Pilbara

Mariners are advised that rock transhipment activities will be taking place approximately 7km north of the southern point of Legendre Island, from 8 November to 19 December 2026.

Operations will be undertaken from the Transhipment Vessel “CSL Reliance”, along with Flexible Fall Pipe Vessel “Nordnes” and three (3) Bulk Carrier feeder vessels. 

Several support vessels, including tugs and crew transfer vessels, will be assisting operations and transiting between the area and the Port of Dampier.  

All vessels taking part in these works will display lights and shapes in accordance with the Prevention of Collisions in State Waters Regulations 1983 at all times.

A wave rider buoy will be deployed in close proximity to the operational area.

Mariners are requested to give a wide berth to the operational area and proceed with caution when navigating past this area.

Mariners are advised that the Starboard Buoy No.3, Onslow Approach has been reported as unlit.

Mariners are advised to maintain a proper lookout at all times and proceed with caution when navigating in this area.

Mariners are advised that the South Side Rear Lead at Cape Lambert Port A (CLA) has been reported as unlit.

Mariners are advised to maintain a proper lookout at all times and proceed with caution when navigating in this area.

Mariners are advised that, four (4) seabed environmental monitoring instruments will be installed offshore of Onslow as part of a cetacean survey program. The instruments will be deployed from late October 2026 until late December 2027 at the following locations:
•    21° 14.763' S 114° 59.573' E
•    21° 21.987' S 115° 3.056' E
•    21° 27.281' S 114° 56.186' E
•    21° 32.698' S 114° 59.557' E

Each instrument will be installed on a seabed metal frame and secured to a 25kg anchor, 50 metre lead groundline and acoustic release float. 

All instruments will have a minimum clearance of 5 metres at lowest astronomical tide (LAT) and will not be marked.

Mariners are advised to navigate with caution when transiting this area and keep well clear of the above environmental monitoring equipment.

Mariners are advised that Port Walcott No. 29 Starboard Beacon has been reported as unlit.

Mariners are advised to maintain a proper lookout at all times and proceed with caution when navigating in this area.

Mariners are advised that two (2) environmental monitoring moorings will be installed in the vicinity of Anketell Point, Pilbara on the 20 October 2026 to the 20 October 2027 at the following locations:

•    20° 37.145'S 117° 06.525'E
•    20° 34.372'S 117° 04.363'E

Each of the above will be marked by a yellow surface float approximately 40cm in diameter and a yellow flashing light with a characteristic of Fl. Y. 2.

Mariners are advised to maintain a proper lookout at all times and proceed with caution when navigating in this area.

Mariners are advised that LNGT4 light (LNG Turning Basin) has been reported as unlit. 

Mariners are advised to maintain a proper lookout at all times and proceed with caution when navigating in this area.

Mariners are advised that nineteen (19) environmental monitoring buoys have been deployed in waters adjacent to the Passage Islands, Pilbara in the following locations:

Locations:
• 20° 51.069' S, 115° 48.718' E
• 20° 49.864' S, 115° 52.720' E
• 20° 58.139' S, 115° 58.939' E
• 20° 59.381' S, 115° 55.591' E
• 21° 01.403' S, 115° 59.689' E
• 21° 03.331' S, 115° 54.448' E
• 21° 03.125' S, 115° 56.102' E
• 21° 03.145' S, 115° 55.913' E
• 21° 02.740' S, 115° 56.423' E
• 21° 00.515' S, 115° 56.537' E
• 21° 01.693' S, 115° 56.498' E
• 21° 03.435' S, 115° 55.589' E
• 21° 02.864' S, 115° 55.794' E
• 20° 50.568' S, 115° 50.671' E
• 20° 50.342' S, 115° 50.321' E
• 20° 50.386' S, 115° 51.440' E
• 20° 50.890' S, 115° 49.999' E
• 20° 49.621' S, 115° 51.309' E
• 20° 51.454' S, 115° 49.942' E

The buoys are yellow in colour, approximately 1250 mm in diameter, and are fitted with lights exhibiting a Fl Y 4s (Flashing Yellow, 4 seconds) characteristic.

