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Protected W
aterslakes, 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 4.5kwp (6 hp) must hold an RST.
✓✓
✓✓
Bilge Pump/Bailer
All 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 consuming appliances must carry an approved fire extinguisher.
✓✓
✓✓
Anchor and lineAn efficient anchor and line must be carried.
−✓
✓✓
LifejacketA lifejacket bearing the lable PFD Type 1 or the Australian standard AS 1512 or AS 4758 - Level 100 (or higher) must be carried for every person onboard.
−✓
✓✓
Red and Orange FlaresAt 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
EPIRBA 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 FlaresA 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 Radio
A 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.
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−✓RSE-1211
SafetyEquipm
entContactsD
epartment of Transport (D
oT) Coral Bay M
aritime Facility M
anager ................................0428 171 932Exm
outh Offi
ce ..........................................................................(08) 9949 2079Carnarvon O
ffice ......................................................................(08) 9941 1830
Marine Safety H
otline ...............................................................1300 863 308Report a M
arine Oil Pollution Incident .........................(08) 9480 9924
Website: .............................................. w
ww
.transport.wa.gov.au/im
arine/Cyclone Contingency Plan .............................................w
ww
.transport.wa.gov.au/im
arine/19128.aspCode of Conduct ............................................w
ww
.transport.wa.gov.au/im
arine/19801.asp
Departm
ent of Environment and Conservation
Exmouth O
ffice ..........................................................................(08) 9947 8000
Coral Bay Information Centre ...........................................(08) 9948 5131
Website: .............................................................................. w
ww
.naturebase.net
Departm
ent of FisheriesExm
outh Offi
ce ..........................................................................(08) 9949 2755Fishw
atch .........................................................................................1800 815 507W
ebsite: ..................................................................... ww
w.w
a.gov.au/westfish
Exmouth
Shire Offi
ce ...................................................................................(08) 9949 1399Exm
outh Police .........................................................................(08) 9949 24444Exm
outh Hospital ....................................................................(08) 9949 3666
CarnarvonShire O
ffice ..............................................................................................9941 0000
Coral BayShire Ranger .....................................................................................0427 060 570Fire and Em
ergency Services Authority .........................0427 848 655
Boating forecasts .....................................................................1900 969 901
Cour
tesy
and
con
side
ratio
n
The
Cora
l Bay
Mar
itim
e Ad
viso
ry C
omm
ittee
in c
onju
nctio
n w
ith th
e co
mm
erci
al o
pera
tors
, rec
reat
iona
l use
rs a
nd th
e Co
ral B
ay c
omm
unity
has
dev
elop
ed a
Cod
e of
Con
duct
for
the
faci
lity.
A c
opy
of th
e Co
de is
ava
ilabl
e fr
om th
e Fa
cilit
y M
anag
er o
r can
be
dow
nloa
ded
from
: http://www.tran
sport.w
a.go
v.au
/imarine/19801.asp
The
unde
rlyin
g pr
inci
ple
of th
e Co
de e
nsur
es th
at th
e Co
ral
Bay
Mar
itim
e Fa
cilit
y co
mm
unity
, inc
ludi
ng a
ll ty
pes
of u
sers
, ex
tend
cou
rtes
y an
d co
nsid
erat
ion
to a
ll ot
her u
sers
of t
he
faci
lity.
To a
ssis
t, th
e fo
llow
ing
rule
s ha
ve b
een
agre
ed:
•fis
hing
from
the
jett
y m
ust n
ot o
bstr
uct m
ovem
ent o
f ve
ssel
s.
•O
nly
com
mer
cial
ves
sel o
pera
tors
are
per
mitt
ed to
par
k on
the
isla
nd o
r cau
sew
ay. T
his
is re
stric
ted
to lo
adin
g/un
load
ing
for m
axim
um p
erio
ds o
f 20
min
utes
.
•Ca
mpi
ng o
r liv
ing
in v
ehic
les
is p
rohi
bite
d at
the
Faci
lity,
bo
th o
n th
e is
land
and
the
trai
ler/
car p
ark.
