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Swan and Canning Rivers notices

View navigational warnings, event notices and Temporary Notices To Mariners for the Swan and Canning Rivers.

 Warning:  Barrack Square Starboard Mark - Swan River - Damaged and Unlit

Mariners are advised that the Barrack Square Starboard Beacon has been hit by a vessel and is now on a lean and maybe Unlit. Please navigate with caution.
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -31:57.7302'S  115:51.1307'E
Start date: 24/03/2025
Issued: 24/03/2025
Notice number: 6394

 Event:  Pyrotechnics display, Closure of Waters, Matilda Bay – Swan River

I Graeme Meinema, 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 Friday 4th April 2025 during the following times:

From 8:00pm to 9:00pm all the waters within a 100 metre radius of the firing point located at approximately 31° 58.910’S, 115° 49.588’E. (approximately 430 metres north east of Royal Perth Yacht Club.

Conditions of Closure:

No vessel shall transit through, anchor or moor within the closed waters area;

Bonafide vessels associated with the fireworks display are exempt from the closure;

Swimming is prohibited in the above area of closure.

This area is set aside for safety measures during the set up and display of pyrotechnics.
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -31: 58.910'S  115: 49.588'E
Start date: 04/04/2025
End date: 04/04/2025
Issued: 21/03/2025
Notice number: 6391

 Event:  5 Knots, Ski area closed from Deep Water Point to Canning Bridge, Canning River.

Mariners are hereby advised that the Canning River water ski area at Deepwater Point has been set aside for an aquatic event approved by DoT under 51c of the Navigable Waters Regulations 1958.

The following area is closed to water skiing activities and the speed limited to 5 knots as rowers will be competing in the 'Rowing WA Masters Regatta #2' during the following date, time and location:

Sunday 30 March 2025 from 07:00 AM to 2:00 PM between Deep Water Point to Canning Bridge.

Mariners are advised to navigate with caution and adhere to the 5-knot speed limit when transiting the area during the above times.
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -32: 1.037'S  115: 51.238'E
Start date: 30/03/2025
End date: 30/03/2025
Issued: 21/03/2025
Notice number: 6389

 Event:  Paddle WA Canoe Marathon State Championships, Ascot Kayak Club, Garvey Park – Swan River

Mariners are advised that approximately 140 paddlers will be taking part in the pre-approved aquatic event “Paddle WA Canoe Marathon State Championships” from Saturday 29th March to Sunday 30th March 2025 from 7:00AM to 12:30pm.

The course will include a lap of Ron Courtney Island and then the competitors will travel upstream to a turnaround buoy roughly located in line with Villiers Street East.
The course will be marked during the day with red temporary buoys installed on the afternoon of Friday 28th March and will be removed at the end of the last race on each day.

Mariners are advised that the river remains open to navigation however, event support boats may requested that mariners proceed to one side of the race course and so as to not impede on the paddle craft competing in the event.
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -31: 55.362'S  115: 56.854'E
Start date: 29/03/2025
End date: 30/03/2025
Issued: 20/03/2025
Notice number: 6388

 Warning:  Vessel washed ashore - Point Walter Sandbar

Mariners are advised a large vessel has washed ashore on the Point Walter Sandbar, Swan River.

Mariners are advised to proceed with caution when navigating the area and be aware for potential debris.
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -32: 0.6619'S  115: 47.1611'E
Start date: 17/03/2025
Issued: 17/03/2025
Notice number: 6384

 Advice:  Maintenance Works - Garrat Road Bridge, Swan River

Mariners are advised that maintenance works are to be conducted on the Garrat Road traffic bridge from Tuesday 18th March 2025 to Thursday 31st July 2025 between the hours of 7am to 6pm and occasionally on Saturdays.

Operations will be undertaken from a 5.9m Aluminium Monohull which will move between the shoreline to the floating scaffolding underneath the bridge.

Yellow buoys equipped with yellow flashing lights will be installed upstream and downstream from the works and will remain in place for the duration of the works. The light pattern will be 0.5 seconds on followed by 1 second off (Flash Code 1).

Operators will monitor Marine VHF Channel 16.

