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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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Deckee

Get the Deckee app for the latest weather conditions, safety information and alerts for WA.

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Boat ramp locations

Find out where you can launch your boat in Western Australia.

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What's happening

Find out about DoT's coastal infrastructure planning and development projects.

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Nautical charts

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

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Deckee

Get the Deckee app for the latest weather conditions, safety information and alerts for WA.

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Boat ramp locations

Find out where you can launch your boat in Western Australia.

Find a boat ramp

What's happening

Find out about DoT's coastal infrastructure planning and development projects.

View our projects

Nautical charts

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

Download a chart

Safety on the water

Safety equipment requirements are changing

From 2022/23 recreational safety equipment requirements will change in WA. The stronger, simpler laws will help keep people safe on the water.

Latest Marine news

New real-time safety alerts for skippers on the water

04 Mar 2022

In an Australian first WA Skippers entering waters where there is safety hazard will be alerted immediately if they have the free Deckee boating app.

Urgent dredging at Kalbarri complete

28 Feb 2022

Expedited maintenance dredging at Kalbarri by the Department of Transport (DoT) has restored depths for safe navigation of the entrance channel at the mouth of the Murchison River.

Dredging about to start at Two Rocks

07 Feb 2022

Skippers navigating Two Rocks Marina are asked to take extra care during the next few months as maintenance dredging is undertaken at the facility.

Get your RST

Getting a Recreational Skipper's Ticket (RST) is a simple process and means you can get out on the water safely. Find out what you need to do to get your ticket.

Who needs an RST

An RST is necessary for a skipper on a recreational vessel with an engine greater than 6hp. Find out who is included and any exemptions which may apply.

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