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POTL Channel Upgrade Project – DA0190/ 1905 – 11091 SRA Construction Vessel Traffic Management Plan

Townsville Port Expansion Channel Upgrade Project

Construction Vessel Traffic Management Plan

January 2020

PORT OF TOWNSVILLE LIMITED PORT EXPANSION PROJECT CHANNEL UPGRADE




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GLOSSARY AEIS Townsville Port Expansion Project: Additional Information to the

Environmental Impact Statement ‐ Final (June 2017).

AMSA Australian Maritime Safety Authority (Commonwealth Government).

Berth Any dock, pier, jetty, quay, wharf, marine terminal or similar structure, (whether floating or not) connected to the shore, at which a ship may tie up, not including floating plant, jack‐up barge, or other similar structure not connected to the shore

BHD Backhoe Dredge

Bunkers Fuel such as oil stored in tanks and used to run vessel/ship's machinery

Bunkering The act of taking in fuel on board a vessel/ship

Capital Dredge Material

Material (clays, silts and sands) derived from capital dredging

Capital Dredging As defined in the NAGD, being 'dredging for navigation, to enlarge or deepen existing channels and port areas or to create new ones'

CEMP Construction Environmental Management Plan

CU Project Channel Upgrade Project

Coastal waters The coastal waters of the State of Queensland, including other waters within the limits of the State that are subject to the ebb and flow of the tide

CSSPPP Construction Ship‐Sourced Pollution Prevention Plan

CVTMP Construction Vessel Traffic Management Plan

DES Queensland Government Department of Environment and Science

DMP Dredge Management Plan

Domestic Commercial Vessel

Vessels that are used in connection with a commercial, governmental or research activity. A vessel is not a domestic commercial vessel if it is:

a regulated Australian vessel,

a foreign vessel,

a defence vessel; or

owned by a primary or secondary school or certain other community groups.

DTMR Queensland Government Department of Transport and Main Roads

EIS PEP Environmental Impact Statement

EMS Environmental Management System

Emergency Any circumstance which causes, or gives rise to a risk of, serious injury or damage to a person, property or the environment

Extreme Weather Events

Includes but not limited to periods of high rainfall, strong winds, very high tides and cyclones

IALA International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (formerly International Association of Lighthouse Authorities).




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IMO International Maritime Organisation

Listed dolphin Species

Australian snubfin dolphin (Orcaella heinsohm) and Indo‐Pacific humpback dolphin (Sousa chinensis)

Listed Turtle Species

Green turtle (Chelonia mydas), hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricate); flatback turtle (Natator depressus); loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta); olive ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivecee); and leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea)

Maintenance Dredging

Dredging to ensure that channels, berths or other port areas are maintained at their designed dimensions

Marine Megafauna

Listed turtle species, Dugong (Dugong dugon), listed dolphin species, and all other Cetaceans

MARPOL International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships

Master A person having command or charge of the vessel

Mechanical Dredge

A dredger that removes sediments via mechanical methods. Can include grab dredges (clamshells and buckets) or backhoe dredges.

MEMP Marine Environmental Management Plan

MSQ Maritime Safety Queensland (Queensland Government)

National Law Commonwealth Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012

NtoM Notice to Mariners, issued by the RHM

PEP Port Expansion Project

POLREP Marine Pollution Report

POTL Port of Townsville Limited

QPWS Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (Queensland Government)

RHM Regional Harbour Master

SDS Safety Data Sheet

Sewage treatment system

A system, installed on a ship, for treating sewage that:

Is able to reduce the levels of sewage quality characteristics in sewage to not more than the levels for treated sewage; and

Conforms with the standard prescribed under a regulation

Note: A sewage treatment system that has an IMO type approval and the relevant supporting documentation is deemed to comply with the Queensland requirements for a Grade A sewage treatment system

Site The new reclamation area (Lot 794 on SP308904) and the northern extent of the East Port Area at the Port of Townsville (Lot 791 on EP2348)

SMS Safety Management System, for a vessel.

SROCP Short Range Operators Certificate of Proficiency (Marine Radio Licence)

TOMPA Queensland Transport Operations (Marine Pollution) Regulation 2008




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TSHD Trailer Suction Hopper Dredge – a self‐propelled ship with a hold (hopper), and a dredging mechanism comprised of suction pipes connected to draghead(s), by which it can fill the hopper with dredge material

Vessel A Ship, as defined under the TOMPA and a Domestic Commercial Vessel, as defined under the “National Law”

VTS Vessel Traffic Service – marine traffic monitoring system operating within Queensland ports, which may utilise radar, CCTV, AIS (automatic identification system) and VHF to monitor and to communicate with vessels within a pilotage area




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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 9 1.1 Scope ................................................................................................................................................ 9

1.2 Purpose ............................................................................................................................................. 2

1.3 Legislative Requirements ................................................................................................................. 3

1.4 Structure of the CVTMP ................................................................................................................... 4

2 Project Description and Vessels/Marine Plant ....................................................................... 5 2.1 Marine Construction Activities ......................................................................................................... 7

2.2 Description of Vessels & Marine Plant ............................................................................................. 8

3 Organisational Structure & Responsibilites ......................................................................... 10

4 CVTMP Management Measures .......................................................................................... 15 4.1 Potential Vessel Interactions .......................................................................................................... 15

4.2 Works Exclusion Zone ..................................................................................................................... 15

4.3 Vessel Management Measures: ..................................................................................................... 16

4.4 Hydrographic Survey works ............................................................................................................ 19

4.5 Townsville Port Procedures ............................................................................................................ 19

4.6 CVTMP Implementation ................................................................................................................. 19

4.7 Communication .............................................................................................................................. 19

4.8 Project Management reporting ...................................................................................................... 20

4.9 Emergency Response Plans ............................................................................................................ 21

4.9.1 Marine Incidents/Emergencies ............................................................................................ 21

4.9.2 Marine incident reporting — Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) ..................................... 27

4.9.3 Marine incident reporting — Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) ...................... 27

4.10 Cyclone/Severe Weather Contingency Plan ................................................................................... 28

5 Construction Ship Sourced Pollution Prevention Plan (CSSPPP) ........................................... 30 5.1 Purpose ........................................................................................................................................... 30

5.2 Legislative Requirements ............................................................................................................... 30

5.3 CSSPPP Pollution Management Measures ..................................................................................... 31

5.3.1 Potential Pollution Sources .................................................................................................. 31

5.3.2 Pollution Prevention Management Measures ..................................................................... 31

5.3.3 Oil & Fuels ............................................................................................................................ 32

5.3.4 Chemical and Chemical Residues ......................................................................................... 35

5.3.5 Sewage ................................................................................................................................. 38

5.3.6 Garbage ................................................................................................................................ 40

5.4 Pollution Event Monitoring & Reporting ........................................................................................ 42

5.5 Accidental Loss/Breakaway of Equipment ..................................................................................... 43




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6 Aids to Navigation Plan ....................................................................................................... 44 6.1 Temporary Aids to Navigation ........................................................................................................ 44

