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.

−−

−✓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

RA

L BA

YSC

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

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oldposts

Maud Sanctuary Zone

Recreation Zone

General Zone

enoZnoitaerceR

Recreation Zone

General Zone

Maud Sanctuary Zone

enoZyrautcnaSduaM

WaterSki

Area

see Caution

8 knots

8 knots

gnimmiwSdetibihorP

e sopruPlaicepSdesab-erohs(enoZ)ytivitca

esopruPlaicepSdesab-erohs(enoZ)ytivitca

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.