Mariners are advised to keep a safe distance from works at all times.
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -31: 55.9460'S  115: 54.9810'E
Start date: 18/03/2025
End date: 31/07/2025
Issued: 17/03/2025
Notice number: 6383

 Event:  Closure of Waters, Pyrotechnics display, Coode St Jetty, Swan River

I Graeme Meinema, 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 Wednesday 26th March 2025 during the following times: 9:15pm – 9:45pm.

Area of Closure: All the waters within a 100m metre radius of the firing point located at approximately 31° 58.398’ S, 115° 51.713’ E (approximately 300m west - northwest of Coode Street Jetty)

Conditions of Closure:

No vessel shall transit through, anchor or moor within the closed waters area;

Bonafide vessels associated with the fireworks display are exempt from the closure;

Swimming is prohibited in the above area of closure.
This area is set aside for safety measures during the set up and display of pyrotechnics.
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -31: 58.398'S  115: 51.713'E
Start date: 26/03/2025
End date: 26/03/2025
Issued: 13/03/2025
Notice number: 6376

 Advice:  Bridge Inspection works – Windan Bridge, Swan River

Mariners are advised that a Mainroads WA bridge inspection on Windan Bridge, Swan River is scheduled to take place between Tuesday 1st April 2025 and Friday 4th April 2025 inclusive. Works in the Navigation Span are planned for Wednesday 2nd April 2025 between 09.00 hours and 11.00 hours only.

The works will take place during daylight hours and will be conducted from a self-propelled barge (Harrah J) equipped with an elevated work platform. The barge will inspect the entire length of the bridge structure.

A Westcoast Workboat will be involved in the inspection to assist the works barge and to direct marine traffic safely through the Navigation span during that time.

The works barge, (12m x 5.5 m) will partially impede the navigational channel for a short period of time reducing the width of the navigable channel.

Where larger vessel or vessel skippers that are not comfortable with passing next to the working barge, the barge will stop inspection works and exit the navigation span of the bridge to allow any marine traffic to pass through.

A spotter vessel will be positioned close to the navigational span to assist with vessel traffic management and will monitor VHF Channel 16 and communicate ship to ship on VHF 9 during operating hours. Traffic management vessels will display orange flashing lights, spotter vessel signage and loud hailer for communications with vessels that do not have VHF radio.

All vessels taking part in these works will display shapes and lights in accordance with the Prevention of Collisions at Sea Regulations 1983 at all times.

Mariners are advised to navigate with caution and are requested to follow direction from the spotter vessel and to be wake aware.
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -31: 56.8502'S  115: 52.9819'E
Start date: 01/04/2025
End date: 04/04/2025
Issued: 10/03/2025
Notice number: 6373

 Warning:  Vessel Sunk on Mooring - Mosman Park

Mariners are advised that a 30' Yacht has sunk on its mooring approximately 200 metres offshore from Hill Terrace Mosman Park.

Mariners are advised to navigate with caution when in the area.
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -32: 0.2825'S  115: 46.4236'E
Start date: 06/03/2025
Issued: 06/03/2025
Notice number: 6369

 Warning:  Vessel Sunk on its Mooring - Bull Creek

Mariners are advised that an 8.5m vessel has sunk on its mooring in Bull Creek.

Mariners are advised to navigate with caution.
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -32: 2.5017'S  115: 51.6591'E
Start date: 04/03/2025
Issued: 04/03/2025
Notice number: 6364

 Warning:  Large Vessel Sunk on its Mooring - Bull Creek

Mariners are advised that a 14 metre vessel (Valthora) has sunk on its mooring in Bull Creek.

Mariners are advised to navigate with caution when in the vicinity.
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -32: 2.3064'S  115: 51.5998'E
Start date: 04/03/2025
Issued: 04/03/2025
Notice number: 6363

 Warning:  Yacht Sunk - Oyster Beds, East Fremantle Swan River

Mariners are advised a yacht has sunk on its mooring at Oyster beds, East Fremantle, Swan River.