Educ
atio
nal a
nd in
form
ativ
e si
gnag
e ha
s be
en p
rovi
ded
to a
ssis
t peo
ple
to u
nder
stan
d th
e co
rrec
t beh
avio
ral
requ
irem
ents
at t
he fa
cilit
y.
The
mon
ths
from
Nov
embe
r to
Apr
il (in
clus
ive)
are
the
cycl
onic
sea
son
in th
e N
orth
Wes
t of W
A. A
Cor
al B
ay M
ariti
me
Faci
lity
Cycl
one
Cont
inge
ncy
Plan
is a
vaila
ble
from
the
Faci
lity
Man
ager
or b
y do
wnl
oadi
ng fr
om th
e fo
llow
ing
web
site
http://www.tran
sport.w
a.go
v.au
/imarine/19128.asp
Tran
spor
t has
inst
alle
d fo
ur T
rans
fer M
oorin
gs a
t the
CBM
F. Tw
o m
oorin
gs a
re lo
cate
d im
med
iate
ly to
the
nort
h of
the
com
mer
cial
jett
y an
d ar
e no
t ava
ilabl
e fo
r use
by
recr
eatio
nal
vess
els.
The
se a
re re
serv
ed fo
r the
com
mer
cial
ope
rato
rs. T
wo
are
loca
ted
to th
e w
est o
f the
CBM
F an
d ar
e ge
nera
lly
prov
ided
for c
omm
erci
al o
pera
tors
. Som
e us
e fo
r priv
ate
or
recr
eatio
nal v
esse
ls is
per
mitt
ed. T
he w
hite
moo
ring
buoy
s ar
e di
stin
ctiv
e an
d sh
ow th
e fo
llow
ing
refe
renc
es, C
T01
to C
T04.
Pl
ease
con
tact
the
Faci
lity
Man
ager
for f
urth
er in
form
atio
n.
Fees
are
pay
able
for t
he u
se o
f the
two
wes
terly
Tra
nsfe
r M
oorin
gs.
Tran
spor
t has
inst
alle
d a
serie
s of
tend
er m
oorin
gs o
n an
d ar
ound
the
CBM
F. Th
ese
are
pred
omin
antly
util
ised
by
the
com
mer
cial
ope
rato
rs a
nd g
over
nmen
t age
ncie
s. Re
crea
tiona
l ve
ssel
s ar
e no
t per
mitt
ed to
use
the
tend
er m
oorin
gs w
ithou
t th
e ex
plic
it ap
prov
al o
f the
Fac
ility
Man
ager
.
Entr
y on
to is
land
faci
lity
Boat
ers
are
expe
cted
to ri
g th
eir v
esse
ls w
hile
in th
e tr
aile
r/ca
r par
k to
redu
ce ti
me
spen
t lau
nchi
ng o
n th
e is
land
. A
t thi
s tim
e ve
ssel
ow
ners
sho
uld
chec
k th
e em
erge
ncy
equi
pmen
t on
boa
rd th
eir v
esse
l.
Boat
ers
are
requ
ired
to S
TOP
at th
e lo
wer
end
of t
he c
ause
way
be
fore
ent
erin
g th
e is
land
to m
ake
sure
dep
artin
g ve
hicl
es
and
trai
lore
d ve
ssel
s ha
ve c
lear
ance
to le
ave
the
isla
nd –
thes
e ve
hicl
es h
ave
right
of w
ay.
Boat
trai
lers
with
a lo
w d
raw
-bar
may
dam
age
the
top
of th
e bo
at ra
mp
surf
ace.
A re
ece-
hitc
h is
ava
ilabl
e fo
r loa
n fr
om th
e Fa
cilit
y M
anag
er to
redu
ce th
e ris
k of
this
type
of d
amag
e.
Boat
ers
are
aske
d to
avo
id “d
rivin
g” th
eir v
esse
ls o
nto
the
trai
ler (
ie, u
se th
e w
inch
), pa
rtic
ular
ly a
t low
tide
s to
redu
ce th
e ch
ance
of s
ubsi
denc
e at
the
base
of t
he c
oncr
ete
ram
p bl
ocks
.