6.1.1 Construction Zone Extent .................................................................................................... 44

6.1.2 Rockwall Construction.......................................................................................................... 44

6.2 Permanent Navigation Aids ............................................................................................................ 46

6.2.1 Rockwall extent .................................................................................................................... 46

6.2.2 Shipping channel/Navigation Beacons ................................................................................. 46

7 Action Program & Management Review ............................................................................. 47 7.1 Implementation .............................................................................................................................. 47

7.2 Site Personnel Training, Awareness & Competence ...................................................................... 47

7.3 Environmental Non‐Conformance & Preventative/Corrective Action ........................................... 47

7.4 Continuous Improvement .............................................................................................................. 48

7.5 Auditing .......................................................................................................................................... 48

7.6 Records ........................................................................................................................................... 48

7.7 Internal Communication ................................................................................................................ 49

7.8 Community & Stakeholder Engagement ........................................................................................ 49

7.9 Complaints Handling ...................................................................................................................... 49

Appendix A .................................................................................................................................. 50 Contact Information ................................................................................................................................. 50

Appendix B ................................................................................................................................... 52 AMSA Incident Alert Form – Form 18 ....................................................................................................... 52

Appendix C ................................................................................................................................... 54 AMSA Incident Report Form – Form 19 .................................................................................................... 54

Appendix D .................................................................................................................................. 58 Cyclone/Severe Weather Response Procedures ...................................................................................... 58

Appendix E ................................................................................................................................... 64 Marine Pollution Report (POLREP) – F3968 ............................................................................................. 64

Appendix F ................................................................................................................................... 66 Environmental Incident Written Notice Form .......................................................................................... 66




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TABLES Table 1: Phases of CU Project & Associated Management Plans ........................................................................ 2 Table 2: References for Development Permit for Operational Works Conditions ............................................... 3 Table 3: Proposed Dredging Methods .................................................................................................................. 8 Table 4: CU Project Vessels and Marine Plant ..................................................................................................... 9 Table 5: CU Project Vessel Management Measures .......................................................................................... 17 Table 6: Port of Townsville VHF Radio Channels (from Tsv Port Procedures and Information for Shipping) ... 20 Table 7: CU Project Marine Incident response procedures ............................................................................... 22 Table 8: Response Plan for Loss or Breakaway of Equipment ............................................................................ 43

FIGURES Figure 1: Locality Plan of the Port of Townsville Limited & CU Project ............................................................... 1 Figure 2: Site Plan for CU Project Rock Wall Construction & Reclamation Activities ........................................... 5 Figure 3: Site Plan for CU Project Capital Dredging Activities –Platypus & Sea Channels ................................... 6 Figure 4: CU Project Organisational Chart ......................................................................................................... 11 Figure 5: Construction zone Special Mark Buoy locations (indicative locations) .............................................. 45




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1 INTRODUCTION

Port of Townsville Limited (POTL) is a Government Owned Corporation established under the Government Owned Corporations Act 1993 which manages the Port of Townsville (the Port). The Port is located on Cleveland Bay, approximately three kilometres east of the city centre in Townsville, North Queensland (Figure 1). It is a multi‐purpose port that handles predominantly bulk and general cargo with a land and sea jurisdiction in excess of 450 km2. The Port is situated in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, outside of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Surrounding the Port of Townsville is Cleveland Bay and the City of Townsville. Townsville is a long‐established township with a history of urbanisation and industrial activities in the Ross River and Ross Creek drainage system. The Townsville Port Expansion Channel Upgrade Project (CU Project) is Stage 1 of POTL’s long‐term Port Expansion Project (PEP). The PEP aims to create a series of strategic assets which will address current capacity constraints and accommodate future growth in trade over a planning horizon to 2040. It includes development of port infrastructure, namely work to “top of wharf” facilities, capital dredging; reclamation; breakwaters and revetments; berths; access roads; rail loop; and trunk services and utilities. It does not include the development of “above wharf” infrastructure such as terminal pavements; ship‐loaders and unloaders; product conveyors; storage buildings for products; rail loaders and unloaders; stacking and reclaiming equipment; storage tanks; and pipelines, which will be subject to separate statutory assessment and approval requirements prior to the start of their operations.

1.1 Scope

The CU Project involves the construction of a reclamation area; capital dredging and placement of capital dredge material at the Port. The construction activities for the CU Project will be in the existing port limits, the designated waters in which navigation is under the control of the Regional Harbour Master (RHM). This Construction Vessel Traffic Management Plan (CVTMP) documents the vessel traffic management requirements for construction vessel movements during the project, considering the interactions and potential impacts between the construction activities, continuing port operations and other existing vessel activities both commercial and recreational. It seeks to address potential vessel traffic and safety issues identified in relation to vessel operations associated with the CU Project, because a vessel collision, grounding or sinking can potentially result in damage to human health and/or property; in unplanned emissions or other potential adverse consequences to the marine environment; and/or risk to safety and revenue. The CVTMP also comprises the Construction Ship Sourced Pollution Prevention Plan (CSSPPP) and the Aids to Navigation Plan. These aspects will address pollution prevent and controls to be implemented throughout the project and the plan identifies the approach to be implemented to protect the construction works from navigational issues associated with small watercraft movement. This CVTMP is only one of several management plans being implemented in the CU Project as listed in Table 1. The Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) and Marine Environmental Management Plan (MEMP) will cover environmental aspects of construction of maritime structures such as breakwaters, marine pile driving, or other land‐based aspects of the reclamation and non‐dredging related in‐water aspects (including non‐dredging construction vessel movements). The Dredge Management Plan (DMP) addresses environmental matters associated with capital dredging (and associated dredge vessels). This CVTMP is focused on the rockwall and reclamation activities only – the plan will be revised and expanded with dredging related elements and controls prior to commencement of dredging activities.




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Figure 1: Locality Plan of the Port of Townsville Limited & CU Project




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Table 1: Phases of CU Project & Associated Management Plans

Phase Management Plan Description of Content

Rock wall & Reclamation

Offset Management Strategy (Reclamation)

Outlines the offset management strategy for the construction of the rock wall

Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)

Outlines the overview of the construction and reclamation activities and associated environmental management requirements and contingency plans for severe weather events

Marine Environmental Management Plan (MEMP)

Outlines the environmental management requirements for Matters of National Environmental Significance (MNES) from activities in the marine environment

Construction Vessel Traffic Management Plan (CVTMP)

Outlines the navigational safety and environmental requirements for all vessels during the construction activities

Construction Ship‐Sourced Pollution Prevention Plan (CSSPPP)

Outlines the environmental requirements to prevent pollution from vessels during the construction activities

Inshore Dolphin Monitoring Plan Outlines the monitoring program for the inshore dolphins

Capital Dredging

Offset Management Strategy (Dredging)

Outlines the offset management strategy for the capital dredging

Dredge Management Plan (DMP) Outlines the overview of the capital dredging activities and associated environmental management requirements and contingency plans for severe weather events

Updated Marine Environmental Management Plan (MEMP)

Outlines the environmental management requirements for MNES in relation to the capital dredging activities

