EXERCISE AREA WG Armed Forces equipment tests are frequently conducted in this area as defined in Notice No. 35 in Notices to Mariners, Annual Edition.

The portion of WG enclosed by pecked lines is an active surface, sub-surface, air and torpedo firing/operations area which may also include use of active sonar. Operations are generally (though not exclusively) conducted from 0700-1730 Monday to Saturday during which times area WG is considered extremely hazardous to marine traffic. Additionally, any number of lit and unlit Mooring Buoys may be placed within Area WG at various locations throughout the year to be used for military purposes. These buoys may be placed, moved and/or removed without notice. Mariners are to exercise caution whenever transiting this area, and vessels are required to remain clear whenever WG is active. Area WG constitutes a defence establishment as defined in the National Defence Act to which the Defence Controlled Access Area Regulations apply. Range vessels operate by day or night and exhibit a flashing red light in addition to the prescribed lights and shapes. They should not be approached closer than 3 000 metres due to outlying unlit buoys.

Additional information available:
(a) VHF Channel 21B (NOTSHIP)
(b) Winchelsea Control VHF Channel 10 or 16
(c) Victoria Coast Guard Radio VHF Channel 83A






