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Let there be light - in Blackman Bay

by Marine and Safety Tasmania 15 Jan 15:39 PST
Solar-powered navigation lights © Marine and Safety Tasmania

Mariners navigating Blackman Bay at Dunalley can now enjoy enhanced safety thanks to the installation of solar-powered navigation lights on several previously unlit navigation piles.

The new Sealite SL70 solar lights, with a range of 2-3 nautical miles, provide essential guidance for vessels transiting between the Dunalley Jetty, Boomer Bay boat ramp and the Marion Narrows during times of reduced visibility.

This improvement is particularly beneficial during the summer months when vessels often operate around sunrise and sunset to check cray pots.

MAST also extends a big thank you to Cameron of Tasmania staff for their recent assistance in retrieving the fallen Marker 17 in the Marion Bay Narrows. This marker has been temporarily replaced with a buoy to maintain navigation safety.

While these enhancements improve safety, MAST reminds mariners that crossing the Marion Narrows in darkness is not recommended.

Blackman Bay at Dunalley - photo © Marine and Safety Tasmania
Blackman Bay at Dunalley - photo © Marine and Safety Tasmania

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