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View navigational warnings, event notices and Temporary Notices To Mariners for the Pilbara region.
Warning: Point Samson East Cardinal Beacon Unlit
Mariners are advised that the East Cardinal Beacon at Point Samson Boat Harbour, Port Walcott, is currently Unlit. Please navigate with cuation.
Chart reference: AUS55 - Approaches to Port Walcott
Location: -20:37.6091'S 117:12.2206'E
Start date:
05/05/2025
Issued:
05/05/2025
Notice number: 6447
Warning: Onslow Approach Beacons to Beadon Creek Unlit
Mariners are advised that some marker buoys on the approach to Beadon Creek Boat Harbour, Onslow are currently damaged and Unlit.
Please navigate with caution when entering and exiting the Beadon Creek Harbour at night.
Please navigate with caution when entering and exiting the Beadon Creek Harbour at night.
Chart reference: AUS64 - Approaches to Port of Ashburton and Onslow
Location: -21:38.3002'S 115:7.9806'E
Start date:
28/04/2025
Issued:
28/04/2025
Notice number: 6436
Warning: Vessel Aground - Cape Legendre, Dampier Archipelago
Mariners are advised a 12.5 metre catamaran has run aground at Cape Legendre, Dampier Archipelago.
Mariners are advised to proceed with extreme caution when navigating the area and be aware for potential debris.
Mariners are advised to proceed with extreme caution when navigating the area and be aware for potential debris.
Chart reference: AUS57 - Dampier Archipelago
Location: -20: 21.5300'S 116: 49.8000'E
Start date:
22/04/2025
Issued:
22/04/2025
Notice number: 6429
Warning: Spoilbank Marina Boat Ramp - Slip Hazard
Mariners should exercise caution when launching and retrieving their vessels at the Spoilbank Marina boat ramp in Port Hedland, as algae buildup, particularly at low tide, can make the ramp slippery.
The ramp is regularly cleaned however mariners should still be cautious when using the facility.
The ramp is regularly cleaned however mariners should still be cautious when using the facility.
Location: -20:18.3340'S 118:35.3154'E
Start date:
07/03/2025
Issued:
07/03/2025
Notice number: 6372
Advice: Temporary Navigational Aid, Offshore Port Headland
Mariners are advised a Temporary floating Navigational Aid has been installed approximately 33 nautical miles northwest of Spoil Bank Marina, Port Headland.
The marker is a Yellow Special Mark with a reflective cross containing a yellow flashing light.
Flash Rate, Fl Y (1s).
Mariners are advised to maintain a safe distance of 2 nautical miles from the Navigational Aid as surveys and diving operations will be conducted within the vicinity.
The marker is a Yellow Special Mark with a reflective cross containing a yellow flashing light.
Flash Rate, Fl Y (1s).
Mariners are advised to maintain a safe distance of 2 nautical miles from the Navigational Aid as surveys and diving operations will be conducted within the vicinity.
Location: 19: 48.5330'S 118: 21.3020'E
Start date:
07/03/2025
Issued:
07/03/2025
Notice number: 6370
Advice: Deployment of 2x seabed water quality sensors - Beadon Bay - Port of Onslow
Deployment of 2x seabed water quality sensors - Beadon Bay - Port of Onslow
Description: Mariners are advised that 2x subsurface seabed water quality instruments have been deployed in Beadon Bay, Port of Onslow.
Instrument #1 is approximately 0.31 Nautical Miles from the shore (0.23 NM West-North-West of the end of the Western rock wall) in the following location: 21° 38.211''S, 115° 07.973''E
Instrument #2 is approximately 0.22 Nautical Miles North-East of the Outer Channel Port Marker 4507 in the following location: 21° 36.883''S, 115° 07.735''E
The above sensors are mounted onto a metal seabed frame
specifications: 0.7m(w) x 0.7m (d) x 0.4m (h) and 1m(w) x 1m(d) x 0.6m (h)
The two seperate seabed water quality sensors consists of a yellow special marker approximately 700mm in Diameter and are equipped with a flashing yellow light fl. 4s
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution when transiting the area and keep well clear of the special marker at all times.
Description: Mariners are advised that 2x subsurface seabed water quality instruments have been deployed in Beadon Bay, Port of Onslow.
Instrument #1 is approximately 0.31 Nautical Miles from the shore (0.23 NM West-North-West of the end of the Western rock wall) in the following location: 21° 38.211''S, 115° 07.973''E
Instrument #2 is approximately 0.22 Nautical Miles North-East of the Outer Channel Port Marker 4507 in the following location: 21° 36.883''S, 115° 07.735''E
The above sensors are mounted onto a metal seabed frame
specifications: 0.7m(w) x 0.7m (d) x 0.4m (h) and 1m(w) x 1m(d) x 0.6m (h)
The two seperate seabed water quality sensors consists of a yellow special marker approximately 700mm in Diameter and are equipped with a flashing yellow light fl. 4s
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution when transiting the area and keep well clear of the special marker at all times.
Chart reference: AUS743 - Barrow Island to Onslow
Location: -21: 38.211'S 115: 07.735'E
Start date:
21/06/2024
Issued:
21/06/2024
Notice number: 6066
Advice: Installation of Commercial Mooring - Enderby Island Vicinity
Mariners are advised that one (1) commercial mooring is scheduled to be installed on 12 October 2023 and 13 October 2023 in the Enderby Island vicinity:
The above commercial mooring is yellow in colour, unlit and approximately 1.8m in diameter.
Only licensed and authorised vessels may use the above commercial mooring buoy at any time.
