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Exemption for Yachting WA Events from Navigable Waters Regulations

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Exempts masters of off the beach boats participating in yachting wa events from certain provisions of the navigable waters regulations 1958.

Details

Entity
Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure
Locations
Western Australia
Notice Date
22 August 2025
Effective Date
1 August 2027
Reference Numbers
WAMA-2025-207964WAMA-2024-206370

Notice Text

Graeme Meinema, Director Waterways Safety Management, exempts masters of Off the Beach Boats participating in Yachting WA events from certain provisions of the Navigable Waters Regulations 1958, subject to conditions including proximity to shore and adherence to safety rules. This revokes instrument WAMA-2024-206370 and is in force until 1 August 2027 unless revoked sooner.

WA Government Gazette No. 98/2025 · 22 August 2025 · Page 8
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