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Swan and Canning Rivers notices
View navigational warnings, event notices and Temporary Notices To Mariners for the Swan and Canning Rivers.
Event: Notice to close waters to all vessels, Drone Show, Swan River
Acting pursuant to Section 66 of the Western Australian Marine Act 1982, I Mark Briant, Authorised person of the Department of Transport hereby close the following area of water to all vessels on Monday 12th June 2023 for the below times:
• 3:55 PM to 4:20 PM
• 4:55 PM to 5:20 PM
• 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
• 7:00 PM to 7:45 PM (reserve):
Swan River:
Area of Closure: - All the waters of the Swan River extending from the Causeway Bridge, East Perth upstream to Matagarup Bridge.
Conditions of closure;
No vessel shall transit through, anchor or moor within the closed waters area;
Bonafide vessels associated with the event are exempt from the closure;
Swimming is also not permitted in the above area of closure;
This area is set aside for safety measures during the approved drone light show event.
• 3:55 PM to 4:20 PM
• 4:55 PM to 5:20 PM
• 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
• 7:00 PM to 7:45 PM (reserve):
Swan River:
Area of Closure: - All the waters of the Swan River extending from the Causeway Bridge, East Perth upstream to Matagarup Bridge.
Conditions of closure;
No vessel shall transit through, anchor or moor within the closed waters area;
Bonafide vessels associated with the event are exempt from the closure;
Swimming is also not permitted in the above area of closure;
This area is set aside for safety measures during the approved drone light show event.
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -31: 57.613'S 115: 53.222'E
Start date: 6/12/2023 12:00:00 AM
End date: 6/12/2023 12:00:00 AM
Issued: 6/8/2023 12:00:00 AM
Notice number: 5716
Warning: Submerged Moorings Blackwall Reach
Two mooring buoys at Blackwall Reach are reported to be submerged and may not be visible from the water line
Location 1: Mooring 809 – 32: 1.520S, 115: 46.669E
Location 2: Mooring 384 – 32: 1.505S, 115: 46.684E
Location 1: Mooring 809 – 32: 1.520S, 115: 46.669E
Location 2: Mooring 384 – 32: 1.505S, 115: 46.684E
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -32: 1.520'S 115: 46.669'E
Issued: 6/6/2023 12:00:00 AM
Notice number: 5712
Warning: Knot Spit Starboard Beacon No. 14 Unlit
Mariners are advised that starboard beacon No. 14 opposite the Royal Perth Yacht Club is currently Unlit. Please navigate with caution.
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -31:59.0232'S 115:49.8614'E
Start date: 6/2/2023 12:00:00 AM
Issued: 6/2/2023 12:00:00 AM
Notice number: 5710
Advice: Queen St Jetty South Perth Closure
Mariners are advised that the Queen St Jetty, South Perth will be closed from 1pm on 25 May 2023 until further notice. The jetty is in poor condition and not safe for the berthing of vessels.
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -31: 58.016'S 115: 51.025'E
Start date: 5/25/2023 12:00:00 AM
Issued: 5/23/2023 12:00:00 AM
Notice number: 5693
Warning: Leeuwin Cadet Jetty - Swan River East Fremantle
Warning - Leeuwin Cadet Jetty - Swan River East Fremantle
Description: Mariners are advised that the current condition of the Leeuwin Cadet Jetty is condemned and not safe to moor alongside.
Location: 32° 1.565’S, 115° 46.100’E
Chart reference: Department of Transport chart WA898 – Swan and Canning Rivers
• Start date:17/04/2023
• Issued: 17/04/2023
• Number: 4867
Description: Mariners are advised that the current condition of the Leeuwin Cadet Jetty is condemned and not safe to moor alongside.
Location: 32° 1.565’S, 115° 46.100’E
Chart reference: Department of Transport chart WA898 – Swan and Canning Rivers
• Start date:17/04/2023
• Issued: 17/04/2023
• Number: 4867
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -32: 01.5650'S 115:46.1000'E
Start date: 4/17/2023 12:00:00 AM
Issued: 4/17/2023 12:00:00 AM
Notice number: 5653
Advice: Bridge Remediation Works - Redcliffe (Tonkin Highway) Bridge Bayswater
Mariners are advised that remediation works at the Redcliffe (Tonkin Highway) Bridge Bayswater are underway and are expected to be completed by 31 August 2023. The works will take place Monday to Friday, between the hours of 6.45am to 5.15pm, with provision to take place on Saturdays as required.
The works will carried out by a work vessel (9.9m x 4.0m) and will include transportation of plates and steelwork on water and the hoisting of the plates into position under the bridge. The work vessel will also act as a spotter / traffic management vessel in support of the works.
