Safety
Equipment
lakes, rivers,
inlets and
estuaries
except
Lake Argyle
Recreational Skipper’s Ticket
The skipper of a recreational vessel,
powered by a motor greater than 6hp
(4.5kwp) must hold an RST.
from the
mainland
shore
from the
mainland
shore
5 000 METRES
8 Knot Speed
Restricted Area
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
Water Ski Area
Swimming
Prohibited
EPIRB
Two Rocks Marina
9561 1100
Department of Parks and Wildlife
9334 0339
PP
ING
Marine
Sanctuary
QUINNS ROCKS
WA
Y
Conference (1904)
MIN
GPS Validation
Point
DA
RIE
Yellow Buoy
AD
RO
DRIVE
Ambulance
000 (or 112 mobile)
QUINNS
Joondalup Health Campus
9400 9400
Cardinal marks
Keep NORTH of
uninterrupted quick flashes
Volunteer Marine Rescue Services
Emergency contact VHF 16 and 27.88
Whitfords (VJ6LQ): 9401 3757, VHF 73 and 27.90
Two Rocks (VMR677): 9561 5777, VHF 73 and 27.91
Quinns
Rocks
Keep WEST of
9 flashes in a group
DANGER
AREA
DRIVE
Keep EAST of
3 flashes in a group
All vessels underway during the hours of
sunset to sunrise must display navigation ligths
appropriate to the particular size and type of
vessel. For further information please refer to
the RST Workbook or contact the Department on
13 11 56.
F Bu 42m 7M
Fl(2) G 6s 8m 3M
Keep SOUTH of
6 flashes + 1 long flash inSatagroup
ggie
For further information go to
www.transport.wa.gov.au/boatingguides or scan the QR Code
HE
IG
Mindarie Keys
Marina
Reef
Isloated danger marks
HT
E
GE
DRIV
Join us at
facebook.com/MarineSafetyWA
Special marks
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METRES
8 Knots
1 000 METRES
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S HE NTON
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5 knots
OCEAN REEF
45
"N"
099° 5
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8'
Swimming Prohibited
200m
"SF"
099° 5
s
100
Recreational canoes, kayaks, surf skis, wave skis, inflatables or similar
paddle craft that are propelled by a person using a paddle must comply with
WA marine laws.
Park
8 knots
0
cal mile
Paddle Craft
Dropping of buoyed
objects such as crab
floats is prohibited
in marinas
CAUTION
During moderate swell
seas may break over
depths of about 6m.
AD
RO
m
200
2 nauti
•
•
The 5 knot speed limit extends to the outer port hand mark.
Swimming is prohibited within the harbour and across the
entrance channel.
The entrance channel is subject to siltation, navigate with caution.
Responsibility for the harbour is vested with the City of Joondalup
(9400 4000).
Whitfords Sea
Rescue VJ6LQ
Ocean Reef
Boat
Harbour
Ocean Reef Boat Harbour
•
•
AVE N
UE
OCEAN REEF
Damage to vessels and floating pen jetties can be caused by a vessel’s
wash. Look behind occasionally to make sure that your boat is not
creating too much wash. Please slow down if your wash is affecting
other boats and property.
e
Marin
Short term boat pen hire is available (subject to availability) for stopovers
of one night or more.
Bookings can be made through the DOT’s harbour office on weekdays
only. Bookings should be made in advance on 9448 7544.
Boat pen systems may only be accessed by authorised key holders.
ILUKA
REE
Moorings and pens
44
OCEAN
•
S
BURN
22
n
•
fuelling vessels anywhere other than at the designated fuelling jetty;
placing fishing nets, pots, lines or floats within the harbour or
entrance channel;
anchoring a vessel anywhere within the harbour or entrance
channel unless broken down or in distress; and
45'
use of the service wharf (except for penholders for the purpose of
loading/unloading passengers and cargo).
