Navigation lightsAll 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 visit our website or call 1300 863 308.

Diving flag Any boat with divers operating from it must always display signals by day or night to alert 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.

Divers operating without a vessel, for example from a jetty, must also display the International Code Flag “A”. The flag must be at least 750mm long and 600mm wide.

Divers not operating from a vessel or jetty can display a flag from a buoy. If displayed from a buoy, the flag must not be less than 300mm long and 200mm wide.

The flag must be clearly visible to all vessels operating in the vicinity.

Windsurfing and kitesurfingWith the onset of the sea breeze windsurfers and kitesurfers congregate at many popular locations. In certain conditions these small, fast moving sailing vessels may be difficult to see and people navigating the coast need to maintain a proper lookout at all times and take appropriate action to avoid collisions.

Safety equipmentKite and windsurfers operating more than 400 metres from shore are now required to carry safety equipment. For further information visit our website or call 13 11 56.

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.

Paddle CraftRecreational 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. To get a brochure and sticker about the rules call 13 11 56 or visit our website.

Obstruction of navigation aids, channels and leads Drop nets, fishing nets, marker buoys or other buoyed objects cannot 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 without the permission of DoT.

Also, you can’t anchor or moor a vessel in any channel or fairway, unless the vessel is in distress.

Vessel registrationMost boats or yachts must be registered with DoT and an annual registration fee is payable.

Vessels that must be registeredIf your boat has a motor, or is fitted for one, it must be registered and is subject to an annual registration fee. Yachts, canoes, surf skis and other craft not fitted for a motor, are not required to be registered.

Transfer of ownershipYou must advise DoT on the sale (within 7 days) or the acquisition (within 15 days) of any power driven vessel.

General speed limit restrictionsIt is illegal, in any navigable waters, to drive a motor boat at a speed exceeding eight knots, water ski or para-sail:

• through an arch of a bridge;

• in or through a mooring area;

• within 15 metres of a vessel underway;

• within 50 metres of –

(i) a moored vessel;

(ii) a person in the water;

(iii) a jetty or wharf;

(iv) a river bank or low water mark.

GPS validation markers Global Positioning System (GPS) validation markers are unique visible marks placed at a number of public boat ramps and jetties where mariners and owners of portable GPS units can validate their position and map datum settings. The markers are small, flat and yellow, similar to ‘cats eye’ road lane markers. For further information please visit our website or call 13 11 56.

Personal water craft (PWC)To operate a personal water craft (PWC) at a speed greater than 8 knots you must be at least 16 years of age and hold an RST.

Every person on board a PWC must wear a lifejacket at all times and at times carry safety equipment:

• Within 400 metres of the shore – lifejacket Level 150, 100 or50/50s

• Between 400 metres and 2 nm from shore – lifejacket Level 100or 150 only and an in date inshore distress flare kit

• Between 2 and 5 nm – level 100 or 150 only and an in dateinshore distress flare kit and emergency position indicating radiobeacon (EPIRB).

Freestyling and wake jumping is:

• within any speed restricted area;

• within 30 metres of another PWC;

• within 50 metres of another vessel or person in the water.

PWC may operate when towing a water skier. When 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.

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.

Recreational Skipper’s TicketThe person in charge of a recreational vessel with a motor of 6hp (4.5 kilowatts) or less is not required to hold a Recreational Skipper’s Ticket (RST).

A person in charge of a recreational vessel with a motor greater than 6hp (4.5 kilowatts) is required to hold an RST.

You are required to carry your RST card when boating.

Age restrictionsA person under 10 years may not drive a motor boat.

RST holders over 14 but under 16 years of age are restricted to operating during daylight hours at a speed less than 8 knots.

0 0.2 0.4 0.6

Kilometres

0 0.1 0.2 0.3

Nautical Miles

Open Water

Mooring area

LEGEND

Mangroves / Beach

5 Knots restricted area

8 Knots restricted area

Courtesy Mooring

Shallows

Ramp Boat Launching

Public Toilet / GPS Validation Marker

Parking / Boat Trailer Parking

Carnarvon FascineFor more detailed information,

refer to Department of Transport’s Nautical ChartCarnarvon, WA. 982

NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION

Water skiing prohibitedWater skiing is prohibited within all the waters of the Fascine. Note: water skiing includes being towed over water by seabiscuits, surfboards and any other aquaplane apparatus.

