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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: Out of place mooring buoy - Freshwater bay ski area
Mariners are advised a mooring buoy is out of place and located within the Freshwater Bay ski area, Swan River.
Mariners are advised to transit the area with caution and be aware for the mooring buoy.
Mariners are advised to transit the area with caution and be aware for the mooring buoy.
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -31: 59.6880'S 115: 46.4360'E
Start date:
18/11/2024
Issued:
18/11/2024
Notice number: 6235
Warning: Light Fitting hanging from Stirling Bridge, Swan River
Mariners are advised a light fitting from the Stirling Bridge, Swan River is currently hanging down 1 meter above the water on the Southern end of the bridge.
Mariners are advised to procced with extreme caution and be aware for the above hazard.
Mariners are advised to procced with extreme caution and be aware for the above hazard.
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -32: 2.3888'S 115: 45.6062'E
Start date:
29/10/2024
Notice number: 6212
Advice: ATCO Gas Pipeline remedial Works – Canning Road Bridge
Mariners are advised that remedial works to a gas pipeline on the Canning Road Bridge are scheduled to take place from Monday 7 October 2024 to Friday 29 November 2024 (excluding weekends).
The works will take place during daylight hours and will be conducted from a self-propelled barge.
The works barge, (7m x 3 m) will partially impede the navigational channel for a short period of time reducing the channel width to approximately 7.5m
Where larger vessel or vessel skippers that are not comfortable with passing next to working barge, the barge will stop remedial works and exit the navigation span of the bridge to allow any marine traffic to pass through.
A spotter vessel will be positioned at the navigational span to assist with vessel traffic. Operators will monitor VHF Channel 16 and communicate ship to ship on VHF 9 during the hours of operation.
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 traffic management vessel and to be wake aware.
The works will take place during daylight hours and will be conducted from a self-propelled barge.
The works barge, (7m x 3 m) will partially impede the navigational channel for a short period of time reducing the channel width to approximately 7.5m
Where larger vessel or vessel skippers that are not comfortable with passing next to working barge, the barge will stop remedial works and exit the navigation span of the bridge to allow any marine traffic to pass through.
A spotter vessel will be positioned at the navigational span to assist with vessel traffic. Operators will monitor VHF Channel 16 and communicate ship to ship on VHF 9 during the hours of operation.
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 traffic management vessel and to be wake aware.
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -32: 0.6580'S 115: 51.2040'E
Start date:
07/10/2024
End date:
29/11/2024
Issued:
03/10/2024
Notice number: 6196
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.
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
Warning: Semi-submerged Vessel - Blackwall Reach
Mariners are advised there is a Semi-Submerged Yacht within the Blackwall Reach vicinity.
Please proceed with caution and be aware for possible debris.
Please proceed with caution and be aware for possible debris.
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -32: 1.098'S 115: 47.090'E
Start date:
23/08/2024
Issued:
23/08/2024
Notice number: 6162
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.
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
Advice: Bridge Maintenance on Mount Henry Bridge, Canning River
Mariners are advised that maintenance works on the Mount Henry Bridge over Canning River are scheduled to take place from 6th May 2024 until 8 December 2024
The works will be conducted Monday to Friday from 7:00AM – 5:00PM,
There will be an unpowered 12m barge with an EWP (Elevated Work Platform) in operation. The 12m barge will be towed and repositioned by a 7m support vessel. The barge will be typically moored outside of the navigational channel however some minor, partial obstruction to the navigational channel is expected.
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. Operators will monitor Marine VHF Channel16 during operating hours.
For further information regarding these works please contact Timothy Chin on 0448 411 402.
When transiting through the works area, Mariners are advised to exercise caution and are requested to reduce speed and wake and to take direction from signage and spotter vessels.
The works will be conducted Monday to Friday from 7:00AM – 5:00PM,
There will be an unpowered 12m barge with an EWP (Elevated Work Platform) in operation. The 12m barge will be towed and repositioned by a 7m support vessel. The barge will be typically moored outside of the navigational channel however some minor, partial obstruction to the navigational channel is expected.
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. Operators will monitor Marine VHF Channel16 during operating hours.
For further information regarding these works please contact Timothy Chin on 0448 411 402.
When transiting through the works area, Mariners are advised to exercise caution and are requested to reduce speed and wake and to take direction from signage and spotter vessels.
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -32: 2.047'S 115: 51.484'E
Start date:
06/05/2024
End date:
08/12/2024
Issued:
07/05/2024
Notice number: 6053
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.
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution when transiting in the area.