Rocks
io
Marm
Unless special permission is obtained from Hillarys Boat Harbour
management
the following is prohibited:
• exceeding the 6 knot speed limit the harbour limits;
• swimming or diving within the harbour and harbour entrance
except within the designated boating prohibited area on the eastern
shoreline;
• paddling canoes, kayaks and surf skis under jetties or buildings or
within the boating prohibited areas;
Note: Due to high demand on the limited waterway, club or group
activities must be booked through the Department of Transport
(DoT). Conditions of operation will apply.
• windsurfers, hard surfboards, personal water craft (PWC) freestyling,
towing skiers or other buoyant equipment;
• cleaning fish and dumping offal or rubbish into the harbour;
•
•
(2.5)
ROAD
BEACH
Cliffs
•
8 Knots
Hillarys Boat Harbour
•
Starboard marks
Light: Green, any rhythm.
BURNS BEACH
Low
sA
har
eW
ervic
N= 64 88 000
ate
DR
Burns
s
akw
R
Large commercial passenger carrying vessels operate from
Hillarys Boat Harbour. In some weather conditions these vessels
may be restricted in their ability to manoeuvre within the confines
of narrow channels.
Children should never be allowed to operate dinghies within
the main navigation channel and without direct onboard adult
supervision.
Small vessels should be aware of their obligations not to impede
the safe passage of these larger vessels and that they may not
be clearly visible.
Sailing vessels unable to navigate on the starboard side of the
channel should engage mechanical propulsion.
not
Bre
L IE
Park
iles
sels
HE
T.
Marine
al m
Ves
Marmion
8K
GPS validation
marker
Port marks
Light: Red, any rhythm.
s
ter
Caution ferries
1'
°0
6
04
utic
ter
Swimming
Prohibited
T
ity
All
Marine Sanctuary
Wa
•
Sorrento
Quay
AS
ibil
ters
CO
of
Vis
Wa
(0.5)
Boyinaboat
sed
Marine Sanctuary
T
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Clo
8 Knot Area
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43
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Fl(2) G 6s 2M
Fl(4) R 12s 2M
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International Code Flag “A”
Me
Fl R 3s 3M
6 Knots
6 Knots
Ferry
Fl(2) 6s 24m 12M
Lighthouse
EN
Lateral marks
indicate the port and starboard sides of a
navigable channel.
0
40
Marine
AV
Closed waters All vessels
Draw B
Fl G 3s 5m 3M
•
LEGEND
ern
Boat Lifter
rth
Caution : Divers
•
200
100
Visib
ility
Rocks
0
50
S
of
and
Research
Fisheries Education Centre
ity
Commun
Plan your day and organise equipment, motors and mooring lines
before leaving home.
Utilise designated rigging and de-rigging areas to avoid impeding
others launching and retrieving their vessels.
Follow the directions indicated by signage and or painted on the
roadway.
Utilise the correct lanes for launch and retrieval.
Move quickly to the end of the jetty making room for other people
to launch and recover.
Have patience with less experienced boaters.
To get a brochure and sticker about the rules call 13 11 56 or visit
www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine/paddle-safe.asp
Arc
Arc of Visibility
0
DS
(1.5)
OR
each
Cow
Q(9) 15s 4M
IT F
rys B
Hilla
Q(6)+LFl 15s 2M
•
HILLARYS
BOAT HARBOUR
42
The flag must be clearly visible to all vessels
operating in the vicinity.
Boat launching ramp courtesy
WH
Dropping of buoyed objects
such as crab floats is
prohibited in marinas
31
The flag may be displayed from a buoy. If
displayed from a buoy, the flag must not be less
than 300 mm in length and 200 mm in width.
utic
2 na
indicate a special area such as aquaculture or
feature such as traffic separation scheme.
Diving flag
Divers operating without a vessel, for example
from a jetty, must display the International Code
Flag “A”. The flag must be at least 750mm long
and 600mm wide.
Dropping of buoyed
objects such as crab
floats is prohibited in
marinas
LIGHT: White light, group of 2 flashes.
S
41
Any boat with divers (not snorkellers) operating
from it must always display signals by day or
night to inform other boat users. The daytime
signal for divers is an International Code Flag
“A”. The flag must be at least 750mm long and
600mm wide.
indicate a small area of danger.
