Australia

General AUSTRALIA

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GENERAL (See Plan)

GEO-POLITICAL:Capital City: Canberra.Nationality: (noun) Australian, (adjective) Australian.Population: 20,600,856.COMMUNICATIONS:International Direct Dial Code: 61.Number of Internal Airports: 317.Major Languages Spoken: English 79.1%, Chinese 2.1%, Italian 1.9%,other 11.1%, unspecified 5.8% (2001 Census).ECONOMY:Currency: 1 Australian Dollar (AUD) of 100 Cents.Exchange: (as of May 2008)

US$ 1.00 AUD 1.04AUD 1.00 US$ 0.96

Exchange rates under licence from XE.comMain Industries: Mining, industrial and transportation equipment, foodprocessing, chemicals and steel.ENVIRONMENT:Territorial Sea: 12 n.m.Other Maritime Claims: Contiguous Zone: 24 n.m.Continental Shelf: 200 n.m. or to the edge of the continental margin.Exclusive Economic Zone: 200 n.m.Coastline Extent: 25,760 km.Climate: Generally arid to semiarid; temperate in south and east; tropicalin north.Natural Resources: Bauxite, coal, iron ore, copper, tin, gold, silver,uranium, nickel, tungsten, mineral sands, lead, zinc, diamonds, natural gasand petroleum.Natural Hazards: Cyclones along the coast; severe droughts; forest fires.Terrain: Mostly low plateau with deserts; fertile plain in southeast.Average Temperatures:

Month High LowJanuary 28 C 13 CJune 11 C 1 CSeptember 17 C 3 C

DOCUMENTS: The following information is required for clearanceinwards:Customs and Immigration: Ships intending to call at an Australian portshould submit the following forms to Australian Customs through the Agentat least 48 hours prior to arrival:

Crew Reports (Form 3A and 3B).Impending Arrival Details (Form IMPARRIV)Passenger Report (Form 2B)Ships Passenger Report (Form 2A)

Further to the forms listed above, the following must be submitted toAustralian Customs on arrival:

Crew Effects Declaration (Form 5, Part Two)Ports of Call List and Ports of Loading List (Form B921)Report of Ships Stores (Form 5, Part Four).Ships Report of Arrival (Form 5, Part One)

The following certificates and documents should also be made availablefor inspection on arrival:

Clearance from previous portCrew Travel documentsDerat (Exemption) CertificateDocument of ComplianceInternational Vaccination Certificates of all personnelIOPP CertificateLight Dues ReceiptLoad Line CertificateOil Record BookPassenger Safety CertificateRegister of Cargo Gear (Refer to Marine Orders, Part 32)Ships ArticlesSafety Construction CertificateSafety Equipment CertificateShips LogShips RegisterSafety Management System Certificate.Safety Radio CertificateTonnage Certificate.

The Master and crew are advised that Australian Customs will not permitthe vessel to land any items unless prior approval has been sought andgiven.Quarantine: Australia relies on very strict Quarantine laws to safeguardagainst the introduction of foreign diseases and pests which may adverselyaffect the Australian environment, quality of life, its neighbours and/or itsposition as a trading nation.

Prior to any vessels arrival, a ship must lodge the following form with theAustralian Quarantine Inspection Service (AQIS):

Quarantine Declaration for Vessels, Form Q2.This form must be lodged with AQIS between 12 hours and 48 hours prior

to the arrival of the vessel. The form can be faxed and then administered bythe Agent, if necessary.

If answers on the above form are satisfactory, radio pratique will be grantedfor the port from a specified time and date, enabling the vessel to proceedto the berth without displaying the Q flag signal. A Quarantine Officer willthen board the vessel at the berth.

A number of documents will require sighting by the AQIS Officer at thistime:

Declaration of Animals carried as cargo (Form Q3)Declaration of Health (Form Q360).Declaration of Ships Pets (Form Q4)Shipmasters Bond to cover Ships Pets (Form Q5)

If the answers given on the Declaration of Health are satisfactory, pratiquemay then be granted for all Australian ports.

AQIS will also need to sight information regarding ballast watermanagement, prior to the vessels arrival at an Australian port. Thisinformation can be submitted to AQIS via the internet or by email, which will

subsequently be assessed by the Ballast Water Decision Support System.A Risk Assessment Advice notice will then be sent back to the vessel,notifying the ship whether any ballast water exchange is necessary.

Records must be maintained by the vessel regarding any ballast wateroperations, preferably using the AQIS Ballast Water Update/Discharge Log.Quarantine Officers may wish to inspect these records on boarding.

Ships ballast water tanks should not be overflowed within the port, andcargo residues are not permitted to enter the harbour.Quarantine Pre-Arrival Report for Vessels (Pratique): This form mustbe provided to AQIS no more than 48 hours and no less than 12 hours priorto the vessels arrival at the first Australian port. AQIS must be notifiedimmediately if the current status of the vessel (relating to questions on thisform) changes at any time. Giving false or misleading information is a seriousoffence.Ships Particulars for Vessels First Port of Call in Australia:

1. Vessel Name:2. Voyage Number:3. IMO/Lloyds Number:4. Radio Call Sign:5. Last Port of Call:6. ETA First Port of Call: . . . . . . . . Hrs. . . . . .

(Pilot Time or at Berth delete whichever is not applicable)7. First Australian Port:8. Berth:9. ETD First Port of Call: . . . . . . . . Hrs. . . . . .

(Advise AQIS of any change to the original departure time)10. Next Port of Call:11. Net Tonnage:12. Number of Cargo Holds/Tanks/Decks:13. Vessel Type:14. Country of Registry:15. Derat/Derat Exemption Certificate issued:

Date:16. Port of Issue:

Quarantine Pre-Arrival Information: (In the spaces provided below answerthe following questions and tick )17. Have there been any deaths amongst the crew or

passengers during the current voyage?Yes No

If YES, please state number of deaths ( ) andcause.

18. Is there any person on the vessel during thevoyage suffering from an illness that may havebeen caused by an infectious disease?

Yes No

If YES, please state number of people with illness( ) and cause.

19. Are there any animals on board the vessel(including birds and fish)?

Yes No

If YES, please give a description of the animals.20. In the past 2 years, has your vessel been in any

Russian Far East port/s between 40 N. and 60 N.during any period between July and September?

Yes No

21. If YES, since your last visit to the port/s, has yourvessel been inspected and cleared as being free ofAsian Gypsy Moth by agricultural authorities inAustralia, Canada, New Zealand or the USA?

Yes No

If YES, please forward relevant certificate to AQIS.22. If NO, do you have a certificate on board the

vessel issued by Russian Agricultural Authoritiesduring your last visit to a Russian Far East port,certifying that they have inspected the vessel andfound it free of Asian Gypsy Moth egg masses?

Yes No

If YES, please forward relevant certificate to AQIS.23. Have you carried livestock or grain in the last

6 Cargoes?Yes No

If YES, list below the type of cargoes, the loadingport/s and discharge port/s and cleaning performedsince the livestock or grain was discharged.Livestock/Grain (Delete whichever inapplicable).

24. After the examination of the vessel and its cargosince leaving the last port of call, did you discoverany bees on board?

Yes No

25. Will there be any crew changes while the vessel isin any Australian port of call?

Yes No

26. If YES, specify the port/s and number of crew thatwill be signing off: . . . . . .

Ballast Water Management (Tick whichever isapplicable).

Yes No

27. Do you intend discharging any ballast water inAustralian ports or waters? (If NO, go toDeclaration).

Yes No

28. If YES, indicate below all ports/locations ofintended ballast water discharge in Australia:1st port . . . . .2nd port . . . . .3rd port . . . . .4th port . . . . .5th port . . . . .6th port . . . . .

29. Have you undertaken a full ballast water exchangeat sea (independent of an AQIS DSS report) in amanner consistent with the IMO guidelines, beforearrival in Australian ports or waters?

Yes No

If YES, go to Question 35.30. Does your vessel have a current Compliance

Agreement with AQIS?Yes No

If NO, go to Question 32.31. If YES, are you operating in accordance with this

Compliance Agreement during the current voyageto Australia?

Yes No

If YES, go to Declaration.

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32. Have you entered ballast tank information into theAQIS DSS to have a risk assessment performedon the ballast water currently in those tanks to bedischarged in Australian ports or waters?

Yes No

If NO, go to Declaration.33. If YES, what is the Risk Assessment Number

assigned to your vessel by the AQIS DSS?Ran:

34. If your AQIS DSS result was HIGH have youundertaken a ballast water treatment/exchange atsea before arrival in Australian ports or waters?

Yes No

35. If YES, indicate below what ballast watertreatment/exchange method you used?Sequential (empty/refill) Flow through Dilution method Other If Other, please specify: . . . . .

36. If treatment was not conducted fully in any of thetanks/holds intended for discharge in Australianports or waters, please state reason:

Note: Ship and crew safety are of paramount importance, therefore Mastersshould undertake ballasting operations in accordance with the InternationalMaritime Organisation guidelines.Declaration: I declare that the Master of the above-mentioned vessel hasprovided the information within this AQIS form. Declarations are to be heldon board the ship for a minimum of 2 years and must be presented forinspection by a Quarantine Officer at any Australian port.Declaration made by: Shipping Agency Name:Printed name: Shipping Agency Tel:Signature: Shipping Agency Fax:Rank/Position: Shipping Agency email:Date:Note: The granting of Quarantine clearance to a vessel does not release itscargo from being subject to Quarantine. Goods require separate clearance.AQIS may reply by fax unless requested otherwise.Permission to Visit in Non Proclaimed Ports: At the ports where AQIShas no active presence vessels are to apply for permission 10 days prior totheir scheduled arrival (form 20AA). For ports such as Cape Flattery, theapplication should be sent more than 10 days in advance.ISPS COMPLIANCE: The Department of Transport and RegionalSecurity (DOTARS) advised on 30 June 2005 that all ports and port facilitieshandling international cargo in Australia have been approved and areoperating in accordance with ISPS regulations.

Australia has introduced Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC).Crewmembers moving within the port must be escorted by a MSIC holder andhave at a minimum their ships identification card.PILOTAGE: Pilot Ladders: Australia strictly observes the internationalregulations and recommendations for pilot ladders and pilot boardingarrangements.The following apply:

SOLAS Chapter 5 Reg 17 Regulations for Pilot Ladders and MechanicalPilot Hoists.

IMO Res A.426(XI) Recommendation on Arrangements forEmbarking and Disembarking Pilots in VeryLarge Ships.

IMO Res A.667(16) Recommendation on Pilot TransferArrangements.

IMO Res A.275 (VIII) Recommendation on Performance Standardsfor Mechanical Pilot Hoists.

