Friday 6 November 2009
Maritime Alert on North Coast
NSW Maritime is alerting boat owners to dangerous conditions on waters on the North
Coast.
NSW Maritime Regional Manager North Coast Jim Green said a number of waterways in
the area were being affected by a low pressure weather system that has formed off the
coast.
“A low pressure system has formed east of Coffs Harbour bringing very heavy rain and
strong winds,” Mr Green said.
“Flood warnings have been issued for Coffs Creek and the Bellinger River.
“Flood watches have also been issued for north coast rivers from the Nambucca to the
Tweed, including the Orara River west of Coffs Harbour.”
Mr Green said boat owners should keep clear of flood affected waters until conditions
return to normal.
“And of course, even when conditions abate, it is important boat owners are aware these
waterways can have all manner of debris left over and much of it can be semi-submerged,”
he said.
“Boaters need to be cautious and take extra care on any flood affected waterways.”
NSW Maritime also advises navigation markers can be dislodged or even washed away in
flood waters.
Anyone with information about damage to the navigation marker system should report
details to NSW Maritime to allow reinstatement of the markers as soon as possible. Call
the NSW Maritime Info Line on 13 12 56, seven days a week.
Media contact: Neil Patchett 0418 279 465
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