P.W.C.PROHIBITED

SKIINGPROHIBITED

5KNOTSIDLE SPEED

Keep to the rightWhen proceeding along a narrow channel you should keep as far to the right side of the channel as is safe and practicable.

Upstream/direction

of �ood tide

Downstream/direction

of ebb tide

Keep

to yo

ur rig

ht in

a ch

anne

l

Green to green upstream

Red to green downstream

CautionMariners are advised that the entrance to The Fascine is constantly changing due to the dynamics of sand movement. Care should be taken when navigating in this area.

Protected Waters

lakes, rivers, inlets and estuaries except

Lake Argyle

0-2 Nautical

Miles from the mainland

shore

2-5 Nautical

Miles from the mainland

shore

Over 5 Nautical

Miles from the mainland

shore

Recreational Skipper’s TicketThe skipper of a recreational vessel, powered by a motor greater than 6hp (4.5kwp) must hold an RST.

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓Bilge Pump/BailerAll vessels must carry a bilge pump. Vessels under 7 metres may carry a bailer in lieu of a bilge pump.

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓Fire ExtinguisherVessels with an inboard engine or carrying hydrocarbon heating or cooling appliances must carry an approved fire extinguisher.

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Anchor and LineAn efficient anchor and line must be carried. − ✓ ✓ ✓LifejacketA 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.

− ✓ ✓ ✓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.

− ✓ ✓ ✓

EPIRB

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.

− − ✓ ✓

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.

− − − ✓

Marine RadioA 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.

− − − ✓RSE-0317

SafetyEquipment

Department of Transport

March 2017

Boating Guide Carnarvon Denham Marine Safety

Contact details

Department of TransportEmail: marine.safety@transport.wa.gov.auWebsite: www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarineCarnarvon: 9941 6800Marine Safety Hotline: 13 11 56

Boating Weather ForecastBoating Weather: 1900 955 350Website: www.bom.gov.au/marine

PoliceWater Police: 9442 8600Carnarvon: 9941 7333Denham: 9948 1201

Volunteer Marine Rescue ServicesEmergency contact: VHF 16 and 27Mhz 88Carnarvon: (VMR676) 9941 3613Shark Bay: (VMR 675) 9948 1376

Australian Coast Radio Monitors WAPhone: 9948 1737Website: www.acrmwa.org.au

Department of FisheriesWebsite: www.fish.wa.gov.auCarnarvon: 9941 1185Denham: 9948 1210

Department of Parks and WildlifeWebsite: www.dpaw.wa.gov.auCarnarvon: 9941 3754Denham: 9948 2226

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.

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Navigation lightsAll 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 visit our website or call 1300 863 308.

Diving flag Any boat with divers operating from it must always display signals by day or night to alert 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.

Divers operating without a vessel, for example from a jetty, must also display the International Code Flag “A”. The flag must be at least 750mm long and 600mm wide.

Divers not operating from a vessel or jetty can display a flag from a buoy. If displayed from a buoy, the flag must not be less than 300mm long and 200mm wide.

The flag must be clearly visible to all vessels operating in the vicinity.

Windsurfing and kitesurfingWith the onset of the sea breeze windsurfers and kitesurfers congregate at many popular locations. In certain conditions these small, fast moving sailing vessels may be difficult to see and people navigating the coast need to maintain a proper lookout at all times and take appropriate action to avoid collisions.

Safety equipmentKite and windsurfers operating more than 400 metres from shore are now required to carry safety equipment. For further information visit our website or call 13 11 56.

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.

Paddle CraftRecreational 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. To get a brochure and sticker about the rules call 13 11 56 or visit our website.

Obstruction of navigation aids, channels and leads Drop nets, fishing nets, marker buoys or other buoyed objects cannot 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 without the permission of DoT.

Also, you can’t anchor or moor a vessel in any channel or fairway, unless the vessel is in distress.

Vessel registrationMost boats or yachts must be registered with DoT and an annual registration fee is payable.

Vessels that must be registeredIf your boat has a motor, or is fitted for one, it must be registered and is subject to an annual registration fee. Yachts, canoes, surf skis and other craft not fitted for a motor, are not required to be registered.

Transfer of ownershipYou must advise DoT on the sale (within 7 days) or the acquisition (within 15 days) of any power driven vessel.