Updated Construction Vessel Traffic Management Plan (CVTMP)

Outlines the navigational safety and environmental requirements for all vessels during the capital dredging activities

Updated Construction Ship‐Sourced Pollution Prevention Plan (CSSPPP)

Outlines the environmental requirements to prevent pollution from vessels during the capital dredging activities

Operations Operations Environmental Management Plan (OEMP)

Outlines the environmental requirements for operational activities associated with the expanded future outer harbour operations

1.2 Purpose

The construction phase of the CU Project will generate vessel traffic that has the potential to impact on vessel and marine safety and obstruct the navigation of other vessels, including commercial trade vessels transiting into and out of the port. The purpose of this CVTMP is to:

Identify all construction related vessels and their operation/purpose in the project;

construction vessel operator/contractor understating of regulatory requirements for operating in the development area

manage navigational safety risk;

maintain safe navigation and support efficient port operations;

reduce disruption to all other vessel traffic;

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detail the vessel’s safety management system and method for handling emergencies to meet the requirements of applicable environmental legislation and approvals; and

aid in achieving the requirements of both POTL and relevant regulators. It describes vessel management measures to be implemented for monitoring and controlling vessel operations during the CU Project to achieve the following broad objectives:

Provide practical and achievable plans for the management of construction vessel operations to preserve vessel safety and prevent obstructing the navigation of other marine traffic (such as shipping, commercial vessels, tugs, pilot boats, military vessels or recreational vessels);

Provide POTL and regulators with a framework to confirm compliance with requirements;

Provide a framework for the development of contractor specific vessel plans (where relevant); and

Provide the community with evidence that the management of construction vessels will be conducted in a manner that supports safe navigation for recreation vessels.

1.3 Legislative Requirements

The PEP was the subject of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and a further Additional Information to the Environmental Impact Statement (AEIS), submitted in support of Commonwealth and State project approval applications. The state Co‐ordinator General Evaluation Report was issued in September 2017 approving the PEP and establishing the approval conditions that will be applied to the Development Permit for Operational Work – Tidal works within a coastal management district once issued. These conditions have been incorporated into the Operational Works – Tidal Works Approval, DA0190/ SARA Ref 1905‐11091 SRA, issued on 25 June 2019. Condition 9 of the SARA 1905‐11091 SRA prescribes conditions relevant to the development and implementation of a CVTMP and CSSPPP, as outlined in Table 2.

Table 2: References for Development Permit for Operational Works Conditions

Cond. No.

Condition Requirement

Demonstration of how the plan addresses condition requirements and commitments made in the plan to address condition requirements

9 Prior to the commencement of works, the proponent must inform the RHM of expected vessel types and activities. The following plans must be developed in consultation with the RHM, and by a suitably qualified person if deemed necessary by the RHM:

Construction vessel traffic management

Construction ship sourced pollution prevention Any plans must be developed to the satisfaction of the RHM. Timing: Any plans must be in place one month prior to the commencement of each stage

This Construction Vessel Traffic Management Plan, and its implementation, fulfils the requirements of this condition.




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This CVTMP has been developed cognisant of legislative requirements set out in Commonwealth and State Government Acts and Regulations, including Acts implementing relevant international conventions where relevant. Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) is the management authority for maritime and vessel navigational safety in Queensland and publishes port procedures (Port Procedures and Information for Shipping – Port of Townsville) (DTMR, 2012). The Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Act 1994 (QLD) enables the RHM to give general directions to ship owners, ship masters, ships, other persons or matters for purposes of ensuring the safety, effectiveness and efficiency of the Queensland maritime industry. The mandatory port procedures ensure marine safety as they relate to ship movements in the jurisdiction of the Townsville RHM, by whom they are regularly reviewed. AMSA is the National Regulator responsible for the safety of domestic commercial vessels and seafarers operating in the domestic commercial industry. All vessels in Australia being used for any commercial, government or research activity must be compliant with Australian standards and regulations, with AMSA now the single regulator covering domestic commercial vessels. AMSA has a lead role in promoting maritime safety, protection of the marine environment; prevent and combat ship‐sourced pollution; and to provide infrastructure to support safe navigation in Australian waters. The following are the key legislative tools that govern the requirements for domestic commercial vessels:

The National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) – provides standards for vessel survey, construction, equipment, design, operation and crew competencies for domestic commercial vessels;

Marine Order 503 – Certificates of Survey; and

Marine Order 504 – Certificate of operation and operation requirements.

1.4 Structure of the CVTMP

The CVTMP has been structured to address the construction vessel traffic operation requirements for the CU Project as follows:

A description of the expected vessels and marine plant that will be used for CU Project construction activities.

A description of the roles and responsibilities for implementation of the CVTMP and CSSPPP.

Vessel traffic management measures to be implemented during the CU Project construction activities.

Management controls for ship sourced pollution as detailed in the CSSPPP.

A description of the aids to navigation to be implemented to protect navigational safety around the construction site.

Where contractors engaged for the CU Project use vessels or marine plant, as a part of their contracted work package they will be required to comply with this CVTMP/CSSPPP and will prepare specific procedures to meet the requirements of these plans. Further, contractors will be required to also comply with any relevant state and Commonwealth Government approval permits and conditions, especially the operational requirements of POTL and the MSQ/RHM in terms of vessel movements and maritime safety.




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2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND VESSELS/MARINE PLANT

The CU Project primarily involves:

Supply and haulage of marine‐grade armour rock required for rock walls and revetments at the Port;

Creation of a ~62 hectare reclamation area (Figure 2) via the construction of rock walls and revetments forming initial settling ponds for beneficial re‐use of all capital dredge material from the channel widening works;

Capital dredging works of approximately 3.9 million cubic metres from the channels using predominately a mechanical dredge, involving:

▪ On its western side to widen the Platypus Channel (Figure 3) from 92 metres width to 180 metres (at the harbour entrance) tapering to 135 metres (at the seaward end);

▪ On its eastern side to widen the Sea Channel (Figure 3) from 92 metres to 120 metres along its length;

Installation of navigation aids in alignment with the new channel configuration; and

Works may also require the installation of temporary unloading jetty structure to facilitate the reclamation works, this will be constructed only if required.

Figure 2: Site Plan for CU Project Rock Wall Construction & Reclamation Activities




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Figure 3: Site Plan for CU Project Capital Dredging Activities –Platypus & Sea Channels




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2.1 Marine Construction Activities

This section provides a high‐level overview of the marine construction activities associated with the CU Project. This is not intended to be a detailed description of these activities – the Construction Environmental Management Plan and the Dredge Management Plan for the project will provide detailed methodology information. ROCKWALL AND RECLAMATION

The CU Project will involve the construction of approximately 2.2km of rockwall on the North Eastern side of the existing port area.

Rockwall construction will occur from the land side only, with articulated vehicles moving material into the leading area of the wall construction where bulldozers and excavators will place the rockwall material into the sea. Construction of the rockwall will feature the following:

Construction of the new rock wall will commence perpendicular to the existing reclamation wall with the interface being prepared by removing the existing primary armour only and retaining the existing core and secondary armour.

