Notice to Mariners No 88 of 2026 (Temp)

Tuesday 3 November 2026

HARBORS AND NAVIGATION ACT 1993

Notice to Mariners No. 88 of 2026 (Temporary)

SOUTH AUSTRALIA – ST VINCENT GULF – DEFENCE RANGE ACTIVITIES

Mariners are advised that the Department of Defence will be conducting range activities, including live firing, at the Port Wakefield Proof Range on Tuesday 17 November 2026 and Wednesday 18 November 2026, between 8:00am and 4:00pm.

Noise levels are expected to be high, and residents may experience audible noise and vibrations during these activities.

Prohibited area is bounded by following coordinates

1. 34°13' 30"S 138°11' 59"E
2. 34°13' 30"S 138°08' 30"E
3. 34°34' 00"S 138°08' 30"E
4. 34°34' 00"S 138°18' 00"E
5. 34°29' 30"S 138°16' 30"E
6. 34°25' 47"S 138°15' 27"E

Please note that the Prohibited Area always remains active and unauthorised persons or vessels must not enter these areas.

Charts affected:

Paper: AUS781, AUS458, AUS4709, AUS 4060

ENC:  AU160120, AU240130, AU435138

Gordon Panton

Manager Marine Safety and Compliance

Department for Infrastructure and Transport

02 November 2026

DIT 2017/02277/01

www.marinesafety.sa.gov.au