DEEP SEA PILOTAGE: Coastal and Reef Pilotage: Since2005 the Great Barrier Reef Particularly Sensitive Sea Area (PSSA) hasincluded the Torres Strait. Licensed pilots are available for the whole of theQueensland coast, including Torres Strait, the Inner Route of the Great BarrierReef, the Great North East Channel, and the reef entrances at HydrographersPassage, Palm Passage and Grafton Passage.Compulsory Pilotage: The Inner Route of the Great Barrier Reef betweenCape York (Lat. 10 41' S) and Cairns (Lat. 16 40' S), Torres Strait, and alsoHydrographers Passage, has been declared a Compulsory Pilotage District.All vessels 70 m. or more in length and all loaded oil tankers, chemical carriersand liquified gas carriers, regardless of length, are required to use the servicesof a licensed Pilot. The compulsory pilotage areas are rigorously monitoredby the Authorities.IMO Recommendation on Pilotage: The attention of Shipmasters is drawn tothe IMO Recommendation A(710) on pilotage in Torres Strait and the GreatNorth East Channel.

The Torres Strait Pilotage Area is bounded on the south by the line ofLat. 10 41' S, and on the north by Australias EEZ, and divided into thefollowing two parts:

Torres Strait Pilotage Area A is bounded by Long. 141 50' E and142 05' E.

Torres Strait Pilotage Area B is bounded by Long. 142 05' E and143 24' E.Pilot Boarding: Vessels requiring a Pilot are to arrange for the Pilot toboard at the following locations:

Eastbound vessels of draft of 8 m. or more: Booby Island Lat. 10 36.3 S,Long. 141 49.8 E.

Eastbound vessels of draft less than 8m.: Goods Island Lat. 10 33.9 S,Long. 142 04.4 E.

Westbound vessels: Dalrymple Island Lat. 09 34.0 S, Long. 143 24.5 E.Masters of eastbound vessels with a draft of less than 8 m. can request

the services of a Pilot from Booby Island if they wish to do so.Charts: Vessels embarking a Pilot for a transit of Torres Strait must carrythe following Australian charts fully corrected to the latest Notices to Mariners:Aus 289, 292, 293, 296, 839 and 840.Pilotage Providers:Australian Reef Pilots Pty Ltd and Torres Pilots are licensed by AMSA toprovide pilotage through the Torres Strait.

Australian Reef Pilots Pty Ltd, PO Box 826, Brisbane, Qld 4001.Tel: +61 (7) 3666 2660. Fax: +61 (7) 3666 2666.Telex: 51 9407 6260 ARPB G. Email: [email protected]: www.reefpilots.com.au Contact: Alan Maffina, General Manager.

Torres Pilots, PO Box 674, Bulimba, Queensland 4171, Australia.Tel: +61 (7) 3217 9544 (24 hrs.). Fax: +61 (7) 3217 9722.Email: [email protected] Passage: Hydro Pilots, PO Box 4018, South Mackay,QLD 4740, Australia. Tel: +61 (7) 4944 0455. FAX: +61 (7) 4944 0755.Telex: AA48105 HPILOT. Voicemail: +61 (7) 4944 0455.Email: [email protected] Contact: Captain James HC London,Director.Under-Keel Clearance: Reliance on Charts and Predicted Tides:

1. Prudent mariners navigate with adequate under-keel clearance at alltimes making due allowances for all the factors that are likely to reducethe depth beneath their keels. To ensure an adequate under-keelclearance throughout a passage, an under-keel allowance may belaid down by a competent authority or determined on board whenplanning the passage. The factors to be taken into account whendetermining this allowance are given in the Mariners Handbook (NP100) 6th Edition.

2. It has become increasingly evident that economic pressures arecausing mariners to navigate through waters of barely adequatedepths, with under-keel clearance being finely assessed from thecharted depths and predicted tide levels.

3. Hydrographic surveys have inherent technical limitations due partlyto uncertainties in the tidal reductions in offshore areas. Furthermore,in some areas, the shape, and hence the depth, of the seabed isconstantly changing. Nautical charts can seldom, therefore, beabsolutely reliable in their representation of depth and, when tidalpredictions are applied to the chart as if they were actual tide levels,the uncertainties are clearly compounded.

4. The limitations of hydrographic surveys are discussed at length in theMariners Handbook and factors affecting tide levels are described inthe introduction to the Australian National Tide Tables.

5. It cannot be too strongly emphasised that even charts based onmodern surveys may not show all seabed obstructions or theshallowest depths, and actual tide levels may be appreciably lowerthan those predicted.

Also see Torres Strait.PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Customs Notification: Allvessels must submit via Agent a Pre-Arrival Report (Form 13), 96 hours priorto arrival.Australian Waters Reporting: Under the AUSREP system all Australianand foreign vessels from arrival at first port until departure from the last port,must report at least once every 24 hours, a position report and destination,to the Australian Coastal Surveillance Centre, Canberra (ACSC), who areresponsible for the Australian SAR area. In the event of a report not beingmade, SAR operations will begin within 24 hours of a missed report. Althoughnot mandatory until first port of arrival, foreign vessels would find it in theirbest interests to inform Canberra of their arrival in Australian waters and theirdepartures therefrom.CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES:

The following is part of Marine Order Part 32.5. Bulk Cargo:

Bulk cargo must not be loaded into or unloaded from a cargo space unlessmeans are provided enabling persons to escape from that space in case ofemergency.6. Accesses, Openings, Ladders, Coamings and Passageways:6.1 Requirement for Access:

Loading or unloading must not be carried out in a cargo space, the depthof which, measured from the level of the uppermost deck of the space to thebottom of the space, exceeds 1.5 m., unless:a) At least one unobstructed and safe means of access is maintained from

the uppermost deck of the space to the level at which such loading orunloading is to take place; or

b) Where the access prescribed by (a) is unavoidably obstructed by cargo,safe access is provided by one portable ladder complying withAppendix 17.

6.2 Access to Include Opening and Ladder:A means of access must:

a) Include an access opening and an adjacent permanent ladder, bothsituated clear of the hatchway through which cargo is loaded or unloaded;and

b) Be so located, that a person using it will not enter the space defined byvertical projection of the uppermost hatchway upwards or downwards.

6.3 Size of Access, Etc.:An access opening must be:

a) Arranged to give an opening clear of all obstructions of not less than600 mm. in length and breadth within the coaming and continuing to thedeck below on an axis parallel to the ladder, provided that on a ship builtbefore 1 August 1998, the clear opening need only be550 mm. 550 mm.

b) Where necessary, provided with fittings so arranged and locatedadjacent to the opening, as to afford a secure handhold and foothold topersons using the opening.

6.4 Cover to Access to be Capable of Being Secured Open:A cover or closing appliance fitted to an access opening must be so

arranged as to be capable of being secured in the open position.6.5 Ladders:6.5.1 The permanent ladder adjacent to an access opening, must be:a) Where the vertical distance between the upper surface of adjacent decks

or between deck and the bottom of the cargo space is not more than6.0 m., either a vertical ladder or an inclined ladder complying withAppendix 17;

b) Where the vertical distance between the upper surfaces of adjacentdecks or between deck and the bottom of the cargo space is more than6.0 m. an inclined ladder or ladders complying with Appendix 17; and

c) So designed and arranged that the risk of damage from the cargo loadingor discharging gear is minimised.

6.5.2 In ships not having a tween deck, the uppermost 2.5 m. of a cargospace measured clear of overhead obstructions, and the lowest 6.0 m. may

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have vertical ladders complying with Appendix 17, provided the vertical extentof the inclined ladder or ladders connecting the vertical ladders is not lessthan 2.5 m.6.6 Shaft Tunnels:

Shaft tunnels passing through cargo holds must be provided with laddersor steps at each end of the hold so that persons may cross the tunnels easilyand safely.6.7 Two Means of Access to be Provided in Certain Ships:

A cargo space in a ship built on or after 1 August 1998, other than a shipused exclusively as a bulk carrier or as a cellular container ship, must beprovided with at least 2 means of access. Where possible, these should bearranged diagonally within the hold, separated as far apart longitudinally, andas far apart athwartships, as possible. One such means of access must bemaintained in compliance with 6.1 at all times during loading or unloading.A ship built before 1 August 1998 may alternatively comply with 6.2 ofAppendix 7 of Issue 1 of this part.6.8 Bulk Carrier Accesses:6.8.1 In a bulk carrier, a cargo space requiring personnel access for thepurpose of loading or unloading must be provided with:a) A means of access, including an inclined ladder complying with 3 or 4 of

Appendix 17; andb) In the case of a ship built on or after 17 November 1986, a second

means of access.6.8.2 The second means of access referred to in 6.8.1(b):a) May be an inclined ladder complying with 3 or 4 of Appendix 17; orb) May be formed, regardless of the depth of the cargo space, from a series

of staggered vertical ladders complying with 2 of Appendix 17 linkingplatforms complying with 6 of Appendix 17.

6.9 Access in Cellular Container Ships:In a cellular container ship, only one means of access to a cargo space

is required. This may utilise lengths of staggered vertical ladder complyingwith 2 of Appendix 17 fitted between adjacent transverse webs or stringersthat serve as working platforms or passageways within the cargo space,provided that:a) No ladder exceeds 6.0 m. in length; andb) The passageways between ladders are not less than 550 mm. in width.6.10 Coamings:6.10.1 Where a coaming exceeding 450 mm. in height above the decksurface is fitted to an access opening, steps, cleats or rungs must be fittedinside the coaming to form a continuation of the access ladder:a) To within 450 mm. from the top of the coaming;b) Providing a foothold:

i. Not less than 300 mm. in width; andii. With tread depth in the case of a step, and a clearance from thecoaming in the case of a rung or cleat, of not less than 150 mm.;

c) Spaced at equal intervals corresponding to the steps or rungs of theaccess ladder; and

d) So constructed as to prevent slipping.6.10.2 Where a coaming exceeds 900 mm. in height above the deck, stepsor cleats must be provided outside the coaming suitable for use by a personclimbing over the coaming to enter or leave the hatch.Grain Cargoes: Guidelines for Grain Cleanliness Surveys: On arrival, avessel fixed to load grain must have holds clean, dry and free from residuesof previous cargoes, free from insect infestation, and be in all respects readyto load. Surveyors from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), andthe Australian Quarantine Inspection Service (AQIS) will board, together withcharterers and other surveyors to check the condition of the ship.

Ships crews cannot be used to clean holds after arrival, so everyopportunity must be taken to prepare the holds at a previous port or en-routeto avoid the use of costly Australian labour.Essential Preparation for Loading: Special attention should be paid to theremoval of all loose scale and rubbish, and the cleanliness of otherobstructions, including underdeck girders and the underside of steel hatchcovers, which might harbour insects or the remnants of previous cargoes.Scale should be removed by high pressure water jets or chipping andscraping. If jets are used to remove scale, or areas chipped and scraped arepainted over, ample time must be allowed for water to dry or paint fumes todisperse completely. Loose scale or previous cargo residues must not bepainted over.

