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parks victoria

port manager for port phillipParks Victoria is the local port and waterway manager for the local port of Port Phillip and manages piers and jetties, mooring permits, aids to navigation and Marine National Parks and Sanctuaries. Parks Victoria also acts as a referral agency for planning matters and authorisation of new structures.

Parks Victoria has the accountability for the safety of water users, control of vessel activities and movements in the local port and is authorised under the Marine Act 1988 to issue infringement notices or prosecute people who break the law.

The Victorian Water Police can also issue infringement notices and work in partnership with Parks Victoria on Port Phillip to ensure the bays are used safely.

For further information contact the Parks Victoria Information Centre on 13 1963 or visit www.parkweb.vic.gov.au

boating safety

checklistTo ensure you have the best possible boating experience on Port Phillip it’s important to do a few things before you depart.

Be prepared before you leave

l Carry safety equipment according to the regulations, including approved life jackets or PFD-1s.

l All children under the age of 10 years must wear an approved lifejacket or buoyancy vest/garment, or PFD-1, 2 or 3 while in a recreational boat that is underway, unless the child is within a deckhouse, cabin, half cabin or a secure enclosed space.

l Have a chart of where you are going and a radio.

l Tell someone where you are going and when you expect to return.

l Know the rules, local regulations and distress signals.

l Check out local conditions, weather and tides.

l Carry sufficient fuel, water and a first aid kit.

l Ensure engine reliability and adequate fuel system and always carry sufficient fuel.

l Don’t overload your boat.

On the water

l Adhere to the prescribed speed limits.

l Ensure you always keep to the right of channels.

l Wear your life jackets.

l Keep a safe distance between your boat and other boats. Remember your wake can affect others users, including those on floating infrastructure.

l Keep a lookout at all times, especially for rowers or non powered craft who are generally harder to see and hear.

l Never mix alcohol and operating a vessel.

l Keep well clear of moving ships as they may alter course and without notice.

l Do not obstruct the movement of large vessels by drifting in shipping channels and across shipping tracks.

l Be aware that the bow-wave or wash from large ships, including the large commercial ferries, can cause your boat to capsize or roll heavily as to cause serious injury to its occupants.

l Take care not to cross ahead of a large vessel as you may underestimate its speed and not be seen.

l If you hear a vessel sounding at least five short and rapid blasts on its horn, you must get out of its way.

l Keep a careful watch on the weather and watch out for other boats and hazards.

l Ensure a low wake is maintained when passing rowers and other non powered vessels.

Regulations to be observed• Immediately slow down to 5 knots around swimmers or divers.

• Don’t exceed the speed limit.

• Observe boat zone boundaries and restrictions.

• Know the Marine National Park and Marine Sanctuary boundaries and restrictions.

• Take all rubbish home with you and dispose of appropriately.

• Remember all native plants and animals are protected by law.

• Jumping or diving from piers or bridges is not permitted.

• Vessel operators over 21 years of age must have a BAC below 0.05.

• The discharge of sewage and other waste from boats is prohibited.

look after

the bayBoat operators have a responsibility to protect the marine environment and ensure it can be enjoyed for future generations to come. You can protect Port Phillip and minimise your environmental impact by following these simple guidelines:

• Avoid anchoring over seagrass and reef areas and consider purchasing an anchor that does less damage to seabeds.

• Keep your boat clean and protected from aquatic pests.

• Reduce speed when operating power boats in shallow water or when close to the shore line as propellers can cause considerable damage to sensitive seabeds.

• Prevent pollutants such as petrol, oil, sewage and detergents from entering the water.

• Store rubbish securely on your boat and always take all rubbish home with you.

• Dispose of sewage waste properly and use pump out facilities where they are available.

• Clean out bilges and sumps regularly.

• Launch or retrieve your craft at designated launching ramps.

• Observe recreational fishing regulations.

• Keep clear of bird nesting and roosting areas.

• Remember all native plants and animals are protected by law.

• Get involved with a marine friends group. For information contact Parks Victoria.

Kite Boarding Area

Kite Boarding Area

St KildaPier

StationPier

St KildaBeach

LagoonPier

KerferdRoad Pier

Albert Park

Port Melbourne

Middle Park

SandridgeBeach

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Swimming onlyAll vessels including personal watercraft, powered and non power vessels are not permitted in this zone

All vessels must adhere to 5 knot speed limit within 200m of the shore

Port Phillip DirectoryEmergency 000 or 27MHz – Ch 88 or VHF – Ch 16

Australian Hydrographic Service 02 4223 6500 www.hydro.gov.au

Australian Volunteer Coast Guard 9598 9092 www.coastguard.com.au

Bureau of Meteorology 9669 4000 www.bom.gov.au

Dept. of Primary Industries 136 186 www.dpi.vic.gov.au

Dept. of Sustainability and Environment 136 186 www.dse.vic.gov.au

Environment Protection Authority 9695 2722 www.epa.vic.gov.au

Fisheries Victoria 13 FISH (13 3474) www.dpi.vic.gov.au/fishing

Government Information Centre 1300 366 356 www.vic.gov.au

Heritage Victoria 8644 8800 www.heritage.vic.gov.au

Marine Safety Victoria 1800 223 022 www.marinesafety.vic.gov.au

Parks Victoria 13 1963 www.parkweb.vic.gov.au

Port of Melbourne Corporation 1300 857 662 www.portofmelbourne.com

Victorian Regional Channels Authority 5225 3500 www.regionalchannels.vic.gov.au

Victorian Water Police 9399 7500

Peak OrganisationsOne of the best ways to learn more about a new sport or recreational activities on Port Phillip is to contact one of the following specialist peak organisations:

Australian Powerboat Association www.ausapba.com.au

Australian Volunteer Coastguard On water assistance, boating skills and licences www.coastguard.com.au

Boating Industry Association www.biavic.com.au

Boating Victoria www.boatingvictoria.com.au

Canoeing Victoria www.vic.canoe.org.au

Kite Boarding Victoria www.kbv.org.au

Life Saving Victoria www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au

Rowing Victoria www.rowingvictoria.asn.au

SCUBA Divers Federation of Victoria www.sdfv.org.au

VR Fish – Victorian Recreational Fishing www.vrfish.com.au

Victorian Water Ski Association www.vicwaterski.com.au

Wake Board Victoria www.wakeboardvictoria.com.au

Yachting Victoria www.vic.yachting.org.au

Publications

Admiralty charts Available from most mapping outlets

The Marine Act and associated regulations Available from the Government Information Centre

Port Phillip Safety Chart Grid Available from the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard

Victorian Recreational Boating Safety Handbook Available from Marine Safety Victoria

Victorian Tide Tables Available from Port of Melbourne Corporation

Vessel Operating and Zoning Rules Available from Marine Safety Victoria

It’s no wonder Port Phillip is one of Victoria’s most popular recreational destinations. Whether it’s fishing, boating, kite boarding, diving, swimming or simply walking along one of the many piers, there’s so much to see and do both on and under the water.

Discover a sunken warshipLying in approximately 28 metres under the surface, the ex-HMAS Canberra is a spectacular dive with many sections of the ship open for exploration including flight decks, the bridge, engine rooms, galley, and accommodation quarters.

Access to the dive site is restricted to those participating in diving and snorkelling activities only. To enter the dive site divers must either book a dive tour with a licensed tour operator or book a 2 hour time slot on the public mooring. Contact Parks Victoria for more information or for bookings visit www.parkstay.vic.gov.au

Map Ref F14

Encounter whales, dolphins and seals in their natural habitatAs you travel across the bay, be on the lookout for whales, dolphins or seals. Dolphins tend to be seen more often at the southern end of Port Phillip while seals can be seen soaking up the sun at Chinamans Hat. Remember to keep a safe distance from wildlife at all times.

Contact the Department of Sustainability and Environment for guidelines on watching wildlife.

Map reference K14

Experience the new Queenscliff HarbourThe redeveloped Queenscliff Harbour is definitely worth the trip. Restaurants and cafes complement the setting and the viewing tower provides stunning views over Port Phillip Heads and Swan Bay. The historic Queenscliff Pier and the charming Queenscliff Township are only a short stroll away.

