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Warning: Navigational Aid Malfunctioning
Mariners are advised that Navigational aid 673 (Ocean Reef Southern Front Lead) is flashing continuously and not in its regular pattern.
Chart reference: WA001 - Ocean Reef to Cape Peron
Location: -31:45.7774'S 115:43.7051'E
Start date:
25/03/2025
Issued:
25/03/2025
Notice number: 6393
Warning: Vessel Grounded on Reef North of Garden Island
Mariners are advised that there is currently a vessel Grounded on the reef North of Garden Island near Herring Bay.
Mariners are advised to exercise caution when navigating in the area as there may be loose debris nearby.
Mariners are advised to exercise caution when navigating in the area as there may be loose debris nearby.
Chart reference: WA001 - Ocean Reef to Cape Peron
Location: -32: 9.3004'S 115: 39.5362'E
Start date:
18/03/2025
Issued:
18/03/2025
Notice number: 6386
Warning: Vessel adrift between Rottnest and Two Rocks
Mariners are advised that a 5 metre aluminium runabout (Registration - 84234) has come loose from its mooring off Rottnest and its whereabouts is currently unknown.The vessel is likely to drift towards the Two Rocks, Lancelin area.
Mariners are advised to exercise caution when navigating in this area and alert DoT if located.
Mariners are advised to exercise caution when navigating in this area and alert DoT if located.
Chart reference: WA1071 - Two Rocks
Location: -31: 43.3909'S 115: 31.3717'E
Start date:
06/03/2025
Issued:
06/03/2025
Notice number: 6368
Event: High-Speed Boat Race - Closure of Waters to All Vessels, Mangles Bay, Rockingham
I, Christopher John Mather, delegate of the Chief Executive Officer, acting pursuant to Section 66 of the Western Australian Marine Act 1982, hereby close the following area of water to all vessels on Sunday 23rd February, Sunday 30th March and Sunday 27th April 2025, during the hours of 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Area of Closure: Mangles Bay, Rockingham
The closure applies to all waters of Mangles Bay contained within the following coordinates:
• Commencing at approximately 32°16.401’ S, 115°41.930’ E (on the foreshore east of the Garden Island Causeway);
• Thence approximately 530 meters N-NE to 32°16.120’ S, 115°42.017’ E;
• Thence approximately 245 meters east to 32°16.113’ S, 115°42.171’ E;
• Thence approximately 570 meters south to 32°16.433’ S, 115°42.062’ E on the foreshore;
• Thence back to the point of commencement at 32°16.401’ S, 115°41.930’ E
Conditions of Closure:
• No vessel shall transit through, anchor, or moor within the closed waters area.
• This notice does not apply to approved vessels associated with the "Mangles Bay Summer Series" high-speed boat race.
Area of Closure: Mangles Bay, Rockingham
The closure applies to all waters of Mangles Bay contained within the following coordinates:
• Commencing at approximately 32°16.401’ S, 115°41.930’ E (on the foreshore east of the Garden Island Causeway);
• Thence approximately 530 meters N-NE to 32°16.120’ S, 115°42.017’ E;
• Thence approximately 245 meters east to 32°16.113’ S, 115°42.171’ E;
• Thence approximately 570 meters south to 32°16.433’ S, 115°42.062’ E on the foreshore;
• Thence back to the point of commencement at 32°16.401’ S, 115°41.930’ E
Conditions of Closure:
• No vessel shall transit through, anchor, or moor within the closed waters area.
• This notice does not apply to approved vessels associated with the "Mangles Bay Summer Series" high-speed boat race.
Chart reference: WA913 - Cape Peron to Dawesville
Location: -32: 16.4010'S 115: 41.9300'E
Start date:
23/02/2025
End date:
27/04/2025
Issued:
21/02/2025
Notice number: 6355
Advice: Boat Ramp & Marina Construction Works – Ocean Reef Marina
Mariners are advised that construction works, and water closures are currently in place at the Ocean Reef Marina
These works form part of the Ocean Reef Marina Project.
