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Skippers Call for Shoalwater Shelter... Bob McCollouch of Mackay VMR reported To TCP that he had talked to a Marine Safety Queensland representative concerning the need for smaller vessels especially, to have shelter in the Shoalwater area, regardless of official weather terminology or military live firing exercises. I contacted Peter Irwin, Senior Project Officer with MSQ who did confirm this good news. Effective now, any skipper who determines that the safety of his vessel/crew may be at risk, may use the anchorages in the Port Clinton area, (south arm) Island Head Creek or Pearl bay if required. Vessels must contact VMR Roslyn Bay during the day or Gladstone nights. If out of range, Hay Point, Thirsty Sound or Mackay VMR may be able to relay notice to the relevant authority. Let them know you are there. Peter also stated that there is a radio repeater being installed in the vicinity now but it won’t be done until it’s done! We’ll let you know. It is emphasised that this is for genuine situations as determined by the master of the craft. It’s your call. |
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OCT 26 07 TCP has been informed by Paul Watson that it IS NOT the skippers call according to the military. To quote; "Defence will seek confirmation of each situation from the Water Police and Coast Guard, and that if a false claim for safe haven is discovered, Defence would take the action listed in the Notice to Mariners about illegal access: Any person or vessel found within these danger areas will be removed by Australian Defence Force personnel or by Queensland Police. Any costs associated with such removal will be borne by the owner, charterer, hirer or agent of the watercraft. Offenders will be subject to criminal prosecution and upon conviction a maximum penalty of 3 months imprisonment and $500.00 fine may be imposed'." Thus the Water Police will have the last say. TCP will continue to investigate this and hope that in conjunction with members of VMR, this may be resolved in a less frustrating fashion. This is in direct contradiction to statements given to TCP and VMR in past. |
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13 11 07 ..................................Hold the phone!! The item below just came in and if you are confused as to the conflict in statements between Qld and defence.. well that makes several of us. Make of it what you will. TCP will try to provide information as best we can but prefer to not make judgments on it. But TCP is hopeful that this portends a better understanding between the military and the cruising fleet. QUEENSLAND
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LOCALITY: RATTLESNAKE ISLAND, HALIFAX
BAY ACTIVITY: MILITARY EXERCISE, LIVE FIRING AND FLARE SHOOTING Refer to Notice: 200 (T) of 2008 Mariners are advised that military units will be conducting live firing on Tuesday 15 April 2008 between 1330 and 1600 hours. The active area is a circle of 4.8 NM with the radius centred on approximate position latitude 19° 13.00' S, longitude 146° 55.00' E and not exceeding a height of 2000 feet above sea level. The firing point is at approximate position latitude 19° 02.27' S, longitude 146° 36.43' E with a firing bearing of 305° (T). Mariners are warned to keep well clear of this area throughout the above times. Cancel Notice 200 (T) of 2008 AUS Charts Affected: 256, 371, 827 |
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OUTSIDE PILOTAGE AREAS LOCALITY: RATTLESNAKE ISLAND, HALIFAX BAY ACTIVITY: MILITARY EXERCISE, LIVE FIRING and FLARE SHOOT Mariners are advised that military units will be conducting live firing on Tuesday 15th April 2008 at the time stated below. The range layout and firing point is as follows: • Range layout: A circle of 4.8NM with the radius centred on 19°02.10'S and 146°36.38'E and not exceeding a height of 20000 feet above sea level and • Firing point is at 19°02.27'S and 146°36.43'E with a firing bearing of 305° (T) The area will be active on: Tuesday 15th April 2008 1330 to 1600 Mariners are warned to keep well clear of this area throughout the above times. |