Map reference J13

Explore amazing underwater marine lifePort Phillip is home to four Marine National Parks and Sanctuaries which host diverse marine life not seen anywhere else in the world. These marine protected areas provide a variety of snorkelling and diving opportunities for varying skill levels. Within Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park, Popes Eye is a great sheltered dive for beginners while Portsea Hole is an excellent challenge for divers with more experience. See Marine National Parks section.

Hook a fishing adventureWith a surface area more than 35 times the size of Sydney Harbour, there’s endless scope for fishing adventures in Port Phillip. Whether you’re catching trevally, snapper, squid, leatherjackets, salmon or bream, most fantastic fishing adventures start at Patterson River. Four launching ramps with multiple lanes, ample parking and continually improving facilities cater for over 50,000 boat launches each year and make Patterson River one of Australia’s most popular boat ramp facilities.

Map reference W8

Visit coastal villagesPlan a day trip to one of the many seaside villages dotted around Port Phillip. Accessible via local piers, the coastal villages have a range of services and attractions to explore including restaurants and cafes. Highlights include the peaceful Portarlington fishing village, the historic maritime precinct at Williamstown, St Kilda’s cosmopolitan foreshore and the bustling boutiques of Sorrento.

Licensed Tour OperatorsTake the easy approach to organising your great bay adventures by booking a tour, dive or fishing trip with one of Parks Victorias licensed tour operators. For more information contact Parks Victoria.

Rediscover natureReconnect with life

Throughout the world there is growing recognition of the vital contribution parks and waterways make to a healthy environment, healthy individuals and a healthy society. Enjoying Port Phillip is not only a great day out – it’s good for you.

For further information contact the Parks Victoria Information Centre on 13 1963 or visit www.parkweb.vic.gov.au

There are a number of rules and regulations that must be observed to protect the bay environment and ensure safety for all users of Port Phillip.

AnchoringWhen anchoring ensure you always place anchors correctly and securely. Anchors damage reefs and seagrass beds when they are allowed to shift. Consider purchasing a new anchor that does less damage to seabeds. Where possible avoid anchoring over seagrass and reef areas. Anchoring is not permitted in mooring grounds or shipping channels and fairways.

Aquaculture reservesEight offshore marine Aquaculture Fisheries Reserves have been established in Port Philip. These reserves total 1,990 ha including existing aquaculture areas and have been farmed for over 30 years.

The reserves are clearly identified by yellow ‘special marks’ (piles or buoys) with ’Aquaculture‘ inscribed in black lettering on the yellow ‘X’ top mark and yellow synchronised lights at the external boundaries. Within the Reserves are Crown lease areas designated for marine farming. Recreational users may enter the reserves at their own risk and proceed with caution but cannot enter the lease areas (within the marked boundaries) without permission of the leaseholder.

Recreational fishing can be undertaken throughout non-leased parts of the reserves in accordance with the conditions below:

• Keep to public areas of the Aquaculture Fisheries Reserves.

• Watch for divers and keep vessels and equipment a safe distance from aquaculture equipment.

• Always travel at a safe speed and keep boat wash to a minimum.

• Be aware of and comply with all boating and fisheries related regulations.

• Don’t enter Crown leases without the express permission of the leaseholder.

• Don’t encroach on Crown leases by keeping all equipment such as anchors, fishing lines and lures away from these areas.

• Don’t tie up to navigation aids, aquaculture equipment or external Crown lease boundary buoys.

• Don’t berley, clean fish or discharge human waste in or around the AFRs.

For more information contact Fisheries Victoria.

Aquatic pestsWhen you participate in recreational boating activities you may be unknowingly spreading marine pests. You can protect Port Phillip by keeping your boat and equipment clean and following these simple steps:

1. Dislodge all plants and animals and bin them.

2. Drain water from boat and gear Try not to let it drain back into the water.

3. Dispose of unwanted live bait in a bin.

4. Douse your boat and gear with freshwater and try not to let it drain back into the water.

5. Dry your boat and equipment.

6. Don’t forget to apply an authorised antifoulant where appropriate (within the antifoulant maximum in-service period and as directed on the can).

For more information contact the Department of Primary Industries.

Berthing facilitiesPublic berthing is available on piers and jetties all over Port Phillip for up to 48 hours at a time. Time limits and other restrictions are detailed on Parks Victoria signs at each location. Some areas have been leased or allocated for commercial boat operators only. These berths are not available for public use, including short term berthing. Please observe these restrictions to ensure fair access for everyone.

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l up to 48 hours (vessels should be attended)

l Short Term – up to 4 hours (check signage)

l Loading

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north Port Phillip

Werribee Jetty l J5

Altona Pier l N2

Gem Pier l Q1

Ferguson St Pier l l l P1

Lagoon Pier l Q1

Kerferd Road Pier l R1

St Kilda Pier l R1

East Port Phillip

Middle Brighton Pier l S3

Hampton Pier l l S4

Black Rock Jetty l T5

Mordialloc Pier l V6

Seaford Pier l W9

Frankston Pier l W10

Mornington Pier l l U12

Mornington Fisherman’s Jetty l U12

Dromana Pier l S15

Rosebud Pier l Q16

Rye Pier l N17

Sorrento Pier l l L16

Portsea Pier l l K15

West Port Phillip

Point Lonsdale Pier l H14

Queenscliff South Pier l J14

Swan Bay Jetty l I12

St Leonards Pier l l K11

Indented Head Jetty l K10

Portarlington Pier l l l I9

Berthing is also available in harbours, marinas and sheltered waters throughout Port Phillip. Contact marina and harbour operators to book a berth prior to arrival.

Dredging When encountering a dredge vessel recreational boat operators should always maintain a safe speed and pass on the non obstruction side of the dredge vessel.

The safe side of passage is indicated by a double black diamond signal on the vessel. A double black ball signal indicates the obstruction side to avoid. A third black ball, black diamond, black ball signal indicates the vessel is restricted in its manoeuvrability.

Maintenance dredging is conducted by Parks Victoria to maintain safe access to boating facilities in key locations such as Queenscliff, Patterson River, Werribee River, St Kilda Pier and Mordialloc Creek. Water depth surveys for Patterson River and Mordialloc Creek are available from the Parks Victoria website.

Dredging of shipping channels and fairways is managed by the Port of Melbourne Corporation and Victorian Regional Channels Authority.

Pass safely this side Obstruction this side

Event exclusion zones A number of the spectacular events that take place on the bay requires sections of Port Phillip to be closed for event and spectator safety. Exclusion zones are created by a temporary change to the Marine Act 1988 that allows the closure of a designated area of water for the safety of event patrons and the general public. Exclusion zones are patrolled by Parks Victoria patrol boats and recreational boat operators should follow the directions of Parks Victoria officers at all times.

The exclusion zone boundaries are usually indicated in the rivers by red ‘Stop No Boats’ buoys for all events that require exclusion zones in order to run an event organised race.

Exclusion zones and river closures are advertised periodically in the public notices section of the Herald Sun and the Government Gazette. A Notice To Mariners is distributed prior to the event. For more information contact Parks Victoria.

FishingFishing is permitted on Port Phillip and may be undertaken from either a vessel or on land excluding channels and Marine National Parks and Sanctuaries. A Recreational Fishing Licence is required by all anglers in Victoria for persons aged between 18 – 70 unless exempt. Please observe all fishing regulations and remember to check bag and size limits, fishing methods and closed seasons. For more information contact Fisheries Victoria.

FuelFor your safety refuelling should always be carried out ‘on-boat’ and not by leaning over the boat from a pier, jetty or landing. Care should always be taken to ensure fuel, oil and other potential pollutants are stored and transferred carefully and not spilt – especially on banks, in the water or on piers and jetties. When in public areas all diesel or unleaded fuel should be transported in AS2906 containers with a volume no greater than 25 litres. Larger containers or smaller sub-standard containers should not be used. Multiple containers can be used or fuel can be purchased from boat fuel retailers around Port Phillip.

