New limits of operational area come into effect in Tasmania

The changes include an increase in areas defined as smooth waters, changes to the operational limits within Storm Bay to the east of Bruny Island, and the removal of several historic port limits in other locations that clearly extended out into open waters.

The changes have been formalised in Tasmania’s Marine and Safety (Limits of Operational Areas) By-laws 2023, as well as related standards, exemptions and operational maps in the following:

• Exemption 40 — Marine Safety (Class C restricted operations)
• National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part B — General requirements
• Overview map of C, D and E waters for Tasmania
• Detailed maps of C, D and E waters for Tasmania