Mariners are advised to proceed with caution when navigating this area.
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -32:02.0900'S  115:45.746'E
Start date: 31/01/2025
Issued: 31/01/2025
Notice number: 6335

 Advice:  Closure of Waters to Passive Craft and Swimming, East Fremantle, Swan River

Mariners are hereby advised that the following area is closed to swimming and to passive craft that have the potential to capsize and listed below in the following area
from 1st September 2024 to 1st September 2025 between the hours of 7am and 7pm, Monday to Saturday inclusive:

Passive Craft:
• All paddle craft including, stand-up paddle boards,
kayaks, rowing vessels
• Sailing dinghies, windsurfers
• Hydrofoil boards

Location;
All the waters of the Swan River that are approximately 720 metres upstream of the Fremantle Traffic Bridge and approximately 846 metres downstream of the Fremantle Traffic Bridge, bound by a line between 32°02.192' S, 115°45.735' E (117 metres upstream of Dome Café) and 32°02.219' S, 115°45.540' E, (40 metres downstream of Gilbert Fraser Reserve) and upstream of a line between 32°02.778' S, 115°44.909' S and 32°02.628' S, 115°44.704' E, within the Fremantle Inner harbour.

All coordinates based on GDA2020.

For more information, please click on the link below.

Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -32: 2.408'S  115: 45.482'E
Start date: 29/08/2024
End date: 01/09/2025
Issued: 29/08/2024
Notice number: 6165

 Advice:  Yellow Marker Buoy Deployed 50m from the Old Swan Brewery Jetty, Matilda Bay

Mariners are advised that a new lit yellow marker buoy (Fl 3s) has been placed 50 meters from the Old Swan Brewery Jetty to indicate an 8-knot speed limit zone.

Please proceed with caution when transiting this area.
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -31: 57.936'S  115: 50.502'E
Start date: 20/08/2024
End date: 01/05/2025
Issued: 20/08/2024
Notice number: 6158

 Warning:  Hazards – Semi-Submerged Piles and Post – Scout Water Activity Centre Como, Canning River

Mariners are advised that approximately three semi submerged piles and a protruding timber post has been reported near the shoreline adjacent to the jetty, opposite the Scout Water Activity Centre Como, Canning River.

Mariners are advised to navigate with caution when transiting in the area.
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -32: 00.288'S  115: 51.185'E
Start date: 04/04/2024
End date: 01/02/2025
Issued: 04/04/2024
Notice number: 6025

 Advice:  Installation of 3 Shark Monitoring Buoys

Mariners are advised that three Shark Monitoting Bouys are scheduled to be deployed in the Swan and Canning Rivers on 11 Dec 2023 in following locations:

East Freemantle 32°2.4180S 115°45.5760E
Blackwall Reach 32°0.9840S 115°47.0580E
Canning Bridge 32°0.7284S 115°51.27600E

The above buoys are yellow meridian spar buoys equipped with a flashing yellow light.

Flash rate: Fl Y 4s

Mariners are advised to navigate with caution and keep well clear of the above buoys.
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -32: 00.6283'S  115: 48.1768'E
Start date: 11/12/2023
Issued: 11/12/2023
Notice number: 5911

 Advice:  Installation of 6x Subsurface Receivers – Swan River

Mariners are advised that 6x subsurface receivers are scheduled to be deployed in the Swan River on or around Wednesday 13 December 2023 at the following locations:

Port of Fremantle – River mouth: 23: 3.307S, 115: 44.159E
Minim Cove Park: 32: 1.384S, 115: 45.994E
Bicton Baths: 32: 1.624S, 115: 46,580E
Keane’s Point: 32: 0.074S, 115: 46.587E
Mosman Bay: 32: 0,636S, 115: 46.564E
Melville Waters: 32: 0.242S, 115: 49.074E

The above receivers consist of a receiver secured to a subsurface float which are attached to a concrete block and protrude approximately 1.5m above the riverbed. Each site will have a minimum clearance of 5.5 metres.

Recovery date: March 2026

No vessel is to interfere with the above receivers and associated equipment at any time.

Mariners are advised to navigate with caution when transiting the area and keep well clear of the above receivers and associated equipment at all times.
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -32: 0.325'S  115: 46.945'E
Start date: 13/12/2023
End date: 01/03/2026
Issued: 28/11/2023
Notice number: 5895

 Advice:  Deployment of Marker Buoy – Waylen Bay

Mariners are advised that an environmental monitoring buoy has been deployed on a temporary basis at the following location:

31: 59.992S, 115: 50.585E

The above marker buoy is yellow in colour (special mark), approximately 1.5m in height and equipped with flashing yellow light.

