AUS 40 — Yampi Sound, WA Nautical Chart
For skippers, pilots, and coastal crews working the Kimberley approaches around Koolan & Cockatoo Islands
Plan precise transits through the Kimberley’s intricate waterways with AUS 40. Bay and channel coverage at 1:37,500 on Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) — ideal for fixing positions, shaping tracks, and timing tidal gates with confidence.
Why skippers choose this chart
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🧭 Channel-ready detail — 1:37,500 scale balances situational awareness with close pilotage needs.
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🚢 Traffic & hazards awareness — Supports safe shaping past reefs, shoals, and iron-ore loading areas.
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🛰️ UTM plotting precision — Straightforward grid/bearings for accurate fixes and cross-checks.
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📍 Exact bounds — Quick position checks with listed N/S/E/W limits (see below).
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🗺️ Deck-ready materials — Soft-matte writeable face accepts chart-correction/grease pencils.
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🇦🇺 Printed in Australia — Colour-managed, hand-checked.
Coverage
Premium materials & finishes
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Paper (120 gsm matte) — Chart-table friendly, crisp and flexible; ideal under nav-station glass.
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Laminated (soft-matte front / gloss back, edge-sealed) — Front is low-glare and writeable; gloss back adds rigidity. Wipes clean with a soft cloth.
We use a soft-matte writeable face with a gloss reverse so you can annotate fixes, tidal windows, and ETAs directly on the chart, then clean down between passages.
On-board & ashore use
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🧭 Pilotage & route shaping — Plot channels, clearing bearings, and contingencies through the islands.
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📒 Crew briefings — Clear layout for hazards, marks, and waypoint verification.
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🛠️ Bridge/club display — Durable laminated option for noticeboards and training rooms.
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🎁 Gift for skippers — A practical Kimberley sheet for WA crews.
Specifications
Field |
Detail |
Chart Number |
AUS 40 |
Title |
Australia North West Coast — Western Australia — Yampi Sound |
Geographic Location |
Australia |
Scale (main) |
1:37,500 |
Projection |
Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) |
North / South Limits |
15°58.40′ S / 16°11.60′ S |
East / West Limits |
123°51.70′ E / 123°30.00′ E |
Publication Date |
01-Oct-1946 |
Latest Edition |
30-Jan-2009 |
Sheet Size |
1100 mm (W) × 770 mm (H) |
Available Finishes |
Paper (120 gsm matte); Laminated (soft-matte writeable front, gloss back, edge-sealed) |
Inks |
Pigment-based, fade-resistant |
Origin |
Printed in Australia |
Important note (mariner’s guidance)
This product is ideal for planning, briefing, education, and display. For underway navigation, always carry and consult the latest official hydrographic chart or approved ECDIS and current Notices to Mariners. Kimberley tidal streams and local conditions can change rapidly.
Ready to work Yampi Sound with confidence?
Select your finish above and add to cart. We’ll print locally, hand-check, and ship with care.