966 — Cape Naturaliste (2022)

WA Department of Transport Nautical Chart

Essential coastal navigation for one of Western Australia’s most exposed and dynamic headlands.

🚤 Navigate Cape Naturaliste with Local Authority Confidence

Chart 966 — Cape Naturaliste (2022) is a detailed nautical chart published by the Western Australian Department of Transport to support safe recreational and local commercial boating along the Cape Naturaliste coastline.

Covering the waters surrounding Cape Naturaliste, this chart is designed for skippers operating in high-energy coastal conditions, where swell, current, reefs, and exposure combine to demand careful planning and precise navigation.

🧭 Why Skippers Rely on This Chart

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

• 🗺️ Coastal-scale clarity (1:50,000) — Ideal for near-shore and open-water navigation

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

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

• 🚤 Hazard awareness — Supports safe passage in exposed waters

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

The chart is compiled to specifications based on those of the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO), ensuring professional cartographic standards and consistent presentation.

🧠 Why Cape Naturaliste Demands a Dedicated Chart

Cape Naturaliste sits at a junction of strong swell, shifting weather, and rugged seabed features. This chart helps skippers:

• Plan safe coastal transits around an exposed headland

• Identify reefs, shoals, and depth changes

• Navigate confidently in open-water conditions

• 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 boating the South West coast

• 🎣 Fishers operating near reef edges and headlands

• 🛥️ Local commercial operators

• 🧭 Charter operators & boating clubs

• 🗂️ Marine planners and educators

• 🎁 A practical coastal gift for serious WA boaters

If your boating takes you past Cape Naturaliste, this chart should be on board.

🗺️ 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 safe coastal passage planning

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

🖨️ Field-Ready Print Options

Choose the finish that suits how you boat:

📄 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 marks

• 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 in exposed coastal conditions.

🧭 Ready to navigate Cape Naturaliste with confidence?

Select your preferred finish and add Chart 966 — Cape Naturaliste (2022) to your kit today.