848 — Peel Inlet & Harvey Estuary

WA Department of Transport Nautical Chart

Essential local knowledge for navigating one of Western Australia’s most dynamic estuarine systems.

🚤 Navigate Peel–Harvey with Local Authority Confidence

Chart 848 — Peel Inlet & Harvey Estuary is a detailed, large-scale nautical chart published by the Western Australian Department of Transport to support safe recreational and local commercial boating in the Peel–Harvey estuarine system.

Covering the interconnected waters of Peel Inlet and the Harvey Estuary, this chart is purpose-built for shallow, changeable environments where channels, shoals, navigation aids, and local limits demand close attention. It’s the kind of water where local detail matters more than distance.

🧭 Why Skippers Rely on This Chart

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

• 🗺️ Large-scale precision (1:25,000) — Ideal for estuarine and shallow-water navigation

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

• 🌊 Depth soundings & shoals — Crucial for tidal, shifting environments

• 🚤 Hazard awareness — Helps avoid groundings and restricted areas

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

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

🧠 Why Estuary Charts Are Essential

Estuarine waterways behave very differently from open coastlines. This chart helps skippers:

• Plan safe passages through shallow waters

• Identify channels and navigation limits

• Understand depth variations influenced by tide and wind

• Navigate confidently in busy recreational boating zones

• Maintain situational awareness near sandbanks and obstructions

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

👥 Who This Chart Is For

• 🚤 Recreational skippers operating in Peel–Harvey waters

• 🎣 Fishers & crabbing crews who need depth and shoal awareness

• 🛥️ Local commercial operators working within the estuary

• 🧭 Boating clubs & training providers

• 🗂️ Marine planners and educators

• 🎁 A practical gift for Mandurah-based boat owners

If you regularly boat these waters, this chart belongs on your chart table.

🗺️ What You’ll See on the Chart

Clear, concise, and navigationally relevant information, including:

• Accurate depth soundings

• Marked channels and limits

• Navigation aids (lights, beacons, piles)

• Identified hazards and obstructions

• Shoreline and estuarine features

• Nautical reference points

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

🖨️ Field-Ready Print Options

Choose the finish that matches how you use your chart:

📄 Paper (Standard)

• Full-colour print on quality paper

• Ideal for chart tables, planning, or protected use

💧 Waterproof DuPont™ Tyvek®

• Tear-proof, water-resistant & foldable

• Won’t disintegrate when wet

• Ideal for on-board, real-world boating

✍️ Laminated (Write-On / Wipe-Off)

• True encapsulation for durability

• Draw routes with whiteboard marker

• Apply map dots without permanent marks

• Resistant to stains, tears, 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 estuarine knowledge is critical.

🇦🇺 Our Commitment

At Mapworld, we print charts locally in Australia using professional materials and proven marine-friendly finishes. Every chart is carefully handled and checked—ready for real boating, not just display.

🧭 Ready to navigate Peel–Harvey with confidence?

Select your preferred finish and add Chart 848 — Peel Inlet & Harvey Estuary to your kit today.