Notice to Mariners No 85 of 2026 (Temp)

Friday 30 October 2026

HARBORS AND NAVIGATION ACT 1993

Notice to Mariners No. 85 of 2026 (Temporary)

SOUTH AUSTRALIA – GULF ST VINCENT – PORT ADELAIDE– INNER HARBOR – DREDGING OPERATIONS

Mariners are advised that dredging operations will commence in the Port Adelaide River at Inner Harbor Berth 25 on 4 November 2026 to the10 December 2026

The dredging area is bounded by the following coordinates:

34° 49' 45" S, 138° 30' 36" E
34° 49' 45" S, 138° 30' 35" E
34° 49' 50" S, 138° 30' 42" E
34° 49' 50" S, 138° 30' 43" E

Operations are scheduled for day shift, 0700–1900 hours, 7 days per week with a discharge pipeline running ashore to the Berth 20 dredge ponds.

The approximate extent of the works and the pipeline arrangement are shown in the accompanying location diagram.

Vessels involved in dredging operations will maintain a listening watch on VHF Channels 12 and 16.

Mariners are advised to exercise caution in the vicinity of the works, maintain a safe distance from working vessels and comply with directions issued by an Authorised Person or Port Management Officer.

Charts affected:

Aus Charts - AUS130, AUS781

ENC – AU5ADL01, AU435138, AU240130, AU160120

Publications affected: Australian Pilot Volume 1

GORDON PANTON

Manager Marine Safety and Compliance

Department for Infrastructure and Transport

30 October 2026

DIT 2017/02277/01