Notice to Mariners No 39 of 2026

Thursday 21 May 2026

HARBORS AND NAVIGATION ACT 1993

Notice to Mariners No. 39 of 2026

(Formerly Notice No. 35 of 2026)

SOUTH AUSTRALIA – NEPEAN BAY, KANGAROO ISLAND– INSTALLATION OF ARTIFICIAL REEF

Mariners are advised that an artificial reef, consisting of pre-cast concrete modules will be installed in Nepean Bay, Kangaroo Island in position 35°42'14" S, 137°42′50” E, commencing on 19 May 2026 will now be completed by June 2026.

The reef consists of individual concrete modules up to 2.1m above the seabed placed in clusters within a 70m x 70m quadrant which is centred at the above coordinates

Mariners are advised to navigate with caution when transiting the area.

Charts and Publications affected:

Charts: AUS 485, AUS780, AUS4060, AUS4709

ENC: AU436137and Publication, AU240130, AU160120

Publication: NP13 - Australian Pilot vol 1

GORDON PANTON

Manager Marine Safety and Compliance

Department for Infrastructure and Transport

15 May 2026

2017/02277/01