The information contained in this publication is provided in good faith and
believed to be accurate at time of publication. The State shall in no way be
liable for any loss sustained or incurred by anyone relying on the information.
Navigation lights
F Bu 59m 7M
MINDARIE
ROTHESAY
Boating Weather Forecasts
Boating weather: 1900 955 350
Website: www.bom.gov.au
RSE-0317
8 Knots
40
E
Water Police: 9442 8600
TA
NU
WA Police Service
Joondalup: 9400 0888
All vessels operating within
unprotected waters of the state will
require a compliant 406 MHz EPIRB
when proceeding more than 2 nautical
miles from the mainland shore or
more than 400 metres from an island
located more than 2 nautical miles
from the mainland shore.
AVE
4 000
0.5
RA
ANCHO
1 000
0.4
Kilometres
42’
− − − ✓
0.3
ION
RM
MA
3 000
Mindarie Keys Marina
9305 1057
31°
S
0.2
KINSALE
2 000
0
s
− − − ✓
0.2
6 Knot Area
Nautical Miles
er
et
Parachute Flares (in date)
A minimum of two parachute flares
must be carried if operating more
than 5 miles from the mainland shore
or more than 1 mile from an island
located more than 5 miles from the
mainland shore.
Lancelin: 9655 1111
Hillarys: 9203 0111
Fishwatch: 1800 815 507
Website: www.fish.wa.gov.au
0.1
M
− − ✓ ✓
0
IVE
DR
EPIRB (in date)
A 406 MHz EPIRB registered with
AMSA bearing the standard AS/NZS
4280.1 must be carried if proceeding
more than 2 miles from the mainland
shore or more than 400 metres from
an island located more than 2 miles
from the mainland shore.
41’
A N
E
Department of Fisheries
OCEAN
− ✓ ✓ ✓
Hillarys Boat Harbour (weekdays only):
Boat registration, charts sales, and pen bookings:
9448 7544
0
40
Red and Orange Flares (in date)
At least two hand held red flares and
two hand held orange flares must be
carried. Two parachute flares may be
carried in lieu of the two hand held
red flares and a smoke canister may
be carried in lieu of the smoke flares.
5 Knot Area
For more detailed information,
refer to the Department of Transport's Nautical Charts
Quinns Rocks WA 986
Trigg WA 957
Ocean Reef to Cape Peron WA 001
rs
− ✓ ✓ ✓
NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION
39
iles
− ✓ ✓ ✓
LEGEND
m
ical
40’
Marine Radio
A marine radio must be carried if
operating more than 5 miles from the
mainland shore or more than 1 mile
from an island located more than 5
miles from the mainland shore. The
radio can be 27 MHz, VHF or HF.
North Metropolitan
aut
2n
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Lifejacket
A lifejacket bearing the label Level
100 (or higher) with the Australian
Standard AS 1512, AS 4758 or
ISO 12402 must be carried for every
person onboard.
Department of Transport
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine
Marine Safety Hotline: 13 11 56
Mete
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Anchor and Line
An efficient anchor and line must
be carried.
Contact details
I N D I A N
O
Fire Extinguisher
Vessels with an inboard engine or
carrying hydrocarbon heating or
cooling appliances must carry an
approved fire extinguisher.
March 2017
Over 5
Nautical
Miles
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓C
Bilge Pump/Bailer
All vessels must carry a bilge pump.
Vessels under 7 metres may carry a
bailer in lieu of a bilge pump.