Onc
e a
vess
el is
rem
oved
from
the
wat
er d
river
s ar
e to
im
med
iate
ly p
roce
ed to
the
de-r
iggi
ng a
rea
prov
ided
at t
he
top
car p
ark.
Peop
le s
houl
d re
frai
n fr
om ri
ding
in a
ves
sel b
eing
tow
ed b
y a
vehi
cle
over
the
caus
eway
or r
oads
, as
the
prac
tice
is il
lega
l an
d ve
ry d
ange
rous
.
Spee
d lim
it
A 5
kno
t spe
ed li
mit
appl
ies
to a
ll w
ater
s ar
ound
the
faci
lity.
A 5
kph
spe
ed li
mit
appl
ies
on th
e ca
usew
ay a
nd in
the
trai
ler/
car p
ark.
Fuel
ling
recr
eatio
nal v
esse
ls
Fuel
ling
of v
esse
ls o
f infl
amm
able
fuel
s su
ch a
s U
LP is
not
pe
rmitt
ed a
t eith
er th
e tr
aile
r/ca
r par
k or
on
the
isla
nd fa
cilit
y.
Fuel
ling
of d
iese
l to
recr
eatio
nal v
esse
ls is
per
mitt
ed u
nder
st
rict c
ondi
tions
. Bo
ater
s ar
e re
quire
d to
see
k ap
prov
al fr
om
the
Faci
lity
Man
ager
to e
nsur
e th
e fu
ellin
g is
car
ried
out i
n a
lega
l man
ner.
Fuel
ling
of v
esse
ls n
ot p
erm
itted
dur
ing
peak
per
iods
– li
aise
w
ith F
acili
ty M
anag
er fo
r dire
ctio
ns.
Rubb
ish
rem
oval
Litt
erin
g fr
om b
oats
is n
ot p
erm
itted
. All
rubb
ish
and
was
te is
to
be
brou
ght b
ack
to th
e fa
cilit
y an
d ta
ken
to th
e la
ndfil
l site
.
Fish
cle
anin
g
Fish
cle
anin
g is
to o
ccur
at t
he fa
cilit
y ad
jace
nt to
the
publ
ic
toile
ts in
Rob
inso
n St
reet
in to
wn.
Cora
l Bay
Mar
itim
e Fa
cilit
y - C
ode
Of C
ondu
ct
May 2012
July 2012
Boating Guide
Coral BayM
arine Safety
Coral BayCoral Bay Restricted Boating A
reaCoral Bay is a popular access point for boaters to the M
arine Park. A boating strategy has been developed in response to the increasing pressure on this area.
The waters adjacent to the Coral Bay M
aritime Facility
(CBMF) are a 5 Knot Restricted A
rea (see map) – the
following conditions apply:
•5 knot speed lim
it;
•no anchoring (including no beach anchoring);
•no processing of fish; and
•draft lim
it of 1.2 metres.
Authorised Vessels O
nly Area
Only vessels that have law
ful authority from D
EC can enter the Authorised Vessels O
nly Area. The southern boundary
of the Authorised Vessels Only Area, (approx 200 m
etres north of the CBM
F), has been marked w
ith in-water buoys.
Recreational fishingThe
Departm
ent of
Fisheries licenses
and regulates
recreational fishing in regard to bag and size limits at Coral
Bay. • Refer to the N
ingaloo Marine Park Zoning section
overleaf for the areas where fishing is perm
itted and prohibited w
ithin the Marine Park. Brochures w
ith m
ore specific information on fishing regulations are
available from the D
EC Information Centre and the
Departm
ent of Fisheries.
• Fishing is not perm
itted on any jetty where it
interferes with the m
ovement and operations of
vessels.
• Cleaning, scaling, gutting and filleting of fish is not perm
itted at the CBMF or w
ithin the 5 Knot Restricted Area and the Authorised Vessels O
nly Area.
• Fish cleaning facilities are available in tow
n adjacent to the public toilet facilities in Robinson Street.
DEC public m
oorings at Coral BayA
s there are no private recreational use moorings allow
ed w
ithin Ningaloo M
arine Park, DEC has provided public
overnight moorings for use in the M
aud Sanctuary Zone at Coral Bay (subject to booking and availability).
