Victorian Notice to Mariners

The following Notice to Mariners is published for general information.

18 March 2026 Australia – Victoria

18 March 2026

No. 162-2026

Local Port of Port Phillip

Point Cook

East Cardinal Beacon Permanently Replaced with Buoy

Date:

Immediate

Details:

Mariners are advised that a permanent East Cardinal buoy ‘Point Cook’ with characteristics Q(3)W 10s, has been established at approximate location (WGS84): 37°55.646’S, 144°48.994’E (WGS84). The buoy is shown in image 1 below and permanently replaces a beacon and a temporary buoy, as outlined in notices 484(T)-25 and 485(T)-25. Mariners are advised to navigate with caution in the vicinity of the buoy.

Previous notice:

484(T)-25 is referred and cancelled, 485(T)-25 is referred and cancelled.

Charts & Publications Affected:

AUS143, AUS155, AU5MEL01, AU438144.

Further Notice:

No further Notice will be issued.

Attachments:

162-26 Point Cook - East Cardinal Beacon Permanently Replaced With Buoy (230KB)

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

Scott Lever

A/Planning and Coordination Manager

Maritime and Waterways Operations

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