EPIRB
from
39’the
mainland
shore
2-5
Nautical
Miles
400
Marine Safety
0-2
Nautical
Miles
N= 64 96 000
Boating Guide
North Metropolitan
Protected
Waters
N= 64 92 000
Department of
Transport
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8'
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46'
46
Safety
Equipment
lakes, rivers,
inlets and
estuaries
except
Lake Argyle
Recreational Skipper’s Ticket
The skipper of a recreational vessel,
powered by a motor greater than 6hp
(4.5kwp) must hold an RST.
from the
mainland
shore
from the
mainland
shore
5 000 METRES
8 Knot Speed
Restricted Area
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
Water Ski Area
Swimming
Prohibited
EPIRB
Two Rocks Marina
9561 1100
Department of Parks and Wildlife
9334 0339
PP
ING
QUINNS ROCKS
Conference (1904)
Marine
Sanctuary
WA
Y
MIN
GPS Validation
Point
DA
RIE
Yellow Buoy
AD
RO
DRIVE
Ambulance
000 (or 112 mobile)
QUINNS
Joondalup Health Campus
9400 9400
Cardinal marks
Keep NORTH of
uninterrupted quick flashes
Volunteer Marine Rescue Services
Emergency contact VHF 16 and 27.88
Whitfords (VJ6LQ): 9401 3757, VHF 73 and 27.90
Two Rocks (VMR677): 9561 5777, VHF 73 and 27.91
Quinns
Rocks
Keep WEST of
9 flashes in a group
DANGER
AREA
DRIVE
Keep EAST of
3 flashes in a group
All vessels underway during the hours of
sunset to sunrise must display navigation ligths
appropriate to the particular size and type of
vessel. For further information please refer to
the RST Workbook or contact the Department on
13 11 56.
F Bu 42m 7M
Fl(2) G 6s 8m 3M
HE
Mindarie Keys
Marina
Keep SOUTH of
6 flashes + 1 long flash inSatagroup
ggie
For further information go to
www.transport.wa.gov.au/boatingguides or scan the QR Code
Reef
Isloated danger marks
IG
HT
E
GE
DRIV
Join us at
facebook.com/MarineSafetyWA
Special marks
al m
iles
METRES
8 Knots
1 000 METRES
Hillarys Yacht Club
D
rive
NUE
de
hsi
rt
No
43'
AVE
r
ate
akw
Bre
6 Knot Area
HE PB
No
Tower
8 Knots
ridge
•
r
S
Reef
Dept. of Transport
Harbour Office
AQWA
ll V
44'
Apartments
f
S
IV E
Sor
ren
to
B
eac
h
•
IV E
els
e
thsid
Sou
e
Driv
DR
ess
ILUKA
S ILV
ER
S ANDS
DR
I VE
Stay on the starboard side of the channel.
S HE NTON
Reduce wash
5 knots
OCEAN REEF
45
"N"
099° 5
F
8'
Swimming Prohibited
200m
"SF"
099° 5
s
100
Recreational canoes, kayaks, surf skis, wave skis, inflatables or similar
paddle craft that are propelled by a person using a paddle must comply with
WA marine laws.
Park
8 knots
0
cal mile
Paddle Craft
Dropping of buoyed
objects such as crab
floats is prohibited
in marinas
CAUTION
During moderate swell
seas may break over
depths of about 6m.
AD
RO
m
200
2 nauti
•
•
The 5 knot speed limit extends to the outer port hand mark.
Swimming is prohibited within the harbour and across the
entrance channel.
The entrance channel is subject to siltation, navigate with caution.
Responsibility for the harbour is vested with the City of Joondalup
(9400 4000).
Whitfords Sea
Rescue VJ6LQ
Ocean Reef
Boat
Harbour
Ocean Reef Boat Harbour
•
•
AVE N
UE
OCEAN REEF
Damage to vessels and floating pen jetties can be caused by a vessel’s
wash. Look behind occasionally to make sure that your boat is not
creating too much wash. Please slow down if your wash is affecting
other boats and property.
e
Marin
Short term boat pen hire is available (subject to availability) for stopovers
of one night or more.
Bookings can be made through the DOT’s harbour office on weekdays
only. Bookings should be made in advance on 9448 7544.
Boat pen systems may only be accessed by authorised key holders.
44
REE
Moorings and pens
S
BURN
22
OCEAN
•
(2.5)
n
•
fuelling vessels anywhere other than at the designated fuelling jetty;
placing fishing nets, pots, lines or floats within the harbour or
entrance channel;
anchoring a vessel anywhere within the harbour or entrance
channel unless broken down or in distress; and
45'
use of the service wharf (except for penholders for the purpose of
loading/unloading passengers and cargo).