The eastern most wall will commence first (next to Ross River), as this wall generally fronts the prevailing swells and winds and will generate a leeward shelter as it progresses. In parallel, the construction teams will undertake the build of the western most rock wall following the same build sequencing as the Eastern rockwall.

Heavy duty geotextile will be placed at the interface and wrapped on the inside between the new and existing walls to ensure continuity in the sedimentation control system for the new reclamation.

Completion of rock wall works including the installation of geotextile and primary outside armour will be completed within 18 months. Completion of the rockwall will be sequenced in with the commencement of the capital dredge campaign.

The toe lines of the rock wall will be surveyed and markers placed in the water to allow visual reference for the construction teams.

Rock wall construction working hours will be Monday‐Sunday up to 12 hours per day dependent upon tidal ranges (may need to stand down for part of the day due to tide levels). The site will be closed for Public Holidays and for short periods over the Easter and Christmas breaks.

All the capital dredge material from the project will be placed within the new reclamation area as part of land reclamation activities. Reclamation activities will be undertaken 24 hours per day, seven days per week sequenced in with the capital dredge activities. CAPITAL DREDGING

The capital dredge campaign will last approximately 2 ‐ 3 years and dredge approximately 3.9 million cubic metres from the channels predominantly using a mechanical backhoe dredge (BHD), with support from a trailer suction hopper dredge (TSHD) – see Table 3. At this time, the dredging program is still under development and this CVTMP will be updated to incorporate details regarding the capital dredging phase prior to commencement of the capital dredging campaign.




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Table 3: Proposed Dredging Methods

Proposed Dredging Method

Location of dredging Sea bed material type Proportion of dredging

campaign / volume of material

Backhoe Dredger (BHD) with barges and tugs

Platypus Channel (western side)

Stiff, very stiff to hard clays 90%

~3.51mil m3

Trailing Suction hopper dredger (TSHD) (small sized)

Sea Channel (Eastern Side) Soft sediments/clayey sands 10%

~0.39mil m3

Backhoe dredge (BHD):

The BHD is a mechanical dredger, similar to an excavator, which is mounted on a barge. It is a stationary dredger anchored by three spud piles, infrequently repositioning via tug. BHDs work by dredging seabed material via the bucket at the end of the excavator arm and placing the dredged material into a hopper barge moored alongside. The hopper barges will be moved via tug boats between the BHD location and the offloading jetty. Crews will be transferred to and from the BHD barge via small vessel at the start and finish of each shift, with bunkering and stores transfer to also occur via tug boats or other small vessels.

Trailer Suction Hopper dredge (TSHD):

A TSHD is a self‐propelled hydraulic dredger equipped with a hopper and dredging installations to fill and unload the hopper. The dredging takes place at the draghead on the seabed, which is connected to a suction pipe to fill the hopper. A typical TSHD has two sets of dragheads and pipes, one on each side of the vessel, with the dredging process taking place while the TSHD is underway (non‐stationary). The trailing speed during dredging is typically around 1 to 2 knots. For the CU Project, once the TSHD hopper is full, it will maneuver to a temporary discharge pipeline location in the vicinity of the reclamation area where it will pump the capital dredge material into the reclamation area. The TSHD will come alongside one of the port commercial wharves for bunkering and stores replenishment. INSTALLATION OF NAVIGATIONAL AIDS

A key component of the CU Project works will be the installation of navigational aids. This will include:

Installation of temporary navigational aids in and around the construction site; and

re‐alignment of the permanent channel marker navigational beacons with the new channel configuration.

The installation of these aids will be undertaken using approved installation techniques, incorporating piling and anchoring.

2.2 Description of Vessels & Marine Plant

During the CU Project, marine construction vessels and plant as detailed in Table 4 will be used for:

Capital dredging and reclamation works;

Construction of marine infrastructure such as revetment walls; and

Monitoring activities.




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While this provides a summary of the likely marine equipment expected to be deployed during the project, there is the potential for additional small vessels to be included in the project as required. Where these vessels vary from the plant listed in Table 4, this CVTMP will be revised to incorporate the additional details. Given the CU Project incorporate capital dredging activities only, it is likely that the TSHD ‘Brisbane’ will carry out maintenance dredging works of the port and its access channels prior to the capital dredging campaign commencing as part of the routine dredging program. As per the project approvals, the maintenance dredging of the Port is not part of the CU Project and will not be subject of this CVTMP. Table 4: CU Project Vessels and Marine Plant

Primary Activity Location Indicative duration on site

Capital Dredging Activities

Large mechanical dredge

Dredge soft marine sediments and relocate to new reclamation area

Platypus Channel 2 – 3 years

Small trailer suction dredge (TSHD)

Dredge soft marine sediments and relocate to new reclamation area

Sea Channels 3 months

Construction Activities (including piling)

3 x Hopper barges Movement of capital dredge

material from dredge location to reclamation area

Capital dredging areas and new reclamation area

2 – 3 years

1 x Piling barge Pile removal and driving for off loading jetty construction and navigational aids (if required).

New reclamation area and Platypus and Sea Channel.

3 months (may not be consecutive)

1 x support barge Support barge for piling works (i.e. delivery of piles)

New reclamation area and Platypus and Sea Channel.

3 months (may not be consecutive)

Ancillary Vessels

Survey Craft Hydrographic survey Capital dredging areas and new reclamation area

3 – 4 years

Personnel Transfer vessel

Transfer of personnel to and from the dredging platform

Capital Dredging 2 – 3 years

Small Tugs Support for mechanical dredge and hopper barges; support for piling barge


2 – 3 years

Work Boat(s) Support for all craft, positioning of rockwall construction aids


3 – 4 years

Small craft(s) Monitoring activities Capital dredging areas, new reclamation area and monitoring sites in Cleveland and Halifax Bays

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3 ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE & RESPONSIBILITES

A clear organisational structure for the CU Project, including key responsibilities and reporting lines (Figure 4), will be implemented to achieve the over‐arching objective of sound operational and environmental management at the site with the least possible impacts on the environment. Authorities and responsibilities for the relevant construction activities are defined and communicated in Position Descriptions and CU Project documentation. The key responsibilities and authorities are included below.

Project Management

The Project Director CU’s key responsibilities are to:

Manage the CU Project and its execution, including providing adequate resources for vessel management requirements;

Ensure that project responsibilities and authorities are define and communicated;

Approve the CVTMP, the CSSPPP and all project documentation;

Report to senior POTL management on the performance of the project and operational/navigational issues; and

The Manager Environment CU’s key responsibilities are to:

Ensure that all relevant licenses / permits / approvals are in place prior to any works being undertaken;

Ensure that all CU Project personnel, including contractors, are familiar with the Safety Management Plan, this CVTMP, this CSSPPP, statutory approvals and legislative requirements, Australian Standards and any relevant Code of Practice and/or Industry Standard and are aware of all requirements and their responsibilities;

Review and authorise environmental procedures under the CSSPPP;

Take action to resolve navigational safety or ship sourced pollution non‐conformances and incidents;

Report to the General Manager Infrastructure & Environment (GM I&E) on the performance of the project and technical, environmental and quality non‐conformances etc; and

Liaise with regulators, in coordination with the Environmental Advisors CU, including reporting navigational or marine based incidents and complaints to the relevant regulator(s) (AMSA & MSQ).




