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View navigational warnings, event notices and Temporary Notices To Mariners for the Pilbara region.
Warning: Spoil Bank Marina Entrance Groyne Starboard Beacon Unlit
Mariners are advised that the Starboard Entrance Groyne Beacon to the Spoil Bank Marina is currently Unlit. Please navigate with caution.
Location: -20:18.334'S 118:35.3154'E
Start date:
20/05/2025
Issued:
20/05/2025
Notice number: 6462
Warning: Large Fishing Vessel Grounded - Montebello Islands, Dampier
Mariners are advised that a 20m fishing vessel is currently grounded on the rocks at the North end of North West Island, in the Montebello islands.
Mariners are advised to proceed with caution in the area due to the presence of debris, including large coils of rope and floating fiberglass.
Mariners are advised to proceed with caution in the area due to the presence of debris, including large coils of rope and floating fiberglass.
Chart reference: AUS327 - Port Walcott to Montebello Islands
Location: -20: 21.5222'S 115: 31.3589'E
Start date:
14/05/2025
Issued:
14/05/2025
Notice number: 6455
Advice: Beadon Creek Desalination Project Works - Onslow
Mariners are advised that works to install the offshore desalination pipelines at Beadon Bay Onslow will commence on Tuesday 20 May 2025 and run until 31 October 2025
Operations will be undertaken using an 18-metre modular Jack-up Barge (C53) and 18 metre work vessel / tug (Quokka). Vessels will display shapes and lights in accordance with IALA at all times.
The works will occasionally involve towing large sections of floating water pipe between the shore and the Jack-up barge positioned 500-750m offshore.
The works will occur between 6am and 6pm (Monday to Sunday)
Operators will monitor Marine VHF Channel 16.
Mariners are advised to always avoid the works area and give way to the vessel Quokka when conducting towing operations as it will be restricted in its ability to manoeuvre.
For further information you may contact
Hugh Kennedy (Project Manager) 0461 397 189
David Todd (Snr Project Engineer) 0406 696 198
On completion of the works a Lit North Cardinal Beacon will be installed at the following Location: -21° 38.1226’S, 115° 7.6056’E
Chart reference: AUS 64 – Approaches to Port of Ashburton and Onslow
Operations will be undertaken using an 18-metre modular Jack-up Barge (C53) and 18 metre work vessel / tug (Quokka). Vessels will display shapes and lights in accordance with IALA at all times.
The works will occasionally involve towing large sections of floating water pipe between the shore and the Jack-up barge positioned 500-750m offshore.
The works will occur between 6am and 6pm (Monday to Sunday)
Operators will monitor Marine VHF Channel 16.
Mariners are advised to always avoid the works area and give way to the vessel Quokka when conducting towing operations as it will be restricted in its ability to manoeuvre.
For further information you may contact
Hugh Kennedy (Project Manager) 0461 397 189
David Todd (Snr Project Engineer) 0406 696 198
On completion of the works a Lit North Cardinal Beacon will be installed at the following Location: -21° 38.1226’S, 115° 7.6056’E
Chart reference: AUS 64 – Approaches to Port of Ashburton and Onslow
Chart reference: AUS64 - Approaches to Port of Ashburton and Onslow
Location: -21:38.1226'S 115:7.6056'E
Start date:
20/05/2025
End date:
31/10/2025
Issued:
12/05/2025
Notice number: 6454
Warning: Point Samson East Cardinal Beacon Unlit
Mariners are advised that the East Cardinal Beacon at Point Samson Boat Harbour, Port Walcott, is currently Unlit. Please navigate with cuation.
Chart reference: AUS55 - Approaches to Port Walcott
Location: -20:37.6091'S 117:12.2206'E
Start date:
05/05/2025
Issued:
05/05/2025
Notice number: 6447
Warning: Onslow Approach Beacons to Beadon Creek Unlit
Mariners are advised that some marker buoys on the approach to Beadon Creek Boat Harbour, Onslow are currently damaged and Unlit.
Please navigate with caution when entering and exiting the Beadon Creek Harbour at night.
Please navigate with caution when entering and exiting the Beadon Creek Harbour at night.
Chart reference: AUS64 - Approaches to Port of Ashburton and Onslow
Location: -21:38.3002'S 115:7.9806'E
Start date:
28/04/2025
Issued:
28/04/2025
Notice number: 6436
Warning: Vessel Aground - Cape Legendre, Dampier Archipelago
Mariners are advised a 12.5 metre catamaran has run aground at Cape Legendre, Dampier Archipelago.