Rocks
io
Marm
Unless special permission is obtained from Hillarys Boat Harbour
management
the following is prohibited:
• exceeding the 6 knot speed limit the harbour limits;
• swimming or diving within the harbour and harbour entrance
except within the designated boating prohibited area on the eastern
shoreline;
• paddling canoes, kayaks and surf skis under jetties or buildings or
within the boating prohibited areas;
Note: Due to high demand on the limited waterway, club or group
activities must be booked through the Department of Transport
(DoT). Conditions of operation will apply.
• windsurfers, hard surfboards, personal water craft (PWC) freestyling,
towing skiers or other buoyant equipment;
• cleaning fish and dumping offal or rubbish into the harbour;
•
•
Starboard marks
Light: Green, any rhythm.
ROAD
BEACH
Cliffs
•
8 Knots
Hillarys Boat Harbour
•
BURNS BEACH
Low
sA
har
eW
ervic
N= 64 88 000
ate
DR
Burns
s
akw
R
Large commercial passenger carrying vessels operate from
Hillarys Boat Harbour. In some weather conditions these vessels
may be restricted in their ability to manoeuvre within the confines
of narrow channels.
Children should never be allowed to operate dinghies within
the main navigation channel and without direct onboard adult
supervision.
Small vessels should be aware of their obligations not to impede
the safe passage of these larger vessels and that they may not
be clearly visible.
Sailing vessels unable to navigate on the starboard side of the
channel should engage mechanical propulsion.
not
Bre
L IE
Park
iles
sels
HE
T.
Marine
al m
Ves
Marmion
8K
GPS validation
marker
Port marks
Light: Red, any rhythm.
s
ter
Caution ferries
1'
°0
6
04
utic
ter
Swimming
Prohibited
T
ity
All
Marine Sanctuary
Wa
•
Sorrento
Quay
AS
ibil
ters
CO
of
Vis
Wa
(0.5)
Boyinaboat
sed
Marine Sanctuary
T
d
sed
Clo
8 Knot Area
u re
rn
Clo
Fl(4) G 12s 3M
WE S
the
A rc
Park
O bs c
Sou
•
•
UR N
43
2 na
Fl(2) G 6s 2M
Fl(4) R 12s 2M
UE
International Code Flag “A”
Me
Fl R 3s 3M
6 Knots
6 Knots
Ferry
Fl(2) 6s 24m 12M
Lighthouse
EN
Lateral marks
indicate the port and starboard sides of a
navigable channel.
0
40
Marine
AV
Closed waters All vessels
Draw B
Fl G 3s 5m 3M
•
LEGEND
ern
Boat Lifter
rth
Caution : Divers
•
200
100
Visib
ility
Rocks
0
50
S
of
and
Research
Fisheries Education Centre
ity
Commun
Plan your day and organise equipment, motors and mooring lines
before leaving home.
Utilise designated rigging and de-rigging areas to avoid impeding
others launching and retrieving their vessels.
Follow the directions indicated by signage and or painted on the
roadway.
Utilise the correct lanes for launch and retrieval.
Move quickly to the end of the jetty making room for other people
to launch and recover.
Have patience with less experienced boaters.
To get a brochure and sticker about the rules call 13 11 56 or visit
www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine/paddle-safe.asp
Arc
Arc of Visibility
0
DS
(1.5)
OR
each
Cow
Q(9) 15s 4M
IT F
rys B
Hilla
Q(6)+LFl 15s 2M
•
HILLARYS
BOAT HARBOUR
42
The flag must be clearly visible to all vessels
operating in the vicinity.
Boat launching ramp courtesy
WH
Dropping of buoyed objects
such as crab floats is
prohibited in marinas
31
The flag may be displayed from a buoy. If
displayed from a buoy, the flag must not be less
than 300 mm in length and 200 mm in width.
utic
2 na
indicate a special area such as aquaculture or
feature such as traffic separation scheme.
