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3rd January

Product Recall – Marlin Life Jacket

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22nd November

Buying or Selling a Boat?

If you are selling or buying a boat, you must declare on the paperwork that the vessel is not unsafe. There is a simple definition on the MAST website. Some unsafe boats may be sold to be repaired and made safe again. If this is the case, the registration will be suspended until the boat…

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22nd November

Edgar Dam (Lake Pedder) Upgrades

The Edgar Dam strengthening project will now commence in January 2025 with completion anticipated mid-2026. The nature of the works will require the Edgar Dam boat ramp and campground to be closed. The boat ramp at Scott’s Peak Dam will operate as normal. Please be aware there will also be increased heavy vehicle traffic along…

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Latest Notices to Mariners

M301-25 River Tamar, Kelso – Sunken Vessel

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M301-25 River Tamar, Kelso – Sunken Vessel Mariners are advised that the vessel reported sunk in the River Tamar, Kelso in position Latitude 41° 6.547’S Longitude 146° 47.820’E has been removed. M096-24(T) is cancelled.

  • River Tamar - Kelso
  • Published on 11 Sep 2025

M300-25 River Tamar, Home Reach – Sunken Vessel

Notice

M300-25 River Tamar, Home Reach – Sunken Vessel Mariners are advised that the 10.9-metre timber vessel reported sunk at Home Reach at Latitude 42° 26.163’S Longitude 147° 7.612’E has been removed. M421-23(T) is cancelled.

  • River Tamar - Home Reach
  • Published on 11 Sep 2025

M299-25 Flinders Island – Lady Barron – Aid to Navigation

Notice

M299-25 Flinders Island – Lady Barron – Aid to Navigation Mariners are advised that the Lady Barron front lead at Latitude 40° 12.579’S Longitude 148° 14.884’E, is restored to normal. M160-25(T) is now cancelled.

  • Flinders Island - Lady Barron
  • Published on 11 Sep 2025

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