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Apex Point (Nubeena) Boat Ramp and Jetty Extension – Update 2

Please be advised the boat ramp has fully reopened for the Australia Day public holiday and weekend. Boat operators are requested to keep clear of the new jetty piles and to not tie-off to them. Contractors will return to the site on Tuesday to recommence piling for the jetty extension. Further updates will be provided…

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Sullivans Cove – Public Berthing Pontoons TEMPORARY CLOSURE

This facility will be closed for public use from 0800 hours on Wednesday, 8 February 2023 until 0800 hours on Wednesday, 15 February 2023. The facility will be used by vessels participating in the Australian Wooden Boat Festival.

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MAST Survey

MAST is conducting a stakeholder Survey. We welcome your participation. Click here to follow the link – MAST Survey.

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Public Cruising Mooring – Launceston

Mariners are advised the public cruising mooring in the River Tamar in position Latitude 41° 26.387’S Longitude 147° 7.683’E is not available for use due to flood damage.

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Port Arthur Jetty – Temporary Road Closures

Mariners and members of the public 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 to manage the volume of visitors disembarking cruise ships whilst in the Port.…

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Bridgewater Bridge Boat Ramp and Jetty

Due to construction works associated with the new Bridgewater Bridge, the Bridgewater boat ramp and jetty will be closed from Monday, 22 August 2022.

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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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