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17th July

Blythe River – Heybridge Boat Ramp – Temporary closure

Mariners are advised that the Heybridge Boat Ramp will be temporarily closed by Marine and Safety Tasmania (MAST) for maintenance works commencing Monday, 20 July 2026, and continuing until further notice. Mariners are requested to plan accordingly and use alternative facilities during this period. For locations of marine facilities statewide, head to the MAST website. https://bit.ly/MAST_facilities Be…

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6th July

MAST’s $33m investment helping to keep the state’s recreational boaters afloat on Tassie waterways

Recreational boating registration and licence fees work to improve access and safety for users of the state’s waterways, writes Daniel Wood. Since 1998, Marine and Safety Tasmania (MAST) has invested more than $33m into recreational boating facilities across Tasmania. Funded through recreational boating registration and licence fees, these works focus on practical upgrades that improve…

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29th June

Craigbourne Dam Reopening – Tuesday 30 June

Great news! Craigbourne Dam will reopen for recreational access from Tuesday, 30 June, following the lifting of the blue-green algae closure. Tasmanian Irrigation has let us know that recent testing shows the algae is non-toxic, with no harmful toxins detected, and levels are continuing to drop as the weather cools. Visible scum has mostly cleared,…

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M262-26 Flinders Island – Port Davies Boat Ramp – Temporary Closure

Advice

M262-26 Flinders Island – Port Davies Boat Ramp – Temporary Closure Mariners are advised that the Port Davies Boat Ramp will be temporarily closed from Monday, 27 July 2026, weather permitting, to allow for essential repair and maintenance works. The boat ramp will be unavailable for public use while the works are underway. Mariners are…

  • Flinders Island - Port Davies Boat Ramp
  • Published on 27 Jul 2026

M265-26 Port of Hobart – Nyrstar Wharf, Lutana – Ship Loader Boom Lowered

Advice

M265-26 Port of Hobart – Nyrstar Wharf, Lutana – Ship Loader Boom Lowered Mariners are advised that the ship loader boom at Nyrstar Wharf, Lutana, will remain in the lowered position from Thursday, 23 July 2026 until approximately midday on Friday, 24 July 2026, while maintenance works are undertaken. Mariners are requested to navigate with…

  • Port of Hobart
  • Published on 23 Jul 2026

M264-26 Port of Hobart – Semi-Submersible Ship Loading – Prohibited Area

Advice

M264-26 Port of Hobart – Semi-Submersible Ship Loading – Prohibited Area Mariners are advised that from Tuesday 28 July 2026 to approximately Thursday 30 July 2026, the semi-submersible heavy lift ship MV Black Marlin is scheduled to anchor within the port limits of the Port of Hobart, in approximate position Latitude 420 54.85’ S, Longitude…

  • Port of Hobart
  • Published on 23 Jul 2026

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