For the location of public day use and overnight moorings
please contact the DEC Inform
ation Centre (08) 9948 5131.
Public mooring classes
Colour coded float
Class of m
ooringM
aximum
wind strength
Maxim
um
vessel length
BrownTender
30 knots8 metres
GreenClass A
30 knots, day use
45 knots, overnight
12 metres
BlueClass B
30 knots, day use18 metres
OrangeClass C
45 knots25 metres
Advice and inform
ation for public mooring
usersPublic m
oorings are identified by coloured buoys (see table above) – please enquire at the D
EC Information Centre
(08) 9948 5131 for more inform
ation. There is advice and inform
ation provided on the buoy.
•You are responsible for the safety of your vessel w
hile using the moorings.
•You need to book the overnight m
oorings before use. Please contact D
EC Information Centre (08)
9948 5131.
•Please rem
ember that the different coloured
moorings are designed for different vessels and
different conditions. Ensure the mooring you select
is suitable for your vessel, and comply w
ith the inform
ation displayed on the mooring float.
07'07'
08'23°
S08'23°
S
09'09'
45'
45'
46'113°
E
46'113°
E
N= 74 40 000
N= 74 40 000
E=
784000
E=
784000
CO
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ALE 1 : 15 000
1000
500
ME
TRE
S
For more detailed inform
ation, refer to Departm
ent of Transport’s Nautical ChartCoral Bay W
A 1108
Not to be used for navigation0
0.10.2
0.3
Nautical M
iles
00.2
0.40.6
Kilometres
5 Knot Speed Restricted Area
Water Ski Area
Closed Waters - All Vessels
Swimm
ing Prohibited Area
Authorised Vessel Only Area
Special Purpose Shore Based Activity Area
GPS Validation Marker
LEGEN
D
Recreation Zone
Maud Sanctuary Zone
Authorised Vessel Only Area
Authorised Vessel Only Area
Authorised Vessel Only Area
Maud Sanctuary Zone
Maud Sanctuary Zone
Bills
Bay
Recommended Track 8 knots
8 knots
8 knots
Closed Waters
All Vessels
5 knot area
Waterski Area
Swim
ming
Prohibited Area
MO
NCK H
EAD
POIN
T MA
UD
Shore based activity zone
Special Purpose
Coral Bay M
aritime
Facility
Paradise Beach
Authorised Vessels Only Area
Authorised Vessels O
nly Area
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MAUDS
oldposts
Maud Sanctuary Zone
Recreation Zone
General Zone
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Recreation Zone
General Zone
Maud Sanctuary Zone
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WaterSki
Area
see Caution
8 knots
8 knots
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Bills
Bay
O C E A N
I N D I A N
Air�eld
B A T E M A N
B A Y
Mast(conspic)
Five
Finger
Reef
Maud Hill
Bounday
Reef
077° 11'Yalobia Passage
LANDING
MONCK HEAD
NI
NG
AL
OO
RE
EF
CORAL BAY
Emma P.A. (1867)
CoralBay
MaritimeFacility
rPOINT MAUD
SkeletonBeach
5 Knot Area
CAUTIONDuring times of heavy swell and/or low tides Yalobia Passage breaks and becomes dangerous for navigation.
Yalobia Passage should only be attempted by experienced mariners.
The lead markers into Yalobia Passage are sometimes di�cult to see at various times of the day and in hazy conditions.
Cardabia Passage, to the north of Bills Bay, is the recommended passage for accessing the inner reef.
5 Knot Speed Restricted Area
Water Ski Area
Closed Waters - All Vessels
Swimming Prohibited Area
Authorised Vessel Only Area
Special Purpose Shore Based Activity Area
GPS Validation Marker
LEGEND
Coral BayFor more detailed information, refer to
Department of Transport’s Nautical ChartCoral Bay WA 1108
Not to be used for navigation
Paradise Beach
Authorised Vessels Only Area
Nautical Mile
Metres
0 1000
1
Ningaloo Marine ParkNingaloo is the largest fringing coral reef in Australia and a prime conservation area as well as one of our great nature-based tourism and recreation attractions. Visitor numbers are estimated to have more than doubled in the past 10 years to more than 200,000 a year.