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -31: 45.538'S 115: 43.476'E
Start date:
04/04/2024
End date:
01/02/2025
Issued:
04/04/2024
Notice number: 6025
Advice: On water construction works - Causeway Pedestrian and Cyclist Bridge - Swan River
Mariners are advised that works to construct the Causeway Pedestrian Cyclist Bridge are scheduled to commence adjacent to the Point Fraser Waterway, 8 January 2024 and will continue until approximately 31 August 2024 during daylight hours.
Navigation for vessels will be maintained during this time however minor delays may be encountered to facilitate barge movements. Temporary lateral marks and a spotter vessel will be positioned to provide direction and safe passage through the works area.
On 4 June 2024 the main channel adjacent to Point Fraser will be closed to larger vessels for 3 to 6 hours. A restricted channel will remain open during this time for smaller vessels. This is due to crane operations on Heirisson Island lifting bridge segments across the river. Alternatively, the crane operations will be conducted on 5 June 2024 if the weather conditions are unfavourable on 4 June 2024.
Mariners are advised to expect minor delays of less than 15 minutes on the following days whilst the bridge segments are installed:
• 27 May 2024
• 18 June 2024
• 24 June 2024
• 27 June 2024
Mariners are advised to reduce speed through the works area and take direction from signage and spotter vessels.
Additionally, an exclusion zone crossing the entire span of the McCallum Park Waterway shall continue to be in place until 31 December 2024. The zone will be marked by yellow buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights.
Operators will monitor VHF channel 16 and communicate ship to ship on VHF channel 74.
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.
Navigation for vessels will be maintained during this time however minor delays may be encountered to facilitate barge movements. Temporary lateral marks and a spotter vessel will be positioned to provide direction and safe passage through the works area.
On 4 June 2024 the main channel adjacent to Point Fraser will be closed to larger vessels for 3 to 6 hours. A restricted channel will remain open during this time for smaller vessels. This is due to crane operations on Heirisson Island lifting bridge segments across the river. Alternatively, the crane operations will be conducted on 5 June 2024 if the weather conditions are unfavourable on 4 June 2024.
Mariners are advised to expect minor delays of less than 15 minutes on the following days whilst the bridge segments are installed:
• 27 May 2024
• 18 June 2024
• 24 June 2024
• 27 June 2024
Mariners are advised to reduce speed through the works area and take direction from signage and spotter vessels.
Additionally, an exclusion zone crossing the entire span of the McCallum Park Waterway shall continue to be in place until 31 December 2024. The zone will be marked by yellow buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights.
Operators will monitor VHF channel 16 and communicate ship to ship on VHF channel 74.
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.
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -31: 57.8685'S 115:52.8878'E
Start date:
08/01/2024
End date:
31/12/2024
Issued:
22/12/2023
Notice number: 5934
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.
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.
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: Jetty Works - Leeuwin Cadet Jetty - Swan River East Fremantle
Mariners are advised that maintenance works, including piling operations, are scheduled to commence on the Defence Cadet Jetty at HMAS Leeuwin, in East Fremantle on 29 October 2023. Works are expected to be completed by end of February 2024. Works will take place Monday to Friday, daylight hours.
The works will take place from a piling barge and support vessels as required.
Silt curtains will be deployed around the structure, extending approximately 30mtrs out from the jetty.
Diving operations will also take place below the jetty. The international code flag A will be exhibited during working hours.
The works area will be delineated by yellow marker buoys equipped with flashing yellow lights.
Operators will monitor Marine VHF Channel 16 during working hours.
Water access to the jetty will remain closed at all times.
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution when transiting the area and reduce wash at all times.
The works will take place from a piling barge and support vessels as required.
Silt curtains will be deployed around the structure, extending approximately 30mtrs out from the jetty.
Diving operations will also take place below the jetty. The international code flag A will be exhibited during working hours.
The works area will be delineated by yellow marker buoys equipped with flashing yellow lights.
Operators will monitor Marine VHF Channel 16 during working hours.
Water access to the jetty will remain closed at all times.
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution when transiting the area and reduce wash at all times.
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -32: 1.565'S 115: 46.100'E
Start date:
29/10/2023
End date:
28/02/2025
Issued:
29/09/2023
Notice number: 5829
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.
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
Advice: Queen St Jetty South Perth Closure
Mariners are advised that the Queen St Jetty, South Perth will be closed from 1pm on 25 May 2023 until further notice. The jetty is in poor condition and not safe for the berthing of vessels.
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -31: 58.016'S 115: 51.025'E
Start date:
25/05/2023
Issued:
23/05/2023
Notice number: 5693
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
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.
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: Guilford Road Bridge - navigate with caution
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution when transiting under the Guildford Road Bridge, reduce wake, keep a proper lookout and not secure to any part of the bridge at any time.
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -31: 54.015'S 115: 57.670'E
Start date:
11/02/2022
Issued:
11/02/2022
Notice number: 409
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.
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.
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.
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