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Figure 4: CU Project Organisational Chart

POTL Board

Project Steering Committee

Chief Financial Officer

Industrial Relations

Public Relations

Finance

Chief Operating Officer

Safety

General Manager Infrastructure and

Environment

Project Director CU

Engineering

Quantity Survey

Administration

Manager Environment CU

Environmental Advisor

Environmental Advisor

Third Party Contractors

Stockpile Management

Rockwall Construction

Dredging

Reclamation




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The Environmental Advisor CU’s key responsibilities are to:

Support the CU Project Team in day‐to‐day management of environmental performance;

Verify that this CVTMP and CSSPPP is effectively established, implemented and maintained;

Review compliance with all environmental legislative requirements, approvals, permits and management plans and liaise with relevant regulators;

Conduct inspections and audits and report to the Manager Environment CU on the environmental performance and improvement opportunities;

Conduct compliance monitoring as required by the CVTMP and CSSPPP ensuring that environmental controls are adequate and materials and equipment are maintained;

Monitor, investigate and report on environmental performance, environmental incidents, pollution and navigational safety incidents, environmental complaints and environmental non‐conformances and ensure corrective actions are implemented within reasonable timeframes; and

Verify that environmental non‐conformances, incidents and complaints are recorded and written reports provided and liaise with the Construction Manager to confirm the nature and adequacy of any corrective actions required.

The Project Engineer CU’s key responsibilities are to:

Oversee day‐to‐day the construction and reclamation activities under the direction of the Project Director CU, including providing sufficient resources to ensure the CVTMP and CSSPPP controls are implemented effectively;

Ensure that all CU Project personnel operate in accordance with the Safety Management Plan, this CVTMP, the CSSPPP, statutory approvals and legislative requirements, Australian Standards and any relevant Code of Practice and/or Industry Standard;

Ensure all CU Project personnel under their direction are appropriately qualified and trained;

Provide up to date documentation for Vessel Masters and Owners including necessary field charts and other relevant documentation;

Report all navigational safety non‐conformances and incidents to the Project Director CU and facilitate any investigations;

Coordinate the response to non‐conformances, incidents and complaints through implementation of corrective actions, where necessary; and

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The key responsibilities of all Vessel Masters, including contractors/ sub‐contractors are to:

The master must hold the appropriate qualification for the size and class of the vessel, including a Pilot Exemption Certificate (where required).

Must be familiar with Townsville Harbour. and have completed the following:

• have successfully completed a local knowledge induction with MSQ Townsville.

• demonstrate that all crew have been inducted in the operation of basic emergency marine radio communication skills on the vessel in case of an emergency.

Communicate the work scope to vessel;

Ensure that all officers, crew and all other personnel onboard are aware of the relevant contents of this CVTMP and CSSPPP;

Are at all times responsible for safety of their crews, vessels and cargo and marine environment protection;

Manage all vessel operations and manning ensuring:

• the vessel is appropriately and competently manned and equipped for the intended work scope;

• A common working language is used on the vessel;

• An overall operational plan is prepared for all anticipated onboard operations and services provided by the vessel;

• Prepare for operational conditions for vessels (requirements for safe operation of vessels under all conditions, and any vessel limitations due to e.g. due to a lack of technical redundancy, etc);

• Ensure incidents, accidents and safety observations are recorded, assessed and handled in accordance with an established reporting system;

• Ensure vessel and other relevant marine plant is maintained and a program of preventative maintenance is undertaken; and

• Protection of the marine environment in all circumstances.

Ensure an up‐to‐date copy of the CVTMP/CSSPPP is kept on board and ensure the Master, officers and crew are familiar with the relevant contents; and

Ensure that any non‐conformances identified during any inspections associated with a charterer’s quality assurance programme are closed out in a timely manner.

Ensure that all onshore personnel, including representatives of the base operators, are aware of the appropriate point(s) of contact on the vessel in relation to any activities being undertaken on board;

Approve loading plans before cargo (both bulk and deck cargo) is loaded on board the vessel;

Inspect and approve sea fastening of cargo;

Ensure that berth to berth passage plans are prepared for each voyage;

Ensure all applicable field charts and relevant documents are on board; and

Report incidents and non‐conformances to the Project Director CU and VTS. The Master always has the authority to stop any operation which they consider a threat to the safety of the vessel, other assets or any personnel. Other pressures must not interfere with their professional judgement and they must inform any relevant parties of conflicts of interest arising from the actions of others.




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The key responsibilities of all Vessel crews, including contractors/ sub‐contractors, are to:

Crew members must hold the appropriate qualification for their role onboard the vessel, including at a minimum:

marine OHS training or equivalent (i.e. Shipboard Safety Skills Set – MARSS00008);

Hold a marine recreational boat licence;

Hold a current first aid certificate;

Hold SROCP licence or equivalent radio qualification (i.e. MARC044 – Transmit and receive information by marine VHF radio or MROVCP – Certification of Proficiency for VHF Radio Operations); and

Are in‐house competency trained to operate the vessel in emergency situations including radio communications (i.e. through POTL Marine Services “in‐house” Deckhand Training Package).

Ensure they are familiar with the relevant contents of this CVTMP and CSSPPP;

Are at all times responsible for safety of their crewmates and vessels, including marine environment and fauna protection;

Report any incidents, accidents and safety observations in accordance with an established reporting system (i.e. to the vessel master);

Implement relevant aspects of the operational plan and this CVTMP and CSSPPP during on board operations; and

Ensure they are aware of all emergency procedures applicable for the operation including communication protocols and requirements.

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4 CVTMP MANAGEMENT MEASURES

4.1 Potential Vessel Interactions

During the CU Project, construction vessel traffic will be generated, particularly by capital dredging works adjacent to the Platypus and Sea Channels, which will increase the potential for vessel interactions with commercial shipping and recreational vessel use. Potential vessel interactions will occur in existing navigation areas in the port, new reclamation areas developed by the CU Project, and in the construction areas under development at the time of the project. The main potential vessel interactions have been identified as follows:

Capital dredging adjacent to the Platypus and Sea Channels by mechanical dredge and TSHD which could interact with shipping movements in the channels;

Transporting capital dredge material by TSHD or hopper barges from capital dredge areas in the Platypus and Sea Channels to the new reclamation area and returning empty to the capital dredge areas;

Transporting personnel, vessel supplies and materials by work boats to the dredging plant and barges;

Manoeuvring dredging plant and barges using tugs;

Bunkering and re‐fuelling of dredging and construction vessels;

Piling barge movement and operations when relocating channel navigational beacons;

Small craft in support of rockwall construction activities (e.g. Navigational and construction aid deployment and movement, emergency response craft);

Hydrographic survey of capital dredge areas using survey craft;

Monitoring activities associated with the project around work locations and monitoring locations in Cleveland and Halifax Bays using small craft; and

Mooring of vessels at existing port facilities, temporary structures or anchorage areas.