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution when transiting the area and keep well clear of the above commercial mooring buoy.
The above commercial mooring is yellow in colour, unlit and approximately 1.8m in diameter.
Only licensed and authorised vessels may use the above commercial mooring buoy at any time.
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution when transiting the area and keep well clear of the above commercial mooring buoy.
Chart reference: AUS57 - Dampier Archipelago
Location: -20: 36.785'S 116: 33.818'E
Start date:
03/10/2023
Issued:
03/10/2023
Notice number: 5832
Advice: Compulsory pilotage requirements, Port of Barrow Island
Vessel masters are reminded that all vessels wishing to transit or operate within the port limit which either:
Have a LOA of 35 meters or greater; or
Are engaged in towing operations where the total length of the tow (measured from the bow of the towing vessel to the stern of the towed vessel) is 35 metres or greater.
Are required to engage the services of a suitably licensed marine pilot or the vessel Master must be the holder of a current Port of Barrow Island Pilot Exemption Certificate.
Vessels, vessel Masters or operators of vessels affected by this requirement are invited to approach the Department of Transport Harbour Masters office at port.ops@transport.wa.gov.au to apply for a Pilot Exemption Certificate to be issued.
Authorised by: Captain Steven Wenban, Harbour Master, Port of Barrow Island, Marine Safety Department of Transport.
Have a LOA of 35 meters or greater; or
Are engaged in towing operations where the total length of the tow (measured from the bow of the towing vessel to the stern of the towed vessel) is 35 metres or greater.
Are required to engage the services of a suitably licensed marine pilot or the vessel Master must be the holder of a current Port of Barrow Island Pilot Exemption Certificate.
Vessels, vessel Masters or operators of vessels affected by this requirement are invited to approach the Department of Transport Harbour Masters office at port.ops@transport.wa.gov.au to apply for a Pilot Exemption Certificate to be issued.
Authorised by: Captain Steven Wenban, Harbour Master, Port of Barrow Island, Marine Safety Department of Transport.
Chart reference: AUS65 - Approaches to Barrow Island
Location: -20: 49.1070'S 115: 29.6101'E
Start date:
08/02/2018
Issued:
08/02/2018
Notice number: 2018-17
Advice: Compulsory pilotage requirements, Port of Onslow
Vessel masters are reminded that all vessels wishing to transit or operate within the port limit which either:
Have a LOA of 35 meters or greater; or
Are engaged in towing operations where the total length of the tow (measured from the bow of the towing vessel to the stern of the towed vessel) is 35 metres or greater.
Are required to engage the services of a suitably licensed marine pilot or the vessel Master must be the holder of a current Port of Onslow Pilot Exemption Certificate.
Vessels, vessel Masters or operators of vessels affected by this requirement are invited to approach the Department of Transport Harbour Masters office at port.ops@transport.wa.gov.au to apply for a Pilot Exemption Certificate to be issued.
Authorised by: Captain Steven Wenban, Harbour Master, Port of Onslow, Marine Safety Department of Transport.
Have a LOA of 35 meters or greater; or
Are engaged in towing operations where the total length of the tow (measured from the bow of the towing vessel to the stern of the towed vessel) is 35 metres or greater.
Are required to engage the services of a suitably licensed marine pilot or the vessel Master must be the holder of a current Port of Onslow Pilot Exemption Certificate.
Vessels, vessel Masters or operators of vessels affected by this requirement are invited to approach the Department of Transport Harbour Masters office at port.ops@transport.wa.gov.au to apply for a Pilot Exemption Certificate to be issued.
Authorised by: Captain Steven Wenban, Harbour Master, Port of Onslow, Marine Safety Department of Transport.
Chart reference: AUS64 - Approaches to Port of Ashburton and Onslow
Location: -21: 40.4615'S 115: 0.5372'E
Start date:
08/02/2018
Issued:
08/02/2018
Notice number: 2018-19
Advice: Compulsory pilotage requirements, Port Walcott
Vessel masters are reminded that all vessels wishing to transit or operate within the port limit which either:
Have a LOA of 35 meters or greater; or
Are engaged in towing operations where the total length of the tow (measured from the bow of the towing vessel to the stern of the towed vessel) is 35 metres or greater.
Are required to engage the services of a suitably licensed marine pilot or the vessel Master must be the holder of a current Port Walcott Pilot Exemption Certificate.
Vessels, vessel Masters or operators of vessels affected by this requirement are invited to approach the Department of Transport Harbour Masters office at port.ops@transport.wa.gov.au to apply for a Pilot Exemption Certificate to be issued.
Authorised by: Captain Steven Wenban, Harbour Master, Port Walcott, Marine Safety Department of Transport.
Have a LOA of 35 meters or greater; or
Are engaged in towing operations where the total length of the tow (measured from the bow of the towing vessel to the stern of the towed vessel) is 35 metres or greater.
Are required to engage the services of a suitably licensed marine pilot or the vessel Master must be the holder of a current Port Walcott Pilot Exemption Certificate.
Vessels, vessel Masters or operators of vessels affected by this requirement are invited to approach the Department of Transport Harbour Masters office at port.ops@transport.wa.gov.au to apply for a Pilot Exemption Certificate to be issued.
Authorised by: Captain Steven Wenban, Harbour Master, Port Walcott, Marine Safety Department of Transport.
Chart reference: AUS55 - Approaches to Port Walcott
Location: -20: 35.0793'S 117: 11.1491'E
Start date:
08/02/2018
Issued:
08/02/2018
Notice number: 2018-21