M165-24(T) Port of Burnie – Seabed Levelling

Mariners are advised seabed levelling works will be undertaken in the Port of Burnie from Thursday, 18 April 2024 until approximately Wednesday, 15 May 2024.  The hours of operation will be 0600 to 1800, 7 days a week.

The seabed levelling will take place within berths 5, 6 & 7 and respective berth approach corridors. These activities will be undertaken on water and will work around scheduled shipping movements within the port.

The works will be undertaken by the tug EDI and self-propelled construction barge Constructor 3.

Work vessels will:

  • Maintain a listening watch on VHF Ch14 at all times whilst operating within the Port of Burnie.
  • Display appropriate navigation signals when Restricted in their ability to manoeuvre.
  • Display AIS signal at all times when underway, or operating within the Port of Burnie.

All other vessels are requested to exercise caution and keep well clear when EDI or Constructor 3 are undertaking seabed levelling activities.