4.2 Works Exclusion Zone

During rockwall construction, a number of zones will be established to protect the worksite from vessel interference or impact. These zones will include: Rockwall Construction area: the rockwall construction area will be established through a Notice to Mariners issued by the RHM, and will be demarcated by the use of construction navigational aids. This will establish the restricted area for vessel traffic around the construction activities and any applicable navigational hazards. Marine Exclusion Zone: a minimum 30 m exclusion zone will be applied around the marine construction works area. Any vessels entering the area will result in immediate suspension of construction works until the vessels and wave movement has cleared, unless it is a work vessel associated with the project and is assisting construction activities. No Wake/Wash Zone: For commercial vessel movements (i.e. ship movements, large barge movements), construction works in the marine environment may be suspended without breach of the Marine Exclusion Zone where wake from the vessel movement may cause a work hazard. The Contractor will direct work activities that require this ‘no wake’ conditions.




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4.3 Vessel Management Measures:

The key management measures identified in Table 5 address the potential impacts of construction on vessel operations and navigation. These measures would be implemented through the CVTMP by POTL and contractors in consultation with MSQ and the RHM.




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Table 5: CU Project Vessel Management Measures

Activity Hazard Management Measures

Safe vessel navigation

Accident or collisions Disruption to commercial shipping

All construction works and vessels are to not impede commercial shipping activities or other port operations. Implement vessel communication practices as per Section 4.7. Implement the safety management system (SMS) for all plant/vessels to ensure the safety of all plant and personnel at

all times Ensure construction vessels, dredge vessels, floating plant, floating equipment and support craft are appropriately sized,

surveyed and licensed for undertaking marine construction in a safe manner Crew all vessels with suitably qualified personnel Confirm capital dredging is achieving design depths using bathymetric surveys to MSQ standards Apply controls and measures to adequately manage risk for recreational boating and commercial craft using Cleveland

Bay in and around the construction area, including establishing aids to navigation and the issuing of Notice to Mariners.

Vessel traffic management

Disruption to commercial shipping

Implement communication protocols to prevent disruption to shipping movements as per Section 4.7. Schedule capital dredging works around shipping movements so that commercial shipping movements are not impacted

by construction activities. Adhere to Port Procedures and POTL Port requirements in all stages

Recreational boating and commercial craft

Recreational and commercial craft enter the construction zone

Install the aids to navigation plan as per Section 6 to: o Ensure lighting on breakwaters and seawalls make work area extent visible by recreational craft at night o Install temporary aids to navigation to demarcate relevant marine construction areas o Request the issuing of Notices to Mariners (NtoM) of construction activities and any resultant changes to vessel

navigation areas and access o Ensure all marine plant and equipment remaining at sea overnight have the required navigational lighting to

ensure visibility to all craft at night. o Consult with the recreational boating community

Aids to navigation

Recreational and commercial craft enter the construction zone

Install the aids to navigation plan as per Section 6 to: Ensure lighting on new breakwaters and edge structures make work area extent visible at night Install temporary aids to navigation to support safe navigation around construction areas and to demarcate vessel

exclusion areas (where necessary)

Mooring Vessels and plant are not secured Unsecured plant/vessels become navigational hazards

Ensure mooring arrangements are adequate to provide secure mooring of construction vessels, dredge vessels, floating plant and floating equipment

Construct temporary mooring structures, to be approved by relevant authorities, to ensure marine vessel and plant safety and security.

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Activity Hazard Management Measures

Pilotage resources during construction

Vessel navigation incidents due to untrained vessel control

Plan resourcing to address construction requirements to ensure adequate pilotage or pilot exemption. Obtain pilot exemption certificates for construction vessel movements (where necessary) Engage with POTL Pilot Unit on a regular basis (minimum quarterly) to ensure clear understanding of project works,

status and potential impacts on shipping movements.

Bunkering and refueling

Fuel spills cause safety and environmental impacts

Ensure that refueling is undertaken safely and measures are in place to manage risk of spills Place adequate spill response kits on all construction vessels, or at refueling locations. Implement spill response plan if incidents occur Implement pollution management measures identified in the Ship Sourced Pollution Prevention Plan (section 0).

Emergency management

Emergency events are controlled and reported to minimize impact on port operations and the environment.

Vessels and plant are secured in the event of extreme weather to project personnel, plant and the environment

Review and update port wide emergency management procedures for cyclones and extreme weather events to cater for construction vessels, dredge vessels, floating plant, floating equipment and support craft.

Implement emergency response plans, including identification of equipment and personnel resources during marine construction activities as detailed in Section 4.9.

Ensure the development and implementation of emergency management procedures for contractor vessel for cyclones and extreme weather events in compliance with this CVTMP.

Establish adequate mooring and sheltering arrangements for all plant and equipment in the event of an extreme weather event.

Establish clear reporting requirements for emergency events as detailed in Section 4.9.

Port security A breach of port security leading to raised security level or Regulator focus on POTL

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4.4 Hydrographic Survey works

All hydrographic survey operations shall be conducted in accordance with the POTL hydrographic survey procedures and vessel SMS requirements. All coxswains or Masters of vessels engaged in Survey operations shall have a valid small vessel induction. Survey operations will not impact scheduled shipping movements.

4.5 Townsville Port Procedures

MSQ defines the standard procedures to be followed in key pilotage areas associated with specified ports. These are documented in the Port Procedures and Information for Shipping – Port of Townsville (MSQ). The mandatory port procedures ensure marine safety as they relate to ship movements in the jurisdiction of the RHM Townsville and are regularly reviewed. The Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Act 1994 enables the RHM to give a general direction to ship owners, ship masters, ships, other persons or matters for purposes of ensuring safety and the effectiveness and efficiency of the Queensland maritime industry. The RHM will issue Notice to Mariners (NtoM) to notify all mariners, organisations and other interested parties of marine safety information. NtoMs will be issued for all relevant aspects of the project, particularly to notify of construction areas and the location of navigation aids once erected.

4.6 CVTMP Implementation

Contractors engaged to perform dredging or construction of infrastructure (using vessels, dredging or marine plant), as a part of their contracted work package, will be required to prepare specific procedures for each stage to meet this CVTMP, as well as any applicable State and Commonwealth Government approval permits and conditions. In addition to the legislative and statutory requirements, contractors shall also have regard for the operational requirements of POTL and the RHM in terms of vessel movements and maritime safety. Each contractor involved with dredging or construction of infrastructure, using vessels or marine plant will be responsible for:

liaising with vessel crews to implement and monitor the contract specific CVTMP;

complying with provisions of the contract specific CVTMP as applicable; and

regularly inspecting and monitoring activities for adherence to proper marine safety measures. This will include routine inspection of the works, reports and correspondence relating to vessel safety management issues.

