Closure of Waters to Boating — Rottnest Island Marine Reserve

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Acting pursuant to the powers conferred by regulation 38b of the rottnest island regulations 1988, the rottnest island authority hereby closes all waters known as the rottnest island marine reserve as comprising swan location 11022 of department of land administration plan no. 16932, including the sea-bed and subsoil beneath such waters, to all vessels excluding bona fide emergency service vessels, passenger ferries and barge services authorised to berth at the main jetty and other vessels as approved, between 12 midday on friday 27 march 2020 until further notice. This restriction has been introduced in the interest of public health. Any vessel seeking entry into the rottnest island marine reserve during the closed period is required to gain written approval from the rottnest island authority prior to entry. Approval can be applied for by emailing a request to [email protected]. Mariners are advised to navigate with caution and maintain a safe clearance when transiting this area.