Works will also be conducted intermittently in the navigational spans creating a temporary partial obstruction to the span.
The work vessel will remain on location outside of operating hours and will display shapes and lights in accordance with the Prevention of Collisions at Sea Regulations 1983 at all times.
Operators will monitor Marine Radio VHF Channel 16 during operating hours.
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution and keep well clear of the above operations, and are also requested to follow the directions of the work vessel as required.
The works will carried out by a work vessel (9.9m x 4.0m) and will include transportation of plates and steelwork on water and the hoisting of the plates into position under the bridge. The work vessel will also act as a spotter / traffic management vessel in support of the works.
Works will also be conducted intermittently in the navigational spans creating a temporary partial obstruction to the span.
The work vessel will remain on location outside of operating hours and will display shapes and lights in accordance with the Prevention of Collisions at Sea Regulations 1983 at all times.
Operators will monitor Marine Radio VHF Channel 16 during operating hours.
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution and keep well clear of the above operations, and are also requested to follow the directions of the work vessel as required.
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -31: 55.792'S 115: 56.209'E
Start date: 4/17/2023 12:00:00 AM
End date: 8/24/2023 12:00:00 AM
Issued: 4/17/2023 12:00:00 AM
Notice number: 5652
Advice: Bridge Repair Works - Fremantle Traffic Bridge
Mariners are advised that structural repair works are scheduled to be carried out in and around the vicinity of the Fremantle Traffic Bridge (Queen Victoria Street) from 6 April until 16 June 2023, Monday to Thursday, between the hours of 7am to 5pm.
The works will initially (for approximately 2 weeks) be carried out by a commercial vessel carrying out remedial operations on the bridge structure outside of the navigation spans. From approximately 18 April 2023 works will be carried out within the navigational spans by a self propelled work barge (10m x 4m). Two spotter/ traffic management vessels will be in support during times works will be conducted in the navigational spans. Scaffolding will be erected on the bridge piers around the navigation spans, however the width and height of the navigation spans will not be impacted.
Works will take place intermittently in the navigation spans as required. During these times the particular navigation span will be temporarily closed. Vessel traffic will be directed when safe to do so by a spotter / traffic management vessel on the upstream and downstream sides of the bridge.
The work barge will transit between the bridge and the East Street Jetty, East Fremantle.
Operators will monitor Marine Radio VHF Channel 16. 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 keep well clear of the above operations, and are also requested to follow the directions of the spotter / traffic management vessels.
The works will initially (for approximately 2 weeks) be carried out by a commercial vessel carrying out remedial operations on the bridge structure outside of the navigation spans. From approximately 18 April 2023 works will be carried out within the navigational spans by a self propelled work barge (10m x 4m). Two spotter/ traffic management vessels will be in support during times works will be conducted in the navigational spans. Scaffolding will be erected on the bridge piers around the navigation spans, however the width and height of the navigation spans will not be impacted.
Works will take place intermittently in the navigation spans as required. During these times the particular navigation span will be temporarily closed. Vessel traffic will be directed when safe to do so by a spotter / traffic management vessel on the upstream and downstream sides of the bridge.
The work barge will transit between the bridge and the East Street Jetty, East Fremantle.
Operators will monitor Marine Radio VHF Channel 16. 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 keep well clear of the above operations, and are also requested to follow the directions of the spotter / traffic management vessels.
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -32: 2.479'S 115: 45.277'E
Start date: 4/6/2023 12:00:00 AM
End date: 6/16/2023 12:00:00 AM
Issued: 4/6/2023 12:00:00 AM
Notice number: 5635
Advice: Shark Tagging – Swan and Canning Rivers
Mariners are advised that shark tagging will occur in various locations in the Swan and Canning Rivers from 30th March 2023 onwards.
Non buoyant long lines of up to 200m will be deployed parallel to the river bank for approximately two hours at a time. Where possible, the lines will be deployed outside of navigational channels and to the outer limits or the river however sharks and river conditions could mean the equipment is dragged on to channels. The end of the lines will be fitted with a vertical riser with a white float and reflective tape at the water surface. During the deployment, the equipment will be monitored by vessel at all times.
Mariners and divers are reminded to exercise caution and not interfere with fishing equipment.
Non buoyant long lines of up to 200m will be deployed parallel to the river bank for approximately two hours at a time. Where possible, the lines will be deployed outside of navigational channels and to the outer limits or the river however sharks and river conditions could mean the equipment is dragged on to channels. The end of the lines will be fitted with a vertical riser with a white float and reflective tape at the water surface. During the deployment, the equipment will be monitored by vessel at all times.
Mariners and divers are reminded to exercise caution and not interfere with fishing equipment.
