859 - Bunbury to Port Geographe DPI Chart

859 — Bunbury to Port Geographe

WA Department of Transport Nautical Chart

Regional coastal navigation for South West transits, harbour approaches, and near-shore operations.

🚤 Navigate the Bunbury–Port Geographe Coast with Local Authority Confidence

Chart 859 — Bunbury to Port Geographe is a detailed nautical chart published by the Western Australian Department of Transport to support safe recreational and local commercial boating along the South West coastline between Bunbury and Port Geographe.

This stretch of coast includes open-water transits, changing sea states, reef-fringed shallows, and harbour approaches. The chart provides the clear regional perspective skippers need to plan passages, manage traffic near ports, and make confident approach decisions.

🧭 Why Skippers Rely on This Chart

• ⚓ Authoritative WA source — Published by the Department of Transport

• 🗺️ Regional coverage (1:50,000) — Ideal for coastal passage planning

• 🚦 Navigation aids clearly shown — Lights, beacons, piles & limits

• 🌊 Depth soundings & seabed detail — Essential near reefs and approaches

• 🚤 Hazard awareness — Supports safe passage in exposed coastal waters

• 🇦🇺 Printed locally in Australia — Crisp colour and professional finish

Compiled to specifications based on those of the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO), this chart adheres to recognised global standards while focusing on local WA waters.

🧠 Why This Section of Coast Needs a Dedicated Chart

Between Bunbury and Port Geographe, conditions can change quickly. This chart helps skippers:

• Plan safe coastal transits between ports

• Identify reefs, shoals, and shallow margins

• Navigate confidently near harbour approaches and traffic zones

• Understand nautical limits and navigation aids

• Combine passage planning with on-water situational awareness

This is a working navigation tool, not a decorative map.

👥 Who This Chart Is For

• 🚤 Recreational skippers cruising the South West coast

• 🎣 Fishers working near-shore and reef grounds

• 🛥️ Local commercial & service operators

• 🧭 Boating clubs & training providers

• 🗂️ Marine planners and educators

• 🎁 A practical South West gift for WA boat owners

If your boating includes coastal runs between Bunbury and Port Geographe, this chart belongs on board.

🗺️ What You’ll See on the Chart

Clear, concise, and navigationally relevant information, including:

• Accurate depth soundings

• Coastal features and seabed contours

• Navigation aids (lights, beacons, piles)

• Marked nautical limits

• Identified hazards and obstructions

• Reference points for passage planning

Mariners should keep charts current by regularly consulting relevant Notices to Mariners.

🖨️ Field-Ready Print Options

Choose the finish that suits coastal use:

📄 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 coastal navigation

✍️ Laminated (Write-On / Wipe-Off)

• True encapsulation for durability

• Draw routes with whiteboard marker

• Apply map dots without permanent marking

• Resistant to tears, stains, and heavy handling

📐 Chart Specifications

⚠️ Important Navigation Notice

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

For compliance-grade navigation, mariners must use official charts published by the Australian Hydrographic Service or UK Admiralty.

This chart is intended for planning, reference, and local navigation awareness, where detailed coastal knowledge is essential.

🇦🇺 Our Commitment

At Mapworld, we print charts locally in Australia using professional-grade materials and marine-ready finishes. Every chart is carefully handled and checked—ready for real boating use along the South West coast.

🧭 Ready to plan your South West passage with confidence?

Select your preferred finish and add Chart 859 — Bunbury to Port Geographe to your kit today.