Passage Planning Notes - South of Cairns, Whitsundays and Hydrographers Passage

This publication contains passage notes on the following routes:

• South of Cairns
• Whitsunday Passage
• Hydrographers Passage.

However, where further details on the Reef, the relevant authorities, pilotage, tides, ballast water, MARPOL and routes North of Cairns to Torres Strait are required, you must in all cases refer to: 'Passage Planning Guide - Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait (PPG - GBRTS 2023-24 Edition)'.

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