AMSA surveyors will pay particular attention, in addition to the stabilityrequirements, to the satisfactory operation of hold bilges, and will requireeach section to be tested to demonstrate its efficiency. Following asatisfactory test, each bilge well should have its perforated plate cover putin place, with a single layer of burlap over it to prevent grain getting into thebilge well. They will also require hold lighting to be switched off and the fusesremoved, to prevent any possibility of the lights being left on and the grainbeing heated by the lights sufficiently to ignite it.

AQIS surveyors will pay particular attention to residues of previous graincargoes, and to insect infestation. If such are found, the ship will probablybe required to be sprayed or fumigated. The latter will normally require thecrew to be accommodated ashore until the vessel is certified safe for themto return. This may be as long as 48 hours.

AMSA surveyors will require to be satisfied that the ship will have sufficientstability to carry the grain safely to her final destination. Form GA, on whichthe fully detailed calculations should be shown, is available from AMSAoffices. This should be completed in detail. Similar forms from other grainexporting countries, such as the National Cargo Bureaus form in the USA,are acceptable in lieu of Form GA. Masters are warned that good qualityAustralian wheat stows well, and stowage factors considerably below thosenormally expected are frequently encountered. AMSA surveyors will alsorequire to be satisfied that the ship will not be overstressed during loadingor on voyage. If a ship is loading a full cargo at one port, with only one ortwo slack hatches, there will normally be little difficulty in doing this, andreference to an approved grain loading condition will usually demonstratecompliance with the longitudinal strength requirements. However, when aship loads at two ports, the requirements may be difficult, and for some ships,impossible, to satisfy. Where doubt exists regarding the stresses that thecargo may place on the ship, surveyors may require detailed calculations tobe made.

BALLAST: Ballast Water Management: The IMO InternationalGuidelines for Preventing the Introduction of Unwanted Aquatic Organismsand Pathogens from Ships Ballast Water and Sediment Discharges applyto vessels entering Australian ports. Similar Australian Ballast WaterGuidelines also apply for international shipping. Masters should also notethat vessels may be subject to inspection by the Australian Quarantine andInspection Service.Ballast Water Advisory Information:

District Tel:Sydney, NSW +61 (2) 9364 7222Melbourne, VIC +61 (3) 9264 6777Brisbane (SE), QLD +61 (7) 3246 8755Cairns (far North), QLD +61 (7) 4030 7800Darwin, NT +61 (8) 8999 2311Perth, WA +61 (8) 9311 5333Adelaide, SA +61 (8) 8305 9753Hobart, TAS +61 (3) 6233 3352Canberra, ACT +61 (2) 6272 5189

Email: [email protected] Web: www.aqis.gov.au/shippingAlso see Plan.

POLLUTION:Requirements for Reporting Pollution Incidents:1. The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution fromShips 1973/78 (MARPOL) entered into force for Australia on 14th January1988. Protocol I of the Convention contains comprehensive requirementsand recommendations for ship reporting of incidents involving harmfulsubstances. The purpose of these new reporting obligations and guidelinesis to enable the Australian Maritime Safety Authority to be informed quicklyand more accurately about actual or potential accidental spillages or cargolosses as well as illegal discharges so that immediate action may be taken.2. Reports must be made when an incident involves:a) A discharge or probable discharge of oil, or noxious liquid substances

carried in bulk, resulting from damage to the ship or its equipment, orfor the purpose of securing the safety of a ship or saving life at sea(Harmful Substances Report).

b) A discharge or probable discharge of harmful substances in packagedform, including those in freight containers, portable tanks, road and railvehicles and ship-borne barges (Marine Pollutants Report).

c) Damage, failure or breakdown of a ship of 15 m. in length or abovewhich:i. affects the safety of the ship; including but not limited to collision,grounding, fire, explosion, structural failure, flooding and cargo shifting;orii. results in impairment of the safety of navigation; including but notlimited to, failure or breakdown of steering gear, propulsion plant,electrical generating system, and essential shipborne navigational aids;or

d) A discharge during the operation of the ship of oil or noxious liquidsubstances in excess of the quantity or instantaneous rate permittedunder the present Convention.

3. These measures seek to ensure early notification of pollution or threatof pollution. The deciding factor in initiating a report is not so much thedistance from the coastline (as in the past) as the possibility of harm to thecoastline or territorial sea of a country. Consequently, Australian vesselstrading overseas should be aware that a POLREP must be made directly tothe Government of any country affected or likely to be affected by a pollutionincident.4. For incidents affecting or likely to affect Australian interests, reportsshould continue to be made to the Manager, Marine Environment ProtectionServices in the Australian Maritime Safety Authority through the AusSAR.Pollution Report:5. POLREP to the Manager, Marine Environment Protection Services in theAuthority, Canberra:Harmful Substances Report: (Oil and noxious liquid substances)Sections of the ship report form which are inappropriate should be omittedfrom the report.

A. Ship: Name, call sign/ship station identity and flagB. Date and time of eventC. Position: Latitude and longitude orD. Position: True bearing and distanceE. True CourseF. Speed in knots and tenth of knotsL. Route information: Intended trackM. Radio communications: Full names of stationsN. Time of next reportP.** 1. Type of oil or noxious liquid substances on board

2. UN number(s)3. Pollution category (A, B, C or D) for noxious liquid substances4. Names of manufacturers of substances or consignee or

consignor5. Quantity

Q. 1. Condition of the ship, as relevant2. Ability to transfer cargo/ballast/fuel

R. 1. Type of oil or the correct technical name of the noxious liquiddischarged into the sea

2. UN number(s)3. Pollution category (A, B, C or D) for noxious liquid substances4. Names of manufacturers of substances or consignee or

consignor5. An estimate of the quantity of substances6. Whether lost substances floated or sank7. Whether loss is continuing8. Cause of loss9. Estimate of the movement of the discharge or lost substances

giving current conditions if known10. Estimate of the surface area of the spill

S. Weather conditionsT. Name, address, telex and telephone number of the ships owner

and representative

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U. Ship size and typeX. 1. Actions being taken with regard to the discharge and

movement of the ship2. Assistance or salvage efforts which have been requested or

which have been provided by others3. The Master of an assisting or salvaging ship should report

the particulars of the action undertaken or planned.** In the case of a probable discharge only.Marine Pollutants Report:(Harmful substances in packaged form)

A. Ship: Name, call sign/ship station identity and flagB. Date and time of eventC. Position: Latitude and longitude orD. Position: True bearing and distanceM. Radio communications: Full names of stationsP.** 1. Correct technical name or names of goods

2. UN number(s)3. IMO hazard class(es)4. Names of manufacturers of substances or consignee or

consignor5. Types of packages including identification marks (specify

whether portable tank, freight container or other, includeofficial registration marks and numbers assigned to the unit)

6. An estimate of the quantity and likely condition of goodsQ. 1. Condition of the ship

2. Ability to transfer cargo/ballast/fuelR. 1. Correct technical name or names of goods

2. UN number(s)3. IMO hazard class(es)4. Names of manufacturers of goods or consignee or consignor5. Types of packages including identification marks (specify

whether portable tank, freight container or other, includeofficial registration marks and numbers assigned to the unit)

6. An estimate of the quantity and condition of goods7. Whether lost goods floated or sank8. Whether loss is continuing9. Cause of loss

S. Weather conditionsT. Names, address, telex and telephone number of the ships owner

and representativeU. Ship size and typeX. 1. Action being taken with regard to the discharge and

movement of the ship2. Assistance or salvage efforts that have been requested or

that have been provided by others3. The Master of an assisting or salvaging ship should report

the particulars of the action undertaken or planned.** In the case of a probable discharge only.

Also see Ballast.Load Line Zones: Extension of Seasonal Tropical Zones: Amendmentsto the Load Line Convention are in course of ratification regarding changesto the Seasonal Tropical Zones in Northwest and East Australia. They extendthe Seasonal Tropical Zones to cover the ports of Dampier, Port Hedland,Point Sampson and Port Walcott, on the Northwest coast of Australia, duringthe period 1 May to 30 November each year, and to cover the port ofGladstone on the East coast of Australia, during the period 1 April to30 November. As the amendments have not yet been ratified, ships cannottake advantage of the additional loading as of right. In order to be able toload to her Tropical Marks during the appropriate season, a ships Flag StateAdministration must have advised AMSA in writing that it accepts theproposed amendment, under Article 8(1) of the Load Line Convention, asequivalent to the current requirements. If in doubt, a Master should seekwritten advice from his Flag State Administration that it has so accepted therelevant amendment. This should be obtained prior to arrival as, after arrival,it will normally be too late to obtain this confirmation.TIME: Daylight saving is adopted in some States in accordance with tablebelow:

Standard Daylight SavingGMT + GMT +

Western Australia 8 hours 9 hoursNorthern Territory 9.5 hours No changeQueensland 10 hours No changeSouth Australia 9.5 hours 10.5 hoursVictoria 10 hours 11 hoursTasmania 10 hours 11 hoursNew South Wales 10 hours 11 hours

Date of change may vary by as much as 14 days from state to state(normally late October to early or mid-March).LOCAL HOLIDAYS: The following holidays apply throughout Australia:New Years Day, Australia Day, Queens Birthday, Foundation Day, LabourDay, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, Anzac Day, ChristmasDay and Boxing Day.REPATRIATION: Offsigning crew will not require a transit visa to leavethe country. The Maritime Crew Visa will be deemed to allow a period of5 days for the crew to leave Australia.

Also see Identification Cards.IDENTIFICATION CARDS: From January 2008, all crew oncommercial (non military) vessels will be required to hold a Maritime CrewVisa (MCV). Crew joining a vessel, unless holders of Australian or NewZealand passports, require a transit visa. This will only be issued if a validMCV is in place.

Applications for the MCV may be made by paper application to Brisbaneor through the Agent online at Web: www.immi.gov.au/sea/mcv

Foreign crew members arriving in Australia without appropriate immigrationdocumentation will be restricted on board the vessel.

Foreign crew are required to hold: a valid national passport, a MCV granted for the same passport a seafarers identity document that both identifies the holder and states

that he/she is employed as a seafarer on that vessel.

Examples of such documents include Sea Service Record Books,Seamans Books and Seafarers Passports where record of service is stated.

In addition the Australian Government will issue the owner/operator/Masterof the ship with an infringement in respect of each inadequately documentedcrew member. The penalty for each crew member is currently AUS$5,000.