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QUEENSLAND NOTICE TO MARINERS 163 (Temporary) of 2008 OUTSIDE PILOTAGE AREAS LOCALITY: RATTLESNAKE ISLAND, HALIFAX BAY ACTIVITY: AMENDMENT - MILITARY EXERCISE, LIVE FIRING Refer to Notice: 150 (T) 2008 Mariners are advised that military units will be conducting live firing on Saturday 5 April 2008 between 0800 and 1400 hours. The active area is a circle of 4.8 NM with the radius centred on approximate position latitude 19° 02.17' S, longitude 146° 36.63' E and not exceeding a height of 20000 above sea level. The firing point is at approximate position latitude 19° 02.45' S, longitude 146° 36.72' E with a firing bearing of 305° (T). Mariners are warned to keep well clear of this area throughout the above times. Cancel Notice: 150 (T) 2008 AUS Charts Affected: 256, 371, 827 |
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QUEENSLAND NOTICE TO MARINERS 150 (Temporary) of 2008 OUTSIDE PILOTAGE AREAS LOCALITY: RATTLESNAKE ISLAND, HALIFAX BAY ACTIVITY: MILITARY EXERCISE, LIVE FIRING Mariners are advised that military units will be conducting live firing on Wednesday 2 April 2008 between 0800 and 1400 hours. The active area is a circle of 4.8 NM with the radius centred on approximate position latitude 19° 02.17' S, longitude 146°36.63'E and not exceeding a height of 20, 000 feet above sea level. The firing point is at approximate position latitude 19° 02.45' S, Longitude 146° 36.72' E with a firing bearing of 305° (T). Mariners are warned to keep well clear of this area throughout the above times. AUS Charts Affected: 256, 371, 827 |
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QUEENSLAND NOTICE TO MARINERS 875 (Temporary) of 2007 OUTSIDE PILOTAGE AREAS LOCALITY: SHOALWATER BAY ACTIVITY: LIVE FIRING ACTIVITIES Mariners are advised that live firing activities will be conducted in the marine component of Shoalwater Bay training area during the period Friday, 1 February 2008 till Monday, 11 February 2008 inclusive. The marine danger area will be closed for access from 0001 hours Friday, 1 February 2008 till 2359 hours Monday, 11 February 2008. A Marine Danger Area extends to all waters south of the line defined by the following points: Oyster Creek latitude 22º 30.73' S, longitude 150º 26.34' E East Creek latitude 22º 30.20' S, longitude 150º 33.89' E All waters, creeks, beaches and other areas within the declared marine danger area are not available for access. There will be safe anchorages available at Supply Bay, Island Head Creek, Pearl Bay and Port Clinton during this closure. Any person or vessel found within these danger areas will be removed by Australian Defence Force personnel or by Queensland Police. Any costs associated with such removal will be borne by the owner, charterer, hirer or agent of the watercraft. Offenders will be subject to criminal prosecution and upon conviction a maximum penalty of 3 months imprisonment and $500.00 fine may be imposed. A new Defence Practice Area – Shoalwater Bay has been implemented by the Minister of Defence as of Monday, 5 February 2007. The Defence Practice Area has been expanded and may be inconsistent with the area currently represented on some available marine charts and land maps. Points of contact for this notice are: (a) Range Control: (07) 49355000 during normal business hours Monday to Friday. (b) Defence Support Central Queensland Duty Officer: 0408 023 400 after hours. AUS Charts Affected 367 and 822 Maritime Safety Queensland Charts Affected: None |
