Victorian Notice to Mariners

The following Notice to Mariners is published for general information.

Melbourne, 31 January 2025 Victoria - Australia

31 January 2025

No. 064(T) – 2025

Local Port of Port Phillip

Patterson River

Patterson River Entrance – Shallow Depth and Shoaling

Date:

Immediate

Details:

Mariners are advised that a sand bar is forming seaward of the southern groyne at the entrance to Patterson River at approximate location 38˚04.421’S, 145˚07.175’E (WGS84).

There is reduced depth over the sand bar and there may be shoaling at times.  The sand bar will be dredged as soon as practicable. 

Mariners are advised to navigate with caution and remain central to the navigation channel when returning to port and transiting the river entrance.

Charts & Publications Affected:

AUS 143 AU5PAT01

Further Notice:

A further Notice will be issued

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

David Ritman

Manager Regional Planning

Southern and Maritime Region

If you wish to receive Parks Victoria issued Notice to Mariners, please email your details to noticetomariners@parks.vic.gov.au. To view Notices, visit www.parks.vic.gov.au

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