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Warning: Albany Port GIO BATTA West Cardinal Buoy Damaged
Mariners are advised that the Albany Port, King George Sound, GIO BATTA West Cardinal Buoy is missing its top mark and light, and now with temporary Yellow quick flashing light (low range)
Chart reference: WA1083 - Albany
Location: -35: 02.883'S 117: 59.538'E
Start date:
11/12/2023
Issued:
11/12/2023
Notice number: 5910
Advice: Deployment of Directional Wave Rider Buoy – Offshore Torbay, Albany
A directional wave rider buoy (DWRB) has been deployed approximately 8 nautical miles offshore from Torbay, Albany, at the location below. The DWRB is yellow in colour, approximately 700mm in diameter, and equipped with a 2m whip antenna and flashing yellow light.
Flash rate: Fl (5) Y 20s
Acting pursuant to Section 66 of the Western Australian Marine Act 1982, I Kathryn Davies, Authorised person of the Department of Transport hereby close the following area of water to all vessels.
Offshore Torbay, Albany:
Area of closure: - All the waters offshore from Torbay, Albany within 100 metres of the above DWRB. Vessels authorised by the Department of Transport are exempt from the closure.
Mariners are requested to maintain a minimum distance of 100 meters from the DWRB, including any associated fishing equipment at all times so as to not interfere with or damage the DWRB.
Flash rate: Fl (5) Y 20s
Acting pursuant to Section 66 of the Western Australian Marine Act 1982, I Kathryn Davies, Authorised person of the Department of Transport hereby close the following area of water to all vessels.
Offshore Torbay, Albany:
Area of closure: - All the waters offshore from Torbay, Albany within 100 metres of the above DWRB. Vessels authorised by the Department of Transport are exempt from the closure.
Mariners are requested to maintain a minimum distance of 100 meters from the DWRB, including any associated fishing equipment at all times so as to not interfere with or damage the DWRB.
Chart reference: AUS118 - Approaches to King George Sound
Location: -35: 11.883'S 117: 43.317'E
Issued:
26/09/2023
Notice number: 5820
Advice: Deployment of Directional Wave Buoy – Ocean Beach, Denmark vicinity
Mariners are advised that a directional wave buoy (DWB) is scheduled to be deployed approximately 2 nautical miles south, south east, of Ocean Beach as follows:
Deployment date: 30/06/2023
Recovery date: 14/07/2025
The above buoy is yellow in colour, with black solar panels, approximately 0.42m in diameter and equipped with flashing yellow light
Flash rate: Fl Y 2.5s
Location: 35: 2.934S, 117: 21.822E
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution and keep well clear of the above DWB
Deployment date: 30/06/2023
Recovery date: 14/07/2025
The above buoy is yellow in colour, with black solar panels, approximately 0.42m in diameter and equipped with flashing yellow light
Flash rate: Fl Y 2.5s
Location: 35: 2.934S, 117: 21.822E
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution and keep well clear of the above DWB
Location: -35: 2.934'S 117: 21.822'E
Start date:
30/06/2023
End date:
14/07/2025
Issued:
16/08/2023
Notice number: 5793
Advice: Installation of 3x Water Quality Instruments - Frenchman's Bay (King George Sound) and Sharp Point Albany
Mariners are advised that 3x seabed water quality instruments have been deployed at Frenchman's Bay (King George Sound) and Sharp Point Albany in June 2023 at the following locations:
Location 1: 35° 5.4543' S 117° 57.7606' E - Frenchman's Bay (King George Sound)
Location 2: 35° 5.3818' S 117° 57.7525' E - Frenchman's Bay (King George Sound)
Location 3: 35° 04.919’S, 117° 49.176’ E - Sharp Point
Each of the above instruments are mounted on a seabed frame (L:1.4m x W:1.4m x H:1.2m) and are marked by a yellow surface buoy, approximately 60cm in diameter and equipped with a flashing yellow light.
Flash rate: Fl Y 3s
Recovery date: June 2025
No vessel is to moor to, or interfere with, the above instruments or surface buoys at any time.
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution when transiting the area and keep well clear of the above instruments and surface buoys.
Location 1: 35° 5.4543' S 117° 57.7606' E - Frenchman's Bay (King George Sound)
Location 2: 35° 5.3818' S 117° 57.7525' E - Frenchman's Bay (King George Sound)
Location 3: 35° 04.919’S, 117° 49.176’ E - Sharp Point
Each of the above instruments are mounted on a seabed frame (L:1.4m x W:1.4m x H:1.2m) and are marked by a yellow surface buoy, approximately 60cm in diameter and equipped with a flashing yellow light.
Flash rate: Fl Y 3s
Recovery date: June 2025
No vessel is to moor to, or interfere with, the above instruments or surface buoys at any time.
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution when transiting the area and keep well clear of the above instruments and surface buoys.
Chart reference: AUS118 - Approaches to King George Sound
Location: 000: 00.0000'S 000: 00.0000'E
Start date:
15/06/2023
End date:
30/06/2025
Issued:
05/07/2023
Notice number: 5742
Advice: Deployment of Directional Wave Buoy – Offshore Bremer Bay Vicinity
A directional wave buoy (DWRB) has been deployed approximately 10 nautical miles offshore from Bremer Bay at the location below. The DWRB is yellow in colour, approximately 700mm in diameter, and equipped with a 2m whip antenna and flashing yellow light.
