NAVIGATION RESTRICTION

(Marine Safety Act 1998 s.12)

Burwood Beach, Newcastle Coastal

January 2012 to January 2014

 

THE WORKS

Vessel operators are advised that sub-surface tests are being undertaken from 24 January 2012 for a 2 year period in the navigable waters off Burwood Beach, Newcastle. Nine (9) lit yellow “Special Marker” buoys will be moored at the following coordinates;

• Approximate position          -32 58.176S              151 45.102E
• Approximate position          -32 58.163S              151 45.104E
• Approximate position          -32 58.128S              151 45.168E
• Approximate position          -32 57.978S              151 45.356E
• Approximate position          -32 58.020S              151 45.364E
• Approximate position          -32 57.402S              151 46.040E
• Approximate position          -32 58.209S              151 45.076E
• Approximate position          -32 58.369S              151 44.896E
• Approximate position          -32 58.981S              151 44.472E

NAVIGATION WARNING

Vessel operators are advised to exercise extreme caution when navigating in the vicinity of the marker buoys as they form part of a monitoring study being conducted by Hunter Water Corporation.

DIRECTIONS

Roads and Maritime Services advises that in relation to the works;

a) Persons within the vicinity of the works must comply with any directions given by a Boating Safety Officer or Police Officer in relation to the works or to marine safety. Failure to comply with any such direction is an offence (Marine Safety Act 1998, s.15A - Maximum Penalty $3,300.00).

b) Vessels are required to maintain a safe distance and speed from the works and operators are reminded that the production of wash which impacts unreasonably on the works is an offence (Marine Safety (General) Regulation – clause 9) - Maximum Penalty $5,500.00)

MAPS & CHARTS AFFECTED

RMS Boating Map – 8

For further information concerning this Navigation Advice, please contact the Newcastle Office, Roads and Maritime Services (Maritime) phone: 02 49628500

MARINE NOTICE No. HI1209