Mariners are advised to navigate with caution and keep clear of the above monitoring buoy.
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -31: 59.992'S  115: 50.585'E
Start date: 07/07/2023
Issued: 07/07/2023
Notice number: 5745

 Warning:  Leeuwin Cadet Jetty - Swan River East Fremantle

Warning - Leeuwin Cadet Jetty - Swan River East Fremantle

Description: Mariners are advised that the current condition of the Leeuwin Cadet Jetty is condemned and not safe to moor alongside.

Location: 32° 1.565’S, 115° 46.100’E

Chart reference: Department of Transport chart WA898 – Swan and Canning Rivers
• Start date:17/04/2023
• Issued: 17/04/2023
• Number: 4867
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -32: 01.5650'S  115:46.1000'E
Start date: 17/04/2023
Issued: 17/04/2023
Notice number: 5653

 Advice:  Shark Tagging – Swan and Canning Rivers

Mariners are advised that shark tagging will occur in various locations in the Swan and Canning Rivers from 30th March 2023 onwards.

Non buoyant long lines of up to 200m will be deployed parallel to the river bank for approximately two hours at a time. Where possible, the lines will be deployed outside of navigational channels and to the outer limits or the river however sharks and river conditions could mean the equipment is dragged on to channels. The end of the lines will be fitted with a vertical riser with a white float and reflective tape at the water surface. During the deployment, the equipment will be monitored by vessel at all times.

Mariners and divers are reminded to exercise caution and not interfere with fishing equipment.
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -32: 0.635'S  115: 48.593'E
Start date: 30/03/2023
Issued: 05/04/2023
Notice number: 5634

 Warning:  Submerged hazard, Coode Street Boat Ramp - Swan River South Perth

A submerged hazard has been reported close to the shore, approx. 30m west of the Coode Street Boat Ramp.
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -31: 58.4718'S  115: 51.8293'E
Start date: 03/05/2021
Issued: 03/05/2021

 Advice:  Sea plane operations, Perth Water

Perth Water, Swan River
Mariners are advised of daylight sea plane operations, including landing and take-off activities, in Perth Water.

The landing and take-off areas (depending on wind conditions) are south of Riverside Drive channel and east of the Mends Street channel.

Chart reference: DoT Chart WA - 898 'Swan and Canning River'.

Mariners are advised to navigate with caution when transiting the above area and be aware of sea plane activity in this location.
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -31: 58.0204'S  115: 51.7759'E
Start date: 23/09/2015
Issued: 23/09/2015
Notice number: 138

 Advice:  Southern span navigation, Fremantle traffic bridge

Swan River, Fremantle traffic bridge
Mariners are advised that large vessels may at times navigate downstream through the southern span of the Fremantle Traffic Bridge against the flow of traffic. This may occur whilst access through the Central and Northern navigable spans are restricted due to tidal influences or closures due to ongoing works.

Mariners are advised to keep a safe speed and lookout, and navigate with caution when transiting upstream through the southern span of the Fremantle Traffic Bridge.
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -32: 2.5013'S  115: 45.2459'E
Start date: 22/08/2014
Issued: 22/08/2014
Notice number: 157

 Advice:  Compulsory pilotage requirements, Port of Perth

Port of Perth
Vessel masters are reminded that all vessels wishing to transit or operate within the port limit which either:

Have a LOA of 35 meters or greater; or
Are engaged in towing operations where the total length of the tow (measured from the bow of the towing vessel to the stern of the towed vessel) is 35 metres or greater.
Are required to engage the services of a suitably licensed marine pilot or the vessel Master must be the holder of a current Port of Perth Pilot Exemption Certificate.

Vessels, vessel Masters or operators of vessels affected by this requirement are invited to approach the Department of Transport Harbour Masters office at port.ops@transport.wa.gov.au to apply for a Pilot Exemption Certificate to be issued.
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -32: 2.5013'S  115: 45.2459'E
Start date: 02/02/2018
Issued: 08/02/2018
Notice number: 20
Page last updated: Tue Feb 15 2022 11:45:26 AM