Ningaloo Marine Park is vested in the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority and is managed by the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) working closely with other agencies.
The DoT is responsible for education and compliance of recreational and commercial vessels and also manages the Coral Bay Maritime Facility (CBMF), which is the sole location (at Moncks Head) where vessels can be launched in Coral Bay. The Department of Fisheries manages commercial and recreational fishing in the area.
Ningaloo Marine Park zoningWhen enjoying the Ningaloo Marine Park please make yourself aware of the ‘zone’ you are in.
• Sanctuary zones are look but don’t take zones. No extractive activities are permitted in these zones which means no recreational or commercial fishing is allowed. Mining activities are also prohibited.
• Special purpose zones (benthic protection) are also look but don’t take zones, however recreational ‘troll’ fishing is permitted.
• Special purpose zones (shore-based activities) are established alongside sanctuary zones to allow shore-based recreational fishing for finfish only (no other extractive activities are allowed).
• Recreation zones are managed for nature conservation and recreation, including recreational fishing.
• General use zones are managed for nature conservation while allowing for sustainable commercial and recreational activities.
Boating tips and remindersBoating is a great way to see and enjoy Ningaloo Marine Park. Your cooperation while boating will ensure the long term protection of the marine environment.
Please remember:
• to slow down when approaching coral areas;
• to tilt the motor in shallow areas;
• to never cut across coral formations because the water depth changes with the tides (see map for surveyed passage to avoid areas of coral formations);
• to anchor on sand, never coral;
• to check that your anchor is not dragging;
• to approach marine creatures carefully and contact DEC in Exmouth or Coral Bay for details on interacting with marine animals such as whales, whale sharks, dugongs, turtles and dolphins;
• you can’t take your boat into the Authorised Vessels Only Area (see map) without authorisation from DEC. The northern and southern boundaries of this area are marked by signposts on the shore and in-water buoys mark the southern water boundary;
• to slow to the speed restriction of 5 knots in the Coral Bay Restricted Area, and always be on the lookout for divers, snorkellers and swimmers;
• to ensure boating sports are carried out well away from Bills Bay and the main entrance/exit channel;
• the boat launching facility (CBMF) is the only place where vessels can be launched in Coral Bay. It is located just north of Monck Head (see map);
• that the discharge of any waste is not allowed in the Marine Park, with the exception of sewage discharge from a vessel in designated areas only – contact DEC for more information;
• that sanctuary markers, navigation aids or moorings in Bills Bay / Monck Head are not to be used as temporary moorings; and
• to avoid standing on or touching the coral while diving, swimming or snorkelling.
Reef navigationDon’t be caught. As swells or waves move in from the sea along Ningaloo Reef, they are suddenly confronted by a rapidly rising seabed, causing them to break. These waves create a potentially dangerous situation for any vessel crossing them.
An important consideration lies in the skipper’s ability to understand and interpret the conditions sensibly and objectively.
Going out:
• Inch your way out to the action. Hold station as it takes time to get your bearings and pick up the rhythm of the waves. When you see that opening - don’t hang around. Once committed though, tough it out. Never back out halfway through.
• If a big wave does rear up, get the boat’s bow up fast and hit the wave at an angle of about 10 degrees off head on with plenty of throttle. Back off the throttle when through and work out your approach to the next wave.
• Look for the lowest point of the wave and be prepared. Remember the correct angle of approach.
• Be careful when applying power in frothy waves as cavitation and loss of power may occur. If so, back off throttle until cavitation stops and reapply power gradually.
Coming in:
• Know what stage the tide is at.
• Observe the reef for a while from a safe vantage point, to get your bearings.
• Study the waves and the way they are breaking.
• Ensure your boat is trimmed to run bow up and be as ready to slow down as you are to accelerate.
• All people on board should be seated low in the boat, wearing lifejackets and holding on.
• Always concentrate on keeping your boat on the back of the wave.
• Avoid surfing at all costs.
• Never get side on in the impact zone.
Warning — you are in a 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 Coral 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 at www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine/19128.asp
Radio communication27 MHz Channels 27.88 and 27.90.
VHF Channel 16 and Repeater Channels 20, 21 and 22.