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833 (Temporary) of 2007 OUTSIDE PILOTAGE AREAS LOCALITY: RATTLESNAKE ISLAND, HALIFAX BAY ACTIVITY: MILITARY EXERCISE, LIVE FIRING Mariners are advised that military units will be conducting live firing on Friday, 7 December 2007 between 0830 and 1400 hours. The active area is within a five (5) nautical mile (approximately 9260 metres) radius of Rattlesnake Island, in the position of latitude 19° 02.03' S, longitude 146° 36.06' E. Mariners are warned to keep well clear of this area throughout the above times. AUS Charts Affected: 256, 371, 827 Maritime Safety Queensland Charts Affected: None |
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OUTSIDE PILOTAGE AREAS LOCALITY: RATTLESNAKE ISLAND, HALIFAX BAY ACTIVITY: MILITARY EXERCISE, LIVE FIRING Refer to Notice: 678 (T) of 2007 Mariners are advised that military units will be conducting live firing and flare shooting on Friday 7 December 2007, between the hours of 0830 and 1600. The active area is a circle of 4.8 NM with the radius centred on approximate position latitude 19°02.10' S, longitude 146°36.38' E and not exceeding a height of 20, 000 feet above sea level. The firing point is at approximate position longitude 19°02.27' S longitude 146°36.43' E with a firing bearing of 305° (T). Mariners are warned to keep well clear of this area throughout the above times. Cancel Notice: 678 (T) of 2007 AUS Charts Affected: 256, 371 and 827 |
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QUEENSLAND NOTICE TO MARINERS 743 (Temporary) of 2007 OUTSIDE PILOTAGE AREA LOCALITY: SHOALWATER BAY ACTIVITY: LIVE FIRING ACTIVITIES Mariners are advised that live firing activities will be conducted within the marine component of the Shoalwater Bay Training Area during the period from Friday, 23 November 2007 till Friday, 30 November 2007 inclusive. A Marine Danger Area extends to all waters within a line defined by the following: SWBTA Point 2-3 (Sabina Point) latitude 22º 23.84' S, longitude 150º 18.02' E to SWBTA DPA 5 latitude 22º 14.76' S, longitude 150º 20.31' E to Coral Sea Point (AWR1) latitude 22º 12.36' S, longitude 150º 25.03' E to Coral Sea Point (AWR2) latitude 22º 09.00' S, longitude 150º 25.00' E to Coral Sea Point (AWR3) latitude 22º 09.00' S, longitude 150º 37.00' E to Coral Sea Point (AWR4) latitude 22º 14.39' S, longitude 150º 37.00' E to SWBTA DPA 9 latitude 22º 19.92' S, longitude 150º 45.05' E to SWBTA Point 19-4 (Dome Island) latitude 22º 24.73' S, longitude 150º 44.95' E to SWBTA Point 19-3 latitude 22º 26.69' S, longitude 150º 45.01' E This closure includes all the internal waters of Shoalwater Bay including Canoe Passage, Strong Tide Passage, Pearl Bay and Island Head Creek. There will be safe anchorages available within Port Clinton. Date and Time of Closure The Marine Danger Area will be closed for access from 0001 hours Friday, 23 November 2007 to 2359 hours Friday, 30 November 2007. Incursion Pursuant to section 53 of the Defence Forces Regulations 1952, any persons or vessels found within the Marine Danger Areas of the Gazetted Defence Practice Area commits an offence subject to five (5) penalty units or imprisonment for three (3) months or both Pursuant to section 54 of the Defence Force Regulations 1952, such persons or vessels may be removed by Australian Defence Force personnel or by Queensland Police. Any costs associated with such removal may be borne by the owner, hirer, charterer, or agent of the watercraft. |
LOCALITY: SHOALWATER BAY
ACTIVITY: LIVE FIRING ACTIVITIES
Mariners are advised that live firing activities will be conducted in the Shoalwater Bay Training
Area. All civil watercraft are prohibited to enter the danger area from 2359 hours
Sunday, 21 October 2007 to 2359 hours Sunday, 25 November 2007.
One Marine Danger Area has been declared.
Sabina Point latitude 22° 23.84' S, longitude 150° 18.02' E
latitude 22° 14.92' S, longitude 150° 20.06' E
latitude 22° 10.02' S, longitude 150° 30.06' E
latitude 22° 16.19' S, longitude 150° 39.47' E
Pine Trees Point latitude 22° 19.65' S, longitude 150° 37.55' E
This closure includes all the internal water's of Shoalwater Bay including Canoe Passage and Strong
Tide Passage.