Fuel Retailers Map ref. Contact

Martha Cove Marina T14 5987 0287

Patterson Lakes Marina W8 9772 6622

Pier 35 Marina P0 9646 1200

Royal Geelong Yacht Club A10 5229 0799

Queenscliff Harbour J13 5258 5459

Sandringham Yacht Club S4 9598 7444

St Kilda Marina S2 9535 0448

Hazards and risksShould you encounter damaged aids to navigation, malfunctioning navigation lights, vessels adrift, submerged objects and other dangerous debris floating in the local port, please contact Parks Victoria to report them immediately on 13 1963.

Marine national Parks and Sanctuaries Marine National Parks and Sanctuaries are magnificent places for exploring marine life, snorkelling, scuba diving, swimming, low speed recreational boating or sailing and photography. They protect a unique and diverse range of marine plants, animals and habitats for the benefit of current and future generations. Around 90 percent of the plants and animals are found nowhere else in the world.

There are four Marine National Parks and Sanctuaries within Port Phillip:

Q Jawbone Marine Sanctuary (30 ha)

W Point cooke Marine Sanctuary (290 ha)

E Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary (120 ha)

R Port Phillip Heads Marine national Park (3580 ha) comprises six separate areas – Mud Islands, Point Lonsdale, Point Nepean, Popes Eye, Portsea Hole and Swan Bay.

Marine National Parks and Sanctuaries locations

The Barwon Bluff T and Mushroom Reef Y Marine Sanctuaries are also nearby.

Know the boundaries – penalties apply

A number of activities are not permitted within the boundaries of Victoria’s Marine National Parks and Marine Sanctuaries. It’s your responsibility to know the boundaries.

• No fishing

• No spear fishing

• No taking or damaging of any animals, plants and objects (artefacts)

Offences by individuals may incur an infringement notice, or carry penalties of up to 12 months imprisonment and/or fines of up to $20,000. Vessels, vehicles and equipment may also be seized.

To report offences call the Department of Primary industries on 13 3474.

For more information on Marine National Parks and Sanctuaries contact Parks Victoria.

Snorkeler steps from a boat at Popes Eye

MooringsParks Victoria directly manage approximately 1,950 of an estimated 2,900 swing moorings in 51 locations around Port Phillip Bay and Western Port. The balance are managed by 11 various Yacht and boat clubs and mooring associations acting as agents for Parks Victoria. For more information contact Parks Victoria.

Book with Parks Victoria to stay at public destination moorings in Queenscliff, Limeburners Bay (near Geelong), Williamstown and Sorrento.

notice to mariners A Notice to Mariners is issued by a Harbour Master, Port Manager or Waterway Manager to advise commercial mariners, recreational boaters and waterway users of a significant change in a port or waterway which may affect the safe navigation of a vessel. Boat operators should always check the latest Notice to Mariners before operating a boat on Port Phillip. Notice to Mariners are available on the Parks Victoria, Port of Melbourne Corporation and Victorian Regional Channels Authority websites.

Boat operators should carry accurate Australian navigation charts (Aus 143, Aus 144, Aus 153, Aus 154, Aus 155, Aus 157 and Aus 158) which can be purchased through mapping retailers and the Australian Hydrographic Service.

Port security Victorian Water Police manage port security in partnership with port managers. If you see something suspicious on the water, contact the Water Police.

Port security boats patrol the restricted waterside zones. In line with the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code, ports have three security levels– Level 1 is the default. The Port of Melbourne Corporation website provides advice on the current security level.

Pump out facilitiesPoor water quality affects the health of the bay and in turn the enjoyment of recreational boating and fishing activities on Port Phillip. Discharge of sewage and other waste from boats is prohibited, adds pollutants to our valuable waterways and poses a risk to marine ecosystems and human health.

Use a holding tank for sewage and dispose of waste properly on land or use provided pump out facilities. Boat sewerage pump out systems are used designed for larger boats that have holding tanks. Sewerage hoppers are designed for boats that use a portable toilet.

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Pier 35 Marina 9646 1200 P0 Yes Yes

Queenscliff Harbour 5258 5459 J13 Yes Yes

Royal Brighton Yacht Club 9592 4022 S3 Yes Yes

Sandringham Yacht Club 9598 7444 S4 Yes No

St Kilda Marina 9535 0448 S2 Yes No

Radio channelsMarine radio is potentially a life line for vessels in an emergency. Avoid unnecessary communications on marine radio. Be aware of the following Marine Radio channels and frequencies when operating a motorised vessel in Port Phillip:

Recreational Vessels VHF Channel 72, 73 and 77 27MHz Channel 96

Port Operations VHF Channel 12

Emergency Calls and calling VHF Channel 16 and 67 27MHz Channel 86 and 88

Rowing and non powered vesselsPort Phillip is popular for non-motorised vessels such as kite boarding, rowing, kayaking and canoeing. When passing non powered vessels, please ensure a low wake is maintained so as not to disturb or tip these vessels over as they are more susceptible to capsizing than larger motorised vessels.

Shipping channels and fairways – steer clearLarge ships travel Port Phillip shipping channels during all hours of the day and night and sometimes travel outside designated fairways. A ship’s blind spot can extend for many hundreds of metres and it is very difficult for ships to change course quickly.

It is the responsibility of recreational boat operators to:

• Keep clear of ships at all times.

• Never anchor in shipping channels or transit only zones.

• Never obstruct the path of ships or assume a ship can see you.

• Never tie up to navigation aids such as buoys or channel markers.

Penalties apply.

For more information contact Port of Melbourne Corporation or Victorian Regional Channels Authority.

Shipwreck Protection ZonesHistoric Shipwreck Protection Zones are no entry areas around very fragile shipwrecks. It is important to steer clear of these zones because the fragile wrecks within them could easily be damaged by anchoring, fishing or diving activities. It is illegal to enter a protected zone without a permit from Heritage Victoria. Penalties apply. For more information contact Heritage Victoria.

Speed restrictionsSpeed can be dangerous on the water. Not only is there a risk of crashing into other vessels, land or navigation aids, there are many other obstacles such as swimmers and divers or obstructions hidden under the surface. Always maintain a good lookout and operate at a safe speed and check local speed restrictions before you leave.

A maximum speed of 5 knots applies on Port Phillip when operating a vessel:

• Within 50m of swimmers, other vessels and fixed or floating structures.

• Within 100m of divers flags.

• Within 200m of waters edge in coastal and enclosed waters. Greater speed limit distances are in place along the shallower Mornington Peninsula bay beaches.

Swing basinsSwing basins are areas where large commercial ships turn when entering and leaving berths. Be aware of ships at all times near swing basins and steer clear for your safety.

Wildlife watchingPort Phillip is home to an amazing array of wildlife. When you see dolphins, seals or whales, make sure you give them plenty of space. Never approach closer than 100 metres and leave them alone if they show signs of agitation such as diving or rapid changes in direction.

At the Ticonderoga Bay sanctuary zone (map ref J15), vessels cannot approach dolphins and whales any closer than 200 metres. For more information contact the Department of Sustainability and Environment.

Boat rampsBoat ramps are managed by several different agencies and councils throughout Port Phillip. Launching fees and facilities vary at each site. If you’re unfamiliar with a particular boat ramp its recommended you contact the relevant boat ramp manager for more information before your trip.