Diving flag
Divers operating without a vessel, for example
from a jetty, must display the International Code
Flag “A”. The flag must be at least 750mm long
and 600mm wide.
Dropping of buoyed
objects such as crab
floats is prohibited in
marinas
LIGHT: White light, group of 2 flashes.
S
41
Any boat with divers (not snorkellers) operating
from it must always display signals by day or
night to inform other boat users. The daytime
signal for divers is an International Code Flag
“A”. The flag must be at least 750mm long and
600mm wide.
indicate a small area of danger.
The information contained in this publication is provided in good faith and
believed to be accurate at time of publication. The State shall in no way be
liable for any loss sustained or incurred by anyone relying on the information.
Navigation lights
F Bu 59m 7M
MINDARIE
ROTHESAY
Boating Weather Forecasts
Boating weather: 1900 955 350
Website: www.bom.gov.au
RSE-0317
8 Knots
40
E
Water Police: 9442 8600
TA
NU
WA Police Service
Joondalup: 9400 0888
All vessels operating within
unprotected waters of the state will
require a compliant 406 MHz EPIRB
when proceeding more than 2 nautical
miles from the mainland shore or
more than 400 metres from an island
located more than 2 nautical miles
from the mainland shore.
AVE
4 000
0.5
RA
ANCHO
1 000
0.4
Kilometres
42’
− − − ✓
0.3
ION
RM
MA
3 000
Mindarie Keys Marina
9305 1057
31°
S
0.2
KINSALE
2 000
0
s
− − − ✓
0.2
6 Knot Area
Nautical Miles
er
et
Parachute Flares (in date)
A minimum of two parachute flares
must be carried if operating more
than 5 miles from the mainland shore
or more than 1 mile from an island
located more than 5 miles from the
mainland shore.
Lancelin: 9655 1111
Hillarys: 9203 0111
Fishwatch: 1800 815 507
Website: www.fish.wa.gov.au
0.1
M
− − ✓ ✓
0
IVE
DR
EPIRB (in date)
A 406 MHz EPIRB registered with
AMSA bearing the standard AS/NZS
4280.1 must be carried if proceeding
more than 2 miles from the mainland
shore or more than 400 metres from
an island located more than 2 miles
from the mainland shore.
41’
A N
E
Department of Fisheries
OCEAN
− ✓ ✓ ✓
Hillarys Boat Harbour (weekdays only):
Boat registration, charts sales, and pen bookings:
9448 7544
0
40
Red and Orange Flares (in date)
At least two hand held red flares and
two hand held orange flares must be
carried. Two parachute flares may be
carried in lieu of the two hand held
red flares and a smoke canister may
be carried in lieu of the smoke flares.
5 Knot Area
For more detailed information,
refer to the Department of Transport's Nautical Charts
Quinns Rocks WA 986
Trigg WA 957
Ocean Reef to Cape Peron WA 001
rs
− ✓ ✓ ✓
NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION
39
iles
− ✓ ✓ ✓
LEGEND
m
ical
40’
Marine Radio
A marine radio must be carried if
operating more than 5 miles from the
mainland shore or more than 1 mile
from an island located more than 5
miles from the mainland shore. The
radio can be 27 MHz, VHF or HF.
North Metropolitan
aut
2n
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Lifejacket
A lifejacket bearing the label Level
100 (or higher) with the Australian
Standard AS 1512, AS 4758 or
ISO 12402 must be carried for every
person onboard.
Department of Transport
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine
Marine Safety Hotline: 13 11 56
Mete
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Anchor and Line
An efficient anchor and line must
be carried.
Contact details
I N D I A N
O
Fire Extinguisher
Vessels with an inboard engine or
carrying hydrocarbon heating or
cooling appliances must carry an
approved fire extinguisher.
March 2017
Over 5
Nautical
Miles
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Bilge Pump/Bailer
All vessels must carry a bilge pump.
Vessels under 7 metres may carry a
bailer in lieu of a bilge pump.
