Peel notices

View navigational warnings, event notices and Temporary Notices To Mariners for the Peel region.

 Advice:  Level 2 Bridge Inspection works – Mandurah Estuary Bridge

Mariners are advised that a Mainroads WA Level 2 bridge inspection on the Mandurah Estuary Bridge is scheduled to take place from Tuesday 23rd April 2024 and Friday 26th April 2024 and from Monday 29th April 2024 to Thursday 2nd May 2024.

The works will take place during daylight hours and will be conducted from a self-propelled barge (Harrah J) equipped with an elevated work platform. The barge will inspect the entire length of the bridge structure.

The works barge, (12m x 5.5 m) will partially impede the navigable channel for a short period of time reducing the navigation channel width.

Where larger vessel or vessel skippers that are not comfortable with passing next to the working barge, the barge will stop inspection works and exit the navigation span of the bridge to allow any marine traffic to pass through.

A spotter vessel will be positioned at either side of the navigable span to assist with vessel traffic directions. VHF Channel 16 will be monitored and will communicate ship to ship on VHF 9 during the hours of operation. Traffic management vessels will display orange flashing lights, and will use signage and loud hailer for communications with vessels that do not have VHF radio.

All vessels taking part in these works will display shapes and lights in accordance with the Prevention of Collisions at Sea Regulations 1983 at all times.

Mariners are advised to navigate with caution and are requested to follow directions from the spotter vessels and to be wake aware.
Chart reference: WA848 - Peel Inlet and Harvey Estuary
Start date: 23/04/2024
End date: 02/05/2024
Issued: 01/03/2024
Notice number: 5990

 Warning:  Hazard - Submerged Concrete Block - Batavia Quays Mandurah

Mariners are advised that a submerged concrete block has been reported to be in Batavia Quays Mandurah at the below location.

The block is reported to be approximately 300mm in height from the riverbed reducing charted water depths. A temporary Isolated Danger mark equipped with a flashing light has been deployed.

Mariners are reminded to be aware of underwater hazards during times of low tides when navigating in the Peel region.
Chart reference: WA848 - Peel Inlet and Harvey Estuary
Location: - 32: 35.24080'S  115: 46.68896'E
Start date: 30/01/2024
Notice number: 5981

 Warning:  Submerged Canoe - Serpentine River - Jetty 0235 - Bircham Street

A Canoe has become submerged adjacent to jetty 0235 in the Serpentine River. The Canoe is approximately 12 foot and may present as a hazard to navigation.

Mariners are advised to navigate with caution and keep a safe distance from jetties.
Chart reference: WA848 - Peel Inlet and Harvey Estuary
Location: -32: 32.9697'S  115: 45.8049'E
Start date: 15/12/2023
Issued: 15/12/2023
Notice number: 5922

 Warning:  Jetty Pylon Damaged in Port Mandurah Canals

A Jetty Pylon located in the Port Mandurah Canals has been reported to have been broken and is now semi submerged. It is marked with a yellow special marker.

Mariners are advised to navigate with caution when transiting in the area.
Chart reference: WA848 - Peel Inlet and Harvey Estuary
Location: -32: 32.1390'S  115: 42.48840'E
Start date: 03/12/2023
End date: 02/06/2024
Issued: 03/12/2023
Notice number: 5899

 Advice:  Deployment of Directional Wave Rider Buoy – Offshore Mandurah

A directional wave buoy (DWRB) has been deployed approximately 8 nautical miles northwest of Mandurah at the location below. The DWRB is yellow in colour, approximately 700mm in diameter, and equipped with a 2m whip antenna and flashing yellow light.

Flash rate: Fl (5) Y 20s

Mariners are requested to maintain a minimum distance of 100 meters from the DWRB, including any associated fishing equipment at all times so as to not interfere with or damage the DWRB.
Chart reference: WA913 - Cape Peron to Dawesville
Location: -32: 27.16722'S  115: 34.33362'E
Issued: 26/09/2023
Notice number: 5818

 Warning:  Lake Brockman (Logue Brook Dam) Water Ski Area Hazards

Mariners are reminded of potential hazards to vessels and water-skiers within Lake Brockman in the form of tree stumps, logs and shallow sand banks.

It is a requirement to stay at least 50 metres from shore at all times while water skiing unless taking off or landing a skier.