Boat ramp location Map Ref. Managed by Contact no.

northern Port Phillip

Werribee South J5 Wyndham City Council 9742 0777

Altona O1 Hobsons Bay City Council 9932 1000

The Warmies P1 Hobsons Bay City Council 9932 1000

St Kilda S2 St Kilda Marina 9534 0448

Elwood S2 Bayside City Council 9599 4444

Eastern Port Phillip

Black Rock T4 Bayside City Council 9599 4444

Mordialloc V6 Kingston City Council 1300 653 356

Patterson River W8 Parks Victoria 13 1963

Kannanook Creek W10 Frankston City Council 1300 322 322

Frankston – Olivers Hill W10 Frankston City Council 1300 322 322

Mornington U12 Mornington Peninsula Shire Council 1300 850 600

Fishermans Beach T12 Mornington Peninsula Shire Council 1300 850 600

Safety Beach S15 Mornington Peninsula Shire Council 1300 850 600

Anthonys Nose R16 Dromana Foreshore Committee 5981 0933

Tootgarook O17 Capel Sound Foreshore Committee 5986 4382

Rye N17 Mornington Peninsula Shire Council 1300 850 600

Blairgowrie – Tyrone M16 Whitecliffs – Camerons Bight Foreshore Committee 5985 3288

Sorrento L15 Mornington Peninsula Shire Council 1300 850 600

Western Port Phillip

Queenscliff J14 Borough of Queenscliffe 5258 1377

Swan Bay I12 Parks Victoria 13 1963

St Leonards K11 Bellarine Bayside 5259 2764

Indented Head K10 Bellarine Bayside 5259 2764

Grassy Point J9 Bellarine Bayside 5259 2764

Point Richards H9 Bellarine Bayside 5259 2764

Clifton Springs F10 City of Greater Geelong 5272 5272

Limeburners Point A10 City of Greater Geelong 5272 5272

North Shore ZZ9 City of Greater Geelong 5272 5272

Corio A8 City of Greater Geelong 5272 5272

guide to

port phillipgreat bay

adventures

other

informationAvailable from Parks Victoria:

Who do you call?

Guide to Government departments and agencies on Port Phillip and Western Port

Notice to Mariners

www.parkweb.vic.gov.au

© Copyright Parks Victoria 2010.

Free publication. 6th edition, July 2010.

nOTE: THiS iS nOT A nAViGATiOn cHART This map is not for navigation use. Navigation aids are shown for information only. For navigation of Port Phillip, chart AUS 143 should be consulted. Notices to Mariners issued by Parks Victoria are published on www.parkweb.vic.gov.au

Disclaimer: Parks Victoria does not guarantee that the publication is without flaw or is wholly appropriate for your particular purpose and therefore disclaims all liability for any error, loss or other consequence which may arise from you relying on any information in this publication.

For more information on the new boating and swimming zones contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 or visit www.parkweb.vic.gov.au

boating and swimming

zone reviewParks Victoria is introducing new boating and swimming zones to improve safety across Port Phillip and Western Port.

The new zones will be introduced in stages with new aids to navigation and clear signage installed prior to each new zone coming into effect.

The new zone changes between Port Melbourne and St Kilda will come into effect in September 2010.

The changes include:

• Revised kite board operating area near Catani Gardens

• Swimming only zone in front of Port Melbourne and South Melbourne Life Saving Clubs

• Swimming only zone between Wright and Nimmo streets in Middle Park

• Boating only zone at St Kilda Marina and entrance

• Swimming only zone between St Kilda Marina and St Kilda Pier

• Improved visibility of aids to navigation and easy to understand signage

1 Fishing, Frankston Pier.2 Seals, Chinamans Hat.3 Pot-bellied seahorse (Hippocampus bleekeri),

Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park.4 Beach Play, Mornington Peninsula National Park.5 Queenscliff Harbour.6 Diving, ex-HMAS Canberra dive site (Photo Mary Malloy).

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G

G

PROHIBITEDANCHORAGE

ZONE

PROHIBITEDANCHORAGE

ZONE

PROHIBITEDANCHORAGE

ZONE

YClarence

38º18’43”S144º42’52”E

38º18’49”S144º42’45”E

38º18’40”S144º42’33”E

38º18’34”S144º42’41”E

RESTRICTEDNAVAL

WATERS

RESTRICTEDNAVAL

WATERS

No.3Fl(2)G4s

Fl.WR.6s

F & Oc.15s 40m 14M High Lt

Fl.R3sOc.WRG.15s 28m 12-6M Low Lt

F.WRG.21m 6/4M

F.AI.WR3s 12m 6/4M

Q.R

Fl.R3s

Q.R

YBPOPES EYE

VQ(6)+LFl.10s

QBY

Y

Or

Fl.WG3s

F.RG

No.1Fl.G3s

No.7

Fl(4)G

12s

No.2

Fl.R3s

No.3

Fl(2)G

5s

No.4

Fl(2)R

5s

No.6

Fl(3)R

10s

No.3

Fl(2)G

5s

No.10

Fl.R3s

No.8

Fl(4)R

12s

Y Y Y

YY

Y Y

Y

LFl(2)WGR.15s 12/10MHorn(2)30s

F.G

Q.G

F.Bu

Fl.Y5sNo.2Fl(2)R4s

No.4Fl(2)R4s

Fl.R3s

Q.R

ColesFl.4s

No.5Fl(2)G4s

No.7Fl(2)G4s

No.6Fl(2)R4s

G

Fl.G5s

G

R

No.8Fl(2)R4s No.9

Fl(2)G4s

P O R T L I M

I T


(Portsea Hole)

K I L O M E T R E S 0 3

1.5 0

SCALE 1:75,000

N A U T I C A L M I L E S

THE RIP – PORT PHILLIP HEADS

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

RAISE THIS ALARM

STAY WITH THE BOAT

ALL OCCUPANTS TO PUT ON PFDsLIFE JACKETS SAVE LIVES!

• MARINE RADIO27 MHz – Ch 88 VHF – Ch 16

• FLARESActivate when you see a potential rescuer

• EMERGENCYCall 000

• EPIRBActivate your distress beacon

• A vessel is a lot easier to spot than a swimmer

• Anchor your boat to maintain position if safe to do so

All information is current at the time of printing (May 2010). For full legislative details, refer to the Marine Act 1988 and the Marine Regulations 2009. For a free copy of the Victorian Recreational Boating Safety Handbook call 1800 223 022 or visit www.marinesafety.vic.gov.au

LIFE JACKETS SAVE LIVES!

Wearing PFDs on recreational vessels at all times Wearing a PFD is now compulsory for all occupants when in an open areas of the following vessels, whiles under way:

• Power driven vessels up to and including 4.8 metres (m) in length and personal watercraft (PWC)

• Off-the-beach sailing yachts, pedal boats and fun boats• Canoes, kayaks, rowing boats• Recreational tenders

Wearing PFDs on recreational vessels during times of heightened risk A PFD must also be worn by all occupants of the following vessels at time of “heightened risk” when occupants are in an open area of a vessel which is under way.

• Yachts (including monohull, trailerable and multihull yachts, excluding off-the-beach sailing yachts)

• Power driven vessels greater than 4.8m and less then 12m.

What type of PFD must I wear? When occupants of a vessel are required to wear a PFD (refer above), the following specified PFDs must be worn.

“Heightened Risk” means:

• when boating alone

• when crossing an ocean bar

• when operating at night or in restricted visibility

• when operating in an area where a gale, storm of severe thunderstorm warning or severe weather warning issued by the Bureau of Meteorology is current

• when the vessel is a yacht without safety barriers or safety harnesses in use

• when the vessel may capsize or be swamped or when occupants are at risk of falling overboard

Vessel type Coastal waters Enclosed watersPowerboats up to and including 4.8m in length PFD Type 1 PFD Type 1Powerboat greater than 4.8m and less than 12m PFD Type 1 PFD Type 1Personal watercraft PFD Type 1 or 2 or 3 PFD Type 1 or 2 or 3Recreational tender PFD Type 1 PFD Type 1 or 2Off-the-beach sailing yacht PFD Type 1 (>2 nm) or 2 PFD Type 1 or 2Yacht PFD Type 1 PFD Type 1 or 2Kite board and sail board PFD Type 1 or 2 PFD Type 1 or 2 or 3Canoe, kayak, rowing boat, raft, pedal boat or fun boat PFD Type 1 or 2 or 3 PFD Type 1 or 2 or 3

Port Phillip Heads – The Rip

Navigating Port Phillip Heads (or ‘The Rip’ as it’s commonly known) can be quite difficult due to a combination of strong tidal movements, large and unpredictable waves and frequent shipping traffic. All boat operators should seek quality advice before attempting to pass through Port Phillip Heads.

