979 - Cliffhead DPI Chart

979 — Cliff Head

WA Department of Transport Nautical Chart

Large-scale coastal navigation for an exposed stretch of Mid West coastline, near-shore reefs, and working inshore waters.

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🚤 Navigate Cliff Head with Local Authority Confidence

Chart 979 — Cliff Head is a detailed nautical chart published by the Western Australian Department of Transport to support safe recreational and local commercial boating along the Mid West coast near Cliff Head.

This area is characterised by open ocean exposure, reef systems, shallow margins, and limited shelter. The chart delivers the large-scale clarity skippers need when operating close to shore, planning coastal transits, or working in changeable sea conditions.

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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 inshore and near-reef navigation

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

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

• 🚤 Hazard awareness — Supports safe passage along exposed coastline

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

Compiled to specifications based on those of the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO), this chart follows recognised global standards while remaining focused on local Western Australian waters.

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🧠 Why Cliff Head Needs a Dedicated Chart

Remote coastlines demand precision. This chart helps skippers:

• Plan safe coastal approaches and passages

• Identify reefs, shoals, and shallow margins

• Navigate confidently in open, wind-affected waters

• Understand nautical limits and navigation aids

• Combine fishing or coastal cruising with clear situational awareness

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

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👥 Who This Chart Is For

• 🚤 Recreational skippers boating the Mid West coast

• 🎣 Fishers operating near reefs and offshore grounds

• 🛥️ Local commercial and service vessels

• 🧭 Boating clubs & training providers

• 🗂️ Marine planners and educators

• 🎁 A practical Mid West gift for WA boat owners

If your boating takes you past Cliff Head, 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

• Coastal and seabed features

• Navigation aids (lights, beacons, piles)

• Marked nautical limits

• Identified hazards and obstructions

• Reference points for anchoring and 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 exposed coastal use:

📄 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 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

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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-ready finishes. Every chart is carefully handled and checked—ready for real boating use along WA’s exposed Mid West coast.

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🧭 Ready to navigate Cliff Head with confidence?

Select your preferred finish and add Chart 979 — Cliff Head to your kit today.