Questions regarding Australias immigration requirements for crewmembers can be sent to the Department of Immigration and Multi-culturaland Indigenous Affairs via Email: [email protected] REPORT: July 1983.Radio/Health: I sent a request for free pratique to the CommonwealthDirector of Health, Sydney, that being my first port, but the radio operatorinstructed our Radio Officer to address the message to Quarantine Sydney.

There was no advice as to the vessel having been granted free pratiquewhen the Port Health Authorities boarded the vessel in Sydney. I was toldthat the radio pratique must be requested 18 24 hours prior to arrival fromthe Agents.

The questionnaire to be answered was Form 106 No. 3.13.

ABBOT POINT, Qld: 19 52' S 148 05' E (See Plan)Also see General before first port

OVERVIEW: Australias most northerly deep-water coal shipping port,established under the auspices of the Port Corporation of Queensland (PCQ).Operated by the Abbot Point Coal Terminal (APCT). The coal terminalconsists of a single offshore berth. The terminal is accessed by a privateroad (owned by PCQ) from the Bruce Highway and by a dedicated rail line.Coal is transported by rail to the terminal, with the line terminating in a singlerail loop.LOCATION: In the state of Queensland between Townsville and Mackay,approximately 25 km. north of Bowen.CHARTS: AUS Charts No. 255 and 371.PORT LIMITS: From the northern tip of Gloucester Head on GloucesterIsland, along the western edge of the island to Cape Gloucester and downto Edgecombe Bay. Then by a line to the port entrance beacon to BowenBoat Harbour to the southern end of Dalrymple Point and then to Abbot Bay.DOCUMENTS: See Townsville.ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant.PFSO: Ports Corporation of Queensland (PCQ): Rob Pares, PortSecurity Superintendent (Brisbane) Tel: +61 (7) 3224 8709.Mobile: +61 4275 97912. Email: [email protected] John Martin, PortSecurity Officer. Tel: +61 (7) 4786 4187. Mobile: +61 4281 80243.Email: [email protected] Point Coal Terminal: Geoff Hutchinson. Tel: +61 (7) 4786 0322.Fax: +61 (7) 4786 0305. Email: [email protected]. SIZE: 200,000 d.w.t., LOA 300 m., beam 50.0 m., depth 19.4 m.

Larger vessels accepted subject to Harbour Masters discretion anddetermination of the Regional Harbour Master.DENSITY: 1021 1024.RESTRICTIONS: Propeller fully immersed with maximum trim 2.5 m. bythe stern and forward draft not less than 2% of LOA.

No restrictions on time, however berthing at discretion of Harbour Masterwith regard to weather conditions.

Unberthing in accordance with state of tide and draft. Under-keel clearancerequired is 10% of deepest draft plus 0.61 m.APPROACHES: Depth 17.0 m. (CD).

Also see Notices.PILOTAGE: Compulsory. Pilot service provided by Maritime SafetyQueensland based in Mackay and Townsville. Prior notice confirming ETA24 hours prior to arrival to be given through Agent. Boarding ground in positionLat. 19 48.12' S, Long. 148 03.6' E or as directed by Pilot vessel.

Maintain listening watch on VHF Channel 16. Standard IMO pilot ladderrigged as per IMO recommendations. Usually starboard side 1.5 m. abovewater.

Marine Safety Queensland (MSQ) Pilotage Services Tel: +61 (7)4726 3400. Fax: +61 (7) 4721 2028.DEEP SEA PILOTAGE: Pilotage through Hydrographers Passage,Palm Passage, Grafton Passage and the Inner Route of the Great BarrierReef to Torres Strait is conducted by licensed Pilots available from AustralianReef Pilots Ltd, Hydro Pilots and Queensland Coastal Pilot Service Pty Ltd

Masters are advised that pilotage in the Inner Route and at HydrographersPassage is compulsory. Pilotage in the Great North East Channel isrecommended by IMO.

Also see Torres Strait.ANCHORAGES: Suggested anchorage position is within 1 n.m. of thepilot boarding ground.PRATIQUE: Abbot Point is a first port of entry; therefore notification ofquarantine inspection is required. Radio pratique is available. Please senda message to the Quarantine Officer via Agent, not more than 24 hours beforearrival. Agent will keep the vessel advised. The message is in accordancewith the advised procedure in the Sailing Directions for Entry to FirstAustralian Port.

AQIS Tel: +61 18000 20504, (7) 4789 7888. Fax: +61 (7) 4789 7821.PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Berth Application: An Applicationto Berth Form must be received by Port Control no later than 48 hours beforethe vessels estimated Pilot boarding time (or estimated arrival time in channelfor Pilot exempt vessels). The Agent will send a blank Application to BerthForm to the vessel 7 10 days before arrival.ETA Notice: To be sent 7 days before arrival toEmail: [email protected] and contain the following information:

name of vesseltype of vessel (if OBO confirm that vessel is Gas Free)ETAtotal cargo quantity required (subject to C/P requirements andallowances)hatch loading sequence, pour by pour.

To avoid delays to berthing and tug cancellations, it is important that alladjustments to ETA are advised to all parties.

Abbot Point AUSTRALIA


ISPS: Before entering the port, the Master must report the followinginformation directly to PCQ or via the Agent:

International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS) compliancenumber

current ship security level or any change to the ship security levelwhile in port

ship security officer contact details list of expected visitors/contractors nominated provider crew list and identification any security incident (as defined under the ISPS code or Maritime

Transport Security Legislation) while in port.Also see General before first Australia port.

VHF: Pilot vessel and tugs listen on Channel 16 and work on Channel 6.TUGS: Two twin-screw Z-peller tugs of 56 tonnes BP are available. Tugslines always used.

Bowen Towage Services Tel: +61 1300 662 377. Contact: Peter Cahill,Port Manager (Tel: +61 (7) 4955 1389. Fax: +61 (7) 4955 5498).BERTHS: One berth 2.75 km. offshore handling coal, only serviced byconveyor and shiploader. Length of berth fendering 268 m., with sevenbreasting dolphins. The berthing pocket is 512 m. long, 70 m. wide, depth19.4 m. (LAT)

Further berths at Bowen Wharves used exclusively for tugs.MOORING: There are no line boats available at Abbot Point.BULK FACILITIES: Ship Loader: Travelling gantry with luffing boom,maximum rate 4,600 tonnes/hr., average loading rate 4,000 tonnes/hr.Lengthof travel 212 m., boom operating range: +12 to 10, Max. outreach fromfender line 34 m. Height above datum 27.5 m. Height below datum 19.5 m.,travel speed 3 30 m./min.

Also see Cargo Operations.CARGO OPERATIONS: All hatches are to be clean/dry and openedbefore berthing. Hatch covers are to be clearly numbered, for easyidentification; no responsibility is attached to shore loading personnel if thereis any infringement of this requirement.Stowage Factor: Steaming Coal: Approx. 1.11 cu.m/tonne. Angle ofrepose from 35 50.Coking Coal: Approx. 1.14 cu/tonne. Angle of repose 33.Final Quantity: When requesting to stop loading, there is about3,000 tonnes on the belt which must be run off.Loaded Tonnage: Loaded tonnage is calculated by draft survey.Cargo Completion: Vessels must vacate the berth without delay, subjectto tidal conditions.

Contact the Agent or APBC Tel: +61 (7) 4786 0300.Email: [email protected] for latest cargo information.POLLUTION: PCQ provides trained personnel, equipment and vessels tocomplete the clean up of hydrocarbon spills. These trained staff will initiatea first strike response to prevent or minimise any hydrocarbon damage tothe environment. Ships must ensure all measures are taken to prevent therelease of hydrocarbons into the environment. In the event of an oil spill,immediately notify RHM Townsville Tel: +61 4195 533313 and PCQTel: +61 (7) 4786 4187, 4281 80243. If after hours, call PCQs 24-hournumber Tel: +61 (7) 3224 7426.

Pacific Marine Group Tel: +61 (7) 4724 2200. Fax: +61 (7) 4724 2208.Email: [email protected]: www.pacificmarinegroup.com.au

Seabourne Electronics Pty Ltd Tel: +61 (7) 4771 4210.Mobile: +61 418 885 489.WASTE DISPOSAL: Not available.SLOPS DISPOSAL: Not available.FRESH WATER: Not available.FUEL: Available by barge from Townsville. Contact Agent or APBCTel: +61 (7) 4786 0316 to organise delivery.CHANDLERY: Provisions available on request.

Southern Cross Marine Supplies NQ Tel: +61 (7) 4952 5377. Fax: +61 (7)4952 5416. Mobile: +61 4128 39008. Email: [email protected]

Australian Shipping Supplies Tel: +61 (7) 4725 0335. Fax: +61 (7)4725 0336. Mobile: 4195 70208. Email: [email protected]: Electrical Power: No shore power connection available.Diving: Pacific Marine Group Tel: +61 (7) 4724 2200. Fax: +61 (7)4724 2208. Email: [email protected]: www.pacificmarinegroup.com.auDRY DOCK: See Brisbane.REPAIRS: Engines must not be immobilised whilst alongside.

Any vessel requiring repairs must advise their Agent well before arrival atAbbot Point. Due to the remote location of Abbot Point, absence of vesselrepair facilities and services and the Port Security & Safety standardspermitting only fully inducted personnel allowed on site, it is recommendedthat any repair requirements are conducted off Townsville Port.POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Tel: 000.EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Through Abbot Point Controlusing internal Tel: 337 or external Tel: +61 (7) 4786 0337 or contact Agent.SECURITY/GANGWAY: Ships gangway, ships crew used aswatchmen.REGULATIONS: No alcohol permitted on the jetty or coal berth.Dangerous Goods: See Web: www.pcq.com.au/2004/downloads/TIME: See General before first Australia port.NOTICES: Available for downloading fromWeb: www.pcq.com.au/2004/ports_abbotpoint.cfmWEATHER/TIDES: Tides: The mean spring tide range is 2.3 m., andthe mean neap tide range is 0.6 m. Tides run approximately parallel to thewharf face at velocities of 1 2 knots.TELEPHONES: Provided on berthing.NEAREST AIRPORT: Whitsunday Coast Domestic Airport, 80 km.SHORE LEAVE: Allowed, Agent can arrange bus to Bowen (32 km.).Pedestrian access along the wharf is not permitted.SEAMANS CLUBS: None.DEVELOPMENTS: Port is considering expansion of the coal terminal,including a second coal loading berth.

SHIPMASTERS REPORT: March 1986 (Updated 2002).Location: Abbot Point is within a Permanent Tropical Zone, within the GreatBarrier Reef.

Tropical Zone: 1 April to 30 November.Summer Zone: 1 December to 31 March.