Vessels are prohibited from landing at Point Nepean within the Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park.

Hovercraft are prohibited from entering Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park.

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6

2 3

54

AZZ B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W

H IGF J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W

16

17

15

14

12

11

10

11

10

9

88

7

9

7

66

55

4

3

2

1

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0’

144°

50’

144°

30’

144°

30’

144°

20’

145°

00’

144°

50’

145°

00’

38°20'38°20'

38°10'38°10'

38°00'38°00'

37°50'37°50'

SEE INSET

SEE INSET

SEE INSET

SEE INSET

SEE INSET

SEE INSET

SEE INSET

SEE INSET

SEE INSET

SEE INSET

SEE INSET

SEE INSET

SEEINSET SEE INSET

DREDGEMATERIALGROUND

R

Y

Fl.R5s

BRB

Q.G

B A S S S T R A I T

P O R T P H I L L I P

McCRAE

DROMANA

SAFETY BEACH

MOUNT MARTHA

MORNINGTON

MOUNT ELIZA

FRANKSTON

SEAFORD

CARRUM

CHELSEA

ASPENDALE

MORDIALLOC

MENTONEBEAUMARIS

BLACK ROCK

SANDRINGHAM

HAMPTON

BRIGHTON

ELWOOD

ST KILDA

MIDDLE PARK

ALBERT PARK

MELBOURNE

WILLIAMSTOWN

NEWPORT

ALTONA

PORT MELBOURNE

GEELONG

SPOTSWOOD

YARRAVILLE

WERRIBEE SOUTH

NORTH SHORE

CORIO

BREAMLEA

TORQUAY

ROSEBUD

POINTLONSDALE

Point Lonsdale

QUEENSCLIFF

BARWON HEADS

OCEAN GROVE

CLIFTON SPRINGS

PORTARLINGTON

INDENTED HEAD

ST LEONARDS

PORTSEA

SORRENTO

BLAIRGOWRIE

TOOTGAROOKRYE

Beacon Point

Kirk Point

Point George

Point Nepean

Grassy Point

Point Richards

Point Wilson

Limeburners Point

PointHenry

Wedge Point

Green Point

Point Ormond

Picnic Point

Ricketts Point

Davey Point

Schnapper Point

Fisherman Beach

Martha Point

Red Bluff

S T I N G A R E EB A Y

AN

T SP I T

CH

AR

L E MO

NT R

E E F

L I M E B U R N E R SB A Y

L O N GR E E F

P R I N C E G E O R G EB A N K

W E D G E S P I T

G O V E R N O RR E E F

G R E A T

C H A N N E L

CH

AN

NE

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S

P I N N A C E C H A N N E L

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S A N D

S A N D

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EL

S O U T H

S O U T H C H A N N E L

WE

ST

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AN

NE

L

B E A U M A R I SB A Y

A L T O N AR E E F

S E A H O L M ER E E F

W O O L E Y R E E F

Sth Channel Fort

Chimney

Water Tower

Water Tower

P A T T E R S O N

R I V E R

B A R W O NR I V E R L A K E

V I C T O R I A

W E R R I B E ER I V E R

S E R E N D I PS A N C T U R A Y

C H E E T H A MW E T L A N D S

P O I N T C O O KC O A S T A L P A R K

W E R R I B E EP A R K

Y O U Y A N G SR E G I O N A L P A R K

A L B E R TP A R K

B R A E S I D EP A R K

K A R K A R O O KP A R K

A R T H U R S S E A TS T A T E P A R K

O C E A N G R O V EN A T U R E R E S E R V E

L A K E C O N N E W A R R ES T A T E G A M E R E S E R V E

M O R N I N G T O N

PE

NI N

SU

L A

P AR K

R O S E B U DF O R E S H O R E

BELLAR INE HWY

M‘TON PEN IN

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SU

RF

CO

AS

T H

WY

P R INCES F

WY

W E S T G AT E F W Y

NE

PE

AN

HW

Y

L O W E R D A N D E N O N G R D

C E N T R E R D

PR INCES H

WY

MO

RNIN

GTO

N P

ENIN

SULA

FW

Y

NEPEA

N H

WY

L A K EC O N N E W A R R E

Lagoon Pier

St Kilda Pier

Brooks Jetty

SAILBOARDS ONLY

W I L S O N S P I T C H A N N E L P OI N

T R I C HA

R DS C H

AN

NE L

H O P E T O U N C H A N N E L

KITE BOARDING ONLY

Middle Brighton Pier

Hampton Pier

Black Rock Jetty

Mordialloc Pier

Seaford Pier

Frankston Pier

Mornington Pier

Kerford RdPier

Dromana Pier

Rosebud Pier

Rye Pier

BlairgowieSafe Harbour

Sth Channel Fort Jetty

Portsea Pier

Queenscliff PierQueenscliff Pier

Point Lonsdale Pier

Swan Bay Jetty

Sorrento Pier

St Leonards Pier

Indented Head Jetty

PortarlingtonPier

Werribee Jetty

Altona Pier

Station Pier

Gem Pier

H A R B O U R

S W A NS W A N

B A Y

O U T E R

C O R I O B A Y

NAVAL

WATERS

RESTRICTED

WATERSKI ACCESS LANE






WATERSKI ACCESS LANEPERSONAL WATER CRAFT ONLY ZONE




AQUACULTURE

Q.R

Q.G

Fl.5s

Fl.G5s

Fl(2)WR7.5s

Fawkner Beacon Fl.5s

G

Fl.5s, Iso.WRG3s & B.Bu

VQ(4)Y4s2F.

Fl.R5s

Fl(4).R6s

Fl(4).G6s

F.GF.G

F.

F.R

F.R

F.R

F.R F.R

Fl.R5s

Fl.G5s

17A

F.G

Fl.G5s

Fl.GFl.GFl.RFl.G3sFl.R3s

F.G

ChimneyF.R

Refinery TowerF.R

F.R

3F.G

Fl.R2s

Fl.Y3s

Fl.G5s

Fl.Y4s

Fl.Y3s

Fl(3)Y10s Fl.WR5s

F.G

Y

YY

YY

YY

Y

Y

DREDGE

MATERIAL

GROUND

RESTRICTED

WATERS

F.G

F.R

Low Lt.

Oc.WRG15s

High Lt.F&Oc.15s

Q.G

Fl.R3s

Fl(2)R4s

Fl(2)R4s

Q.RFl(2)R4s

Q.G

Fl(2)G4s

ColesFl.4s

VQ(6)+LFI10s

Fl.WR6s

Q.LFl(2)WGR15s

Aero Lt.VQ.R

2F.R

Fl.G5s

Fl.R12.5s

Fl.WG3s

Monash

Fl(2)G4s

Fl(2)G4s

Fl(2)G4s

R

RR

R

R

R

R

G

G

G

GG

Tide Pile

G

G

G

G

G

G

R

Point Cook

Point King

The Sisters

OUTER ANCHORAGE

INNERANCHORAGE

FIRING

PRACT.

AREA

L E A D I N G L I G H T S 3 0 9 º 2 6 ' ( T )

Q.R

Fl(4)Y12s

Twr.

