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9th February

Wilmot (Lake Barrington) Boat Ramp Closure

Updated 19 February 2021 Marine and Safety Tasmania wishes to advise members of the public the Wilmot boat ramp and turning area will be closed from Monday, 22 February 2021 until Thursday, 25 February 2021 to allow for the installation of an additional pontoon facility. For more information contact Jim Caulfield on 6235 8853 or…

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4th February

Advice to mariners travelling to Tasmania

New directions are now in place for vessels arriving from outside Tasmanian waters. These vessels must only dock, berth or anchor in approved maritime entry points.  Vessels arriving in Tasmanian waters must provide information to Biosecurity Tasmania via [email protected] a minimum of 24 hours prior to arrival in Tasmania. All passengers and crew on board…

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2nd February

Echo Point Jetty Replacement

Project PWS NWR 1913 The Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) has awarded the contract to undertake an upgrade of the Echo Point Jetty at Lake St Clair. The project will be undertaken by Tasmanian company, Hunter Diving and Marine Construction. Works on the jetty, which is used to provide boat access for bush walkers…

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Latest Notices to Mariners

M061-21 River Derwent – New Norfolk to Tasman Bridge – Long Distance Swim

Advice

M061-21 River Derwent – New Norfolk to Tasman Bridge – Long Distance Swim Mariners are advised a long-distance swim will be conducted on Sunday, 28 February 2021 from the Bridge at New Norfolk starting at 0400 hours to the Tasman Bridge, finishing approximately 1400 hours. A support vessel will be accompanying the swimmer and will…

  • New Norfolk
  • Published on 28 Feb 2021

M057-21 Mersey River – Devonport – Regatta

Advice

M057-21 Mersey River – Devonport – Regatta Mariners are advised the Devonport Regatta will be held on the Mersey River on Saturday, 27 and Sunday, 28 February 2021. The Mersey River between Regatta Point and No 1 West Berth will be closed to vessels not participating in the Regatta from 1200 hours to 1600 hours…

  • Devonport
  • Published on 27 Feb 2021

M058-21 Lake Barrington – Rowing Regatta

Advice

M058-21 Lake Barrington – Rowing Regatta Mariners are advised that a Rowing Tasmania Regatta will be held on Saturday, 27 February (0800 – 1800 hours) and Sunday, 28th February (0800 -1600 hours) on the Lake Barrington Rowing Course. Mariners are requested to transit the area with caution and avoid interfering with the event.

  • Lake Barrington
  • Published on 27 Feb 2021

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