Notice to Mariners No 80 of 2026 (Temp)

Wednesday 14 October 2026

HARBORS AND NAVIGATION ACT 1993

Notice to Mariners No. 80 of 2026 (Temp)

SOUTH AUSTRALIA – PORT LINCOLN – BILLY LIGHTS POINT – FLOATING PIPELINE MOVEMENT

Mariners are advised that marine operations associated with the movement of a floating pipeline between the BHP Wharf and the project site in the vicinity of Billy Lights Point are expected to commence 17 October 2026 to the middle of November 2026.

The operation will involve the movement of a 575-metre-long floating diffuser outlet pipeline from barges located west of, and adjacent to, the BHP Wharf to the McConnell Dowell project site, approximately 1.2 nautical miles.

The Bhagwan Marine tug Laurie M, involved in the operation will be keeping a watch on CH 12 and 16.

Mariners are advised to navigate with caution, maintain a safe distance from the operation and comply with any directions given by an Authorised Person or Port Management Officer.

Charts affected:

Aus Charts - AUS134, AUS343, AUS485, AUS776, AUS4060, AUS4709

ENC – AU5PLO0, AU435135, AU240130, AU160120

Publications affected: Australian Pilot Volume 1

Gordon Panton

Manager Marine Safety and Compliance

Department for Infrastructure and Transport

14 October 2026

DIT 2017/02277/01