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: 000: 00.0000'S 000: 00.0000'E
Start date: 3/30/2023 12:00:00 AM
Issued: 4/5/2023 12:00:00 AM
Notice number: 5634
Advice: Jetty Remediation Works - Barrack Street Jetty 2
Mariners are advised that remediation works at Barrack Street Jetty 2 are being conducted and are expected to be completed around 18 April 2023. Works will take place Monday to Friday and possibly on Saturday depending on tides from 6:00am to 5.30pm.
Scaffolding will be installed in the underside of the jetty in segmented sections and will have a ‘footprint’ of not more than 400mm protrusion of the jetty side profile.
There will be personnel working below the jetty.
The international code flag A will be exhibited during working hours.
During the day shift of works, yellow marker buoys will be placed in water within 1m of jetty edge to demarcate the works area. The yellow marker buoys will exhibit flashing yellow lights if left in the water overnight.
Operators will monitor Marine VHF Channel 16 during working hours.
Water access to Jetty 2 will remain open at all times throughout these works.
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution when transiting the area, and to reduce wake when berthing at Barrack Street Jetty 2 during these works.
Scaffolding will be installed in the underside of the jetty in segmented sections and will have a ‘footprint’ of not more than 400mm protrusion of the jetty side profile.
There will be personnel working below the jetty.
The international code flag A will be exhibited during working hours.
During the day shift of works, yellow marker buoys will be placed in water within 1m of jetty edge to demarcate the works area. The yellow marker buoys will exhibit flashing yellow lights if left in the water overnight.
Operators will monitor Marine VHF Channel 16 during working hours.
Water access to Jetty 2 will remain open at all times throughout these works.
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution when transiting the area, and to reduce wake when berthing at Barrack Street Jetty 2 during these works.
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -31: 57.612'S 115: 51.499'E
End date: 4/18/2023 12:00:00 AM
Issued: 2/28/2023 12:00:00 AM
Notice number: 5586
Warning: Abandoned Vessel Maylands Vicinity
A vessel ‘Vivre II’ (registration: 59760, being a 6.25m fibreglass yacht), is reported to have come adrift and is now abandoned in the Maylands vicinity, opposite Maylands Peninsula Public Golf Course. On 24/04/2023, the vessel was observed to be on the north side of the river bank.
The vessel is not secured and may come adrift in prevailing conditions
The vessel is not secured and may come adrift in prevailing conditions
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -31: 56.667'S 115: 53.701'E
Issued: 2/14/2023 12:00:00 AM
Notice number: 5567
Warning: Broken Poles – Entrance to Canning River
Three broken poles have been reported at the entrance to the Canning River, close to the eastern shore and downstream from the Raffles Hotel.
The broken poles may not always be visible above the waterline.
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution when transiting the area.
The broken poles may not always be visible above the waterline.
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution when transiting the area.
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -32: 0.563'S 115: 51.111'E
Issued: 1/31/2023 12:00:00 AM
Notice number: 5547
Advice: Jetty Remediation Works Barrack Street Jetty 5
Mariners are advised that remediation works at Barrack Street Jetty 5 are underway and are expected to be completed around 7 December 2022. Works will take place Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm.
Scaffolding will be installed in the underside of the jetty in segmented sections and will have a ‘footprint’ of not more than 400mm protrusion of the jetty side profile.
There will be personnel working below the jetty.
The international code flag A will be exhibited during working hours.
During the day shift of works, yellow marker buoys will be placed in water within 1m of jetty edge to demarcate the works area. The yellow marker buoys will exhibit flashing yellow lights if left in the water overnight.
Operators will monitor Marine VHF Channel 16 during working hours.
Water access to Jetty 5 will remain open at all times throughout these works.
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution when transiting the area, and to reduce wake when berthing at Barrack Street Jetty 5 during these works
Scaffolding will be installed in the underside of the jetty in segmented sections and will have a ‘footprint’ of not more than 400mm protrusion of the jetty side profile.
There will be personnel working below the jetty.
The international code flag A will be exhibited during working hours.
During the day shift of works, yellow marker buoys will be placed in water within 1m of jetty edge to demarcate the works area. The yellow marker buoys will exhibit flashing yellow lights if left in the water overnight.
Operators will monitor Marine VHF Channel 16 during working hours.
Water access to Jetty 5 will remain open at all times throughout these works.
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution when transiting the area, and to reduce wake when berthing at Barrack Street Jetty 5 during these works
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -31: 57.578'S 115: 51.435'E
Issued: 11/2/2022 12:00:00 AM
Notice number: 5434
Warning: Submerged Car Body, Adjacent to Caversham Avenue, Swan River
Mariners are advised that a submerged car has been identified in the upper reaches of the Swan River, adjacent to Caversham Avenue Near Caversham House.
