982 — Carnarvon

WA Department of Transport Nautical Chart

Wide-area coastal navigation for the Gascoyne coast, port approaches, and near-shore waters around Carnarvon.

🚤 Navigate Carnarvon with Confidence

Chart 982 — Carnarvon is published by the Western Australian Department of Transport to support safe recreational and local commercial boating in and around Carnarvon and the lower Gascoyne coastline.

Covering a broad stretch of coast at a working scale, this chart is ideal for skippers navigating open coastal waters, port approaches, and near-shore routes in an area shaped by shallow gradients, tidal influence, and exposed conditions.

🧭 Why Skippers Rely on This Chart

⚓ Authoritative WA source — Official Department of Transport publication
🗺️ Practical coastal scale (1:50,000) — Ideal for regional navigation and planning
🌊 Depth soundings & coastal detail clearly shown
🚦 Navigation aids marked — Lights, beacons, piles & nautical limits
⚠️ Hazard awareness — Shoals, shallow ground & coastal risks
🇦🇺 Printed in full colour — Clear, legible, and practical on board

The chart is compiled to specifications aligned with those of the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO), ensuring recognised charting standards adapted to Western Australian coastal conditions.

🌊 Why Carnarvon Needs a Dedicated Chart

The Carnarvon coastline combines wide, shallow coastal waters with tidal influence and open exposure. This chart helps skippers:

• Plan safe coastal passages and approaches

• Understand depth changes and shoaling areas

• Navigate confidently near port and coastal infrastructure

• Reference navigation aids and nautical limits

• Support fishing, transport, and local commercial operations

This is a working navigation chart, designed for practical use on real vessels.

👥 Who This Chart Is For

🚤 Recreational skippers operating around Carnarvon
🎣 Fishers working coastal and near-shore grounds
🛥️ Local commercial & service vessels
🧭 Marine training and boating education
🗂️ Coastal planners and reference users
🎁 A practical regional gift for WA boat owners

🗺️ What You’ll See on the Chart

Clear, uncluttered nautical information including:

• Accurate depth soundings

• Coastal outlines and seabed features

• Lights, beacons, and piles

• Defined nautical limits

• Marked hazards and shallow areas

• Reference points for coastal route planning

Mariners should keep charts current by consulting the latest Notices to Mariners.

🖨️ Field-Ready Print Options

Choose the finish that suits Gascoyne boating conditions:

📄 Paper (Standard)
Full-colour print on quality paper
Ideal for chart tables, planning, or protected use

💧 Waterproof DuPont™ Tyvek®
Tear-proof, water-resistant & foldable
Will not disintegrate when wet
Ideal for on-board navigation

✍️ Laminated (Write-On / Wipe-Off)
True encapsulation for maximum durability
Draw routes with whiteboard marker
Apply map dots without permanent marking
Resistant to tears, stains, and heavy handling

📐 Chart Specifications

⚠️ Important Navigation Notice

WA Department of Transport charts do not satisfy Australian or international chart carriage requirements, including SOLAS V.

For regulatory compliance, mariners must carry official charts published by the Australian Hydrographic Service or UK Admiralty.

This chart is intended for local navigation, planning, and situational awareness, where regional coastal detail is required.

🇦🇺 Our Commitment

Mapworld prints WA DPI charts locally using professional-grade materials, delivering clarity, durability, and reliability for real Western Australian boating conditions.

🧭 Know the coast. Plan the passage. Navigate with confidence.
Add Chart 982 — Carnarvon to your onboard navigation kit today.