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Victorian Notice to Mariners

The following Notice to Mariners is published for general information.

05 February 2026 Australia – Victoria

5 February 2026

No. 079(T)-2026

Local Port of Port Phillip

South Melbourne

Swim Event

Date:

Saturday 7 February 2026 between 0730hrs and 1330hrs.

Details:

Mariners are advised of the Port to Park Open Water Swim event in the vicinity of Lagoon Pier and Kerferd Road Pier during the times nominated above.
The competition area will be bounded by the shore and the following approximate locations (WGS84):
1. 37°50'750’S, 144°56.351’E 2. 37° 51.051'S, 144° 56.981'E
The event course will be delineated by marker buoys and patrolled by event marshals.
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution within the vicinity of the event and observe signage and directions from event officials.

Charts & Publications Affected:

AUS143, AUS155, AU5MEL01, AU438144

Further Notice:

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

Attachments:

If you require any further information, please contact the event organiser on 0407 128 303.

David Ritman

Planning and Coordination Manager

Maritime and Waterways Operations

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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