MARINERS are warned that Port Hedland will carry out its annual hydrographic survey, starting on 7 March, expected to be complete on 20 March.
Harbour master East (Port Hedland), Behrouz Dael Zadeh, in a notice issued by Pilbara Ports said mariners should exercise caution when navigating in the vicinity of the surveying vessel.
The survey operations will extend from Lumsden Point to Beacons C1/C2, incorporating the inner harbour, the complete navigation channel, and the area used for channel entry at beacons 30/31.
The vessel Puriya will conduct the survey and will maintain a watch on VHF channel 12 and 16 displaying the appropriate lights and shapes as required by the COLREGS.
All incidents should be reported to the PH VTS on VHF 12 or 16 or by calling 08 9173 9030 as soon as practicable.
