Safely coexisting with marine and coast users, including fishers, during program activities is important to us. During exploration activities, we will provide users with early and ongoing notification including the rig location, exclusion zones and vessel transit routes.

During the project, standard protocols at sea will be followed, including:

  • Providing notifications to the Australian Hydrographic Office before mobilising to the operational area, moving to different well locations, and when demobilising.
  • Communicating with other vessels and marine users using radio and other methods.
  • Maintaining safe operating distances around vessels and the drilling rig.
  • Complying with Navigational Safety requirements.

We welcome feedback on our notification tactics and communication performance at any time.

Exclusion zones and requested clearances around vessels that were in-place during the seabed surveys have been removed. We thank you for your cooperation while we completed this activity.

Regular updates including information about mobilisation, drill rig location and vessel routes will be provided to the Australian Hydrographic Office and Australian Maritime Safety Authority.

The Otway Marine Industries Co-Existence Cooperative (OMICC) promotes sustainable coexistence between commercial marine operators in the Otway region and gas exploration activities.

It includes an Otway Adjustment Protocol to offer a fair, evidence-based compensation process for commercial marine operators who may be affected by exploration activities. This could include compensation for displacement, loss of catch, or fishing gear loss or damage.

Visit www.omicc.com.au for more information.

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