Navigation warning far north to mid north coast

When

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:

• Transport for NSW (Maritime) Boating Maps – 1A (PDF 1.24MB), 1B (PDF 912.48KB), 2A (PDF 1.02MB), 2B (PDF 4.46MB), 2C (PDF 2.04MB), 3A (PDF 1.95MB), 4A (PDF 825.22KB), 4B (PDF 897.1KB) and 5A (PDF 1.28MB)