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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.
Warning: Sunken Vessel – Emergency Mooring 1299 - Claremont Mooring Area
Mariners are advised that vessel 10636 'Salome' has sunken on Department of Transport emergency mooring 1299 in the Claremont mooring area. The vessel is understood to be a timber, half cabin, approximately 7.7m in length, and is completely submerged and not visible from the water surface.
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution when transiting the area and be aware of possible debris.
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution when transiting the area and be aware of possible debris.
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -31: 59.6922'S 115: 47.1292'E
Start date: 12/5/2023 12:00:00 AM
Issued: 12/5/2023 12:00:00 AM
Notice number: 5905
Advice: Installation of 6x Subsurface Receivers – Swan River
Mariners are advised that 6x subsurface receivers are scheduled to be deployed in the Swan River on or around Wednesday 13 December 2023 at the following locations:
Port of Fremantle – River mouth: 23: 3.307S, 115: 44.159E
Minim Cove Park: 32: 1.384S, 115: 45.994E
Bicton Baths: 32: 1.624S, 115: 46,580E
Keane’s Point: 32: 0.074S, 115: 46.587E
Mosman Bay: 32: 0,636S, 115: 46.564E
Melville Waters: 32: 0.242S, 115: 49.074E
The above receivers consist of a receiver secured to a subsurface float which are attached to a concrete block and protrude approximately 1.5m above the riverbed. Each site will have a minimum clearance of 5.5 metres.
Recovery date: March 2026
No vessel is to interfere with the above receivers and associated equipment at any time.
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution when transiting the area and keep well clear of the above receivers and associated equipment at all times.
Port of Fremantle – River mouth: 23: 3.307S, 115: 44.159E
Minim Cove Park: 32: 1.384S, 115: 45.994E
Bicton Baths: 32: 1.624S, 115: 46,580E
Keane’s Point: 32: 0.074S, 115: 46.587E
Mosman Bay: 32: 0,636S, 115: 46.564E
Melville Waters: 32: 0.242S, 115: 49.074E
The above receivers consist of a receiver secured to a subsurface float which are attached to a concrete block and protrude approximately 1.5m above the riverbed. Each site will have a minimum clearance of 5.5 metres.
Recovery date: March 2026
No vessel is to interfere with the above receivers and associated equipment at any time.
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution when transiting the area and keep well clear of the above receivers and associated equipment at all times.
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -32: 0.325'S 115: 46.945'E
Start date: 12/13/2023 12:00:00 AM
End date: 3/1/2026 12:00:00 AM
Issued: 11/28/2023 12:00:00 AM
Notice number: 5895
Event: Closure of Waters, Pyrotechnics Display, Perth Water, 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 between 8:45 PM and 9:45 PM for the below dates:
Saturday 9th December 2023
Saturday 16th December 2023
Sunday 24th December 2023
Saturday 6th January 2024
Perth Water, Swan River:
Area of Closure: - All the waters within a 45 metre radius of the firing point at approximately 31° 57.583’S, 115° 51.326’E (approximately 55 metres southwest of the Elizabeth Quay entrance).
Mariners are advised that the channel into Elizabeth Quay will be partially obstructed during the above times however access into Elizabeth Quay will be maintained at all times.
Conditions of closure;
No vessel shall transit through, anchor or moor within the closed waters area;
Bonafide vessels associated with the fireworks display 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 set up and display of pyrotechnics.
Saturday 9th December 2023
Saturday 16th December 2023
Sunday 24th December 2023
Saturday 6th January 2024
Perth Water, Swan River:
Area of Closure: - All the waters within a 45 metre radius of the firing point at approximately 31° 57.583’S, 115° 51.326’E (approximately 55 metres southwest of the Elizabeth Quay entrance).
Mariners are advised that the channel into Elizabeth Quay will be partially obstructed during the above times however access into Elizabeth Quay will be maintained at all times.
Conditions of closure;
No vessel shall transit through, anchor or moor within the closed waters area;
Bonafide vessels associated with the fireworks display 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 set up and display of pyrotechnics.