Anchoring Position: Within 1 n.m. of the pilot boarding ground.Pilot Boarding Position: Indicated on Chart AUS No. 255 Abbot Pointand Approaches. Lat. 19 48.12' S, Long. 148 03.6' E.

Pilot boards by pilot boat, tugs stationed at Bowen. This chart is wellrecommended.

The Harbour Master and Pilots are stationed in Townsville.Abbot Point: Australias most northerly deep-water coal shipping port,situated about 20 km. north of Bowen. The port is established under theauspices of the Harbours Corporation of Queensland. Developed by the MIMHoldings Ltd. and operated by the Abbot Point Bulkcoal Pty. Ltd. Developmentbegan in 1981, and operations commenced in 1984. Coking coal fromCollinsville and steaming coal from Newlands are the only two MIM productshandled.

Heavy duty railway, using modern rolling stock, and multiple diesel electriclocomotives conveys coal from the fields to the 450 ha. site.Loading Procedure: Coal travels on conveyors via a 1,350 tonne surgebin. There are two weightometers and an automatic continuous samplingplant. The conveyor system extends along a 100 m. rock causeway and a2.8 km. approach trestle, which also supports a roadway to the deep-waterwharf and shiploader.Size of Vessels: From 20,000 200,000 d.w.t. Larger vessels have beenconsidered on individual merits.Depths: Approach depth, (stated) 17.2 m., alongside berth (stated) 19.4 m.Tugs: 255 tonne bollard pull. Tugs lines used.Line Boats: None available.Berthing: In normal circumstances vessels will berth starboard side to.However, be prepared to berth either side to in accordance with the HarbourMasters requirements.

In normal conditions draft is to be adjusted so that the propeller is fullyimmersed and vessel trimmed approximately 1.8 m. by the stern. The arrivaldraft must be cabled to the Harbour Master and Agent who will advise anyadjustment required.

To ensure maximum safety all vessels using heavy mooring wire ropesare requested to have the ends terminating in a 9 m. rope spring finishedwith a standard eye for placing over the bollards and hooks. All mooringropes and wires should have a 6 m. tail of light rope spliced into the eye.

Hooks on mooring bollards are electrically operated and self release.Pilot Ladder: Constructed and rigged in accordance with SOLASrequirements.Berth: Length of trestle from shore to berth 2.75 km.

Length of Berth: (Extent of fender system 264 m. approximately).Length between extreme mooring dolphins 466 m.Length of Berthing Basin: 512 m.Width of Berthing Basin: 70 m.Depth at Berthing Basin: 19.4 m.There are 7 breasting dolphins, equipped with Bridgestone energy

absorbing cell-type rubber fenders.Height of top of fenders above datum 7.5 m. approximately.Height of underside of fenders above datum 0.9 m. approximately.

Ship Loader: Type: Travelling gantry with luffing boom.Design rate maximum capacity: 4,600 tonnes/hr.Length of travel: 212 m.Boom operating range: +12 to 10.Maximum outreach from fender line: 34 m.Height above datum (plus 12): 27.5 m.Height below datum (minus 10): 19.5 m.Travel speed variable from 3 m./min. to 30 m./min.

Stowage Factor: *Steaming coal: approx. 1.11 cu.m./tonne. Angle ofrepose from 35 50.

Coking coal: Approx. 1.14 cu.m/tonne. Angle of repose 33.* Vessel achieved a better stowage factor loading steaming coal.

Final Quantity: It has to be remembered when requesting to stop loadingthat there is about 3,000 tonne on the belt, which must be run off.Loaded Tonnage: Calculated on draft survey (vessel experienced SWlywinds Force 4 and swell of about 1 m.).Cargo Completion: Vessels must vacate berth without delay, subject totidal conditions.Arrival Notice: At least 7 days prior to arrival to Fax: +61 (7) 4786 0305.

a) Name of vessel.b) Type of vessel (if OBO confirm that vessel is gas free).c) ETA.d) Total cargo quantity required (subject to C/P requirements and

allowances).e) Hatch loading sequence, Pour by Pour.

Reference to (b) above Master to advise Agent and Harbour Master.1. Date vessel discharged last oil cargo.2. Time and place of last Gas Free Certificate.3. Location and amount of slops on board (and assurance that slop tanks

inerted or pressed-up).48 hours prior to arrival advise ETA.24 hours prior to arrival confirm ETA and Hatch Number (1st Pour). Also

advise Harbour Master of ETA/Berthing Draft/and ballast water is notcontaminated.Note: To avoid delays to berthing and to avoid tug cancellations it is importantthat all adjustments to ETAs are advised to all parties.

All hatches to be clean/dry and opened before berthing.Hatch lids are to be clearly numbered, for easy identification, no

responsibility attached to shore loading personnel if any infringement to thisrequirement.

All loading is expressed in metric tonnes of 1,000 kg.

AUSTRALIA Abbot Point


Pratique: Radio pratique is available. Send message to the QuarantineOfficer through the ships Agent, not more than 24 hours prior to arrival (thisstipulation is not enforced). The Agent will keep vessel advised. Text of themessage is in accordance with the advised procedure in the Sailing Directionsfor Entry to First Australian Port.

If radio pratique has not been granted prior to berthing ensure that thereis no contact with the wharf or employees by crew until pratique is granted.Shore Leave: Crew are permitted to go ashore after Immigration andCustoms Clearance. The Agent can arrange a minibus service to Bowen andreturn. Cost about Australian $150.00 for the round trip. The trip to Bowenis 30 minutes.Telephone: A telephone is placed on board. STD, overseas and localoperator service on a reverse charge basis. Telephone cards available.Restrictions: Access to wharf and loading plant is restricted.

Persons requiring access (crew members/visitors) must wear safetyhelmets, safety shoes and adequate eye protection, and comply with all safetyregulations.

Abbotcoal are not responsible for accidents incurred by personnel who usetheir wharf gangway.

Pedestrian access along the wharf approach is not permitted.Special authorisation is required for private vehicles and visitors, within the

port area and wharf access.Access to the remainder of the port site is strictly forbidden.

Derat Exemption Certificate: Quarantine doctor will arrange for renewal.Cost Australian $45.00.Consuls: None available.Repatriation: Can be arranged. Coach leaves Bowen for Townsville, withdirect flights to New Zealand and Brisbane for other international connections.Fresh Water/Fuel/Diesel: Not available from wharf, there are no facilities.Ship Chandler: Will attend vessel if necessary. Bonded stores are alsoavailable. Prices may be high due to transportation costs.AUTHORITY: Regional Office: Ports Corporation of Queensland,PO Box 409, Brisbane, Queensland 4001, Australia. Tel: +61 (7)3224 7088. Fax: +61 (7) 3224 7234. Email: [email protected]: www.pcq.com.au Contact: Graham Rawlings, General ManagerCommercial. Tel: +61 (7) 3224 7729. Mobile: +61 4177 88914.Email: [email protected] Duty Officer. Tel: +61 (7) 3224 7426.Maritime Safety Queensland, Regional Office, 60 Ross Street, Townsville,QLD 4810, Australia. Tel: +61 (7) 4726 3400. Fax: +61 (7) 4721 2028.Contact: Captain J Preston, Regional Harbour Master.Mobile: +61 4195 53313. Email: [email protected] Operator: Abbot Point Bulkcoal Pty Ltd, Abbot Point via Bowen,PO Box 207, Bowen, Queensland 4805, Australia. Tel: +61 (7) 4786 0316.Fax: +61 (7) 4786 0305. Contact: Brian Byrne, Shipping and Rail Manager.Tel: +61 (7) 4786 0312. Email: [email protected] Colin Edgerton,Terminal Manager. Tel: +61 (7) 4786 0335. Duty Superviser.Tel: +61 (7) 4786 0330. Mobile: +61 4386 99075.

ADELAIDE, SA: 34 51' S 138 30' E (See Plan)Also see General before first port

OVERVIEW: Inner and outer harbours comprising 20 wharves includingthe DP World Container Terminal. Principal commodities handled are grain,seed, limestone, petroleum products, soda ash, motor vehicles, containers,scrap metal, cement, fertilisers and agricultural products, iron, steel, livestockand breakbulk, minerals and general cargoes.LOCATION: On the eastern shore of the Gulf of St Vincent, in the stateof South Australia.CHARTS: AUS Charts No. 137, 345, 444, 780 and 781.Nautical Publications: Admiralty Sailing Directions NP 13. Australia PilotVolume 1.PORT LIMITS: Northern Limits: A line drawn due east fromLat. 34 40.42' S, Long. 138 22.55' E to shore.Southern Limits: A line drawn due east from Lat. 34 51.30' S,Long. 138 24.80' E. to shore.Western Limits: A line drawn between Lat. 34 40.42' S,Long. 138 22.55' E to Lat. 34 51.30' S, Long. 138 24.80' E.DOCUMENTS: Customs Officers board at the wharf and, if anyinspections required, Department of Transport officials also board at thewharf.Certificates:

1 Last Port Customs Clearance1 Light Dues Receipt1 Load Line Certificate1 Safety Equipment Certificate1 Safety Radio Certificate1 Ships Articles (British vessels)1 Ships Register.Also see Melbourne.

ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port and facilities are compliant.Email: [email protected]. SIZE: LOA 300 m., draft 11.9 m. (tidal).Bulk: Depth 11.2 m.Containers: Depth 13.2 m.Ro-Ro: Depth 11.2 m.Tankers: Depth 10.7 m.

Also see Restrictions.DENSITY: Slightly denser than sea water, not affected by tide.RESTRICTIONS: Berthing throughout 24 hours. Limitations exist for nightdepartures from Berth No. 2.Outer Harbour: LOA 300 m. UKC 10% of vessels draft.Osborne: LOA 206 m. (daylight), 183 m. (darkness). UKC 7.5% of vesseldraft.Inner Harbour: LOA 206 m. UKC 7.5% or 10% of vessels draft.

Under-keel clearance 10% of draft with minimum 0.9 m. under-keel at alltimes.

APPROACHES: Entrance to Berth No. OH 8: depth 14.2 m. (LAT).Berth No. OH 8 to Berth No. 18: depth 9.3 m. (LAT).

PILOTAGE: 24 hours notice, through Agent. Adelaide Pilots, call signAdelaide Outer Harbour. Pilot launch orange hull, yellow deckhouse, Piloton each side in black letters. Pilot launch requires a good lee and pilot ladderas per SOLAS and IMPA requirements. Pilot boards 2 n.m. west of fairwaybeacon.

