

10 December until 13 December 2024, Weather dependant.

Details:

Mariners are advised of Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) trial operations between St Leonards and Portarlington during the dates noted above. 

The trial will be bounded by the following approximate positions (WGS84) and follow the path depicted in the attached map: 
1. 38°11.413'S, 144°46.702'E 
2. 38°8.13'S, 144°45.475'E 
3. 38°6.692'S, 144°43.493'E 
4. 38°6.008'S, 144°42.187'E 
5. 38°5.76'S, 144°40.387'E 
6. 38°5.78'S, 144°38.225'E 
7. 38°6.17'S, 144°36.762'E 
The trial will involve multiple dives of the AUV, which will be accompanied by a support vessel. The AUV will display dive flag Alpha from its antenna above the waterline. 

Mariners are advised to navigate with caution in the vicinity of the trial. 

Previous notice:

474(T) 2024 is referred

Charts & Publications Affected:

AUS 143, AUS 157, AU5GEX01, AU439144.

Further Notice:

This Notice is self-cancelling. No further Notice will be issued.

Attachments:

If you require any further information, please contact the support vessel on 0450 045 411.

David Ritman

Manager Regional Planning

Southern and Maritime Region

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