All vessels irrespective of boat type must comply with these rules while navigating on State waterways. Minor differences in the rules apply to the River Murray and inland waters.

Significant penalties apply for failure to observe these rules.

It is vitally important that operators of small boats thoroughly understand the basic rules.

Your reaction to the type of situations they cover should be instinctive, positive and correct. You must be able to decide immediately, what action to take.

• Buoys, Beacons and Marks
• Channel Markers
• Daymarks
• Distress Signals
• Flares
• Giving Way
• Manouevring & Warning Signals
• Navigation Lights
  

You can find out more information by

• downloading our Navigation Lights Brochure and Small Boat Operators Brochure from our Safety/Publications page.
• obtaining a copy from any Customer Service Centre.