General speed limit restrictionsIt is illegal, in any navigable waters, to drive a motor boat at a speed exceeding eight knots, water ski or para-sail:

• through an arch of a bridge;

• in or through a mooring area;

• within 15 metres of a vessel underway;

• within 50 metres of –

(i) a moored vessel;

(ii) a person in the water;

(iii) a jetty or wharf;

(iv) a river bank or low water mark.

GPS validation markers Global Positioning System (GPS) validation markers are unique visible marks placed at a number of public boat ramps and jetties where mariners and owners of portable GPS units can validate their position and map datum settings. The markers are small, flat and yellow, similar to ‘cats eye’ road lane markers. For further information please visit our website or call 13 11 56.

Personal water craft (PWC)To operate a personal water craft (PWC) at a speed greater than 8 knots you must be at least 16 years of age and hold an RST.

Every person on board a PWC must wear a lifejacket at all times and at times carry safety equipment:

• Within 400 metres of the shore – lifejacket Level 150, 100 or 50/50s

• Between 400 metres and 2 nm from shore – lifejacket Level 100 or 150 only and an in date inshore distress flare kit

• Between 2 and 5 nm – level 100 or 150 only and an in date inshore distress flare kit and emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB).

Freestyling and wake jumping is:

• within any speed restricted area;

• within 30 metres of another PWC;

• within 50 metres of another vessel or person in the water.

PWC may operate when towing a water skier. When 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.

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.

Recreational Skipper’s TicketThe person in charge of a recreational vessel with a motor of 6hp (4.5 kilowatts) or less is not required to hold a Recreational Skipper’s Ticket (RST).

A person in charge of a recreational vessel with a motor greater than 6hp (4.5 kilowatts) is required to hold an RST.

You are required to carry your RST card when boating.

Age restrictionsA person under 10 years may not drive a motor boat.

RST holders over 14 but under 16 years of age are restricted to operating during daylight hours at a speed less than 8 knots.

0 0.2 0.4 0.6

Kilometres

0 0.1 0.2 0.3

Nautical Miles

Open Water

Mooring area

LEGEND

Mangroves / Beach

5 Knots restricted area

8 Knots restricted area

Courtesy Mooring

Shallows

Ramp Boat Launching

Public Toilet / GPS Validation Marker

Parking / Boat Trailer Parking

Carnarvon FascineFor more detailed information,

refer to Department of Transport’s Nautical ChartCarnarvon, WA. 982

NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION

Water skiing prohibitedWater skiing is prohibited within all the waters of the Fascine. Note: water skiing includes being towed over water by seabiscuits, surfboards and any other aquaplane apparatus.

P.W.C.PROHIBITED

SKIINGPROHIBITED

5KNOTSIDLE SPEED

Keep to the rightWhen proceeding along a narrow channel you should keep as far to the right side of the channel as is safe and practicable.

Upstream/direction

of �ood tide

Downstream/direction

of ebb tide

Keep

to yo

ur rig

ht in

a ch

anne

l

Green to green upstream

Red to green downstream

CautionMariners are advised that the entrance to The Fascine is constantly changing due to the dynamics of sand movement. Care should be taken when navigating in this area.

Protected Waters

lakes, rivers, inlets and estuaries except

Lake Argyle

0-2 Nautical

Miles from the mainland

shore

2-5 Nautical

Miles from the mainland

shore

Over 5 Nautical

Miles from the mainland

shore

Recreational Skipper’s TicketThe skipper of a recreational vessel, powered by a motor greater than 6hp (4.5kwp) must hold an RST.

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓Bilge Pump/BailerAll vessels must carry a bilge pump. Vessels under 7 metres may carry a bailer in lieu of a bilge pump.

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓Fire ExtinguisherVessels with an inboard engine or carrying hydrocarbon heating or cooling appliances must carry an approved fire extinguisher.

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Anchor and LineAn efficient anchor and line must be carried. − ✓ ✓ ✓LifejacketA 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.

− ✓ ✓ ✓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.

− ✓ ✓ ✓

EPIRB

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.

− − ✓ ✓

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.

− − − ✓

Marine RadioA 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.