EPIRB
from
39’the
mainland
shore
2-5
Nautical
Miles
400
Marine Safety
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Nautical
Miles
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Boating Guide
North Metropolitan
Protected
Waters
N= 64 92 000
Department of
Transport
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8 Knot Speed
Restricted Area
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Keep WEST of
9 flashes in a group
Closed Waters All vessels
Nautical Miles
0
Keep NORTH of
uninterrupted quick flashes
OCEAN REEF
For more detailed information,
refer to the Department of Transport's Nautical Charts
Quinns Rocks WA 986
Trigg WA 957
Ocean Reef to Cape Peron WA 001
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Cardinal marks
5 Knot Area
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NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION
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115° 46' 06" E
42'
41'
Arc of Visibility
115° 40' E
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Isloated danger marks
indicate a small area of danger.
Sw
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Swimming
Prohibited
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Keep EAST of
3 flashes in a group
Keep SOUTH of
6 flashes + 1 long flash in a group
Water Ski
Area
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Kilometres
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DANGER
AREA
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LIGHT: White light, group of 2 flashes.
GPS Validation
Point
Special marks
indicate a special area such as aquaculture or
feature such as traffic separation scheme.
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Yellow Buoy
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Mullaloo
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Every
trip
S .L.S .C . T ower
Direction
of Ski
North
Lateral marks
Lump
indicate the port and starboard sides of a
navigable channel.
Beach
The
2°
28
'
Lumps
04
Ch 16 ...................................... Distress & calling
Ch 67 ........................................ Safety & emergency
72, 73, 77 ......................... * Recreational & working
Port marks
Light: Red, any rhythm.
KALLAROO
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Cab
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CAUT
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VHF
Repeaters 21, 22, 80, 81, 82 ..... * Recreational & working
Whitford Rock
8 Kno
27 MHz
Radio
Marine
Sanctuary
MULLALOO
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Reef
VHF
Radio
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2 nauti
LOG ON
LOG OFF!
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8 Knots
Vis
400 Me
Remember to
Mile
Ch 88 ...................................... Distress & calling
Ch 86 ........................................ Safety & emergency
90, 91, 94, 96 ............... * Recreational & working
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Starboard marks
Light: Green, any rhythm.
Water ski take off
and landing area
Wreck Rock
* Contact VMR groups for local information.
Whitfords Beach
www.dfes.wa.gov.au/contactus/pages/volunteermarinerescueservices.aspx
Q ( 6) + LF l 15s 3M
Recreational Skipper’s Ticket
PINNAROO POINT
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HILLARYS
Little Island
I N D I A N
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Wanneroo
Reef
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RST holders over 14 but under 16 years of age are restricted to operating
during daylight hours at a speed less than 8 knots.
Stay on the starboard side of the channel.
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A person under 10 years may not drive a motor boat.
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You are required to carry your RST card when boating.
Age restrictions
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Ban
A person in charge of a recreational vessel with a motor
greater than 6hp (4.5 kilowatts) is required to hold a RST.
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The person in charge of a recreational vessel with a motor
of 6hp (4.5 kilowatts) or less is not required to hold a
Recreational Skippers Ticket (RST).
Cow Rocks
Paddle Craft
MAR
Recreational canoes, kayaks, surf skis, wave skis, inflatables or similar
paddle craft that are propelled by a person using a paddle must comply with
WA marine laws.
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To get a brochure and sticker about the rules call 13 11 56 or visit
www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine/paddle-safe.asp
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Hillarys
Boat Harbour
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• within 400 metres of the shore – either Level 150, 100 or 50/50s;
• between 400 metres and 2 nm from shore – Level 100 or 150 only and
carry an inshore distress flare kit;
• between 2 and 5 nm – Level 100 or 150 only and an in date inshore
distress flare kit and EPIRB;
• vessels of less than 3.75 metres in length are not permitted to operate
more than 5 nm from the shore.
Sorrento Beach
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Every person on board a PWC must wear a lifejacket at all times:
MA R M
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Dropping of buoyed
objects such as crab floats
is prohibited in marinas
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Safety equipment
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Horseshoe
Freestyling and wake jumping is prohibited in the north
metropolitan area:
• within any speed restricted area;
• within 30 metres of another PWC;
• within 50 metres of another vessel or person in the water.
