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Latest News

11th December

Old Cygnet Jetty – Permanent Closure

Please be advised that Cygnet Jetty (old) will be permanently closed to the public effective 1 December 2025. Following a comprehensive engineering assessment, it was determined that replacing the aging structure with a new, state-of-the-art facility to the South would deliver better outcomes. Accordingly, the existing facility will be decommissioned and removed.

28th October

Port Arthur Jetty – Temporary Road Closures

Mariners are advised that Jetty Road, Port Arthur, which provides access to the Port Arthur Jetty within the historic site, will be temporarily closed to general traffic from 0800 hours until 1600 hours on the following dates: The closures correspond with cruise ship visits to the Port.

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…

M017-26(T) Snug Bay, D’Entrecasteaux Channel – Sunken Vessel

Notice

M017-26(T) Snug Bay, D’Entrecasteaux Channel – Sunken Vessel Mariners are advised that an 8-meter vessel has sunk at Snug Bay, D’Entrecasteaux Channel at Latitude 43° 04.135’S Longitude 147° 15.777’E. The vessel is submerged just below the surface. Mariners should navigate the area with caution.

Snug Bay, D’Entrecasteaux Channel
Published on 19 Jan 2026

M016-26 Port of Devonport – Berth 1W & 5W – Survey Works

Advice

M016-26 Port of Devonport – Berth 1W & 5W – Survey Works Mariners are advised that survey works will be conducted in the Port of Devonport at Beth 1 West and Beth 5 West from Monday, 19 January 2026 to Friday, 23 January 2026, between 0800 and 1800 hours daily. The works will involve the…

Devonport
Published on 19 Jan 2026

M014(T) Macquarie Harbour – Marine Farm Lease MF133 – Mooring Works

Notice

M014(T) Macquarie Harbour – Marine Farm Lease MF133 – Mooring Works Mariners are advised Petuna will be undertaking mooring grid construction work at its farming lease MF133 in Macquarie Harbour from Sunday, 18 January 2026 to the end of February 2026. Lit special markers will be re-located at points 1, 2, 3 and 4 at…

Macquarie Harbour
Published on 18 Jan 2026

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