Peel

Mariners are advised that there is a semi submerged dingy located 0.5NM West of the Kwinana bulk terminal, on the West side of the Sticks Channel, level with the Southern end of Boundary Island. 

Mariners are advised to navigate with caution while in the vacinity.

Mariners are advised that Navigational aid 3320 is currently unlit. 

Mariners are advised to navigate with extreme caution during nighttime hours in the vicinity of this navigational aid.

I Christopher R 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 from 31 December 2025 during the following times: 8:45pm until 9:20pm and from 11:45pm on 31 December 2025 until 00:20am on 1 January 2026.

Area of Closure:  All the waters bounded by a line commencing from a point on Henry Sutton Park at 32° 31.812'S, 115° 42.777'E, thence following the shoreline into the northern entrance of the Port Mandurah Canal approximately 175 meters in from the entrance at 32° 31.922'S 115° 42.752' E, thence in a south-east direction to a point on the southern side of the canal entrance at 32° 31.951'S, 115° 42.760'E, thence following the shoreline into the Mandurah Estuary to the northern jetty of the community swimming area at Kings Carnival at 32° 32.004'S, 115° 42.978'E, thence in an east north-east direction to Mandurah Tidal Pool at 32° 31.978' S, 115° 43.076'E, thence in a northerly direction to Port Lateral marker 623 at 32° 31.820' S, 115° 43.064'E, thence in a north-west direction to the Southern side of the gangway onto Stingray Wharf at 32° 31.729' S, 115° 42.931' E, thence in a south-west direction to the point of commencement at Henry Sutton Park at 32° 31.812'S, 115° 42.777'E

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.

During the closure times, all vessels are requested to remain anchored outside of the closure area until the all-clear is given via VHF radio and all blue flashing lights are switched off.

Vessels over 15 metres who would like to drop anchor are advised to arrive before 12 noon on the day of the event.
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Mariners are advised the navigational lights on the Mary Street Bridge, Port Mandurah Canals are currently unlit.

Please proceed with caution when navigating this area.

Mariners are advised that there is a build up of sand past the normal end point of the sand bank at the Mandurah Entrance Channel.

Mariners are advised to maintain a proper lookout at all times and proceed with caution when navigating in this area

Mariners are advised a 9m cabin cruiser is currently aground and burnt in the Peel Inlet, Dawesville.

Please proceed with caution when navigating the area and be aware for possible debris.

Notice to Mariners

Mariners are hereby advised that construction activities for the duplication of the Mandurah Estuary Bridge (Mandurah Road) are currently in progress and will continue until late 2025.

These construction works will not obstruct navigational traffic through the designated navigation channel, which will remain accessible for vessels traveling both upstream and downstream of the bridge. 

Construction barges, spotter vessels, and work vessels will be active within the construction zone.

Operators will be monitoring VHF Channel 16, and all vessels will display appropriate lights and shapes in accordance with the Prevention of Collisions at Sea Regulations 1983 at all times.

Mariners are requested to exercise caution and reduce speed, wake, and wash when navigating through this area during ongoing operations.

For further information, please contact Nick Collins at 0417 176 420 or visit the Mandurah Estuary Bridge Duplication page on the Main Roads Western Australia website.

A Canoe has become submerged adjacent to jetty 0235 in the Serpentine River. The Canoe is approximately 12 foot and may present as a hazard to navigation.

Mariners are advised to navigate with caution and keep a safe distance from jetties.

A directional wave buoy (DWRB) has been deployed approximately 8 nautical miles northwest of Mandurah at the location below. The DWRB is yellow in colour, approximately 700mm in diameter, and equipped with a 2m whip antenna and flashing yellow light.

Flash rate: Fl (5) Y 20s

Mariners are requested to maintain a minimum distance of 100 meters from the DWRB, including any associated fishing equipment at all times so as to not interfere with or damage the DWRB.

It has been reported that shallowing has occurred around the port marker adjacent to the Novara boat ramp.

Mariners are advised to navigate with caution in the area

Southeast sector of Waroona Dam/Lake Navarino, east of the camp ground
Mariners are advised that submerged rocks have been reported near the shore in the southeast sector of Waroona Dam/Lake Navarino, to the east of the camp ground in the vicinity of the following coordinate: Location: 32° 51.042'S, 115° 59.990'E

Mariners are advised that a submerged concrete block has been reported to be in Batavia Quays Mandurah at the below location.

The block is reported to be approximately 300mm in height from the riverbed reducing charted water depths. A temporary Isolated Danger mark equipped with a flashing light has been deployed.

Mariners are reminded to be aware of underwater hazards during times of low tides when navigating in the Peel region.