Area Distance Time(n.m.) (hours)

Outer Harbour 8.0 1.0 1.5Osborne 12.00 1.5 2.0Inner Harbour 14.5 2.0 2.5

Also see VHF.ANCHORAGES: One mile west of fairway beacon, bottom is clay.PRATIQUE: Free pratique by radio.PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Agents can notify requirements forwater, power and quarantine waste on vessel entry which must be completedtwo working days prior to arrival. An electronic form can be found atWeb: www.flindersports.com.au

All dangerous cargo details to be delivered to Client Service Officers/MarineTraffic at least 48 hours before vessels arrival. Vessel will then be advisedwhat precaution/actions to be taken by vessel, wharf and transportation.VHF: Call sign Adelaide Outer Harbour listens on Channel 16 and workson Channels 6, 8, 12 and 67.TUGS: Four tugs, Tarpan 50 ton BP, Corsair 43.4 ton BP, Tapir43.4 ton BP and Tingari 60 ton BP.Usage Guidance:

LOA Manoeuvre Tugs(m.) (No.)

Outer Harbour:Up to 90 In/out, not turning NilUp to 90 In/out, turning 190 120 In/out 1Over120 In/out 2Over 206 In/out, not turning 2Over 206* In/out, turning 3

Inner Harbour and Osborne:Up to 90 In/out, not turning NilUp to 90 In/out, turning 190 120 In/out 1120 183 In/out 2Over 183 In/out, not turning 2Over 183 In/out, turning 3

* Vessels over 183 m. may require three tugs to turn in strong winds.Vessels with bow thrusters and regular calling vessels may have varying

tug usage after assessment. Car carriers swinging on departure with bowthrusters exceeding 1,000 h.p. and wind less than 15 knots may require onetug.

Vessels over 183 m. and 206 m. may use two Z-peller tugs when turningin the Inner Harbour/Osborne and Outer Harbour respectively.

Tugs normal working hours are from 0830 1700, Monday to Friday. Tugsmust be ordered via Flinders Ports Client Services Officers/Marine Traffic nolater than 1530 Monday to Friday excluding holidays.

Operator: Tel: +61 (8) 8449 8466. Fax: +61 (8) 8449 1149.BERTHS:

Berth Length Depth Wharf Height RemarksNo. (m.) (m.) (m.)

Inner Harbour:16 160 9.3 4.6 General cargo17 169 9.3 4.6 General cargo18 178 10.0 4.6 General cargo19 168 10.0 4.6 General cargo20 163 10.0 4.6 General cargo25 240 10.2 4.4 Ro-Ro27 204 10.9 4.6 Bulk grain29 245 10.0 4.4 Bulk grainH 304 11.2 4.4 Bulk cementK 171 7.5 4.4 Bulk limestoneM 218 10.7 4.4 TankersN 150 8.7 4.4 Non-flammable bulk liquid

Osborne:Penrice 120 7.5 4.6 Bulk soda ashOSB 1 208 10.0 4.4 Bulk liquidOSB 2 159 9.6 4.4

Outer Harbour:OH 1 185 11.5 5.6 Livestock, general cargoOH 2 183 11.2 5.4 Passenger, Ro-RoOH 3 150 11.2 5.7 Ro-RoOH 4 214 11.2 5.7 Ro-RoOH 6 300 14.2 5.3 ContainersOH 7 300 14.2 5.3 ContainersOH 8 320 16.2 5.3Also see Plan.

BULK FACILITIES: Berth No. 27: Bulk Grain Loader: Two travellingloading booms with spouts. Maximum outreach from wharf edge: South boom18.1 m., north boom 17.7 m. Potential gross loading rate for wheat1,450 t.p.h. Boom clearance at wharf edge 14.9 m. above LAT.Berth No 29: Common User Ship Loader: Mobile snake sandwichconveyor, designed rate 1,000 t.p.h. depending on product. Belt width 1.2 m.,speed 2-3 m./sec. Boom clearance 19.23 m. above LAT., length 50 m.,conveying angle 45%, reach 16.25 m.Berth H: Cement/clinker loading berth, fixed loader with luffing and slewingboom. Vessels to warp up and down the jetty. Max. outreach 17 m. Boomclearance 20.2 m. (clinker), 14.2 m. (cement) above LAT.

Also see Berths.

Adelaide AUSTRALIA


CONTAINER FACILITIES:Adelaide Container Terminal:Operator: DP World Adelaide Pty Ltd. Tel: +61 (8) 8248 9300. Fax: +61 (8)8248 9370. Mobile: +61 0417 862 368, 0419 825 378.Email: [email protected]: 505 m. swinging basin.Facilities: 14 straddle carriers, reach stacker, 9 forklifts, two heavy forklifts,380440 Volts reefer points, 900 m. rail track for intermodal transportationand 3,000 sq.m. warehouse spaceCranes: The cranes can operate over 490 m. of the 510 m. berthing area.There are four single lift cranes.

CraneSpreaderCapacity

HookCapacity Outreach Berth

No. (tons) (tons) (m.) No.1 48 60 34.1 OH 62 36 46 32.9 OH 63 35.5 32.3 OH 74 40.6 31.6 OH 7

Working Hours: Ship Exchange 0700 1500, 1500 2300 and 2300 0700.Gate 0700 2100 Monday to Friday

Also see Berths.OTHER FACILITIES: Ro-Ro ramps exist at Berth No. 25, axle load50 tons, and Berth No. OH2, axle load 8 12 tons.TANKER FACILITIES: See Berths.CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: At most berths there are coveredstorage facilities up to 2,000 sq.m.STEVEDORES: Capital Stevedoring. Tel: +61 (8) 8632 2708.Fax: +61 (8) 8363 0803. Mobile: +61 04085 33489. Operate throughout24 hours, labour must be ordered by 1545 Monday-Saturday.WASTE DISPOSAL: Garbage is collected by contractor at all ships dailyfrom 1000 hrs.SLOPS DISPOSAL: Oily water and sludge may be discharged into roadtankers.MEDICAL: Contact Quarantine Department in ample time.FRESH WATER: Available at all berths, international shore connectionavailable. Rate at most berths 15 t.p.h.Inner Harbour: Through hydrants at 6 12 t.p.h.Outer Harbour: Berths No. 1 4: 120 t.p.h.FUEL: Fuel oils, distillates and lubricating oils are available and can besupplied by road tankers. Permission is given by the Client ServiceOfficers/Marine Traffic on receipt of bunker application form.SERVICES: Cleaning out, fitting out and compass adjusting. Fumigationand inspection available in accordance with International HeathRequirements.Power: 415/240 volts (415, 3 phase), up to 60 amps available at most berths.

Also see Pre-Arrival Information.DRY DOCK: Operator: Egio Engineering. Tel: +61 (8) 248 4333.Fax: +61 (8) 248 3871.Facilities: 8020 m. ship lift, capacity 2,600 tons.

Also see Sydney.REPAIRS: All repairs possible. Permits for hot and cold work are availablefrom Client Services/Marine Traffic.

Also see Dry Dock.SURVEYORS: EJC Carr & Assoc Pty Ltd. Tel: +61 (8) 8447 5924.Fax: +61 (8) 8341 1564.POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Port Adelaide Police Tel: +61 (8)8207 6444. Fire Brigade Tel: +61 (8) 8204 3825.SECURITY/GANGWAY: Optional except for white spirit tankers. Costvaries according to time of shift.REGULATIONS: Cargo Gear: Accordance Australian Regulations.

Also see Melbourne.LOCAL HOLIDAYS: Adelaide Cup Day (3rd Monday in May).WEATHER/TIDES: Tidal Range: MHWS 2.4 m., MHWN 1.3 m.CONSULS: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany,Greece, Guatemala, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Liberia, Netherlands, Norway,Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Sweden and USA.TELEPHONES: Available.NEAREST AIRPORT: Adelaide International Airport, 13 km.CUSTOMS: Each crew member 200 cigarettes or 40 cigars or 225 g.tobacco. Limited amounts of spirits per person.

Australian Custom Service: Tel: +61 (8) 8447 9211. Fax: +61 (8)8447 9208. Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service. Tel +61 (8)8201 6000. Fax: +61 (8) 8201 6111.REPATRIATION: Available.IDENTIFICATION CARDS: See Melbourne.SEAMANS CLUBS: Sailors Society, Seafarers Centre, 2 NelsonStreet, Port Adelaide. Tel: +61 (8) 8447 5733. Fax: +61 (8) 8341 3053. OpenMonday to Sunday 1700 2300 hrs., mornings by request.AUTHORITY: Regional Office: Flinders Ports South Australia,PO Box 19, 296 St Vincent Street, Port Adelaide, SA 5015, Australia.Tel: +61 (8) 8447 0611. Fax: +61 (8) 8447 0606.Email: [email protected] Web: www.flindersports.com.auContact: Carl Kavina, General Manager, Marine Operations.Tel: +61 (8) 8447 0622. Email: [email protected] Hales, Shipping Services Manager. Tel: +61 (8) 8447 0626.Fax: +61 (8) 8447 0605. Email: [email protected]

AIRLIE ISLAND, WA: 21 20' S 115 10' E (See Plan)Also see General before first port

LOCATION: Airlie Island Terminal is now included within the port limits ofthe Port of Onslow which is situated on the N.W. Australian Coast. AirlieIsland is 16 nautical miles N.N.E. from Onslow and 27 nautical miles Southof Barrow Island in position Lat. 21 20' S., Long. 115 10' E. Master shouldrefer to latest Hydrographic Chart Aus. 743 and the Australian Pilot Volume V.The tanker mooring is situated 1.0 nautical mile N.N.E. of Airlie Island.

Crude oil produced from the Chervil offshore oil field is brought ashore tostorage and loading facilities on Airlie Island.

Crude oil produced from the Chervil Field is piped ashore to productionand storage facilities on Airlie Island.

The crude oil storage situated on Airlie Island consists of 2 floating roofstorage tanks, a pump station, Chervil process plant and associatedpipework. The Island is manned on a 24 hour basis.

Chervil is located 5 nautical miles East of Airlie in Lat. 21 18' 23" S.,Long. 115 13' 47" E.MAX. SIZE: Specifications for tankers berthing at Airlie Island shouldconform to the following dimensions and draft restrictions:

The CBM is designed for tankers size between 30,000 d.w.tonnesand 120,000 d.w.tonnesThe maximum design dimensions are:

300 m. length overall50 m. beam120,000 d.w.tonnesMax. draft restriction of 13.8 m. fully loaded.

Arrival Draft: Vessels should arrive with a maximum ballast draft to assistberthing or suitable to the Pilot/Loading Master or where appropriate at IMOdraft, without exceeding the maximum draft of 13.8 m.Water Depth: In the berth and approach channel there is a least depth of15.3 m. To provide a safe margin there is a minimum under keel clearanceof 1.5 m. to be maintained at all times. Maximum arrival and departure draftis restricted to 13.8 m.

If the berth or channel is subject to a swell in excess of 0.5 m. the underkeelclearance may be increased at the discretion of the Pilot/Loading Master.RESTRICTIONS: Terminal operates 24 hours.

