947 - Jurien Bay DPI Chart

947 — Jurien Bay

WA Department of Transport Nautical Chart

Essential inshore detail for navigating reefs, islands, and anchorages along WA’s Mid West coast.

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🚤 Navigate Jurien Bay with Local Authority Confidence

Chart 947 — Jurien Bay is a detailed nautical chart published by the Western Australian Department of Transport to support safe recreational and local commercial boating in and around Jurien Bay.

Covering the sheltered waters, offshore islands, and reef-strewn approaches of Jurien Bay, this chart delivers the large-scale clarity skippers need when operating close to shore—where reefs, shoals, and changing conditions demand precise navigation.

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🧭 Why Skippers Rely on This Chart

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

• 🗺️ Large-scale detail (1:25,000) — Ideal for reefy inshore waters

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

• 🌊 Depth soundings & seabed detail — Critical near reefs and islands

• 🚤 Hazard awareness — Helps avoid groundings in shallow areas

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

The chart is compiled to specifications based on those of the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO), the global authority for nautical chart standardisation—ensuring consistency, clarity, and professional presentation.

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🧠 Why Jurien Bay Needs a Dedicated Chart

Jurien Bay’s appeal lies in its close-to-shore reefs, islands, and fishing grounds—but those same features demand careful navigation. This chart helps skippers:

• Plan safe approaches and exits

• Navigate confidently near reefs and shoals

• Identify navigation aids and limits

• Understand depth changes in inshore waters

• Maintain situational awareness in popular boating and fishing areas

This is a working navigation tool, designed for use on the water—not a decorative map.

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👥 Who This Chart Is For

• 🚤 Recreational skippers boating around Jurien Bay

• 🎣 Fishers & cray crews operating close to reefs

• 🛥️ Local commercial operators

• 🧭 Boating clubs & training providers

• 🗂️ Marine planners and educators

• 🎁 A practical coastal gift for WA boat owners

If you boat Jurien regularly, this chart belongs on board.

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🗺️ What You’ll See on the Chart

Clear, concise, and navigationally relevant information, including:

• Accurate depth soundings

• Detailed reef and seabed features

• Navigation aids (lights, beacons, piles)

• Marked nautical limits

• Identified hazards and obstructions

• Coastal reference points for safe passage planning

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

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🖨️ Field-Ready Print Options

Choose the finish that suits how you boat:

📄 Paper (Standard)

• Full-colour print on high-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 use

✍️ 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

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📐 Chart Specifications

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⚠️ 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.

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🇦🇺 Our Commitment

At Mapworld, we print charts locally in Australia using professional-grade materials and marine-friendly finishes. Every chart is carefully handled and checked—ready for real boating use in demanding coastal conditions.

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🧭 Ready to navigate Jurien Bay with confidence?

Select your preferred finish and add Chart 947 — Jurien Bay to your kit today.