The on-water stages comprise of the following works,
• Beach and edge wall works within the marina
• Demolition and construction of various boat ramps.
• Opening of all 8 new boat ramps
Transition of use to four of the new boat ramps will occur on 17 February 2025.
On water works will be in place until September 2025.
The works area will be delineated by yellow buoys placed along the length of the silt curtain at 30m intervals.
Flashing yellow lights visible to 1 nautical mile will be affixed to the buoys to alert mariners/users of the construction zone. Please refer below to a diagram of the works area.
These works will occur between 07:00 am and 07:00 pm Monday to Saturday.
Operators will monitor Marine Radio VHF Channel 16 during operating hours.
Access to the boat ramps will be maintained however not at full capacity. Mariners are to be aware of stand-alone piles that may be present in the channel extending out from the new boat ramps. These piles will have reflective tape installed.
I Graeme Meinema, delegate of the Chief Executive Officer, acting pursuant to section 66 of the Western Australian Marine Act 1982 hereby amend notice 6211 and close the following area of water to all vessels from 17 February 2025.
Closure area:
Area 1
All waters of the Ocean Reef Boat Harbour bounded by the shore and line commencing 31° 45.4616263' S 115° 43.4263373' E thence 31° 45.5245276' S 115° 43.5164955' E. This corresponds to an area of waters that have been enclosed by a silt curtain (bunding).
Area 2
All waters of the Ocean Reef Boat Harbour bounded by the shore and line commencing at 31° 45.5360091' S 115° 43.5185522' E thence to 31° 45.6179076' S 115° 43.5768988' E. This corresponds to an area of waters that have been enclosed by a silt curtain (bunding).
Area 3
All waters in the vicinity of the boat ramp jetties that are encapsulated by silt curtains (bunding).
Conditions of closure;
Bonafide vessels associated with the construction works and all Government vessels are exempt from the closure.
Mariners are advised to use caution when transiting the area and always keep well clear of the above operations when transiting to the boat ramps that remain open and note, all waters of the Ocean Reef Marina are closed to windsurfing, kitesurfing, and winging activities.
Swimming and kayaking are prohibited within the above works area.
This notice is in effect as of 17 February 2025.
All coordinates based on GDA 2020.
These works form part of the Ocean Reef Marina Project.
The on-water stages comprise of the following works,
• Beach and edge wall works within the marina
• Demolition and construction of various boat ramps.
• Opening of all 8 new boat ramps
Transition of use to four of the new boat ramps will occur on 17 February 2025.
On water works will be in place until September 2025.
The works area will be delineated by yellow buoys placed along the length of the silt curtain at 30m intervals.
Flashing yellow lights visible to 1 nautical mile will be affixed to the buoys to alert mariners/users of the construction zone. Please refer below to a diagram of the works area.
These works will occur between 07:00 am and 07:00 pm Monday to Saturday.
Operators will monitor Marine Radio VHF Channel 16 during operating hours.
Access to the boat ramps will be maintained however not at full capacity. Mariners are to be aware of stand-alone piles that may be present in the channel extending out from the new boat ramps. These piles will have reflective tape installed.
I Graeme Meinema, delegate of the Chief Executive Officer, acting pursuant to section 66 of the Western Australian Marine Act 1982 hereby amend notice 6211 and close the following area of water to all vessels from 17 February 2025.
Closure area:
Area 1
All waters of the Ocean Reef Boat Harbour bounded by the shore and line commencing 31° 45.4616263' S 115° 43.4263373' E thence 31° 45.5245276' S 115° 43.5164955' E. This corresponds to an area of waters that have been enclosed by a silt curtain (bunding).
Area 2
All waters of the Ocean Reef Boat Harbour bounded by the shore and line commencing at 31° 45.5360091' S 115° 43.5185522' E thence to 31° 45.6179076' S 115° 43.5768988' E. This corresponds to an area of waters that have been enclosed by a silt curtain (bunding).
Area 3
All waters in the vicinity of the boat ramp jetties that are encapsulated by silt curtains (bunding).
