Notice to Mariners No 41 of 2022 (Temporary)
Thursday, 3 November 2022
HARBORS AND NAVIGATION ACT 1993
South Australia – Upper Spencer Gulf –Wallaroo – Lucky bay – Yatala -Oceanographic Equipment Deployed
Mariners are advised oceanographic monitoring equipment has been placed on the seabed. The approximate position is:
Mooring | Location | Longitude oE | Latitude oS | Approx Water depth (m) |
NWP 1 | Wallaroo | 137°29’0.54” | 33°53’10.26” | 24 |
NWP 2 | Lucky Bay | 137°12’11.88” | 33°44’50.46” | 10 |
NWP 3 | Mullaquana | 137° 30’13.98” | 33° 14’33.30” | 25 |
NWP 4 | Yatala | 137°50’22.776” | 32°46’25.608” | 22 |
It is expected the equipment will be deployed for a period of one year.
The oceanographic equipment items are bottom mounted and are not marked with a buoy or light.
Mariners are advised to exercise caution and avoid anchoring or dragging the seabed in the vicinity.
Chart affected: Aus 777, 778
GORDON PANTON
Manager Marine Safety and Compliance
Department for Infrastructure and Transport
3 November 2022
DIT 2017/02277/01