Mariners are advised to proceed with extreme caution when navigating the area and be aware for potential debris.
Mariners are advised to proceed with extreme caution when navigating the area and be aware for potential debris.
Chart reference: AUS57 - Dampier Archipelago
Location: -20: 21.5300'S 116: 49.8000'E
Start date:
22/04/2025
Issued:
22/04/2025
Notice number: 6429
Warning: Spoilbank Marina Boat Ramp - Slip Hazard
Mariners should exercise caution when launching and retrieving their vessels at the Spoilbank Marina boat ramp in Port Hedland, as algae buildup, particularly at low tide, can make the ramp slippery.
The ramp is regularly cleaned however mariners should still be cautious when using the facility.
The ramp is regularly cleaned however mariners should still be cautious when using the facility.
Location: -20:18.3340'S 118:35.3154'E
Start date:
07/03/2025
Issued:
07/03/2025
Notice number: 6372
Advice: Deployment of 2x seabed water quality sensors - Beadon Bay - Port of Onslow
Deployment of 2x seabed water quality sensors - Beadon Bay - Port of Onslow
Description: Mariners are advised that 2x subsurface seabed water quality instruments have been deployed in Beadon Bay, Port of Onslow.
Instrument #1 is approximately 0.31 Nautical Miles from the shore (0.23 NM West-North-West of the end of the Western rock wall) in the following location: 21° 38.211''S, 115° 07.973''E
Instrument #2 is approximately 0.22 Nautical Miles North-East of the Outer Channel Port Marker 4507 in the following location: 21° 36.883''S, 115° 07.735''E
The above sensors are mounted onto a metal seabed frame
specifications: 0.7m(w) x 0.7m (d) x 0.4m (h) and 1m(w) x 1m(d) x 0.6m (h)
The two seperate seabed water quality sensors consists of a yellow special marker approximately 700mm in Diameter and are equipped with a flashing yellow light fl. 4s
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution when transiting the area and keep well clear of the special marker at all times.
Description: Mariners are advised that 2x subsurface seabed water quality instruments have been deployed in Beadon Bay, Port of Onslow.
Instrument #1 is approximately 0.31 Nautical Miles from the shore (0.23 NM West-North-West of the end of the Western rock wall) in the following location: 21° 38.211''S, 115° 07.973''E
Instrument #2 is approximately 0.22 Nautical Miles North-East of the Outer Channel Port Marker 4507 in the following location: 21° 36.883''S, 115° 07.735''E
The above sensors are mounted onto a metal seabed frame
specifications: 0.7m(w) x 0.7m (d) x 0.4m (h) and 1m(w) x 1m(d) x 0.6m (h)
The two seperate seabed water quality sensors consists of a yellow special marker approximately 700mm in Diameter and are equipped with a flashing yellow light fl. 4s
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution when transiting the area and keep well clear of the special marker at all times.
Chart reference: AUS743 - Barrow Island to Onslow
Location: -21: 38.211'S 115: 07.735'E
Start date:
21/06/2024
Issued:
21/06/2024
Notice number: 6066
Advice: Installation of Commercial Mooring - Enderby Island Vicinity
Mariners are advised that one (1) commercial mooring is scheduled to be installed on 12 October 2023 and 13 October 2023 in the Enderby Island vicinity:
The above commercial mooring is yellow in colour, unlit and approximately 1.8m in diameter.
Only licensed and authorised vessels may use the above commercial mooring buoy at any time.
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution when transiting the area and keep well clear of the above commercial mooring buoy.
The above commercial mooring is yellow in colour, unlit and approximately 1.8m in diameter.
Only licensed and authorised vessels may use the above commercial mooring buoy at any time.
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution when transiting the area and keep well clear of the above commercial mooring buoy.
Chart reference: AUS57 - Dampier Archipelago
Location: -20: 36.785'S 116: 33.818'E
Start date:
03/10/2023
Issued:
03/10/2023
Notice number: 5832
Advice: Compulsory pilotage requirements, Port of Barrow Island
Vessel masters are reminded that all vessels wishing to transit or operate within the port limit which either:
Have a LOA of 35 meters or greater; or
Are engaged in towing operations where the total length of the tow (measured from the bow of the towing vessel to the stern of the towed vessel) is 35 metres or greater.
Are required to engage the services of a suitably licensed marine pilot or the vessel Master must be the holder of a current Port of Barrow Island Pilot Exemption Certificate.