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -31: 57.583'S 115: 51.326'E
Start date: 11/28/2023 12:00:00 AM
End date: 1/6/2024 12:00:00 AM
Issued: 11/27/2023 12:00:00 AM
Notice number: 5890
Advice: Installation of Shark Barrier Jetty Enclosure – Bicton Baths
Mariners are advised that works to install a shark barrier around the jetty structure at Bicton Baths are scheduled in two stages with works taking place from 23/11/2023 – 24/11/2023 and again from 05/12/2023 – 15/12/2023.
Works will take place using vessel ‘ODSII’, from Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm, with provision for works to take place Saturdays 7am to 5pm as required.
Diving operations will also take place as part of these works.
The international code flag A will be exhibited whilst diving operations are underway.
Operators will monitor Marine VHF Channel 16 during operating hours.
Water access to the jetty structure is expected to be closed from 05/12/2023 – 15/12/2023.
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution when transiting the area, and keep well clear of the above operations
Works will take place using vessel ‘ODSII’, from Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm, with provision for works to take place Saturdays 7am to 5pm as required.
Diving operations will also take place as part of these works.
The international code flag A will be exhibited whilst diving operations are underway.
Operators will monitor Marine VHF Channel 16 during operating hours.
Water access to the jetty structure is expected to be closed from 05/12/2023 – 15/12/2023.
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution when transiting the area, and keep well clear of the above operations
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -32: 1.684'S 115: 46.642'E
Start date: 11/23/2023 12:00:00 AM
End date: 12/15/2023 12:00:00 AM
Issued: 11/13/2023 12:00:00 AM
Notice number: 5871
Warning: Rocky Bay Starboard Beacon 869 replaced by Temporary Starboard Buoy
The second Starboard Beacon when entering Rocky Bay Swan River going upstream has fallen over and been removed.
A temporary Starboard buoy has been deployed in its place.
A temporary Starboard buoy has been deployed in its place.
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -32:1.6349'S 115:45.3652'E
Start date: 11/9/2023 12:00:00 AM
Issued: 11/9/2023 12:00:00 AM
Notice number: 5866
Advice: Bridge Works - Barkers Bridge (West Swan Road) Guildford
Mariners are advised that repair works at Barkers Bridge (West Swan Road) Guildford are scheduled to take place between 16 October 2023 and 15 January 2024, Monday to Friday from 7am to 5pm.
Works will take place intermittently within the navigation span to remove and replace timber piles and half caps. Operations will include diving within the navigation span, the use of scaffolding on the bridge structure, a motorised work barge (specifications: 6m x 2.5m) and support vessel as required.
Works vessels in the navigation span will reduce the width of the span by approximately 3m. During these times, a marked vessel controller will be on location to assist with vessel traffic. VHF Channel 16 will be monitored during the hours of operation.
International Code Flag 'A' will be exhibited whilst diving operations are underway and the work barge will exhibit shapes and lights in accordance with the Prevention of Collisions at Sea Regulations 1983 at all times
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution when transiting the area and to take instruction from the vessel controller as directed.
Works will take place intermittently within the navigation span to remove and replace timber piles and half caps. Operations will include diving within the navigation span, the use of scaffolding on the bridge structure, a motorised work barge (specifications: 6m x 2.5m) and support vessel as required.
Works vessels in the navigation span will reduce the width of the span by approximately 3m. During these times, a marked vessel controller will be on location to assist with vessel traffic. VHF Channel 16 will be monitored during the hours of operation.
International Code Flag 'A' will be exhibited whilst diving operations are underway and the work barge will exhibit shapes and lights in accordance with the Prevention of Collisions at Sea Regulations 1983 at all times
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution when transiting the area and to take instruction from the vessel controller as directed.
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -31: 53.652'S 115: 58.303'E
Start date: 10/16/2023 12:00:00 AM
End date: 1/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
Issued: 10/13/2023 12:00:00 AM
Notice number: 5840
Advice: Jetty Works - Leeuwin Cadet Jetty - Swan River East Fremantle
Mariners are advised that maintenance works, including piling operations, are scheduled to commence on the Defence Cadet Jetty at HMAS Leeuwin, in East Fremantle on 29 October 2023. Works are expected to be completed around mid-April 2024. Works will take place Monday to Friday, daylight hours.