HF Channel 2182.
Coral Bay Volunteer Sea Search and Rescue monitor the above 27 MHz or VHF channels daily from 8am to 6pm. Please ensure you LOG ON when you launch your boat which also gives you a radio check. CBVSSR is also monitored daily from the Ningaloo Homestead on VHF channel 16.
Exmouth Volunteer Sea Rescue Group monitor the above marine channels between 8am - 6pm Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.
In case of any emergency, the above channels are monitored by nine base stations situated throughout the town of Exmouth.
Please be warned that the 27 MHz band is extremely difficult to pick up five kilometres from the CBMF and on the west coast of North West Cape due to Cape Range.
The installation of VHF repeater stations in this region provides excellent communications coverage.
Navigation lightsAll vessels under way 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: www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine or contact Transport on (08) 9435 7500
Diving flag Boats with divers operating from it must display the appropriate signals by day or night to inform other vessels operating in the area. The daytime signal for divers is an International Code Flag “A”. The flag must be at least 750mm long and 600mm wide and must be visible for 3600.
Divers operating without a vessel, for example from a jetty, must display the International Code Flag “A”. The flag must be at least 750mm long and 600mm wide.
The flag may be displayed from a buoy. If displayed from a buoy, the flag must not be less than 300mm in length and 200mm in width.
The flag must be clearly visible to all vessels operating in the vicinity.
All vessels must keep at least 50 metres clear of boats buoys or areas displaying diving signals. Where it is not possible to keep 50 metres clear, the approaching vessel should travel at the slowest possible speed and keep a good look pout for people in the water
International Code Flag “A”
Maintain a good lookout and safe speedDivers, snorkellers and swimmers may be encountered in the waters around Coral Bay, particularly within Maud Sanctuary Zone, and near beaches and dive site moorings. Please exercise caution, maintain a good lookout and operate at a safe speed when navigating in this area.
Water skiingWater skiing is when a person(s) is being towed behind a vessel at a speed of 8 knots or more. It takes at least three people to go water skiing:1. a driver of at least 17 years of age; 2. an observer of at least 14 years of age; and 3. a skier who is being towed by the vessel.A vessel taking-off with skiers must give way to a vessel landing skiers.
Recreational Skipper’s Ticket (RST)Operating a vessel less than 6hp
A person in charge of a recreational vessel with a motor of 4.5 kilowatts (6hp) or less is not required to hold an RST. Children under the age of 10 may not drive a motor boat.
Operating a vessel greater than 6hp
A person in charge of a recreational vessel with a motor greater than 4.5 kilowatts (6hp) is required to hold a RST.
Those over 14 and under 16 years of age are restricted to operating during daylight hours at a speed less than 8 knots.
Personal water craftA personal water craft (PWC) – often called a jet ski – is a craft propelled by an inboard motor powering a water jet pump. The operator sits, stands or kneels and uses handlebars to steer.
You must be at least 16 years of age and hold an RST to operate a PWC at a speed in excess of 8 knots.
Vessel registrationRegistration numbers for powerboats must be 150mm high and displayed on both sides of the vessel mid-ships and clearly visible to other craft.
Yachts and tenders need 50mm high numbers, situated both sides immediately forward of the transom.
Registration stickers need to be positioned adjacent to registration numbers on the port side (left).
Ningaloo Marine Park
Ningaloo Marine Park Water Ski Area:All those waters of the Indian Ocean contained within an area commencing at point A, being approximately 50 metres south and 100 metres west from Monck Head, thence due south from this point for 1000 metres to point B, thence due west for 400 metres to point C, thence due north to a point D, thence due east to the start point A.
PROVIDING HOWEVER that no water skier or vessel towing a water skier will come within 100 metres of any vessel or person or object in the water. Users should obtain tidal information to ensure safe depths at times of tidal variation. All water skiing is to be conducted in an anti-clockwise direction.
Notice to MarinersBefore undertaking any boating activities please check the Department’s chart updates and Temporary Notices to Mariners list.
These can be accessed via the website www.transport.wa.gov.au/19101.asp
Notice to MarinersProceed with caution in this area due to submerged pylons.
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