Also see Max. Size.PILOTAGE: The pilot boarding ground is 15 nautical miles North of AirlieIsland in position Lat. 21 10' S., Long. 115 06' E. Pilot will communicate withthe ship via VHF from the pilot boat prior to boarding. When the pilot isboarding the Master should ensure that a good lee is provided and that thepilot ladder is rigged in compliance with current SOLAS regulations.

Pilotage to the Airlie Island mooring is compulsory. Airlie Island is nowincorporated within the Port of Onslow and there are 2 gazetted pilots for thisport. On completion of mooring, the Pilot/Loading Master will act as terminalrepresentative, liasing with the tankers Master on all matters relating tosafety, loading and commercial papers.

As soon as possible prior to arrival at the pilot boarding ground the tankershould establish communications with the Airlie Island on VHF Channel 74.ANCHORAGES: Recommended Anchorage: Vessels waiting for theberth are recommended to anchor in position Lat. 21 10' S.,Long. 115 06' E. The holding ground in this area is poor and Masters shouldexercise caution when anchoring or lying at anchor.VHF: Novus West Australia Pty. Ltd. Tel: +61 (8) 9486 7700. Fax: +61 (8)9846 9800.Airlie Island: Tel: +61 (8) 9184 6100. Fax: +61 (8) 9184 6240.VHF: Channel 74.ETA Advice: Master must ensure that Novus West Australia is advised ofthe tankers ETA 96 hours prior to arrival and ETA is confirmed or updatedat 72 hours, 48 hours and 24 hours prior to arrival. When within range ofAirlie Island contact should be established on Channel 74 before going to theVHF working channel.Pre-Arrival Messages: The 96 hour pre-arrival message should also advisearrival draft and answer the following questions:

a) Is the hull leak free?b) Is an inert gas system fitted?c) Is the inert gas system, if fitted, fully operational?d) Is a crude oil washing system fitted?e) Is the crude oil washing system, if fitted, fully operational?f) Are there any defects to the ship, machinery and equipment which

effect safe pilotage, mooring, cargo handling or ballast operations?g) Have stress calculations for the envisaged programme of cargo

handling and ballasting been made?h) Is the hull stress calculated within recommended safety limits?i) Ballast clean following AQIS Guidelines of August 1998.j) Quantity and origin of all cargo onboard or expected to be loaded

prior to arrival at Airlie Terminal. This should include API gravity,specific gravity and pour point specifications.

k) Quantity of bunkers on board prior to arrival at the Airlie Terminal,detailing API gravity, specific gravity and pour point specifications.

l) Vessels gross tonnage.m) Vessels Marasat Number.

On receipt of the Pre-Arrival messages, the Shipping Agent is to ensurethe Australian Marine Oil Spill Centre (AMOSC) (Tel: +61 (3)5272 1555 (afterhours (16) 379 328), Fax: +61 (3) 5272 1839, Email: [email protected])have the specifications for any oil cargo, which has not been fingerprintedby AMOSC, on board the vessel, so that an appropriate oil spill responseplan can be formulated. The Tanker Pre-Load Information Sheet (SeeTable) will be used to identify these cargoes.

BP Oil will provide NWA with the information requested in the form at least1 week prior to the offtake.

NWA Airlie Island Crude Oil Terminal General Information and DescriptionManual of July 1998 will always be available to any Tanker Master throughNWA Pilot and Shipping Agent.

An AMSA Report AMSA 355 of 12/97 of suspected deficiencies onvessel will be completed by Pilot during this loading and forwarded by himto AMSA, BP and NWA, whether or not deficiencies are found.

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MOORING: When the tanker has been manoeuvred into the berth, themooring launch will run the ships lines, preventers and swamp moorings asrequired by the Pilot/Loading Master.

When the tanker is safely moored at the terminal the Pilot/Loading Masterand the Novus West Australia operator will commence pick-up operations ofthe submarine hose.

The tanker mooring is an 8 leg conventional buoy mooring (CBM). Theberth is aligned 285/105 with the mean flood/ebb tides running094/291 respectively.

The 8 buoy mooring consists of pile driven anchor points:65 m. ground chain 81 mm.55 m. chain 87 mm.6 m. chain 81 mm.Buoy with 1100 tonnes quick release hook and preventer consisting of

50 m. of 52 mm. wire, highload swivel, 100 m. of 80 mm. polyester superlinerope with a minimum breaking load of 150 tonnes.

The seabed in the vicinity of the tanker mooring is smooth hard caprockwith patchy sand cover, consequently the holding ground in the area isconsidered poor. It should be noted by Masters that the ships anchor cannotbe considered to be an integral part of the mooring system and all preventers,swamp moorings and ships lines required must be passed and secured forthe tanker to be considered safely moored.

The normal arrangement is for one ships line to be secured to each ofthe 8 buoys and a total of 8 shore lines to be taken onboard and secured(8 buoy preventers). The shore lines are to be made fast to bitts rather thanput on winches.Equipment and Ropes:

a) Tankers using the mooring unit must be capable of passing andsecuring ships ropes, receiving and making fast shore preventers.

The ship will have ready 8 ships lines and the capacity to secure8 shore lines.

b) Fairlead positions should be noted to avoid lines crossing each other.c) Ship can be berthed either heading East or West depending on

weather and tidal conditions. Pilot will advise once on board.d) Manifold and derrick/crane to be used will depend on direction of

berthing. Loading hose will be brought aboard from the Airlie Islandside of the tanker (Southern side of the mooring).

e) Running Lines: Ships lines will be run and secured to 8 buoys by lineboat.

Note: If ship is equipped with wires then there is a minimumrequirement to have 12 m. rope tails of suitable strength fitted. Thisis to allow safe handling of wires by the line boat.

f) Ship will be required to lower a suitable messenger line to the lineboat to retrieve shore lines.

Fax to NWA (08) 9486 9800 Att.: Production SuperintendentFrom: Date:

TANKER PRE-LOAD INFORMATION AIRLIE PROJECTNext Tanker Name Fax contact number for tanker:Shipping Agent: Tel: Fax:Surveyors Company: Tel: Fax:Due Date and Time:From Where:Cargo 1 Volume and API:Cargo 2 Volume and API:Have Cargoes been fingerprinted by AMOSC?Cargo 1: Yes No Cargo 2: Yes No Shipping Agent to Tel: (03) 5272 1555 to confirm.Fuel, Bunkers C Volume and API:Diesel Volume:Anticipate Airlie Crude Load:Destination:Will Customs Agents be in attendance?

Yes No If Yes, how many .....Will Ships Agents be in attendance?

Yes No If Yes, how many .....Will Surveyors Agents be in attendance?

Yes No Pilot Name: Stirling Marine Services

Tel: (08) 9335 8444 Fax: (08) 9335 3286

This information supplied by: ............. on ............ (Date)and onpassed by Production Superintendent to:

Airlie Island P.I.C. Pilot Emergency Response

Room White Board Mermaid Marine by fax

Logistics and Technical AssistantBy: ................ (Production Superintendent) ............... Date

CARGO OPERATIONS: The propeller shall not be turned with the mainengine while the flexible loading hose is connected or after it has beendisconnected without notifying the Pilot/Loading Master.

Master and Pilot/Loading Master will exchange relevant informationregarding start of loading, maximum loading rate, slow down and stoppingprocedure. Tankers are required to maintain a 1.5 m. under keel clearance(UKC) at all times whilst at the loading terminal, unless the pilot advises thatthis may be increased.Loading Line: A 508 mm. (20 in.) loading line runs N.N.E. 1.0 nauticalmiles from Airlie Island to the PLEM at the tanker mooring. Attached to thePLEM is a submarine hose string consisting of 11 lengths of 10 m. 16 in.diameter hose and one length of 10 m.300 mm. (12 in.) diameter rail hose.At the end of the rail hose is a butterfly valve and a 12 in. quick connectCamlock coupling plus blind flange. The hose string has a maximum workingpressure of 1,550 kPa.Tank Storage: 2150,000 barrel floating roof tanks.

Pump Capacity: The pump station consists of 2 TKL Worthington centrifugalpumps delivering an average load rate of 2,000 cu.m./hr.Manifold: Tankers must present a 12 in. manifold in compliance with the OilCompanies Maritime Forum (OCIMF) guidelines.Derrick/Crane: Tankers must have certified derricks or cranes with a minimumSWL of 10 tonnes.Product: Airlie Light Crude API 44.BALLAST: There are no dirty ballast or slop reception facilities at AirlieIsland Tanker Terminal. Vessels Masters can be held responsible for theintroduction of any marine pests into the Airlie environment if BallastSampling, at the discretion of NWA, finds such pests or organisms in ballastwater discharged at Airlie Terminal.

Ballast water from other ports is not allowed to be discharged at the AirlieTerminal.Ballast Water Management Plan: Tankers must have on board a ship-specificballast water management plan as required in Australian waters from1st August 1998. Guidelines for such management plans have been issuedby Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS).

The purpose of these Guidelines is to inform shipping entering Australiafrom overseas of Australias requirements in relation to the control of ballastwater and sediment discharge to minimise the risks of introduction intoAustralian coastal waters of harmful marine organisms. AQIS has theauthority under the Quarantine Act of 1908 to require reporting on ballastwater management. Novus WA has informed BP and some known shipsAgents of these guidelines (July 1998).Deballasting: Tankers should not commence discharge of segregated ballastwithout permission of the Pilot/Loading Master. With the available depth ofwater at the mooring, larger tankers in ballast may in certain weatherconditions find it more appropriate to discharge ballast after departure frommooring. Vessels Masters will be held responsible for discharge of ballastwater with an Oil in Water (OIW) content greater than 20 ppm (parts permillion).Pollution:Tankers shall:

(a) Comply with the relevant provisions of the International Convention forthe Prevention of Pollution from Ships defined as the Convention inthe Pollution of Waterways by Oil and Noxious Substances Act 1987 ofthe State of Western Australia and the Protection of the Sea (Preventionof Pollution from Ships) 1983 of the Commonwealth, those Acts andother legislation of the State or Commonwealth pertaining to pollution.

(b) Comply with Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS)Ballast Water Management Plan requirements of Guidelines effectivefrom 1st August 1998.

(c) Masters must ensure that the tanker is capable of compliance with allrelevent ISGOTT (International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers andTerminals) recommendations (February 1996 edition).

(d) Provide evidence to Novus West Australia that the tanker is enrolled inthe International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation (ITOPF)Agreement effective February 1997.

(e) Provide evidence to NWA that the tanker has in force insurances andcertificates as are required of the owner of ships under Australian law.