YY

Y

No.3

No.1

YY

YY

Y

Y

YY

Y

Y

YY

Y

Y

Y

YY

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

YY

Y

Y

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Fl(2)R5s

Fl.R6s

Fl.R3s

Eastern Light(not in use)

Fl.6s

Chinaman’s Hat

Fl.W3s2M

South ChannelPile LighthouseBuilding

Hovell Pile

West Channel Pile

DREDGE MATERIA

L GROUND

BY

YB

YBY

YBYBYB

RG

Fl.G4s

Fl.6s

BRB

Fl.Y5s

Foul GroundY

L E A D I N G L I G H T S

2 6 0 º ( T )

Iso.2sF.G

R

Gas Pipeline

Gas Pipeline

YB

Jetty

Station PeakFl.R

Wedge


Y

Q.G

Fl(2)W

6s

Artificial Reef

Fl.2M

0 10 2030

40

5060

7080

90

180190200

210

220

230

240

250260

170 160150

140

130

120

110

100

270

280

290

300

310

320330

340 350

A N O N Y M AS H O A L

MA

GN

ETIC

NO

RTH

11º

30'E

200

9 (1

'E)

JawboneMarine Sanctuary

YB

Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park(Pt Lonsdale)


(Swan Bay)


(Swan Bay)


(Popes Eye)Port Phillip HeadsMarine National Park(Mud Islands)

Y

Y

Y

Y

YY

Y YY

YY

YY

Y

YY

YY

Y

R

G

Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park (Pt Nepean)

Barwon BluffMarine Sanctuary

Point CookeMarine Sanctuary


Ricketts PointMarine Sanctuary

YY

Fl.5s

TRU

E N

OR

TH

K I L O M E T R E S

SCALE 1:125,000

N A U T I C A L M I L E S0

0 5

3

Fl(4)Y12s

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

NA

TI O

NA

L

Y Y

YY

YRY

P O I N T N E P E A N N A T I O N A L P A R K

F.WRG

37º55’39”S144º46’49”E

37º54’37”S144º47’49”E

37º55’14”S144º48’42”E

37º55’45”S144º48’41”E

37º56’02”S144º46’48”E

F.G

Y Y

Fl.R

Y

BYBQ(3)10s

Y

AQUACULTURE

Fl.3Y10s R1

AQ

UA

CU

LTU

RE

AQ

UA

CU

LTU

RE

Fl(2)R4s

Fl.(4)Y6s Fl.(4)Y6s

Fl.(4)Y6sFl.(4)Y6s

Fl(4)Y12s

AQUACULTURE

Fl(4)Y12s

Fl(4)Y12s

Fl(4)Y12s

Fl(4)Y12s

Y

Y

Fl(4)Y12s

Fl(4)Y12s

Fl(4)Y12s

Fl(4)Y12s

Fl(4)Y12s

Fl(4)Y12s

Fl(4)Y12s

AQUACULTURE

Point Lillias

HIG

H T

RA

FF

IC S

HIP

PIN

G A

RE

AH

IGH

TR

AF

FIC

SH

IPP

ING

AR

EA

TR

AN

SIT

ON

LY Z

ON

ET

RA

NS

IT O

NLY

ZO

NE

NO

A

NC

HO

RIN

G

PROHIBITEDANCHORAGE

ZONE

PROHIBITEDANCHORAGE

ZONE

TRIAL ARTIFICIAL REEFE145°05.479’

S38°08.483’

TRIAL ARTIFICIAL REEFE 145°04.616’

S 38°02.168’

TRIAL ARTIFICIAL REEFE 145°05.953’

S 38°05.245’

MarthaCove

Fl.RFl.G

Clarence

Joanna

Cerberus

ex-HMASCanberra

VQ(9)10s

Q(3)5s

Q

P O RT O F G E E L O N G

L I M I T

PORT O

F ME L B

OU

RN

E

L IMI T

PAR

KS V

I CT O

RI A

PO

RT

OF

ME

LB

OU

RN

E

LIM

I TP

AR

KS

VI C

TO

RI A

PO

RT

OF

ME

LB

OU

RN

EL

IMI T

PA

RK

S V

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P O

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PAR

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VI C

TO

RI A

PO

RT

OF M

EL B

OU

RN

E

L IMI T

Q(9)15s



DREDGEMATERIALGROUND DREDGE MATERIAL

GROUND


Y

P2Fl.Y4s

No.7

Fl(4)G

12s

NO SAILBOARDS

AQUA

FOUL GROUND

AQUACULTURE


No.3 Fl(2)G5s

Fl.G4s

VQ(4)Y

VQ(4)Y

VQ(4)Y4S

VQ(4)Y4S

VQ(4)Y4S

VQ(4)Y4s

Q

Q(4)Y10s

Q(4)Y10sQ(4)Y10s

Q(4)Y10s

Q(4)Y10s

Q(4)Y10sR

R

BYQ

FL.R3s

F.G

Q.G

2f.Bu

Fl.G3s

Fl.G3s

Fl.G3s

Fl.G3s

Fl.G3sFl.R3s

Fl.R3s

Fl.R3sQ(6)+LFl.Bu15s

Fl.G3sF.R

F.RFl.R2s

Q.R WESTERN& EASTERN

ANCHORAGE

WESTERN& EASTERN

ANCHORAGE

SOUTHERNANCHORAGESOUTHERNANCHORAGE

Fl.R4s

Q.RQ(9)15s

Q.R

F.Q(6)+

LFl.B

u15s

Fl.R4s

Fl.R4s

No.6 Fl.R4s

No.8 Fl.R4s

F.R

Q.RQ.R

Q.R

No.5 Fl.G

4s

No.1 Fl.G

4s

RG

YB

YB

YBY

YB

Q(4)Y12s

Y

R

RG GR

G

Fl.Y6s Fl.Y6s

Fl.Y6s

Fl.Y6s

Fl.Y6s

Q.G

QBY

QBY

Fl(4)Y12s Fl(4)Y12s

Fl(4)Y12sFl(4)Y12s Fl(4)Y12s

Fl(4)Y12s

Y YFl.G6s

No.2Fl.R4s

No.15Fl.G4s

Fl.R4s Prince George Light

BY

YY

BY

BY

YB

YB

YBY

BYB

BRB

BRB

No.4

Q.R

No.4

Fl.R3s

R

BYBQ(3)10s

R

YBY BYB

BRB

Y

RFl.G10s

G

Fl.WR6s

Fl(3)G10s

YB

YB

Y

ArtificialReef

Fl(4)Y10s Fl(4)Y10s

Fl(4)Y10s

2FR(Vert.)

2F.Bu

QBY

No.17

Fl.G5sNo.71

Fl(2)G4s

No.11

Fl(2)G4s

No.15

Q(9)15s

No.12 Q.R

No.10 Fl.R4s

No.8 Fl.R4s

No.6 Fl.R4s

No.4 Fl.R4s

VQ(4)Y4s

VQ(4)Y4s

No.5 Fl(2)G4s

No.7 Fl(2)G4s

No.9 Fl(2)G4s

No.3 Fl(2)G4s

VQ(4)Y4s

VQ(4)Y4s

VQ(4)Y4s

VQ(4)Y4s

VQ(4)Y4s

VQ(4)Y4s

VQ(4)Y4s

VQ(4)Y4S

VQ(4)Y4S

VQ(4)Y4S

VQ(4)Y4S

VQ(4)Y4S

VQ(4)Y4S

VQ(4)Y4S

VQ(4)Y4s

VQ(4)Y4s

VQ(4)Y4s

No.2 Fl.R4s No.1 Fl(2)G4s

No.7 Fl.G

4s

No.4

Fl.R4s No.2

Fl.R4s

No.3 Fl.G

4s

No.9 Fl.G

4s

No.11 Fl.G

4s

No.7 Fl.G

4s

No.5 Fl.G

4s

No.3 Fl.G

4s

No.1 Fl.G

4s

No.12

Fl.R4s

No.10

Fl.R4s

No.8

Fl.R4s

No.6

Fl.R4s

No.4

Fl.R4s

No.2

Fl.R4s

No.13Fl.G4s

No.11AFl.G4s

No.11Fl.G4s

No.9Fl.G4s

No.7AFl.G4s

No.7Fl.G4s

No.5Fl.G4s

No.3Fl.G4s

No.1Fl.G4s

No.4Fl.R4sNo.6Fl.R4sNo.8Fl.R4sNo.8AFl.R4sNo.10

Fl.R4s

No.12Fl.R4s

No.12AFl.R4sNo.14

Fl.R4s

No.16Fl.R4s

TiconderogaBay sanctuary

zone

TiconderogaBay sanctuary

zone

Fl.Y5sY

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Q(3)10sBYB

TRANSIT ONLY NO ANCHORING

No.12 Fl(2)R

5s

No.14 Fl(3)R

10s

No.14 Fl(4)R

12s

No.10 Fl.R3s

No.8 Fl(4)R

12sNo.6 Fl

(3)R10s

No.4 Fl(2)R

5sNo.2 Fl

.R3s

No.1

Fl.G3s

Port Phillip HeadsMarine National Park(Portsea Hole)

