Swim events
Where
When
7:00am to 12:00pm
- Saturday, 26 March 2022
Special event
Vessel operators are advised that a special event pursuant to Section 12(2) of the Marine Safety Act 1998 is to be held on Fingal Bay, Port Stephens adjacent to the Fingal Bay Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) between 7:00am and 12:00 noon on Saturday 26 March 2022.
Exclusion zone
Due to the potential to affect the safety of navigation, Transport for NSW has granted an Exclusive Use Aquatic Licence to Allura Pty Ltd to conduct the event, and an exclusion zone will be established on the navigable waters of Fingal Bay, Port Stephens adjacent to the Fingal Bay SLSC between the above times.
The zone will be marked with course buoys and patrolled by control vessels.
Directions
Transport for NSW advises that in relation to the zone:
- Persons within the vicinity of the zone must comply with any directions given by a Boating Safety Officer or Police Officer in relation to the special event or to marine safety. Failure to comply with any such direction is an offence (Marine Safety Act 1998, s.15A - Maximum Penalty $3,300.00).
- No unauthorised vessels or persons are permitted to enter the zone and to do so may be an offence (Marine Safety Act 1998, s.12(5) - Maximum Penalty $1,100.00).
Maps and charts affected
To see the area affected, refer to:
- Transport for NSW Boating Map – 7A (PDF 1.77MB)
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