South Australia - Gulf St Vincent - Port Adelaide River - Bore Sampling Operations

Adelaide, 27 March 2001

Mariners are advised that the vessel "Frederick G" will be conducting Bore Sampling Operations in the main channel of the Port Adelaide River between No. 6 Beacon and No. 26 Beacon Outer Harbor commencing Monday 02 April 2001 and continuing for approximately one week. All operations will be carried out during daylight hours.

The "Frederick G" will be moored to four 30 metre anchors and will move out of the channel for commercial shipping but not for Tugs or other small craft. The operations will at times restrict the whole of the channel and should be completed by Friday 06 April 2001.

Whilst in position the vessel will exhibit the appropriate lights and shapes required by the international regulations for the prevention of collisions at sea.

Notice to traverse the River should be given via the Outer Harbor Signal Station. Mariners should communicate directly with the vessel on VHF channels 16 - 14 - 12 to ensure safe passage.

Navy Chart affected: Aus 137

Local Chart affected: Port Adelaide & Approaches

Publication affected: Australian Pilot, Volume 1 (Seventh Edition, 1992) pages 125 - 130.

Minister for Transport & Urban Planning

PCSA 98/0466