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10th April

Infrastructure improvements – Sisters Beach

Works on the new Sisters Beach landing stage will commence on Monday, 13 April 2026, marking an important upgrade to local marine infrastructure. Construction will be staged, with activity gradually increasing over the first two weeks of the project. This approach will help minimise disruption while the site is prepared for the main works. What…

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9th April

Easter on the water: Be prepared, Be safe, Be boatwise

Recently, Storm Eastley, MAST’s Senior Recreational Boating Safety Officer, wrote the following article to help Tasmanian boaters stay safe over Easter. As Easter approaches, we are all looking forward to a break, organising get-togethers, and, for many, planning time on the water. But increased activity on our waterways increases the risk of accidents. At peak…

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2nd April

Facilities update – Lake Crescent Boat Ramp

The new timber walkway at the Lake Crescent boat ramp is now complete, making access to the lake easier and safer. This upgrade improves: • Access to the water.• Vessel launching and retrieval.• Safety for all users. Well-maintained facilities help everyone enjoy their time on the water and thank you all for your patience while…

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Latest Notices to Mariners

M149-26 River Tamar, Middle Bank – Aid to Navigation Maintenance

Notice

M149-26 River Tamar, Middle Bank – Aid to Navigation Maintenance Mariners are advised that maintenance works will be carried out on several navigation aids and channel markers in the River Tamar from Monday, 20 April 2026, for approximately three weeks. The vessel Kulanda will be conducting maintenance at the Middle Bank channel marker. An unlit…

  • Middle Bank, River Tamar
  • Published on 20 Apr 2026

M147-26 Port of Hobart, Princes Wharf No.1 – Remotely Operated Vehicle Deployment

Notice

M147-26 Port of Hobart, Princes Wharf No.1 – Remotely Operated Vehicle Deployment Mariners are advised that a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) will be deployed to complete an underwater survey in the vicinity of Princes Wharf No.1 between 1000 and 1700 hours on 20 April 2026. The standby vessel Pinungana will be on site during operations,…

  • River Derwent, Port of Hobart
  • Published on 20 Apr 2026

M148-26 River Tamar, Honduras Bank – Aid to Navigation Maintenance

Notice

M148-26 River Tamar, Honduras Bank – Aid to Navigation Maintenance Mariners are advised that maintenance works on several navigation aids and channel markers in the River Tamar have now been completed. The vessel Kulanda has completed maintenance works in the vicinity of Honduras Bank, and all associated works are now finished. M143-26 is cancelled.

  • River Tamar
  • Published on 17 Apr 2026

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