Mariners are advised to maintain a proper lookout at all times and to navigate with caution when operating in the vicinity of these buoys.

Port users are advised that I have today declared Beadon Creek Channel Declared Depth as 5.2 metres.

Refer also to the Temporary Notice to Mariners (TNTM) no. 6732 for information regarding a temporary restriction of depth to 4.7 metres and subsequent narrowing of the channel on the Eastern Side as delineated by two temporary Port Hand Buoys located at -21: 38.51616'S, 115: 7.93618'E & -21: 38.56555' S, 115: 7.91258' E

Authorised by: Captain P.A. Dwyer, Harbour Master, Port of Onslow, Maritime Division, Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure, WA

Please be advised Beadon Creek Channel Depth has been promulgated to a least Depth of 5.2m from 10 February 2026.

Mariners are also advised that the Eastern side of the approach channel into Beadon Creek has an area where the depth is temporarily restricted to 4.7 metres.
The area is marked by two temporary Port Hand Buoys in position -21: 38.51616'S, 115: 7.93618'E & 21: 38.56555' S, 115: 7.91258' E, lit with a yellow light and flashing every two seconds.

Mariners are advised to navigate with caution.

Authorised by: Captain P.A. Dwyer, Harbour Master, Port of Onslow, Maritime Division, Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure, WA

Mariners are advised that there is a large yacht sunk in the Hampton Harbour mooring area.

Mariners are advised to navigate the area with caution.

This Notice remains in force until superseded.
 
Port users are advised that I have today Declared Depths 
•    Onslow Salt Channel Minimum Declared Depth = 10.75 metres 
•    Onslow Salt Swing Basin Minimum Declared Depth = 10.70 metres
•    Onslow Salt Berth Pocket Minimum Declared Depth 12.94 metres.

Authorised by: Captain P.A. Dwyer, Harbour Master, Port of Carnarvon, Maritime Division, Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure

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 Cape Preston Pilot Exemption Certificate.

The requirements regarding Pilotage exemption certificates can be found at Division 4 of the Shipping and Pilotage (Ports and Harbours) Regulations 1966. 

WALW - Shipping and Pilotage (Ports and Harbours) Regulations 1966 - Home Page

Applications can be made to the Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure Harbour Master’s office at port.ops@transport.wa.gov.au


Authorised by: Captain P.A. Dwyer, Harbour Master, Port of Carnarvon, Maritime Division, Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure

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.

The requirements regarding Pilotage exemption certificates can be found at Division 4 of the Shipping and Pilotage (Ports and Harbours) Regulations 1966. 

WALW - Shipping and Pilotage (Ports and Harbours) Regulations 1966 - Home Page

Applications can be made to the Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure Harbour Master’s office at port.ops@transport.wa.gov.au


Authorised by: Captain P. A. Dwyer, Harbour Master, Port of Barrow Island, Maritime Division, Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure.

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.

The requirements regarding Pilotage exemption certificates can be found at Division 4 of the Shipping and Pilotage (Ports and Harbours) Regulations 1966. 

WALW - Shipping and Pilotage (Ports and Harbours) Regulations 1966 - Home Page

Applications can be made to the Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure Harbour Master’s office at port.ops@transport.wa.gov.au


Authorised by: Captain P. A. Dwyer, Harbour Master, Port Walcott, Maritime Division, Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure.

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.

The requirements regarding Pilotage exemption certificates can be found at Division 4 of the Shipping and Pilotage (Ports and Harbours) Regulations 1966. 

WALW - Shipping and Pilotage (Ports and Harbours) Regulations 1966 - Home Page

Applications can be made to the Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure Harbour Master’s office at port.ops@transport.wa.gov.au


Authorised by: Captain P. A. Dwyer, Harbour Master, Port of Onslow, Maritime Division, Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure.

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 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 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.

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.