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28th May

Payment Notices and Newsletters by Email

Licence holders, vessel owners and mooring permit holders can now “opt in” to receive future payment notices and MAST newsletters electronically. You can also register to receive important Notices to Mariners safety messages. With the increased cost of postage and longer delivery times, electronic delivery will be more timely, convenient, and will help MAST reduce…

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23rd April

Deckee – boating safety app

Deckee is a one-stop-shop for local boaters, sailors and anglers. Deckee provides trip logging functionality, official safety information, points of interest and detailed weather conditions, helping to make their time on the water safe and enjoyable.

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2nd March

Standard AS.1799- Small Craft – Part 1. General requirements for power boats

For anyone building a boat, the Standard AS.1799- Small Craft – Part 1. General requirements for power boats is now available for public comment.  It may be accessed via the Standards Australia website: https://comment.standards.org.au/Drafts/948b9224-d560-481e-a697-e9a24488d0dc Note – you must register with Standards Australia to access the draft standard and comment. Please also be reminded that the…

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Latest Notices to Mariners

M209-21 River Tamar – Drilling – Navigation Warning

Advice

M209-21(T) River Tamar – Drilling – Navigation Warning Mariners are advised a further borehole (BH22) in position Latitude 41° 26.228’S Longitude  147° 7.766’E will be drilled on the River Tamar  on Wednesday, 4 August 2021. The drill barge will be appropriately lit at night and will be anchored in position using four yellow buoys lit…

  • Tamar River
  • Published on 4 Aug 2021

M208-21 River Derwent, Geilston Bay – Floating Log

Advice

M208-21 River Derwent, Geilston Bay – Floating Log Mariners are advised a log is floating in the River at Geilston Bay. Mariners should navigate with caution in the area.

  • Geilston Bay
  • Published on 2 Aug 2021

M205-21 Lake St Clair – Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Deployment

Advice

M205-21 Lake St Clair – Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Deployment Two autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV) and two Autonomous Surface Vessels (ASV) will be deployed on Lake St Clair from Monday, 2 August 2021 to Friday, 6 August 2021 between the hours of 0900 – 1700.  The vehicles will be operating from the surface and also submerged.…

  • Lake St Clair
  • Published on 2 Aug 2021

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