Conditions of closure;
Bonafide vessels associated with the construction works and all Government vessels are exempt from the closure.
Mariners are advised to use caution when transiting the area and always keep well clear of the above operations when transiting to the boat ramps that remain open and note, all waters of the Ocean Reef Marina are closed to windsurfing, kitesurfing, and winging activities.
Swimming and kayaking are prohibited within the above works area.
This notice is in effect as of 17 February 2025.
All coordinates based on GDA 2020.
Chart reference: WA001 - Ocean Reef to Cape Peron
Location: -31: 45.5246'S 115: 43.5202'E
Start date:
17/02/2025
End date:
01/09/2025
Issued:
14/02/2025
Notice number: 6344
PDF download956 KbWarning: Large Yacht ran aground - Penguin Island, Rockingham
Mariners are advised a large yacht has ran aground against the reef on the western side of Penguin Island, Rockingham.
The vessel has been smashed up against the reef leaving significant amounts of debris in the area including large timber masts.
Mariners are advised to proceed with extreme caution when navigating the area and to be aware for floating debris.
The vessel has been smashed up against the reef leaving significant amounts of debris in the area including large timber masts.
Mariners are advised to proceed with extreme caution when navigating the area and to be aware for floating debris.
Chart reference: WA913 - Cape Peron to Dawesville
Location: -32: 18.2200'S 115: 41.2300'E
Start date:
31/01/2025
Issued:
31/01/2025
Notice number: 6333
Warning: Vessel Semi-Submerged - Mangles Bay
Mariners are advised a 14 metre vessel is semi-submerged on its mooring approximately 600m from the shore at Mangles Bay, Rockingham.
Please proceed with caution when transsiting the area and be aware for potential debris.
Please proceed with caution when transsiting the area and be aware for potential debris.
Chart reference: WA913 - Cape Peron to Dawesville
Location: -32: 16.2190'S 115: 42.5020'E
Start date:
30/12/2024
Issued:
30/12/2024
Notice number: 6292
Advice: Rottnest Ferries - Impeded by Water Depth within Thomson Bay Entrance
Mariners are advised that due to available water depth, Rottnest Express vessel’s are constrained by their draft within the entrance channel to Thompson Bay and on approach to the landing jetty. On occasion, these vessels can only navigate within a reduced area of the channel, may transit against the flow of traffic, and are severely restricted in the ability to deviate from their course.
Mariners are advised to keep a lookout before entering the channel and are not to impede to passage of all Rottnest Ferries.
Mariners are advised to keep a lookout before entering the channel and are not to impede to passage of all Rottnest Ferries.
Chart reference: WA412 - Rottnest Island
Location: -31: 59.7052'S 115: 32.8746'E
Start date:
15/11/2024
Issued:
15/11/2024
Notice number: 6234
Advice: Two Rocks Marina service wharf restrictions
Mariners are advised that the Northern service wharf has been closed to all vessels until further notice.
The Western wharf including access to fuel and boat lift operations remain open.
For further information please contact the Two Rocks Marina office on 1300 863 308.
Please refer to the PDF below for further information.
The Western wharf including access to fuel and boat lift operations remain open.
For further information please contact the Two Rocks Marina office on 1300 863 308.
Please refer to the PDF below for further information.
Chart reference: WA1071 - Two Rocks
Location: -31: 29.728'S 115: 34.911'E
Start date:
12/09/2024
Issued:
12/09/2024
Notice number: 6178
PDF download1325 KbWarning: Boat Ramp Closure – Bent Street Boat Ramp – Rockingham
Mariners are advised that a portion of the Bent Street Boat Ramp has been closed until further notice. This is due to rapid sand build-up of the Tern Bank Sand Bar this 2024 winter, and therefore the City of Rockingham has closed the western formal concrete boat ramp lane, including the beach launching area at the Bent Street Boat Ramp.
Mariners are advised to use the eastern formal concrete boat ramp lane, including the beach launching area with caution, keeping in mind the potential for shallow water depths at this boat ramp. The eastern formal concrete boat ramp lane associated with the jetty, and the informal eastern beach launching area can be used for both launching and retrieving of recreational vessels.