4.7 Communication

The following communication protocol will be implemented by all vessels operating within the CU Project to ensure safety of all vessels. It is mandatory for all construction vessels to establish and maintain radio communications with Townsville VTS and POTL Duty Officer on VHF Ch12 or Ch16, advising of departure point and intended destination. Vessels are not to commence moving within the pilotage area prior to establishing radio communications regarding the intended movement. At least one person on board each vessel and plant is to monitor VHF Ch12/16 at all times.




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Communications shall be initiated and VTS informed in the following cases:

Any movement within Townsville port or pilotage area that involves an Exempt pilot movement or may impact on commercial port operations and vessel movements, including departing berth, on scene of works, nil wash requests, departing works site and arrival at berth;

If the vessel requires to report any incident that may affect the Townsville pilotage area;

If the vessel runs aground;

If the vessel is involved in a collision with any port facility, vessel or construction plant;

If the vessel is in distress or requires assistance; and

If the vessel can be of assistance to VTS with hazards within the Townsville pilotage area. Small vessel movements that will not affect commercial port operations do not need to be notified to VTS. Table 6 details the radio channels used in the Port of Townsville and the service each channel provides. Table 6: Port of Townsville VHF Radio Channels (from Tsv Port Procedures and Information for Shipping)

VHF Channel Call sign Service

VHF 16 Townsville VTS/ Port Control Distress and initial calling

VHF 12 Townsville VTS / Port Control Mandatory reporting, vessel traffic management, port working channel

VHF 6 User Pilot and tugs

VHF 8 User Pilot and Tugs

VHF 13 User Pilot and Tugs

VHF 67 User Small craft

Standard communications are to be in the following example format.

“Townsville VTS this is Night Hawk, departing from Ross River for Western break wall. Intend

carrying out piling operations. Request no wash”.

Construction vessels must utilise UHF radio for communicating between individual operations (for example, a tug and its barge) and in‐house communications. Movements of the vessel shall be recorded in the vessels log for auditing purposes. POTL, or its contractors, will ensure all personnel operating radio communication equipment on board vessels are duly trained, hold a marine radio qualification and authorised as necessary.

4.8 Project Management reporting

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There must be a passenger number verification procedure carried on board. This procedure should ensure all persons on board can be accounted for and should include requirements for crew lists and passenger manifests. A count of all persons on board shall be made and recorded when a ship is used to transport passengers. Confirmation of this check must be noted in the ship’s log book/diary (passenger and crew numbers at the top of each diary page). Before the ship departs any berth mooring or anchorage, the master must ensure a crew member:

counts all persons boarding or leaving a vessel

makes a written record of the count

makes a written record of the number of persons currently on board

verifies the count by signing the written record.

4.9 Emergency Response Plans

The following emergency response plans will be implemented as part of the CU Project.

4.9.1 Marine Incidents/Emergencies

Emergency response procedures for marine incidents and emergencies will be contained within the vessel Safety Management System (SMS). The information in Table 7 provide CU Project marine incident response procedure which supplements the Emergency Response Procedure contained within each vessel’s Safety Management System that may be tailored for the specific vessel or plant characteristics:




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Table 7: CU Project Marine Incident response procedures

Incident Type Applicable Vessel Response procedure

Collision or grounding TSHD BHD Barges Tugs Support vessel

In the event of a collision the following procedure is to be implemented along with any other task relevant to the situation A collision can be with another vessel or object

1. Brace for impact 2. Put engine to neutral 3. Check all personnel for injuries, including other vessel if applicable and render assistance

or apply first aid as required. 4. Check all compartments for damage and water leaks.

If damage is minor and no assistance is required, 1. Notify Townsville VTS and Townsville Port Control via phone ,informing them of the

situation and have them inform Mechanical Supervisor and or Maintenance Manager. 2. Return to port; have the vessel inspected for serviceability.

3. Get other vessel particulars if applicable

If damage is major to any vessel, when the vessel or crew are in imminent danger 1. Broadcast MAYDAY on channel 16. 2. Control flooding where possible set up bilge pumps to affected area. 3. Assist other vessel/s if applicable. 4. Control and report any pollution 5. Maintain radio contact at all times. 6. If able return to port. 7. If sinking and unlikely to reach port, beach vessel at nearest point – outside of the main

navigation channels/swing basin where possible. If vessel is likely to break up and time is available isolate fuel tanks remove any oil and salvage all possible equipment. If possible one person is to remain with the vessel to act as sentry.

8. If vessel is likely to sink before beaching and time is available shut down engines, isolate fuel, drop anchor and prepare to abandon ship. Anchor outside of main navigation channels/swing basin were possible.

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10. Submit Notice of a Marine Incident as per requirements in Sections 4.9.2 and 4.9.3 (where required).

Engine Break down TSHD BHD Barges Tugs Support vessel

1. Turn off engine if not already. 2. Check all personnel for injuries and render assistance or apply first aid as required. 3. Notify VTS of breakdown via VHF Ch 16, particularly if potential to affect commercial

shipping operations. 4. If vessel is in danger of drifting into shipping channel or near to other vessels, deploy

anchor to remain outside of the main navigation channels and swing basin. 5. If the vessel is inside the shipping channel/swing basin, call for assistance on VHF Ch 16 to

tow clear of the shipping channel/swing basin. 6. Inspect engine and begin repairs if possible. 7. Make radio call as necessary, particularly to request assistance or towing of the vessel to

mooring location. 8. Once returned to port; have the vessel inspected for serviceability or to affect repairs. 9. Record in vessel log.

Flooding of vessel TSHD BHD Barges Tugs

Support vessel

1. If breach is dangerous raise alarm and position of the flood (bilge alarm may sound if fitted), shout: “flood, flood!”

2. Broadcast “MAYDAY” on VHF Ch 16. 3. Muster crew at emergency stations and head count. 4. Muster passengers and head count. 5. Rescue any people from the flooded areas. 6. Isolate area and shut all bulkheads watertight doors and hatches. 7. Consider life saving appliance deployment. 8. Start pumping or shoring. 9. Begin repairs if possible. 10. Position vessel to reduce stress. 11. If sinking and unlikely to reach port, beach vessel at nearest point – outside of the main

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12. If vessel is likely to sink before beaching and time is available shut down engines, isolate fuel, drop anchor and prepare to abandon ship.

13. Monitor stability action to correct may be required. 14. Record in vessel log.

Fire on‐board TSHD BHD Barges Tugs

Support vessel

On seeing or smelling smoke on or near the outboard motor/engine:

1. Put gear to neutral 2. The master to evaluate the situation, deckhand issues life jackets and musters passengers

in amidships deck then gather the fire extinguishers. 3. If there is smoke turn the bow to the wind and shut down the engine and isolate the fuel.

The master to give orders to attempt to extinguish the fire. 4. If there is still fire after the fire extinguishers are emptied, Broadcast a MAYDAY on

channel 16. 5. Drop anchor – outside of the main navigation channels/swing basin where possible. 6. Prepare to abandon ship 7. Record in vessel log 8. Submit Notice of a Marine Incident as per requirements in Sections 4.9.2 and 4.9.3.

