Marine
Maritime delivers the services that allow Western Australians to enjoy our waterways safely and grows our State economy with the development and management of world-class coastal infrastructure.
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Use our Waves Seas and Swell guide to see how wave height affects different vessel sizes. It’s a simple warning system to help you assess safety based on your boat and the swell forecast.

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Recreational moorings now available for casual, short-term use in some of WA's best boating locations,

Find rules, safety advice and guides for boating in WA.

DoT publishes nautical charts of the WA coastline for use by recreational and local commercial vessels.

Latest Marine news
Boating death increase linked to weather
19 Sep 2025
Skippers failing to consider the weather before heading out on the water contributed to the significant increase in boating deaths in WA in the past ten years.

Contract awarded for patrol vessel with a difference: wheels!
08 Sep 2025
DTMI has contracted Albany based boatbuilder Westerberg Marine to design and build a new amphibious patrol vessel for use in the Kimberley region.

New Batavia boat pens showcase local manufacturing
22 Aug 2025
Geraldton’s new Batavia boat pens showcase local manufacturing, with key components supplied by an Indigenous owned business as part of the $3.3 million floating jetty and pen project.

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