Flash rate: Fl (5) Y 20s
Mariners are requested to maintain a minimum distance of 100 meters from the DWRB, including any associated fishing equipment at all times so as to not interfere with or damage the DWRB.
Flash rate: Fl (5) Y 20s
Mariners are requested to maintain a minimum distance of 100 meters from the DWRB, including any associated fishing equipment at all times so as to not interfere with or damage the DWRB.
Chart reference: AUS337 - King George Sound to Investigator Island
Location: -34: 32.449'S 119: 29.773'E
Issued:
03/04/2023
Notice number: 5625
Advice: Installation of aquaculture research equipment – Princess Royal Harbour, Albany
Mariners are advised that a small aquaculture research site is scheduled to be deployed in Princess Royal Harbour, Albany around 30 January 2023. The corners of the site will be marked with yellow buoys, approximately 1.0m in height, and equipped with a flashing yellow lights.
Location of marker buoys:
-35: 4.405S, 117: 54.713E
-35: 4.405S, 117: 54.738E
-35: 4.480S, 117: 54.738E
-35: 4.480S, 117: 54.713E
Flash rate: Fl Y 4s
Recovery date: 30/4/2024
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution when transiting the area and keep well clear of the above aquaculture research site
Location of marker buoys:
-35: 4.405S, 117: 54.713E
-35: 4.405S, 117: 54.738E
-35: 4.480S, 117: 54.738E
-35: 4.480S, 117: 54.713E
Flash rate: Fl Y 4s
Recovery date: 30/4/2024
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution when transiting the area and keep well clear of the above aquaculture research site
Chart reference: WA1083 - Albany
Location: -35: 4.405'S 117: 54.713'E
Start date:
30/01/2023
End date:
30/04/2024
Issued:
24/01/2023
Notice number: 5539
Advice: Installation of Directional Wave Buoy, Torndirrup Peninsula, Albany
Mariners are advised that one (1) Directional Wave Buoy has been deployed in the Torndirrup Peninsula in Albany at the following location:
35° 04.1262’S, 117° 46.197’E
The above buoy is predominantly yellow in colour (with black solar panels), approximately 0.42m in diameter and equipped with flashing yellow light (flash rate: Fl Y 2.5s)
Recovery date: 18 October 2024
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution in the vicinity and not to secure to the buoy at anytime.
35° 04.1262’S, 117° 46.197’E
The above buoy is predominantly yellow in colour (with black solar panels), approximately 0.42m in diameter and equipped with flashing yellow light (flash rate: Fl Y 2.5s)
Recovery date: 18 October 2024
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution in the vicinity and not to secure to the buoy at anytime.
Chart reference: AUS118 - Approaches to King George Sound
Location: -35: 04.1262'S 117: 46.197'E
Start date:
09/12/2022
End date:
18/10/2024
Issued:
09/12/2022
Notice number: 5475
Warning: Sand accretion at Bremer Bay Boat Ramp, Shire of Jerramungup
Mariners are advised that a build-up of sand has been identified adjacent to the Bremer Bay Boat Ramp. Charted depths have been reduced in some areas by 1.4m. A significant high spot of 1.3m at LAT exists approximately 38m directly adjacent to the boat ramp.
Large draft vessels are advised to exercise caution when navigating the area and on approach to the Southern Service Wharf.
Please see updated chartlet attached.
Large draft vessels are advised to exercise caution when navigating the area and on approach to the Southern Service Wharf.
Please see updated chartlet attached.
Chart reference: WA909 - Bremer Bay
Location: -34:25.51891'S 119: 23.93259'E
Start date:
21/11/2022
Issued:
21/11/2022
Notice number: 5453
PDF download421 KbAdvice: Deployment of two wind data buoys - King George Sound
Mariners are advised that a wind data buoy has been deployed in King George Sound, approximately 1.3 nautical miles west, northwest of Breaksea Island, at the following location:
Location: 35° 3.180' S, 118° 0.900' E
A second wind data buoy will be deployed around 14 April 2022 in King George Sound, approximately 1.6 nautical miles east, southeast of Seal Island, at the following location:
Location: 35° 05.010' S, 118° 0.371' E
The above wind data buoys are yellow in colour, approximately 1.3 metres in height, and equipped with flashing yellow light.
Flash rate: Fl Y 4.5s
No vessel is to secure to or interfere with the above buoys at any time.
Recovery date: 31/12/2024
Location: 35° 3.180' S, 118° 0.900' E
A second wind data buoy will be deployed around 14 April 2022 in King George Sound, approximately 1.6 nautical miles east, southeast of Seal Island, at the following location:
Location: 35° 05.010' S, 118° 0.371' E
The above wind data buoys are yellow in colour, approximately 1.3 metres in height, and equipped with flashing yellow light.
Flash rate: Fl Y 4.5s
No vessel is to secure to or interfere with the above buoys at any time.
Recovery date: 31/12/2024
Chart reference: WA1083 - Albany
Location: -35: 5.000'S 118: 0.360'E
Start date:
02/02/2022
End date:
31/12/2024
Issued:
02/02/2022
Notice number: 255