Marmion Beach
MARMION
Reef
400 Mete
Foam
Ar
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Water ski areas - PWC may operate when towing a water skier. When
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of
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Park
Anchor
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Speed restriction areas
General 8 knots rules
AV
Boyinaboat
Reef
must be at least 16 years of age and hold a RST.
PWC not engaged in water skiing must at all times remain well clear of the
take-off and landing area and any vessels engaged in water skiing.
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Personal water craft (PWC)
Age limits - To operate a PWC at a speed greater than 8 knots you
towing a water skier all vessels are required to carry an observer of at least
14 years of age. Observers must also wear a lifejacket.
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An 8 knot water speed applies to all vessels unless otherwise indicated:
• within 200 metres of shore from Port Beach to the northern boundary
of the Marmion Marine Park (north of Burns Rocks);
• within 50 metres of the shore elsewhere;
• within 50 metres of a person in the water (this includes surfers);
• within 50 metres of an anchored or moored vessel;
• Within 15 metres of a vessel underway.
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F ishing P latform
North Beach
Kite and windsurfing
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Whale
ferr
Centaur
Kite and windsurfers operating more than 400 metres from shore are now
required to carry safety equipment.
Beach
NORTH BEACH
2
Hillarys Boat Harbour Beach
K A R RI N Y U P
Marmion Marine Park
RO A D
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0.6 nspic ower
km ) (8
2)
Trigg Island
Trigg Beach
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EPIRB
Drop nets, fishing nets, marker buoys or other buoyed objects can not be placed or
allowed to remain in any channel or fairway in any port or harbour, or in any channel,
fairway or passage in any navigable waters except by permission of DoT.
All vessels operating within unprotected waters of the state will
require a compliant 406 MHz EPIRB when proceeding more
than 2 nautical miles from the mainland shore or more than 400
metres from an island located more than 2 nautical miles from
the mainland shore.
You also can’t anchor or moor a vessel in any channel or fairway, unless the vessel is in
distress.
Vessel Overtaking
Another
Basic rules of the waterways
Power Vessels
Power Vessels
South Trigg
Meeting Head On
BeachMeeting
TRIGG
Power Meeting
Sailing Vessel
Every overtaking vessel
gives way (this includes
sailing vessels)
Each vessel alters
course to starboard
Vessel having the
other to starboard
gives right of way
ST
Obstruction of channels and leading lines
WE
A line of markers clearly delineates this part of the eastern shoreline.
All vessels, including those propelled by paddles and oars are
prohibited from entering this area.
AVE NUE
Bennion Beach
Boating prohibited areas
1 Boyinaboat Reef Dive Trail
Located on the seaward side of Hillarys Boat Harbour adjacent to the
Southern Breakwater and out to a distance of 240 metres offshore.
This area was created for the safety of shore based snorkel and
SCUBA divers. It incorporates a Marine Park Sanctuary Zone and is
marked by spar buoys. All vessels are prohibited from entering or
transiting through this area.
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Mettams Pool
Prevention of collision
All windsurfers and kitesurfers have a duty of care to ensure their activities
are conducted with regard to the prevailing conditions and circumstances
and take appropriate action to avoid collisions.
Hamersley Pool
M A R MI O N
2 nautical miles
O C E A N
CH
400 Meters
Centaur (1874)
Caution
BEA
NO R TH
D
Pre
Reef
To get a sticker about the rules visit, www.transport.wa.gov.au/kitesafe or
call 13 11 56.
With the onset of the sea breeze windsurfers and kitesurfers congregate
at many popular locations such as Mullaloo and Scarborough. In certain
conditions these small, fast moving sailing vessels may be difficult to see
and persons navigating along the north metropolitan coast need to maintain
a proper lookout at all times and take appropriate action to avoid collisions.
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te
for
ROA
Power gives way to sail
except when sailing
vessel is overtaking
8 Knots
B uilding ( 73)
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