Safe anchorages will be available within Island Head Creek, Pearl Bay and Port Clinton during this
closure.
Any person or vessel found within these danger areas will be removed by Australian Defence Force
personnel or by Queensland Police. Any costs associated with such removal will be borne by the
owner, charterer, hirer or agent of the watercraft. Offenders will be subject to criminal prosecution
and upon conviction a maximum penalty of 3 months imprisonment and $500.00 fine may be
imposed.
QUEENSLAND
NOTICE TO MARINERS
520 (Temporary) of 2007
OUTSIDE PILOTAGE AREAS
LOCALITY: RATTLESNAKE ISLAND, HALIFAX BAY
ACTIVITY: MILITARY EXERCISE, LIVE FIRING
Mariners are advised that military units will be conducting live firing on
Wednesday, 15 August 2007 and Monday, 20 August 2007 between 0700 and 1500 hours.
The active area is within a five (5) nautical mile (approximately 9260 metres) radius of
Rattlesnake Island, in the position of latitude 19° 02.067' S, longitude 146° 36.7' E.
Mariners are warned to keep well clear of this area throughout the above times.
AUS Charts Affected: 256, 371, 827
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Issued: Brisbane 27 July 2007
WHITSUNDAYS PILOTAGE AREA
LOCALITY: SHUTE HARBOUR
ACTIVITY: LIGHTED PORT LATERAL MARK BUOY REPORTED OFF
STATION
Refer to Notice: None
Mariners are advised that the lighted port lateral mark no.8 buoy F1.R.3s in approximate position
latitude 20°17.57'S, longitude 148°47.43'E, situated in Shute Harbour, has been reported to be
off station.
Mariners are advised to navigate the area with caution.
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Issued 26 july 2007
WHITSUNDAYS PILOTAGE AREA
LOCALITY: SPITFIRE ROCK, KENNEDY SOUND
ACTIVITY: LIGHTED BEACON REPORTED UNLIT
Refer to Notice: None
Mariners are advised that the lighted west cardinal mark beacon Q(9)15s in approximate position
latitude 20°28.6' S, longitude 149°01.7' E, which is located south of Lindeman Island, has been
reported unlit.
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution in this area.
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LOCALITY: SHOALWATER BAY
ACTIVITY: LIVE FIRING ACTIVITIES
Mariners are advised that live firing activities will be conducted in the Shoalwater Bay
Training Area. All civil watercraft are prohibited to enter the danger area from 0001 hours,
Saturday 9 June 2007, to 2359 hours, Sunday 8 July 2007.
A Marine Danger Area has been declared and extends to all waters within a line defined
by the following points:
latitude 22° 21.20 (S), longitude 150° 10.52 (E) to
latitude 22° 20.35 (S), longitude 150° 12.00 (E) to
latitude 22° 16.94 (S), longitude 150° 12.07 (E) to
latitude 22° 14.92 (S), longitude 150°20.06 (E) to
latitude 22° 10.02 (S), longitude 150° 30.06 (E) to
latitude 22° 19.92 (S), longitude 150° 45.05 (E) to
latitude 22° 40.48 (S), longitude 150° 55.05 (E) to
latitude 22° 46.87 (S), longitude 150° 53.01 (E) to
latitude 22° 46.20 (S), longitude 150° 48.51 (E)
The closure extends to all internal waters of Shoalwater Bay including Canoe Passage, Strong Tide Passage, Port Clinton, Pearl Bay and Island Head Creek.
