Explore: Devonport
General Info
This port is the major gateway for arrivals by sea of both goods and people into Tasmania. It is on the north coast of the Island, facing across the Bass Strait.
In June 2016 the Mersey Yacht Club suffered significant storm damage sadly losing their marina pontoon berths and most of their boats, which were washed down the Devonport River. See the following news item: http://www.mysailing.com.au/latest/mersey-yacht-club-marina-collapses-boats-lost-during-storm.
Position 41° 09’56″S, 146° 22’06″E (river entrance)
Clearance
For full details of Clearance into Australia, see the Noonsite Australia Formalities page.
Call Port Control on VHF channel 16.
Docking
The yacht club and marina are on the eastern bank of the River Mersey, just before the bridge. The YC welcomes visitors.
Last updated: April 2016
