Victorian Notice to Mariners

The following Notice to Mariners is published for general information.

03 October 2025 Australia – Victoria

3 October 2025

No. 484(T)-2025

Local Port of Port Phillip

Point Cook

East Cardinal Beacon Works

Date:

Immediate

Details:

Mariners are advised of works to East Cardinal Beacon ‘Point Cook’ with

characteristics Q(3)W 10s7m3M, with charted position east of Point Cook Marine

Sanctuary at approximate location 37°55.584’S, 144°48.913’E (WGS84).

The works will involve the removal of the existing beacon and its reinstatement

approximately 200m southeast of its existing location at: 37°55.646’S, 144°48.994’E

(WGS84).

To facilitate the works, a barge will be used to remove the existing beacon topside

and navigation light. The remaining pile stub will be marked to IALA standards with

a yellow flashing light with characteristics Fl 2.5s until it is removed.

If weather is suitable, the barge will remain on site for the duration of the works

and will be lit to IALA standards.

Mariners are advised of the missing light while works are completed and to

navigate with caution in the vicinity of the works

Charts & Publications Affected:

AUS143, AUS155, AU5MEL01, AU438144.

Further Notice:

A further Notice will be issued.

Attachments:

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

David Ritman

Manager Regional Planning

Southern and Maritime Region

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