The works will take place from a piling barge and support vessels as required.
Silt curtains will be deployed around the structure, extending approximately 30mtrs out from the jetty.
Diving operations will also take place below the jetty. The international code flag A will be exhibited during working hours.
The works area will be delineated by yellow marker buoys equipped with flashing yellow lights.
Operators will monitor Marine VHF Channel 16 during working hours.
Water access to the jetty will remain closed at all times.
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution when transiting the area and reduce wash at all times.
The works will take place from a piling barge and support vessels as required.
Silt curtains will be deployed around the structure, extending approximately 30mtrs out from the jetty.
Diving operations will also take place below the jetty. The international code flag A will be exhibited during working hours.
The works area will be delineated by yellow marker buoys equipped with flashing yellow lights.
Operators will monitor Marine VHF Channel 16 during working hours.
Water access to the jetty will remain closed at all times.
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution when transiting the area and reduce wash at all times.
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -32: 1.565'S 115: 46.100'E
Start date: 10/29/2023 12:00:00 AM
End date: 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
Issued: 9/29/2023 12:00:00 AM
Notice number: 5829
Warning: Sunken Vessel – Mooring 944 Canning Bridge to Deep Water Point Mooring Area
Mariners are advised that an unidentified vessel has sunken on Department of Transport recreational mooring 944 in the Canning Bridge to Deep Water Point mooring area. The vessel is understood to be a fibreglass runabout, approximately 6-7m in length, and is completely submerged and not visible from the water surface.
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution when transiting the area and be aware of possible debris.
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution when transiting the area and be aware of possible debris.
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -32: 1.229'S 115: 51.089'E
Start date: 9/26/2023 12:00:00 AM
Issued: 9/26/2023 12:00:00 AM
Notice number: 5815
Advice: Jetty Remediation Works - Barrack Street Jetty 3
Mariners are advised that remediation works at Barrack Street Jetty 3 are scheduled to commence on 18 September 2023 and are expected to be completed around 30 November 2023. 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 during these works
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -31: 57.619'S 115: 51.468'E
Start date: 9/18/2023 12:00:00 AM
End date: 11/30/2023 12:00:00 AM
Issued: 9/26/2023 12:00:00 AM
Notice number: 5824
Advice: Deployment of Marker Buoy – Waylen Bay
Mariners are advised that an environmental monitoring buoy has been deployed on a temporary basis at the following location:
31: 59.992S, 115: 50.585E
The above marker buoy is yellow in colour (special mark), approximately 1.5m in height and equipped with flashing yellow light.
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution and keep clear of the above monitoring buoy.
31: 59.992S, 115: 50.585E
The above marker buoy is yellow in colour (special mark), approximately 1.5m in height and equipped with flashing yellow light.
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution and keep clear of the above monitoring buoy.
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -31: 59.992'S 115: 50.585'E
Start date: 7/7/2023 12:00:00 AM
Issued: 7/7/2023 12:00:00 AM
Notice number: 5745
Warning: Submerged Mooring Blackwall Reach
A mooring buoy at Blackwall Reach is reported to be submerged and may not be visible from the water line
Location: Mooring 384 – 32: 1.505S, 115: 46.684E
Location: Mooring 384 – 32: 1.505S, 115: 46.684E
Chart reference: WA898 - Swan and Canning Rivers
Location: -32: 1.520'S 115: 46.669'E
Start date: 6/6/2023 12:00:00 AM
Issued: 6/6/2023 12:00:00 AM
Notice number: 5712
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: 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: -32: 0.635'S 115: 48.593'E
Start date: 3/30/2023 12:00:00 AM
Issued: 4/5/2023 12:00:00 AM
Notice number: 5634
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
Start date: 1/31/2023 12:00:00 AM
Issued: 1/31/2023 12:00:00 AM
Notice number: 5547
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