Vessels, vessel Masters or operators of vessels affected by this requirement are invited to approach the Department of Transport Harbour Masters office at port.ops@transport.wa.gov.au to apply for a Pilot Exemption Certificate to be issued.
Authorised by: Captain Steven Wenban, Harbour Master, Port of Barrow Island, Marine Safety Department of Transport.
Have a LOA of 35 meters or greater; or
Are engaged in towing operations where the total length of the tow (measured from the bow of the towing vessel to the stern of the towed vessel) is 35 metres or greater.
Are required to engage the services of a suitably licensed marine pilot or the vessel Master must be the holder of a current Port of Barrow Island Pilot Exemption Certificate.
Vessels, vessel Masters or operators of vessels affected by this requirement are invited to approach the Department of Transport Harbour Masters office at port.ops@transport.wa.gov.au to apply for a Pilot Exemption Certificate to be issued.
Authorised by: Captain Steven Wenban, Harbour Master, Port of Barrow Island, Marine Safety Department of Transport.
Chart reference: AUS65 - Approaches to Barrow Island
Location: -20: 49.1070'S 115: 29.6101'E
Start date:
08/02/2018
Issued:
08/02/2018
Notice number: 2018-17
Advice: Compulsory pilotage requirements, Port of Onslow
Vessel masters are reminded that all vessels wishing to transit or operate within the port limit which either:
Have a LOA of 35 meters or greater; or
Are engaged in towing operations where the total length of the tow (measured from the bow of the towing vessel to the stern of the towed vessel) is 35 metres or greater.
Are required to engage the services of a suitably licensed marine pilot or the vessel Master must be the holder of a current Port of Onslow Pilot Exemption Certificate.
Vessels, vessel Masters or operators of vessels affected by this requirement are invited to approach the Department of Transport Harbour Masters office at port.ops@transport.wa.gov.au to apply for a Pilot Exemption Certificate to be issued.
Authorised by: Captain Steven Wenban, Harbour Master, Port of Onslow, Marine Safety Department of Transport.
Have a LOA of 35 meters or greater; or
Are engaged in towing operations where the total length of the tow (measured from the bow of the towing vessel to the stern of the towed vessel) is 35 metres or greater.
Are required to engage the services of a suitably licensed marine pilot or the vessel Master must be the holder of a current Port of Onslow Pilot Exemption Certificate.
Vessels, vessel Masters or operators of vessels affected by this requirement are invited to approach the Department of Transport Harbour Masters office at port.ops@transport.wa.gov.au to apply for a Pilot Exemption Certificate to be issued.
Authorised by: Captain Steven Wenban, Harbour Master, Port of Onslow, Marine Safety Department of Transport.
Chart reference: AUS64 - Approaches to Port of Ashburton and Onslow
Location: -21: 40.4615'S 115: 0.5372'E
Start date:
08/02/2018
Issued:
08/02/2018
Notice number: 2018-19
Advice: Compulsory pilotage requirements, Port Walcott
Vessel masters are reminded that all vessels wishing to transit or operate within the port limit which either:
Have a LOA of 35 meters or greater; or
Are engaged in towing operations where the total length of the tow (measured from the bow of the towing vessel to the stern of the towed vessel) is 35 metres or greater.
Are required to engage the services of a suitably licensed marine pilot or the vessel Master must be the holder of a current Port Walcott Pilot Exemption Certificate.
Vessels, vessel Masters or operators of vessels affected by this requirement are invited to approach the Department of Transport Harbour Masters office at port.ops@transport.wa.gov.au to apply for a Pilot Exemption Certificate to be issued.
Authorised by: Captain Steven Wenban, Harbour Master, Port Walcott, Marine Safety Department of Transport.
Have a LOA of 35 meters or greater; or
Are engaged in towing operations where the total length of the tow (measured from the bow of the towing vessel to the stern of the towed vessel) is 35 metres or greater.
Are required to engage the services of a suitably licensed marine pilot or the vessel Master must be the holder of a current Port Walcott Pilot Exemption Certificate.
Vessels, vessel Masters or operators of vessels affected by this requirement are invited to approach the Department of Transport Harbour Masters office at port.ops@transport.wa.gov.au to apply for a Pilot Exemption Certificate to be issued.
Authorised by: Captain Steven Wenban, Harbour Master, Port Walcott, Marine Safety Department of Transport.
Chart reference: AUS55 - Approaches to Port Walcott
Location: -20: 35.0793'S 117: 11.1491'E
Start date:
08/02/2018
Issued:
08/02/2018
Notice number: 2018-21