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South Australia- Gulf of St. Vincent- Investigator Straits- Defence Trials.

Maritime operations Division of Defence, Science and Technology are conducting a buoy based Radio Telemetry trial in the local waters of the Investigator Strait from 3rd June to 14th June 2002.
The trials comprise laying of cables and electronic canisters and tethering two catamaran type surface buoys to the sea floor approximately 5 nautical miles off Cape Borda in 100 metre depth of water. The buoys will radiate RF signals to a shore based site based at Cape Borda in the 2400MHz to 2463 MHz frequency band.
The buoys will be located as follows:

Bouy No. 1 : 35 degrees 42 mins 20 secs South
136 degees 31 mins 34 secs East

Buoy No 2: 35 degrees 40 mins 20 secs South
136 degrees 35 mins. 00 secs East.

They will be fitted with twin yellow cross/marker reflectors and two non synchronised yellow flashing lights flashing 4-6 secs
A surface craft MRV " Ngerin" will be used as a buoy tender as well as a deployment and recovery vessel and will remain in attendance at the trial site for the full trial period.
Mariners are advised to keep well clear of the site when navigating in the area.

Navy charts affected ; Aus343, 345, 346 and 444
Michael Wright.: Minister for Transport , Industrial Relations, Recreation Sport and Racing.
Adelaide 22nd May 2002
TSA 2002/00309.

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