Passage Planning Guide – Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait 2023-24

EDITION : 2023
PUBLISHER: MIA Ltd., Auriga Pi., Witherby
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
This publication has been revised to incorporate the latest guidance and practical advice for ships transiting the Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait. All the data contained within this Guide has been reviewed and validated by Auriga Pilots, drawing on their considerable experience in all areas of the Marine Park and beyond.
It offers additional clarity on subjects such as maximum draught, ECDIS, ballast water management and Australian MARPOL areas. This is a valuable resource for any crew navigating the region.
In addition, a companion publication ‘Passage Planning Notes – South of Cairns, Whitsundays and Hydrographers Passage’ has been made freely available to download here. This contains passage notes and chart lets for the following routes: South of Cairns – Whitsunday Passage – Hydrographers Passage