Mariners are advised to exercise caution and be aware of changing conditions.
All enquiries to the City of Rockingham – 08 9528 0333
Mariners are advised to use the eastern formal concrete boat ramp lane, including the beach launching area with caution, keeping in mind the potential for shallow water depths at this boat ramp. The eastern formal concrete boat ramp lane associated with the jetty, and the informal eastern beach launching area can be used for both launching and retrieving of recreational vessels.
Mariners are advised to exercise caution and be aware of changing conditions.
All enquiries to the City of Rockingham – 08 9528 0333
Chart reference: WA913 - Cape Peron to Dawesville
Location: -32: 18.42417'S 115: 43.16493'E
Start date:
23/08/2024
Issued:
23/08/2024
Notice number: 6161
Advice: Deployment Of 1x Directional Wave Buoy - Hillarys
Mariners advised that a Directional Wave Rider Buoy (DWRB) has been deployed approximately 4.6 NM WSW of Hillarys Marina at the following location;
-31: 50.8680 S 115: 38.7900 S
The Yellow DWRB is equipped with a flashing yellow light.
Flash Rate: Fl Y 2.5s
The small yellow wave buoy is connected to an orange surface float 10m apart. It's fitted with 45m poly rope which is moored to the seafloor with a clump weight and consists of one in-line float 5m above the seabed.
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution and keep well clear of monitoring device.
-31: 50.8680 S 115: 38.7900 S
The Yellow DWRB is equipped with a flashing yellow light.
Flash Rate: Fl Y 2.5s
The small yellow wave buoy is connected to an orange surface float 10m apart. It's fitted with 45m poly rope which is moored to the seafloor with a clump weight and consists of one in-line float 5m above the seabed.
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution and keep well clear of monitoring device.
Location: -31: 50.8680'S 115: 38.7900'E
Start date:
24/05/2024
End date:
01/09/2025
Issued:
24/05/2024
Notice number: 6068
Advice: Deployment of 3x AWACs – Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour and vicinity
Mariners are advised that 3x AWACs (acoustic wave and current profiler) are scheduled to be deployed at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour (FFBH) and vicinity at the following locations:
32: 3.850S, 115: 43.366E (approximately 1 nautical mile west of FFBH)
32: 3.850S, 115: 44.465 (approximately 5m seaward of the FFBH inner traffic separation marker)
32: 3.610S, 115: 44.801E (Fremantle Sardine Jetty)
Provisional deployment: 01/04/2024
Provisional recovery: 01/04/2025
Each of the above AWACs will be mounted on a seabed aluminium box frame (800mm (L) x 800mm (W) x 500mm (H)
No vessel is to interfere with the above AWACs at any time.
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution when transiting the area and keep well clear of the above AWACs at all times.
32: 3.850S, 115: 43.366E (approximately 1 nautical mile west of FFBH)
32: 3.850S, 115: 44.465 (approximately 5m seaward of the FFBH inner traffic separation marker)
32: 3.610S, 115: 44.801E (Fremantle Sardine Jetty)
Provisional deployment: 01/04/2024
Provisional recovery: 01/04/2025
Each of the above AWACs will be mounted on a seabed aluminium box frame (800mm (L) x 800mm (W) x 500mm (H)
No vessel is to interfere with the above AWACs at any time.
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution when transiting the area and keep well clear of the above AWACs at all times.
Chart reference: WA001 - Ocean Reef to Cape Peron
Location: -32: 3.850'S 115: 44.465'E
Start date:
13/03/2024
End date:
01/04/2025
Issued:
13/03/2024
Notice number: 5994
Advice: Deployment of 3 x Directional Wave Buoy – Wanneroo Vicinity
Mariners are advised that three Directional Wave Buoy have been deployed in the below positions. 2 x are approximately 2km offshore from Quinns Beach vicinity and 1 x approximately 400m offshore from Yanchep Beach vicinity.
