Goldfields/Esperance notices

View navigational warnings, event notices and Temporary Notices To Mariners for the Goldfields/Esperance region.

 Advice:  Bandy Creek Boat Harbor Boat Ramp Finger Jetty Replacement

Please be advised that from February 4th to 28th, works will be conducted to remove and replace the jetty at Bandy Creek Harbor. During this period, the boat ramp will be closed to all users. Dive operations will be confined to the designated exclusion zone.

Two lit special marker buoys, with a flash rate of Fl Y 5s (0.5+4.5), will be installed. These activities will not affect vessel traffic entering or transiting within the marina. The works will take place from Monday to Saturday during daylight hours.

All participating vessels will display appropriate shapes and lights in accordance with the Prevention of Collisions at Sea Regulations 1983. Operators will monitor Marine VHF Channel 16 during operating hours.

Mariners are advised to exercise caution when navigating through the area during these operations.
Chart reference: AUS119 - Approaches to Esperance
Location: 33:49.88306'S  121:55.4992'E
Start date: 04/02/2025
End date: 28/01/2025
Issued: 20/01/2025
Notice number: 6315

 Advice:  Deployment of Directional Wave Rider Buoy – Offshore Esperance

A directional wave buoy (DWRB) has been deployed approximately 7.4 nautical miles offshore from Esperance 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.
Chart reference: AUS119 - Approaches to Esperance
Location: -33: 59.9900'S  121: 54.0410'E
Issued: 26/09/2023
Notice number: 5822
Page last updated: Tue Feb 15 2022 10:29:14 AM