No.13

Fl(3)G

10sNo.15

Fl(4)G

12s

No.18

Fl.R3s

No.19

Fl(2)G

5s

No.21Fl(2)G5s

No.11

V.QNo.9

Fl.G3s

No Boating

No Personal Water Craft

No Kite Boarding

No Personal Water Craft or Sailboards

Waterski Access Lane

Exposed at Low Water

Water between 0m and 2m deep




Restricted Water and limited access

5 Knot Zone

10 Knot Zone

Water 15m and above

Rocks

Marine National Park / Marine Sanctuary

Shipping Fairway – Transit only zoneR

G

BY YBYBYBYB

R

G

Y Y

YB YBYBY BYB

LIGHTS

Indicates a light structure or a lit beacon Special

Port hand – even numbers

Starboard hand – odd numbers

BRBIsolated Danger (Black and Red)

Cardinal – Pile or Pillar Buoy (Yellow and Black)

with appropriate black top markNorth South East West

Fl. Flashing

Q. Quick Flashing

VQ. Very Quick Flashing

Iso. Isophase

Oc. Occulating

F. Fixed

eg. Fl.(2)8s A group of 2 flashes every 8 seconds

G Green R Red W White Y Yellow Bu Blue

Mo Morse Code

Beacon or Conspicuous Mark

MARKS

YMarine National Park boundary markers (land)

No fishing, netting, spearing, taking or killing of marine life. All methods of fishing, from the shore or at sea, are prohibited

Boat Ramp

Fuel

No swimmingNo anchoring

Swinging BasinSBNational Park and Conservation Areas

Public destination mooring

Shipwreck protected zone

Pump out facility

Le

ge

nd

SB

SB

SB

SB

SB

SB

SB

Y A R R A R I V E R

Y

Y

Y

Y

YY

Y

Y

Y

Y Y

No.47

F.G

G

G G G

Y

NOBOATING

NOBOATING

NOBOATING

NOBOATING

Y A R R A V I L L E

Point Gellibrand

W I L L I A M S T O W N

A L B E R T P A R K

P O R T M E L B O U R N E

PRINCESPIER

STATIONPIER

LAGOON PIER

KERFORD RDPIER

WE

BB

DO

CK

H O B S O N S B A Y

POINT GELLIBRANDCOASTAL HERITAGE PARK

WESTGATEPARK

STONY CREEKBACKWASH

MARIBYRNONGRIVER

PIER 35 MARINA

WESTGATE LANDING

S W A N S T O ND O C K

NO PERSONALWATERCRAFT or

SAILBOARDS

COM

MERCIA

L SHIPPING

CHAN

NEL

COM

MERCIA

L SHIPPING

CHAN

NEL

CO

MM

ER

CIA

L S

HIP

PIN

G C

HA

NN

EL

CO

MM

ER

CIA

L S

HIP

PIN

G C

HA

NN

EL

TRANSIT ONLY ZONE(NO ANCHORING

OR DRIFTING)


OR DRIFTING)

WESTGATEBRIDGE

BOLTEBRIDGE

Ho

l de

nD

oc

k

No.80 Fl(2)R4s

INLAND WATERSENCLOSED WATERS

Fl(2)R.5sFl(2)G.5s

BYBVQ(9).10s

No.54F.R+Fl.R2s

F.RF.R

No.50F.R+Fl.R2s

No.48F.R+Fl.R2sNo.46

F.R+Fl.R2s

No.44F.R+Fl.R2s

No.40F.R+Fl.R2s

No.38F.R+Fl.R2s

No.34F.R+

Fl.R2s

Chimney

F.R

No.32F.R+

Fl.R2s

No.30F.R+Fl.R2s

No.36F.R+

Fl.R2s

No.31F.G+Fl.G2s

No.33.G+Fl.G2s

No.29F.G+Fl.G2s

No.27F.G+Fl.G2s

No.25F.G+Fl.G2s

No.35.G+Fl.G2s

No.37F.G+Fl.G2s

No.39F.G+Fl.G2s

No.49 F.G+Fl.G2s

No.43 F.G+Fl.G2s

No.41 F.G+Fl.G2s

Fl.R2sFl.R2s

F.Bu

F.Bu

Fl.WRG3sFl.5s F.Bu

F.GF.Bu

F

No.78 Fl(2).R4s

No.74 Fl(2).R4s

No.73 Fl(4).G4sNo.72 Fl(2).R4s

No.76 Fl(2).R4s

No.75 Fl(4).G4s

No.77 Fl(4).G4s

No.79 Fl(4).G4s

No.70Fl(2).R4s

No.71 Fl(2).G4s

No.17Fl.G5s

No.17A Fl.G5s

No.19A Fl.G5sNo.19Fl.G2s

F.R

No.28F.R+Fl.R2s

No.28F.R+Fl.R2s

VQ.GNo.84

Fl.R4s+F.RNo.82Fl.R5s+F.R

No.23Fl.G4s+F.G

VQ.WRG

No.24F.R+Fl.R4s

No.81Fl.G5s

No.21Fl.G5sNo.22

Fl.R5s

No.20Fl.R2s

F.G

F.R

F.G

2F.R(hor)

F. F.Q

F.Fl.R2s

Fl.R2s

No.16Fl.R5s

No.14Fl(2)R4s

No.12Q.R No.11 Fl(2)G4s

VQ(4)Y4s

Y

No.15Q(9)15s

F.Bu+Q(3)10s

2F.(Vert)

F.R

F.G

SB

NOBOATING

SB

Gem

Pier

Fergusion St Pier

Dockya

rd

Pier

Breakwater Pier

Gel

libra

nd P

ier

Reid

St

Pier

Boot

h Pi

er

Ann

St

PierW

orks

hops

Jet

ty

Boyd

Jet

ty Nelso

nPi

er W

est

COM

MERCIA

L SHIPPING

CHAN

NEL

COMMERCIAL VESSELS ONLY

PUBLIC MOORING

F.R

2F.G

Y

F.

Fl.R2s

F.G

2F.R(hor)

F. F. Q

PARKS VICTORIA

COMMITTEE OF MANGEMENT

PARKS VICTORIA

COMMITTEE OF MANGEMENT

No.19 Fl.G2s

No.17

Fl.G5s

No.17A Fl.G5sNo.19A Fl.G5sNo.20

Fl.R2s

Fl.R2s

No.21

Fl.G5sNo.22

Fl.R5s


OR DRIFTING)


OR DRIFTING)

