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CAUTIONApproaches are subject to sand movement andsiltation
Age requirements and restrictions for skippersThe person in charge of a recreational vessel with a motor of 6hp (4.5 kilowatts) or less is not required to hold a Recreational Skipper’s Ticket (RST).
A person in charge of a recreational vessel with a motor greater than 6hp (4.5 kilowatts) is required to hold an RST.
You are required to carry your RST card when boating.
Age restrictions
A person under 10 years may not drive a motor boat.
RST holders over 14 but under 16 years of age are restricted to operating during daylight hours at a speed less than 8 knots.
Radio communication27 MHz Channels 27.88
VHF Channel 16/67
Repeater Channels 21 and 22
HF Channel 4125
Exmouth Volunteer Marine Rescue Group operates a radio tower on weekends and public holidays from 8.00am – 6pm.
Outside of these hours you need to inform someone of your plans on the water. Details should include:
• Departure and return times
• How many people onboard
• Boat registration number and name
• What ramp you are using
• Where you intend to operate
• A contact phone number.
You can inform anyone (a family member, neighbour, accommodation reception) but remember to log off when you are finished for the day.
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CAUTIONThe waters in this vicinity become extremely hazardous to small craft when the tide is running and strong NE to SE winds are blowing.
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Point Murat Naval Waters• No diving, fishing, trolling or spearfishing
within 400m of the Pier.
• Fishing, trolling and spearfishing is prohibited within the immediate surrounding waters of the Murat Sanctuary Zone.
• Diving is permitted only through licensed local commercial diving centres (see Exmouth Tourist Bureau for details).
• No loitering or anchoring of boats within 400m of the Pier.
• Marine traffic is allowed only to the East of all Pier structures, including unattached northern and southern mooring dolphins, in order to exit or enter the Exmouth Gulf waters. Due to Naval activities and commercial diving on, under and surrounding the Pier, marine thoroughfare to the west and underneath the Pier structures is prohibited and extremely hazardous.
• Further queries regarding the Point Murat Navy Pier should be directed to the Commanding Officer, Harold E. Holt Naval Communication Station, PO Box 125, Exmouth WA 6707.
Boat Ramp Launching
Public Toilet / GPS Validation Marker
Parking / Boat Trailer Parking
5 Knot Speed Limit
Restricted Area
Water Ski Area
Sanctuary Zone
Shallow Water
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BUNDEGI INSET
TANTABIDDI INSETYou 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 Exmouth Tropical Cyclone - Community Information Sheet that the Department of Transport (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
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;
• tilt the motor in shallow areas;
• never cut across coral formations because the water depth changes with the tides;
• anchor on sand, never coral and check that your anchor is not dragging;
• approach marine creatures carefully and contact the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions for details on interacting with marine animals such as whales, whale sharks, dugongs, turtles and dolphins;
• always be on the lookout for divers, snorkelers and swimmers;
• it is a good idea to show a dive flag even whilst snorkelling or spearfishing;
• avoid standing on or touching the coral while diving, swimming or snorkelling; and
• if boating in an unknown location consider gathering local information from the Marine Rescue group or fishing clubs. It is a good safety practise to go with more than one boat while in remote locations.
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.
Personal water craft (PWC)To operate a PWC at a speed greater than 8 knots you must be at least 16 years of age and hold an RST.
Every person on board a PWC must wear a lifejacket at all times and at times carry safety equipment:
• Within 400 metres of the shore – lifejacket Level 150, 100 or 50/50s
• Between 400 metres and 2n mile from shore – lifejacket Level 100 or 150 only and an in date inshore distress flare kit
• Between 2 and 5n mile – lifejacket Level 100 or 150 only and an in date inshore distress flare kit and Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB).
Freestyling and wake jumping is prohibited:
• within any speed restricted area;
• within 30 metres of another PWC;
• within 50 metres of another vessel or person in the water.
PWC may operate when towing a water skier. When towing a water skier all vessels are required to carry an observer of at least 14 years of age. Observers must also wear a lifejacket.
Distress beaconsAll boats must carry a compliant Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) if proceeding more than two nautical miles from the mainland shore or more than 400 metres from an island located more than two nautical miles from the mainland shore.
Note: Personal Locator Beacons (PLB) do not meet carriage requirements for replacement of EPIRBs on boats.
GPS validation markers Global Positioning System (GPS) validation markers are unique visible marks placed at a number of public boat ramps and jetties where mariners and owners of portable GPS units can validate their position and map datum settings. The markers are available at Tantabiddi, Bundegi and Town Beach and are small, flat and yellow, similar to ‘cats eye’ road lane markers.