Location 1: 31° 39.6000'S, 115° 39.8760’E
Location 2: 31° 40.6260'S, 115° 40.2360’E
Location 3: 31° 33.2760'S, 115° 37.2960’E
The above lit directional wave buoys (Fl 2.5s) are predominantly yellow in colour with black panels with a surface height of approximately 150mm. The directional wave buoy will be attached to a lit yellow surface float (Fl 2.5s) approximately 20 metres from the wave buoy.
Provisional recovery date: The above directional wave buoy will be deployed as part of the as part of environmental monitoring of waves and temperatures by UWA and will be recovered around November 2026.
Location 1: 31° 39.6000'S, 115° 39.8760’E
Location 2: 31° 40.6260'S, 115° 40.2360’E
Location 3: 31° 33.2760'S, 115° 37.2960’E
The above lit directional wave buoys (Fl 2.5s) are predominantly yellow in colour with black panels with a surface height of approximately 150mm. The directional wave buoy will be attached to a lit yellow surface float (Fl 2.5s) approximately 20 metres from the wave buoy.
Provisional recovery date: The above directional wave buoy will be deployed as part of the as part of environmental monitoring of waves and temperatures by UWA and will be recovered around November 2026.
Chart reference: WA986 - Quinns Rocks
Location: -31: 39.6000'S 115: 39.8760'E
Start date:
01/11/2023
End date:
01/11/2026
Issued:
05/12/2023
Notice number: 5902
Warning: Grounded Vessel – Kwinana Beach
Mariners are advised a 13 metre steel yacht is aground at Kwinana Beach, approximately 50m south of Kwinana Bulk Jetty.
The vessel and vessel debris may come adrift in prevailing conditions.
Mariners are advised to proceed with caution when transiting the area.
The vessel and vessel debris may come adrift in prevailing conditions.
Mariners are advised to proceed with caution when transiting the area.
Chart reference: WA913 - Cape Peron to Dawesville
Location: -32: 14.533'S 115: 45.551'E
Start date:
06/09/2023
Issued:
06/09/2023
Notice number: 5802
Advice: Fremantle Seaweed Aquaculture Site Installation - Port Coogee
Mariners are advised that a new Aquaculture Farm is currently being installed in the waters north of the Port Coogee Marina.
This will involve the laying of multiple surface lines and floats within the farm lease boundary in long-line formation.
This area is marked by lit Yellow Special Markers at the extremity of the lease area.
Location of marker buoys:
32: 05.193S, 115: 45.007E
32: 05.141S, 115: 45.171E
32: 05.782S, 115: 45.420E
32: 05.819S, 115: 45.271E
Flash rate: Fl Y 3s
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution when transiting the area and keep well clear of the above aquaculture site
This will involve the laying of multiple surface lines and floats within the farm lease boundary in long-line formation.
This area is marked by lit Yellow Special Markers at the extremity of the lease area.
Location of marker buoys:
32: 05.193S, 115: 45.007E
32: 05.141S, 115: 45.171E
32: 05.782S, 115: 45.420E
32: 05.819S, 115: 45.271E
Flash rate: Fl Y 3s
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution when transiting the area and keep well clear of the above aquaculture site
Chart reference: WA001 - Ocean Reef to Cape Peron
Location: -32: 5.48231'S 115: 45.18195'E
Start date:
15/02/2023
Issued:
15/02/2023
Notice number: 5569
Advice: Deployment of Sub Surface Mooring Lines - Offshore Alkimos Vicinity
Mariners are advised that subsurface mooring lines for environmental monitoring have been deployed in the offshore Alkimos vicinity as follows:
Locations:
31° 42.3882'S, 115° 38.9472'E
31° 42.3218'S, 115° 38.9203'E
31° 38.1459'S, 115° 38.0995'E
31° 38.0906'S, 115° 38.0465'E
31° 34.3645'S, 115° 35.6441'E
31° 34.3042'S, 115° 35.5811'E
Each of the above mooring lines is attached to a subsurface float with a 4m clearance to the surface of the water at LAT (Lowest Astronomical Tide), with a logger and a clump weight on the seabed
Mariners are advised to exercise caution when transiting the area and keep well clear of the above subsurface mooring lines.
