767 — Dide Bay

WA Department of Transport Nautical Chart

Fine-scale coastal navigation for sheltered bays, reefs, and near-shore waters around Dide Bay.

🚤 Navigate Dide Bay with Local Confidence

Chart 767 — Dide Bay is published by the Western Australian Department of Transport to support safe recreational and local commercial boating in and around Dide Bay and adjacent coastal waters.

This chart provides large-scale near-shore detail of bays, reefs, coastal features, and navigation aids—making it an essential reference for skippers operating close to shore where accurate depth information and hazard awareness are critical.

🧭 Why Skippers Rely on This Chart

⚓ Authoritative WA source — Official Department of Transport publication
🗺️ Large working scale (1:25,000) — Ideal for close-coastal and bay navigation
🌊 Depth soundings & seabed detail clearly shown — Critical around reefs and shallows
🚦 Navigation aids identified — Lights, beacons, piles & nautical limits
⚠️ Hazards clearly marked — Reefs, rocks & shallow ground
🇦🇺 Printed locally in Australia — Clear colour and professional finish

Compiled to specifications aligned with those of the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO), this chart follows recognised charting standards while remaining focused on local Western Australian conditions.

🌊 Why Dide Bay Needs a Dedicated Chart

Dide Bay combines sheltered waters with reef-fringed shallows and variable coastal conditions. This chart helps skippers:

• Plan safe approaches and departures

• Identify reef edges and shallow areas

• Navigate confidently close to shore

• Reference navigation aids and coastal features

• Support fishing, leisure, and local vessel operations

This is a working navigation tool, not a general reference map.

👥 Who This Chart Is For

🚤 Recreational skippers boating around Dide Bay
🎣 Fishers working near-shore reefs and grounds
🛥️ Local commercial and service vessels
🧭 Marine training providers and educators
🗂️ Coastal planners and reference users
🎁 A practical, locally relevant gift for WA boat owners

If Dide Bay is part of your boating ground, this chart belongs on board.

🗺️ What You’ll See on the Chart

Clear, uncluttered, navigation-ready information, including:

• Accurate depth soundings

• Coastal outlines and seabed features

• Lights, beacons, and piles

• Defined nautical limits

• Marked reefs, rocks, and hazards

• Reference points for near-shore navigation

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

🖨️ Field-Ready Print Options

Choose the finish that suits real-world coastal boating:

📄 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 compliance-grade navigation, 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 fine-scale coastal detail is essential.

🇦🇺 Our Commitment

At Mapworld, we print WA DPI charts locally in Australia using professional-grade materials and marine-ready finishes—delivering clarity, durability, and reliability for real Western Australian boating conditions.

🧭 Read the bay. Watch the reefs. Navigate with confidence.
Add Chart 767 — Dide Bay to your onboard navigation kit today.