Any person or vessel found within this danger area will be removed by Australian Defence Force personnel or the Queensland Police. Any costs associated with such removal will be borne by the owner, hirer, charterer or agent of the watercraft. Offenders will be subject to criminal prosecution and upon conviction face a maximum penalty of three months imprisonment and a $500 may be imposed. Mariners are requested not to approach within five hundred (500) metres of any military vessel
involved in the exercise. Vessels approaching within five hundred (500) metres may be instructed to move away from the area by the Regional Harbour Master (Gladstone). Mariners are advised that failing to comply with a direction from the Harbour Master is an offence, and a maximum penalty of two hundred (200) penalty units applies. Cancel Notice: 232 (T) of 2007
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RATTLESNAKE ISLAND, HALIFAX BAY
ACTIVITY: MILITARY EXERCISE, LIVE FIRING
Mariners are advised that military units will be conducting live firing on Tuesday 22 May 2007
between 0700 and 1500 hours.
The active area is within a five (5) nautical mile (approximately 9260 metres) radius of
Rattlesnake Island, in the position of latitude 19° 02.067' S, longitude 146° 36.7' E.
Mariners are warned to keep well clear of this area throughout the above times.
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OUTSIDE PILOTAGE AREAS
LOCALITY: RAYNHAM ISLAND, SHOALWATER BAY
ACTIVITY: DANGER AREA DECLARED.
Refer to Notice: 257 of 2007
Mariners are advised that due to dangers of unexploded ordinance, a New Marine Danger Area has been declared from 0500 hours on the 12th May 2007 until 1900 hours 14th May 2007.
The New Danger Area is all waters within a 4 nautical mile radius of Raynham Island, latitude 22° 15.97'S, longitude 150° 32.46'E.
The current Notice to Mariners 257 of 2007 will remain in force beyond 14th May 2007 as it is unlikely that the entire task will be completed during this period.
Any person or vessel found within this danger area will be removed by Australian Defence Force personnel or by Queensland Police. Any costs associated with such removal will be borne by the owner, charterer, hirer or agent of the water craft. Offenders will be subject to criminal
prosecution and, upon conviction, a maximum penalty of 3 months imprisonment and a $500.00 fine may be imposed.
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Live firing in Shoalwater Bay again...
Mariners are advised, all small craft are prohibited to enter area from 0001 hours thursday 10 may to 2359 hours tuesday 22 may 2007.
All waters south of a line defined by the following mainland boundaries:
Sabina point, lat. 22-23.840 S, long 150-18.020 E. to;
Old Keiver, lat.22-27.020 S, long 150-34.980 E.
In the event of "bad Weather" safe anchorage will be available within the southern arm of Port Clinton and Island Head Creek.
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244 (Permanent) of 2007
GLADSTONE PILOTAGE AREA
LOCALITY: GLADSTONE PILOTAGE AREA
ACTIVITY: REGIONAL HARBOUR MASTER'S DIRECTION TO ALL SHIPS
10 METRES OR MORE IN LENGTH
Mariners are advised that pursuant to:
Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Act 1994
Section 86A - General Direction
Section 88 - Direction to Master about Operation of Ship
Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Regulation 2004
Section 190 - Report to Area VTS
This Direction applies, until further notice, to the masters of all ships that are 10 metres or more
in length that are:
(i) underway and entering, or about to enter; or
(ii) at a berth, or at anchor in the Gladstone Pilotage Area and are about to be operated in,
or leave;
the Gladstone Pilotage Area.
For the purposes of this Direction, the term "Gladstone Pilotage Area" is defined in Schedule 5
of the Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Regulation 2004, (refer to the following Gladstone
Pilotage Areas chartlet).
Action required:
The master of any ship to which this Direction applies must contact
"Gladstone Harbour Control" on VHF channel 13 prior to entering,
departing from or operating in the Gladstone Pilotage Area.
It is an offence to fail to comply with the above Direction without a reasonable excuse
(maximum penalty $15,000 for individuals and $75,000 for a corporation). If you fail to comply
with the above Direction then prosecution action against you may be commenced.
Any queries concerning this Direction may be directed to:
Captain Mike Lutze
Regional Harbour Master (Gladstone)
Maritime Safety Queensland
GPO Box 123 Gladstone QLD 4680
Telephone: 07 4973 1200