UNMOORING:Sailing Draft: Tankers will be advised of the allowable sailing draft by thePilot/Loading Master.Sailing: On completion of loading the submarine hose will be laid back ontothe seabed. The preventers and swamp moorings will be released and laidback onto the seabed as appropriate. The mooring launch will then assist inletting go the ships lines as required.

The unmooring procedure may be varied, particularly should the vesselhave to vacate the berth in strong winds or adverse weather, and some shipslines may be released before the preventers. This will be at the discretion ofthe Pilot who will discuss procedures with the Master.DEPARTURE: When the vessel is clear of the berth the Pilot/LoadingMaster will ensure that all Novus West Australia equipment is returned to themooring launch, that all the commercial paperwork is completed, includingthe AMSA Report (Not reproduced), and will conduct the vessel to the pilotboarding ground.WASTE DISPOSAL: No service.SLOPS DISPOSAL: No service.TIME: GMT plus 8 hours.SEAMANS CLUBS: None.GENERAL: Weather Reports: Weather reports will be sent to vesselduring loading on a 12 hour basis. Airlie Island is located in a tropical cyclonebelt during the months from November to April. With the development of anystorms, more frequent weather reports, including hourly position broadcastswill be received.

It should be noted that with any forecast of a Northerly wind, tanker berthingmay be delayed. If the vessel is positioned in the berth and wind directionswings Northerly, the Pilot will be informed and the situation reviewed as towhether to cease loading and to vacate the berth. Likewise if windspeedexceeds 30 knots during loading, the situation will be reviewed as to ceaseloading and vacate the berth.Tides: The mean flood tide flows 094 with the mean ebb tide flowing 291.The maximum speed of the tidal flow is approximately 0.5 knots. The neareststandard port is Onslow but tidal heights and times may be determined byusing site specific data obtainable from the Pilot/Loading Master. Normal tidalrange is approximately 2.0 m.Safety: The Pilot/Loading Master may check some or all the ships certificatesprior to berthing and any equipment or ships ropes as appropriate.

After berthing the tanker will be required to ensure that the following safetypractices are completed prior to commencement of loading:1. Ship/Shore safety check list is completed.2. Smoking regulations are adhered to.3. Emergency satchel is placed in the mooring launch.4. Both lifeboats are turned out to the embarkation deck.5. Firefighting and pollution equipment is ready for immediate use.6. Isolate impressed current cathodic protection systems before berthing.The Pilot/Loading Master will liaise with the Master on all matters relating

to safety of the vessel and loading operations. Masters should be ready tovacate the berth and put to sea at short notice when requested to do so andsufficient crew should always be on hand to tend moorings and assist withrelease of loading hose.

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Cathodic Protection: Before berthing, Masters must ensure that vessels fittedwith impressed current cathodic protection systems are switched off andremain off while in the berth.Agents: Tankers must make their own arrangements to appoint agents.Customs and Quarantine: Tankers requiring customs and/or clearances mustmake appropriate arrangements through their agents.

Agents/Customs Arrange own transport to Onslow. Helicopter providedfrom Onslow to Airlie Island.OPERATOR: Novus West Australia Pty. Ltd., Level 3, 76 Kings ParkRoad, West Perth, WA 6005, Australia. (Postal address: PO Box 1802,West Perth, WA 6872). Tel: +61 (8) 9486 7700. FAX: +61 (8) 9322 1197,9486 9800. Contact: Glen Herrera, Production Superintendent.

ALBANY, WA: 35 02' S 117 53' E (See Plan)Also see General before first port

OVERVIEW: Multipurpose port comprising four berths handling bulkcarriers, tankers, Ro-Ro and passenger vessels.LOCATION: In King George Sound on the south coast of WesternAustralia, approximately 400 km. SE of Perth.CHARTS: AUS Charts No. 109 and 118.Nautical Publications: Admiralty Pilot NP 13.PORT LIMITS: All the waters of King George Sound and Princess RoyalHarbour westward of a line drawn from Herald Point to Bald Head.DOCUMENTS: See Melbourne.ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant.PFSO: Harbour Master. Mobile: +61 4274 79016.MAX. SIZE: LOA 225 m., beam 33.0 m., draft 11.5 m.Largest Vessel: Queen Elizabeth II, LOA 294 m.DENSITY: 1026 1027.RESTRICTIONS: Vessels up to LOA 200 m. can be berthed day or night,vessels over LOA 200 m. daylight only.

Minimum drafts forward 25% of depth, aft 37% of depth, with a maximumof 0.6 m. of blade exposed. If unable to achieve these, contact the HarbourMaster. Airdraft for grain Berth No. 3 is 14.0 m. (HW) and for woodchips BerthNo. 6 is 17.0 m. (HW).APPROACHES: All vessels must have AUS Chart No. 109 beforeentering port waters. Agent will arrange for the chart to be supplied by launchon arrival at port limits. The entrance channel from King George Sound toPrincess Royal Harbour has width 550 m. land to land, the navigation channeltherein being 145 m. wide, with depth 12.8 12.2 m. (LWOS). Depth ofswinging basin in the harbour is 12.20 m.PILOTAGE: Compulsory for vessels over 500 g.t. Service provided byAlbany Port Authority. Pilot boards vessel with King Point Light bearing292 3 n.m.ANCHORAGES: AUS Chart No. 109 has seven anchorage positionsA G. The Harbour Master will advise Agent which anchorage the vesselmust proceed to.

Woodchip carriers, unless otherwise advised, will anchor at position KingPoint Light bearing 292 3 n.m. They will also receive instructions from theHarbour Master via Agent regarding moorings.PRATIQUE: Arranged via Agent on submission of completedquestionnaire from Master 24 hours prior to arrival.

Quarantine incinerator available.PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Notice of Arrival: 48 hours priorto arrival, Master to advise Albany Port Authority by email or fax:

a) vessels nameb) IMO numberc) ETAd) arrival drafts, fore and afte) class, number and weight of IMO dangerous goods on boardf) does vessel have AUS Charts No. 109 and 118 on board

g) fresh water requirementh) bunkers requirementi) estimated volume of quarantine water to be landed ashore.

AUS Charts No. 109 and 118 are required for navigating into King GeorgeSound to the anchorages and the pilot boarding ground.Berthing Application: Vessel must make application for berthing andclearance to the Harbour Master as early as possible prior to arrival.

Also see Authority.VHF: Channels 16 and 12, call sign Albany Port, listening watchmaintained 0830 1630 hrs. Monday to Friday and one hour prior tomovements at weekends and public holidays.TUGS: 13,240 h.p. and 11,900 h.p.BERTHS:

Berth Depth LOA Draft (LW) RemarksNo. (m.) (m.) (m.)

1 10.4 209 9.8 General cargo, Ro-Ro2 10.4 172 9.8 Livestock, fertiliser, general cargo,

petroleum products3 12.2 227 11.5 Container, Ro-Ro, grain6 12.3 216 11.5 Woodchips

BULK FACILITIES: Grain loaded on Berth No. 3 by Co-operative BulkHandling Ltd by any two out of three shiploaders with a total capacity of1,600 t.p.h. Airdraft 15.0 m.

Woodchips loaded on Berth No. 6, a dolphin berth, by one fixed woodchiploader with a loading capacity 900 t.p.h. Airdraft 19.0 m.Storage: Wharf No. 1 has a transit shed 9,800 cu.m. of cold storage leasedto Austral Fishery.CONTAINER FACILITIES: Berth No. 3 specially designed to handlecontainers and Ro-Ro vessels, although vessels can be accommodated atthe other two berths.PASSENGER FACILITIES: Largest ship to have berthed QueenElizabeth II, LOA 294 m.OTHER FACILITIES: See Container Facilities.

TANKER FACILITIES: Discharging facilities are provided only at WharfNo. 2, hose 24 in., connecting to a 36 in. main. Loading facilities are providedon all three berths from 12 in. hoses.CRANES: 112 tonne and 15 tonne mobile cranes.CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: 12.2 tonne, 14 tonne and14.5 tonne forklifts.STEVEDORES: By private companies.Stevedoring Companies: P&O Ports. Tel: +61 (8) 9430 0111.

Patrick Stevedores Operations. Tel: +61 (8) 9432 0300.United Stevedoring. Tel: +61 (8) 9430 7666. Fax: +61 (8) 9335 2311.

Normal Working Hours: Day shift 0730 1530, evening shift 1530 2330,night shift 2330 0730. Saturday 0730 1530, Sunday 0730 1530 and1530 2330.

Night shift, Saturday and Sunday charges doubled, evening shift charges1.5 times.Opening/Closing Hatches: Normally carried out by crew.BALLAST: See General before first Australia port.POLLUTION: In case of an oil spill, contact Harbour Master.

Also see Authority.WASTE DISPOSAL: Container available for dry garbage and drumsavailable for wet garbage alongside.

Charges AUD 45.00 per day plus AUD 3.00 per crew member per day.Tel: +61 (8) 9841 2759.SLOPS DISPOSAL: Tanker trucks only, capacity 6.8 cu.m. Current rateAUD 130.00 per load.

Albany Waste Disposal. Tel: +61 (8) 9841 2467, after hours 9844 7656.MEDICAL: Ample hospital facilities available. No notice except in case ofserious illness to be included in arrival message. Tel: +61 (8) 9841 2955.FRESH WATER: Unlimited quantities available at all berths at a rate ofapproximately 60 80 t.p.h. Supply by 8 in. hoses metered individually or ifmore hose required from 24 in. main meter.FUEL: Marine diesel by pipeline is available at Berth No. 2 at a rateapproximately 100 t.p.h. Small quantities may be delivered by road tanker.CHANDLERY: Ocean Services Albany operate launches and a tug.

The transfer of personnel and transport of stores is carried out by launch.STORING: See Storing on page xiv.

1. Vessels can be stored by launch in King George Sound or alongsidethe berth by road.

2. Stores can be loaded during cargo operations.3. 4. Forklifts can use all wharves.5. For stores Customs Form 43 to be submitted giving details of stores.6. For any storing in excess of 3 hours WWF labour must be engaged.

SERVICES: Radio and radar repair facilities available. Minor electrical andmechanical repairs. Hold cleaning done by contractors arranged via Agent.DRY DOCK: See Fremantle.REPAIRS: A slipway of 100 tonne capacity is available. Small repairs onlyare dealt with by Board of Trade Engineers. Shore based facilities for minorengine repairs. Local shipwrights are available.SURVEYORS: Cargo Inspectors: SGS, CASCO and Associated MarineSurveyors, WA, Lloyds Register, American Bureau, Bureau Veritas availableat 4 hours notice from Fremantle.

The Harbour Master is available for draft, hold and on-hire surveys.POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Emergency Tel: 000. Police Tel: +61 (8)9841 0555. Ambulance Tel: +61 (8) 9842 3077. Fire

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