The Vehicle is positioned in the centre of the river with approximately 1.9m of clearance between the top of the car and the water surface at Lowest Astronomical Tide.
Mariners are advised to exercise caution when transiting this area
The Vehicle is positioned in the centre of the river with approximately 1.9m of clearance between the top of the car and the water surface at Lowest Astronomical Tide.
Mariners are advised to exercise caution when transiting this area
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -31: 52.7353'S 115:59.4803'E
Start date: 3/30/2022 12:00:00 AM
Issued: 3/30/2022 12:00:00 AM
Notice number: 920
Warning: Submerged hazard, Coode Street Boat Ramp - Swan River South Perth
A submerged hazard has been reported close to the shore, approx. 30m west of the Coode Street Boat Ramp.
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -31: 58.4718'S 115: 51.8293'E
Start date: 5/3/2021 12:00:00 AM
Issued: 5/3/2021 12:00:00 AM
Advice: Guilford Road Bridge - navigate with caution
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution when transiting under the Guildford Road Bridge, reduce wake, keep a proper lookout and not secure to any part of the bridge at any time.
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -31: 54.015'S 115: 57.670'E
Start date: 2/11/2022 12:00:00 AM
Issued: 2/11/2022 12:00:00 AM
Notice number: 409
Advice: Sea plane operations, Perth Water
Perth Water, Swan River
Mariners are advised of daylight sea plane operations, including landing and take-off activities, in Perth Water.
The landing and take-off areas (depending on wind conditions) are south of Riverside Drive channel and east of the Mends Street channel.
Chart reference: DoT Chart WA - 898 'Swan and Canning River'.
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution when transiting the above area and be aware of sea plane activity in this location.
Mariners are advised of daylight sea plane operations, including landing and take-off activities, in Perth Water.
The landing and take-off areas (depending on wind conditions) are south of Riverside Drive channel and east of the Mends Street channel.
Chart reference: DoT Chart WA - 898 'Swan and Canning River'.
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution when transiting the above area and be aware of sea plane activity in this location.
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -31: 58.0204'S 115: 51.7759'E
Start date: 9/23/2015 12:00:00 AM
Issued: 9/23/2015 12:00:00 AM
Notice number: 138
Advice: Southern span navigation, Fremantle traffic bridge
Swan River, Fremantle traffic bridge
Mariners are advised that large vessels may at times navigate downstream through the southern span of the Fremantle Traffic Bridge against the flow of traffic. This may occur whilst access through the Central and Northern navigable spans are restricted due to tidal influences or closures due to ongoing works.
Mariners are advised to keep a safe speed and lookout, and navigate with caution when transiting upstream through the southern span of the Fremantle Traffic Bridge.
Mariners are advised that large vessels may at times navigate downstream through the southern span of the Fremantle Traffic Bridge against the flow of traffic. This may occur whilst access through the Central and Northern navigable spans are restricted due to tidal influences or closures due to ongoing works.
Mariners are advised to keep a safe speed and lookout, and navigate with caution when transiting upstream through the southern span of the Fremantle Traffic Bridge.
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -32: 2.5013'S 115: 45.2459'E
Start date: 8/22/2014 12:00:00 AM
Issued: 8/22/2014 12:00:00 AM
Notice number: 157
Advice: Compulsory pilotage requirements, Port of Perth
Port of Perth
Vessel masters are reminded that all vessels wishing to transit or operate within the port limit which either:
Have a LOA of 35 meters or greater; or
Are engaged in towing operations where the total length of the tow (measured from the bow of the towing vessel to the stern of the towed vessel) is 35 metres or greater.
Are required to engage the services of a suitably licensed marine pilot or the vessel Master must be the holder of a current Port of Perth Pilot Exemption Certificate.
Vessels, vessel Masters or operators of vessels affected by this requirement are invited to approach the Department of Transport Harbour Masters office at port.ops@transport.wa.gov.au to apply for a Pilot Exemption Certificate to be issued.
Vessel masters are reminded that all vessels wishing to transit or operate within the port limit which either:
Have a LOA of 35 meters or greater; or
Are engaged in towing operations where the total length of the tow (measured from the bow of the towing vessel to the stern of the towed vessel) is 35 metres or greater.
Are required to engage the services of a suitably licensed marine pilot or the vessel Master must be the holder of a current Port of Perth Pilot Exemption Certificate.
Vessels, vessel Masters or operators of vessels affected by this requirement are invited to approach the Department of Transport Harbour Masters office at port.ops@transport.wa.gov.au to apply for a Pilot Exemption Certificate to be issued.
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -32: 2.5013'S 115: 45.2459'E
Start date: 2/2/2018 12:00:00 AM
Issued: 2/8/2018 12:00:00 AM
Notice number: 20