− − − ✓RSE-0317

SafetyEquipment

Department of Transport

March 2017

Boating Guide Carnarvon Denham Marine Safety

Contact details

Department of TransportEmail: marine.safety@transport.wa.gov.auWebsite: www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarineCarnarvon: 9941 6800Marine Safety Hotline: 13 11 56

Boating Weather ForecastBoating Weather: 1900 955 350Website: www.bom.gov.au/marine

PoliceWater Police: 9442 8600Carnarvon: 9941 7333Denham: 9948 1201

Volunteer Marine Rescue ServicesEmergency contact: VHF 16 and 27Mhz 88Carnarvon: (VMR676) 9941 3613Shark Bay: (VMR 675) 9948 1376

Australian Coast Radio Monitors WAPhone: 9948 1737Website: www.acrmwa.org.au

Department of FisheriesWebsite: www.fish.wa.gov.auCarnarvon: 9941 1185Denham: 9948 1210

Department of Parks and WildlifeWebsite: www.dpaw.wa.gov.auCarnarvon: 9941 3754Denham: 9948 2226

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.

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No 9Fl G 3s 4M

No 8Fl R 3s 4M

No 1Fl G 3s 5m 4M

No 3Q G 2M

No 5Fl(2) G 5s 4M

No 6Fl(2) R 5s 4M

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International Code flag "A"

Navigation LightsAll vessels underway between the hours of sunset and sunrise must carry navigation lights appropriate to the particular size and type of vessel. For further information, refer to the WA Boating Guide or contact Marine Safety.

Diver's FlagVessels engaged in diving operations shall exhibi t at all times, the International Code flag "A". Divers engaged in diving operations may also display the International Code flag "A" from a personal buoy. All other craft must keep at least 50 metres clear.

Vessel Overtaking

Another

Every overtaking vessel gives way

(this includes sailing vessels)

Each vessel alters course to starboard

Power VesselsMeeting Head On

Vessel having the other to starboard gives right of way

Power Vessels

Crossing

Power gives way to sail except when sailing

vessel is overtaking

Power MeetingSailing Vessel

BASIC RULES OF THE WATERWAY

Cardinal marksKeep NORTH of

uninterrupted quick flashes

Keep EAST of3 flashes in a group

Keep SOUTH of6 flashes + 1 long flash in a group

Keep WEST of9 flashes in a group

DANGERAREA

SPEED CONVERSION CHART

Knots Km/H MPH 1 1.85 1.15 5 9.25 5.75 8 14.80 9.2012 22.20 13.80

Lateral marksIndicate the port and starboard sides

of a navigable channel.

Port marksLight: Red, any rhythm.

Starboard marksLight: Green, any rhythm.

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VHF Ch 16 ......................................Distress & callingRadio Ch 67 ........................................Safety & emergency 72, 73, 77 ......................... * Recreational & working

VHF Repeaters 21, 22, 80, 81, 82 ..... * Recreational & working

27 MHz Ch 88 ......................................Distress & callingRadio Ch 86 ........................................Safety & emergency 90, 91, 94, 96 ............... * Recreational & working

* Contact VMR groups for local information.www.dfes.wa.gov.au/contactus/pages/volunteermarinerescueservices.aspx

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Power Vessels Meeting Head On

Vessel having theother to starboard gives right of way

Power Vessels Meeting

Power gives way to sailexcept when sailing vessel is overtaking

Power MeetingSailing Vessel

Basic rules of the waterwaysShips in Channels

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Navigation Marks

Light Characteristics

Cardinal Marks

WARNING - Tropical cyclone region

The north west of Western Australia experiences more severe cyclones than any other part of the Australian coastline and is one of the most cyclone-prone coasts anywhere in the world. The cyclone season extends from November through to April, but most coastal impacts occur in the period from January to March.

Please refer to the Carnarvon/shark bay Cyclone Contingency Plan that DoT activates during cyclones which is available along with a range of other DoT cyclone plans on the web site: www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine

5 Nautical Miles Offshore

2 Nautical Miles Offshore

2 Nautical Miles Offshore

SHARK BAYNOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION

For more detailed informatio, refer to Nautical ChartsBellefin Flats to Denham WA661

Ramp Boat Launching

Public Toilet / GPS Validation Marker

Parking / Boat Trailer Parking

5 Knot Speed Limit

Water Ski Area

Swimming Prohibited

Closed Waters – Motorised Vessels

LEGEND

TAKE CARE BE PROP AWARE