August 2019
Department of Transport
Boating Guide Exmouth Marine Safety
Contact detailsDepartment of TransportEmail: [email protected]: www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarineExmouth Office: 9216 8219 Carnarvon Office: 9941 6800 Marine Safety Hotline: 13 11 56
Boating Weather Forecast Boating weather: 1300 659 210website: www.bom.gov.au/marine
PoliceWater Police: 9442 8600Emergency: 000Exmouth Police: 9947 8700
Volunteer Marine Rescue ServicesEmergency contact: VHF16 and 27MHz 88Exmouth: VMR 682 Carnarvon: VMR 676 Coral Bay: VMR 679
Department of Primary Industry and Regional DevelopmentWebsite: www.dpird.wa.gov.au
Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and AttractionsWebsite: www.dbca.wa.gov.au
The information contained in this publication is provided in good faith and
believed to be accurate at time of publication. The State shall in no way be
liable for any loss sustained or incurred by anyone relying on the information.
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For further information go to www.transport.wa.gov.au/boatingguides or scan the QR Code
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Recreational Skipper’s TicketThe skipper of a recreational vessel, powered by a motor greater than 6hp must hold an RST.
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓Bilge Pump/BailerAll 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 heating or cooling appliances must carry an approved fire extinguisher.
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Anchor and LineAn efficient anchor and line must be carried. R ✓ ✓ ✓LifejacketA lifejacket bearing the label Level 100 (or higher) with the Australian Standard AS 1512, AS 4758 or ISO 12402 must be carried for every person onboard.
R ✓ ✓ ✓Red and Orange Flares (in date)At 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.
R ✓ ✓ ✓
EPIRB (in date)A 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.
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Parachute Flares (in date)A 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.
R R R ✓Marine RadioA 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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Water skiingWater skiing involves being towed over water at a speed of 8 knots or more by a motor boat supported on the surface by a ski or skis, an aquaplane or other apparatus, or your feet.
It takes at least three people to go water skiing:
1. A driver of at least 17 years of age with a Recreational Skipper’s Ticket (RST)
2. An observer of at least 14 years of age
3. The person being towed by the vessel.
Skiing is only permitted between the hours of sunrise to sunset, unless otherwise indicated.
Diving flag Any boat with divers operating from it must always display signals by day or night to alert other boat users. The daytime signal for divers is an International Code Flag “A”. The flag must be at least 750mm long and 600mm wide.
Divers operating without a boat, for example from a jetty, must also display the International Code Flag “A”. The flag must be at least 750mm long and 600mm wide.
Divers not operating from a vessel or jetty can display the flag from a buoy. If displayed from a buoy, the flag must not be less than 300 mm long and 200 mm wide.
The flag must be clearly visible to all vessels operating in the vicinity.
International Code Flag “A”
Vessels to keep clear
When approaching a place or another vessel displaying International Code Flag “A” or, during the hours of darkness you must:
(a) keep your vessel at least 50 metres clear of that place or vessel; or
(b) where it is not possible to keep 50 metres clear of that place or vessel —
(i) proceed at the slowest speed at which his vessel can be safely navigated; and
(ii) maintain a proper lookout for people in the water, whilst passing within 50 metres of the place or vessel displaying the flag or the appropriate signal.
TAKE CARE BE PROP AWARE
CAUTIONWater-skiing is only permitted in waters having a greater depth than 1.5 metres. It is advised that parts of the ski area dry at low tides and skippers are responsible to check minimum water depths prior to undertaking any water ski activities.
NOTEWater-skiing is prohibited in the Bundegi Sanctuary Zone.
Paddle craftRecreational canoes, kayaks, surf skis, inflatables or similar paddle craft that are propelled by a person using a paddle must comply with WA marine laws.
To get a brochure and sticker about the rules call 13 11 56 or visit our website.
Remember toLOG ONLOG OFF! Every trip
VHF Ch 16 Distress & calling
RadioCh 67 Safety & emergency
72, 73, 77 * Recreational & working
VHF Repeaters 21, 22, 80, 81, 82 * Recreational & working
27 MHz Ch 88 Distress & calling
RadioCh 86 Safety & emergency
90, 91, 94, 96 * Recreational & working
* Contact VMR groups for local informationwww.dfes.wa.gov.au/contactus/pages/volunteermarinerescueservices.aspx
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Each vessel alterscourse to starboard
Power Vessels Meeting Head On
Vessel having theother to starboard gives right of way
Power Vessels Meeting
Power gives way to sailexcept when sailing vessel is overtaking
Power MeetingSailing Vessel
Ships in ChannelsBasic rules of the waterways
All vessels must keep clear of ships using or approaching the
marked navigation channel ships.
EPIRBs and flares must be in date
CCTV used on WA Waterways