Mariners are asked to use caution and observe the skiing rules within this waterway.
Location: -33: 0.019'S  115: 58.233'E
Start date: 13/04/2023
Issued: 13/04/2023
Notice number: 5647

 Warning:  Navigational Hazard - Mandurah Estuary – Entrance to Soldiers Cove

A broken pole has been reported within waters of Soldiers Cove, Mandurah approximately 50 metres from the shore adjacent to Winjan Place, Dudley Park. A white flashing light has also been reported in the same location.

Mariners are advised to navigate with caution when transiting the area.
Chart reference: WA848 - Peel Inlet and Harvey Estuary
Location: -32: 32.272'S  115: 43.264'E
Start date: 05/04/2023
Issued: 05/04/2023
Notice number: 5633

 Warning:  Submerged Logs Upper Reaches Murray River Ravenswood

Large submerged logs have been reported in the Murray River upper reaches, vicinity of 13 and 53 Rodoreda Crescent Ravenswood, and approximately 50m from the northern shore.

The logs may not be visible above the waterline.

Coordinates:
13 Rodoreda Drive: 32: 35.123S, 115: 50.188E
53 Rodoreda Drive: 32: 35.144S, 115: 50.033E

Mariners are advised to navigate with caution when transiting the area
Location: -32: 35.127'S  115: 50.127'E
Start date: 11/11/2022
Issued: 11/11/2022
Notice number: 5442

 Advice:  Jetty Works - Mandurah Quay, Erskine

Mariners are advised that jetty construction works at Mandurah Quay, including pile driving activities, are scheduled to commence around 3 October 2022 and are expected to be completed by around 15 September 2024.

Works will take place using a works barge and support vessel, Monday to Saturday, between 7 am to 6 pm as required.

The works area will be delineated by yellow buoys, approximately 1.3m in height, and equipped with flashing yellow lights.

The works barge will remain on location outside of operating hours.

Please see link below for a map of the marina

Operators will monitor Marine Radio VHF Channel 16 during operating hours.

Diving operations will also take place as part of these works. The International Code Flag ‘A’ will be exhibited whilst diving operations are underway

All vessels taking part in the above works will exhibit shapes and lights in accordance with the Prevention of Collisions at Sea Regulations 1983 at all times.

Mariners are advised to use caution when transiting the area and keep well clear of the
Chart reference: WA848 - Peel Inlet and Harvey Estuary
Location: -32: 33.556'S  115: 42.603'E
Start date: 03/10/2022
End date: 15/09/2024
Issued: 30/09/2022
Notice number: 2973

 Warning:  Submerged rocks, Waroona Dam

Southeast sector of Waroona Dam/Lake Navarino, east of the camp ground
Mariners are advised that submerged rocks have been reported near the shore in the southeast sector of Waroona Dam/Lake Navarino, to the east of the camp ground in the vicinity of the following coordinate: Location: 32° 51.042'S, 115° 59.990'E
Location: -32: 51.042'S  115: 59.990'E
Start date: 25/06/2019
Issued: 25/06/2019

 Warning:  Shallowing around Port Marker adjacent to Novara Boat Ramp

It has been reported that shallowing has occurred around the port marker adjacent to the Novara boat ramp.

Mariners are advised to navigate with caution in the area
Chart reference: WA848 - Peel Inlet and Harvey Estuary
Location: -32: 34.394'S  115: 40.485'E
Start date: 05/03/2020
Issued: 05/03/2020

 Advice:  Upgrade Works Wharf Cove South Yunderup

Mariners are advised that Stage 2 of the Wharf Cove Jetties in the Shire of Murray, WA will commence on the 4th of March 2024 and is expected to be completed by 31 May 2024.

Work will take place Monday to Friday between 7 am to 5 pm as required.

The works area will be delineated by yellow buoys. Flashing yellow lights.

An operator will monitor Marine Radio VHF Channel 16 during operating hours and/or call site supervisor Ben on 0428 953 641.

Mariners are advised to use caution when transiting the area and always keep well clear of the below operations.
Chart reference: WA848 - Peel Inlet and Harvey Estuary
Location: -32: 35.035'S  115: 47.709'E
Start date: 01/03/2024
End date: 31/05/2024
Issued: 31/01/2022
Notice number: 232
Page last updated: Tue Feb 15 2022 11:04:17 AM