WILLIAMSTOWNNO

BOATING

Fl(2)10s

GNo.3

GNo.1

Point Ormond

G

G

Reef

Brooks Jetty

Fl.R5sKITE BOARDING AREA

St KildaHarbour

Breakwater Slipway

Y

Y

Y Y

Y

Y

Y

S T K I L D A

Obelisk

St KildaMarina

Y

Y

Gate

St Kilda Pier& Kiosk

E l w o o dC a n a l

NOBOATING

NOBOATING

A L B E R T

P A R KS T K I L D A W E S T

M I D D L E P A R K

PENGUIN HABITAT NO ACCESS TO

BREAKWATER

PENGUIN HABITAT NO ACCESS TO

BREAKWATER

R

ST KILdA HArbOur

K I L O M E T R E S

SCALE 1:17,500


FI.G5s

FI.2s

G Jetties

Bcn

Bcn

Beaumaris Life Saving Club

MentoneLife Saving Club

Ricketts Point

YB

YB

YBY

AQUACULTURE FISHERIES RESERVE

B E A U M A R I S B A Y

M E N T O N E

B E A U M A R I S

NO BOATING

BYB

Fl(4)Y10s Fl(4)Y10s

Fl(4)Y10s Fl(4)Y10s

Table Rock Point

W A T K I N S B AY

G

Y

Y

WATERSKIACCESS LANE

NOBOATING

37º59’52”S 145º01’46”E

37º59’57”S 145º02’03”E

37º59’44”S 145º02’20”E

37º59’46”S 145º02’24”E

37º59’52”S 145º02’18”E

37º59’31”S 145º01’24”E

37º59’22”S145º01’13”E

37º59’01”S145º00’52”E

Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary

bEAuMArIS bAYK I L O M E T R E S0 1

0.50

SCALE 1:30,000


Q.R

Q.G

Q(2)Y.4s2M

Y

Ramp 1 Ramp 2

Ramp 3 Ramp 4

Kiosk & Tackle Shop BBQ

Carrum Life Saving Club

Bonbeach Life Saving Club

C A R R U M

B O N B E A C H

P A T T E R S O N R I V E R

Y

Y NOBOATING

NO PERSONALWATERCRAFT


NOBOATING

BOATINGONLY

TRANSIT LANE

TRANSIT LANE

TRANSIT LANE

NOSWIMMING

STRONGCURRENTS

STRONGCURRENTS

SCALE 1:12,500

K I L O M E T R E S


0 0.5

0.250

PATTErSON rIVEr

Note Dredge operates at entrance – navigate with care. Check dredging information on reverse side. for more details

R

LIMEBURNERS POINT

POINT ABEONA

AVALON BEACH

BIRD ROCK

BATES POINT

POINT HENRY

S T I N G A R E E B A Y

C O R I OQ U A Y

2F.Bu

RIPPLESIDE

Tower

Bcn.

Church Spire

Baths

Limeburners Y.C.

GEELONG

R.G.Y.C

Pier

L I M E B U R N E R SB A Y

I N N E RH A R B O U R

L A S C E L L E SW H A R F

CommercialRamp

NORLANE

Bcn.

Silos

Refinery

Pier

S a l t

B e d s

B a n k

Cu

r l ew

i s

Twr.

Grammar School

Chimney

Beacon

TideGauge

Fl.R(3)8sFl.R(3)6s

Fl.R(3)6s

Fl.G(3)8sFl.G(3)6s

Fl.G(3)6s

AQUACULTURE

POINT LILLIAS

YB Q(6)+LFl.Bu15s

HOPETOUN

CH

AN

NE

L

CIT

Y

CHANNEL

CO

RIO

CHANNEL

NORTH CH

AN

NEL


Y

QBY

F.Bu

F.R Q.R

Q.R

Q.RQ.R

F.BuF.Bu

YBYQ(9)15s

BYQ

Q.R

Q.R

Fl.R4s

Fl.R3s

F.R

F.R

F.G

F.G

Q.G

Q.R

F.G

Fl.R3s

Fl.R3s

F.R

Fl.R3s

Fl.R3s

Fl.R3s

F.G

Fl.R2sFl.G3s

Fl.G3s

Fl.G4s

2F.RF.R

Fl.G3s

Fl.G3s

Fl.G3s

Fl.G3s

YB F.Q(6

)+

LFl.b

u15ss

Fl.R4s Fl.

R4s

Fl.G4s

R

YBY

GG R

WESTERN& EASTERN

ANCHORAGE

WESTERN& EASTERN

ANCHORAGE

SOUTHERNANCHORAGESOUTHERNANCHORAGE

GR

G

R

YB

G

Q(4)Y12s

No.1

Q.YNo.6Fl.R4s

F.Bu& Q.Bu

F.Bu& Q.BuNo.1

Fl.G4s

No.3

Fl.G4s

No.5

Fl.G4s

No.7

Fl.G4s

No.2

Fl.R4s

No.4

Fl.R4s

No.8

Fl.R4s


TRANSIT ONLY ZONE

NO ANCHORING

K I L O M E T R E S0 3

1.5

SCALE 1:60,000

0 N A U T I C A L M I L E S

COrIO bAY

FerryTerminal

Fl.R5s

Q.R

F.Bu

F.G

Q.G

CoastGuard

BR

IDG

E

FerryTerminal

Queenscl iffPier

YachtClub

QUEENSCLIFF

R A B B I T

I S L A N D

S A N D I S L A N D

HARBOUR

HARBOUR

F.WG.28m 11/8M

K I L O M E T R E S

SCALE 1:10,000


QuEENSCLIff





F.Bu

Tide PileFl.Y5s

Water TowerBoat ramp

F.Bu

GroyneGroyne

Jetty

Jetty

Ramp forPersonal Water

Craft only & PersonalWater Craft Zone

WErrIbEE rIVEr

SCALE 1:9,000


K I L O M E T R E S 0 0.4

0.25 0

Ramp

Ramps

Car park

Fl.

Fl.

BasinBreakwaterSouth

Channel Breakwater South

ChannelBreakwaterNorth

Basin Breakwater North

Pontoon JettyPontoon Jetty

Jetty

Jetty

Fl.G3s

Fl.G3s

Fl.R3s

Fl.R

Fl.G3s

DREDGEDCHANNEL

DREDGEDBASIN

ALTONA HArbOurSCALE 1:1,000

M E T R E S 1000


SCALE 1:25,000

0.50 N A U T I C A L M I L E S



J A W B O N ER E S E R V EY

Y

37º51’40”S144º52’25”E

37º52’11”S144º52’42”E

37º51’45”S144º52’15”E

37º52’03”S144º53’01”E

JAWbONESCALE 1:40,000

38º17’36”S144º30’04”E

38º17’24”S144º29’48”E

38º17’21”S144º30’02”E

38º17’20”S144º30’02”E

38º17’20”S144º30’21”E

Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary

Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary

Point Flinders(The Bluff)

Iso.2s

bArWON bLuff SCALE 1:8,000

Fl.6s

ReefReefReef

S C H N A P P E RP O I N T

Car Park

Boat Hire

Kiosk

SlipwayRamp

RampRamp

JettyJetty

PierPier

MOrNINGTON HArbOurSCALE 1:8,000

Note Dredge operates at entrance – navigate with care. Check dredging information on reverse side. for more details

Point CookeMarine SanctuaryPoint CookeMarine Sanctuary

Y

Y

Y

37º56’02”S144º46’48”E

37º55’39”S144º46’49”E

37º54’37”S144º47’49”E

37º55’14”S144º48’42”E

37º55’45”S144º48’41”E

BYBQ(3)10s

POINT COOKSCALE 1:75,000

Note: When entering, transiting or leaving the Prohibited Anchorage Zone, vessels at all times should keep to eastward when inward bound and westward when outward bound.

Note: Boat zones shown from Port Melbourne to Point Ormond are revised boating and swimming zones commencing September 2010. Contact Parks Victoria for more information.

Note: Vessels are prohibited from landing along most of Jawbone Marine Sanctuary shoreline


10

SCALE 1:40,000


HObSONS bAY and YArrA rIVEr

melbourne port zone

1 2

3 4

Y

YN

12mapprox.

SPECIAL USE ZONEDiving onlyNo boating

Moorings

14-17mapprox. 50m

17mapprox.

Note: Boat zones shown from Port Melbourne to Point Ormond are revised boating and swimming zones commencing September 2010. Contact Parks Victoria for more information.

Ex-HMAS CANbErrA

DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY INDUSTRIES

Report illegal fishing- call 13 FISH (133 474)

For bi-monthly reports on the 13 FISHservice visit www.dpi.vic.gov.au/fishingor call 136 186.

Helpful information includes:

♦ Time and dateof activity

♦ Place

♦ Number ofpeople involved

♦ Vehicle/boatregistration

♦ Activity♦ Equipment

Information provided will assist inplanning patrols and enforcementoperations when no immediate fieldresponse is possible.

For your own safety, steer clear of ships at all times

safet y notice to Boat operators

nOTe: THIS IS nOT A nAVIgTIOn CHART

This map is not for navigation use. Navigation aids are shown for information only. For navigation of Port Phillip, Chart AUS 143 should be consulted. Notices to Mariners issued by Parks Victoria are published on www.parkweb.vic.gov.au

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