Notice to Mariners No 07 of 2026

Monday 2 February 2026

HARBORS AND NAVIGATION ACT 1993

Notice to Mariners No. 07 of 2026

SOUTH AUSTRALIA – SPENCER GULF – WALLAROO – BEACON 3 AND 8 REMOVED

Mariners are advised that Beacon 3 and 8 located in Wallaroo Channel have been removed and replaced with Virtual Beacon (ATON). The details of the beacon can be seen below.

 

Beacon 3

Beacon 8

LAT

33° 54' 21.71471"S

33° 54' 16.25747"S

LONG

137° 34' 20.04708"E

137° 35' 15.22143"E

Virtual Beacon ATON Code

WAL3VBCN

WAL8VBCN

Mariners are advised to exercise caution when navigating in the vicinity.

Charts affected:                    Aus777

ENC: AU5WAL01

Publications affected:     Australian Pilot Volume 1

Admiralty List of Lights and Fog Signals Volume Q

GORDON PANTON

Manager Marine Safety and Compliance

Department for Infrastructure and Transport

30 January 2026

FP 2012/0105

2017/02277/01

www.marinesafety.sa.gov.au

www.fphgroup.com.au