Locations:
31° 42.3882'S, 115° 38.9472'E
31° 42.3218'S, 115° 38.9203'E
31° 38.1459'S, 115° 38.0995'E
31° 38.0906'S, 115° 38.0465'E
31° 34.3645'S, 115° 35.6441'E
31° 34.3042'S, 115° 35.5811'E
Each of the above mooring lines is attached to a subsurface float with a 4m clearance to the surface of the water at LAT (Lowest Astronomical Tide), with a logger and a clump weight on the seabed
Mariners are advised to exercise caution when transiting the area and keep well clear of the above subsurface mooring lines.
Chart reference: WA986 - Quinns Rocks
Location: -31: 42.388'S 115: 38.947'E
Start date:
22/11/2022
End date:
31/05/2025
Issued:
24/11/2022
Notice number: 5456
Warning: Bent St Channel (Safety Bay) Encroaching Sandbar
Mariners are advised that the entrance channel to Bent St Boat Ramp (Safety Bay) is subject from time to time by the encroaching Tern Island sand bar.
The Bent Street boat ramp is currently open however, mariners are advised to exercise caution whilst navigating through this area and should not rely solely on the two (2) lit navigational buoys outside of Tern Island for safe navigation past any sand hazard or shallow water to the boat ramp.
Skippers are reminded to keep a proper lookout and safe speed at all times.
Alternative boat ramps can be accessed at Palm Beach, Point Peron and Port Kennedy (Southern Warnbro Sound)
The Bent Street boat ramp is currently open however, mariners are advised to exercise caution whilst navigating through this area and should not rely solely on the two (2) lit navigational buoys outside of Tern Island for safe navigation past any sand hazard or shallow water to the boat ramp.
Skippers are reminded to keep a proper lookout and safe speed at all times.
Alternative boat ramps can be accessed at Palm Beach, Point Peron and Port Kennedy (Southern Warnbro Sound)
Chart reference: WA001 - Ocean Reef to Cape Peron
Location: -32: 18.593'S 115: 43.125'E
Start date:
12/07/2022
Issued:
12/07/2022
Notice number: 1897
Advice: Installation of submerged Light Logger Moorings, Offshore Ocean Reef
Mariners are advised that six (6) submerged light logger moorings have been deployed in the offshore Ocean Reef in mid-March 2021 at the following locations:
Location 1: 31° 45.705’S , 115° 43.337’E
Location 2: 31° 45.498’S , 115° 43.252’E
Location 3: 31° 45.071’S , 115° 43.477’E
Location 4: 31° 43.981’S , 115° 43.072’E
Location 5: 31° 44.184’S , 115° 43.042’E
Location 6: 31° 44.600’S , 115° 43.169’E
The above moorings will be submerged (1m at LAT) and are equipped with subsurface buoys, which are predominantly white in colour, approximately 0.2m in diameter.
Recovery date: 31/12/2025
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution when transiting the above area and keep well clear of the above light loggers at all times.
Location 1: 31° 45.705’S , 115° 43.337’E
Location 2: 31° 45.498’S , 115° 43.252’E
Location 3: 31° 45.071’S , 115° 43.477’E
Location 4: 31° 43.981’S , 115° 43.072’E
Location 5: 31° 44.184’S , 115° 43.042’E
Location 6: 31° 44.600’S , 115° 43.169’E
The above moorings will be submerged (1m at LAT) and are equipped with subsurface buoys, which are predominantly white in colour, approximately 0.2m in diameter.
Recovery date: 31/12/2025
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution when transiting the above area and keep well clear of the above light loggers at all times.
Chart reference: WA986 - Quinns Rocks
Location: -31: 44.600'S 115: 43.169'E
Start date:
12/03/2021
End date:
31/12/2025
Issued:
14/04/2021
Notice number: 2021 - 42