Navigation hazard far north to mid north coast
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Navigation warning
Due to substantial flooding of tributaries into the Tweed, Brunswick, Richmond, Evans, Clarence, Wooli, Bellinger, Nambucca, Macleay and Hastings Rivers, there are a significant number of navigation hazards on these waterways including trees and submerged and floating debris. These hazards combined with dangerous currents means dangerous conditions for recreational boating.
Navigation markers to guide skippers around hazards may have been washed away and/or be out of place and some channels may have changed.
Vessel operators are strongly encouraged to avoid using the waterways until the current conditions and flooding subsides. In circumstances where this advice cannot be adhered to, vessel operators are strongly advised to exercise extreme caution when navigating in these waterways including monitoring the available depth of water levels and avoiding strong flows.
This navigation warning remains in place until further notice.
Directions
Transport for NSW advises:
- Persons within the vicinity of these waterways must comply with any directions given by a Boating Safety Officer or Police Officer in relation to marine safety. Failure to comply with any such direction is an offence (Marine Safety Act 1998, s.15A - Maximum Penalty $3,300.00).
Maps and charts affected
To see the area affected, refer to:
Contact Transport for NSW information line
For further information concerning this navigation advice, please contact the Transport for NSW information line on:
Phone: 13 12 36
Monday - Friday
8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday - Sunday
8:30am - 4:30pm