All boaters are warned to take extra care when boating on the River Murray and lakes as there is an increasing number of hazards and snags that are appearing near the water's surface. This is due to the drought conditions and resulting low water flows into the River Murray and lakes.
The department is providing information to give the boating community access to recent boating related information

The department is also providing information and photographs to assist in identifying the emerging hazards and give boaters an understanding of where the hazards are before going out on the water. You can view the location and details of the hazards here

As the skipper you are responsible for the safe operation of your vessel and the department urges you to take care over the coming months as low flows continue. There are a number of precautions you can take to ensure safer boating:

• reduce your speed
• know your buoys, marks and beacons
• wear a pfd (lifejacket) at all times
• check for hazards and water depth before high speed activity
• remain in the marked channel
• be more aware of the conditions caused by low water levels – be observant
• don’t drink and boat.

Media Release		Date
	EPBC process compulsory for lakes seawater option	01/12/08
	Dropping River Levels Threaten Ferry Services	16/11/07
Information Bulletins
	Caution - low water levels - Lake Bonney	02/02/09
	Narrow Navigation Channel Etiquette on the River Murray	21/01/09
	Extra caution required when boating in the Goolwa area as water levels continue to drop	05/02/09
	Hazards on inland waters	20/01/09
	New Navigation Beacon Locations for Barker Lagoon Channel Entrance	18/04/08
	Excessive vessel wash on River Murray	13/07/07
	Relocating vessels from inland waters to coastal waters	01/09/07
Associated Links
	Minister for the River Murray Hon Karlene Maywald SA Water River Murray Overview Lower Lakes Resources Condition Overview River Murray Operations Unit

Ferry Services

The Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure provides free 24 hour, seven day per week ferry services at 11 River Murray crossings.
Currently, there is a ferry in operation at all sites.

For the latest information about ferry services on the Murray River refer to ferry locations and operational status, user rules and regulations, impact of the drought, contact details and technical information.