Person overboard TSHD BHD Barges Tugs

Support vessel

In the event of a “Man over Board”: 1. The person raising the alarm is to shout “MAN OVER BOARD” and attract the attention of

the master whilst pointing to the person in the water – keep person overboard in view at all times.

2. Deploy life buoy/marker. 3. The Master is to reduce the vessel’s speed and alter course to place the vessel in a

position to safely recover the “Man over Board”. 4. Broadcast on VHF Ch 16 (using “MAY DAY” or “PAN PAN” as appropriate) to notify

Townsville VTS, Townsville Port Control and other water way users of the “Man over Board” giving time, position, and any additional information required.

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3. Locate and make ready the recovery hook (if fitted). 4. When the vessel is in a position to recover the “Man over Board,” if the person is unable

to reach the recovery ladder on their own, place the recovery hook around the person and pull the person into the lowered recovery ladder and shut the engine to ‘Neutral’.

5. Recover the person onboard and administer any appropriate required first aid. 6. After the “Man over Board” is on board the master is to inform Townsville Port Control that

the “Man over Board” has been recovered. 7. Record in vessel log. 8. Submit Notice of a Marine Incident as per requirements in Sections 4.9.2 and 4.9.3.

Personal injury/medical emergency

TSHD BHD Barges Tugs

Support vessel

1. First person on the scene — apply first aid including notifying other crew or Master of the injury.

2. Ascertain if there is a trained medical person on board, or in the vicinity and is able to help.

3. If an emergency, make emergency radio call on channel 16 — “pan pan”. 4. Notify Port Control/VTS of injury and if appropriate, arrange for ambulance to respond. 5. Proceed back to shore asap or arrange to evacuate injured person or persons by

helicopter or another ship. 6. Where relevant, advise next of kin of the situation. 7. Log all actions in the ship’s log. 8. Submit Notice of a Marine Incident as per requirements in Sections 4.9.2 and 4.9.3.

Abandon Ship TSHD BHD Barges Tugs Support vessel

1. Broadcast a MAYDAY on channel 16. Give details of emergency problem, position, passenger numbers and intentions.

2. Activate EPIRB. 3. The vessel master will instruct all personnel to put on life jackets, if not already wearing a

life jacket/PFD as an operational requirement for the vessel as described in the vessel’s SMS.

4. Assist injured personnel into water first. 5. Take safety equipment container, first aid kit, and all life jackets, torches, EPIRB and

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7. Submit Notice of a Marine Incident as per requirements in Sections 4.9.2 and 4.9.3.

Marine Mega Fauna Interaction

TSHD BHD Barges Tugs

Support vessel

1. Reduce speed if animal sighted in vicinity of vessel 2. Crew in secure positions prepared for an urgent stop / evasive maneuverer 3. Observe clearance regulations:

caution zone (100 ‐ 300 m to side of fauna) ‐ 6 knots or less and no wake

no approach zone (within 100m of side or 300 m in front or behind)

stop if megafauna enters no approach zone. 4. Stop engines to minimise further impact on Marine Fauna 5. In event of collision with marine megafauna (such as dugongs, sharks, crocodiles, turtles,

whales, dolphin), follow collision procedures. 6. Record and report immediately any incident involving marine fauna interactions (marine

animal strike, marine stranding or an injured, sick or dead turtle, dugong, dolphin or whale) will be reported to the Qld Department of Environment and Sciences (DES) on 1300 130 372 and to Townsville VTS via 1300 721 263.

7. Liaise with DES or other relevant body (i.e. QPWS) immediately to identify rescue options and develop future corrective actions if injury to marine megafauna occurs.

8. Assist in capture of injured animals following advice from regulators. 9. Compile an incident report of all the details of any incident involving marine megafauna. 10. Inform regulators in a timely manner in the event of a significant marine megafauna

issue. The following information is required when reporting an interaction:

location (GPS coordinates if possible)

a description of what is wrong with the animal (e.g. stranded on beach, injuries, entangled in a net, injured)

a description of the animal (type of animal—dugong, turtle, whale, dolphin; condition; size and any identifying tags)

photos (if available)

your contact details.




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Emergency Plan — Emergency Stations for Crew Reference Material G.3

4.9.2 Marine incident reporting — Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ)

As per Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Act 1994 requirements, all marine incidents occurring in the project area will be reported to the RHM, via reporting to Townsville VTS and POTL Port Control. Marine incidents should be reported as soon as practicable to VTS and must be completed within four (4) hours of the incident occurring (to meet section 4.9.3 requirements). For incidents requiring urgent notification, contact Townsville VTS on VHF Ch 16. For non‐urgent reports, contact with VTS should be via phone on1300 721 263. Marine incidents to be reported include:

the loss of a person from a ship

the death of, or grievous bodily harm to, a person caused by a ship's operations

the loss or presumed loss or abandonment of a ship

a collision with a ship

the stranding of a ship

material damage to a ship

material damage caused by a ship's operations including breaking mooring or rafting lines

danger to a person caused by a ship's operations

danger of serious damage to a ship

danger of serious damage to a structure caused by a ship's operations.

Damage to navigational aids. Following verbal reporting to Townsville VTS, all marine incidents are also to be reported on the approved Marine Incident Report form. For the CU Project, the RHM has approved the use of AMSA form 19 for this reporting (Appendix C) to streamline reporting. This form will be used to report all incidents, irrespective of the type of vessel involved.

4.9.3 Marine incident reporting — Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)

As per Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012 requirements, all marine incidents involving a Domestic Commercial Vessel occurring in the project area will be reported to the National Regulator (AMSA) as soon as reasonably practicable after the master becomes aware of the incident, having regard to the circumstances of the incident. Marine incidents to be reported mean any of the following:

a. a death of, or injury to, a person associated with the operation or navigation of a domestic commercial vessel;

b. the loss or presumed loss of a domestic commercial vessel;

c. a collision of a domestic commercial vessel with another vessel;

d. a collision by a domestic commercial vessel with an object;

e. the grounding, sinking, flooding or capsizing of a domestic commercial vessel;

f. a fire on board a domestic commercial vessel;

g. a loss of stability of a domestic commercial vessel that affects the safety of the vessel;

h. the structural failure of a domestic commercial vessel;

i. a close quarters situation;

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(i) the death of, or injury to, a person on board a domestic commercial vessel; or

(ii) the loss of a person from a domestic commercial vessel; or

(iii) a domestic commercial vessel becoming disabled and requiring assistance;

k. the fouling or damaging by a domestic commercial vessel of:

(i) any pipeline or submarine cable; or

(ii) any aid to navigation within the meaning of the Navigation Act 2012 of the Commonwealth;

l. a prescribed incident involving a domestic commercial vessel.

Reporting to AMSA is required as per the following:

1. An Incident Alert (Form 18) within four hours of the incident occurring (see Appendix B); and 2. A detailed incident report (Form 19) within 72 hours of the incident occurring (see Appendix C).

Incident Alert notification can be achieved through the reporting to Townsville VTS under section 4.9.2, as Townsville VTS will notify other relevant agencies on receipt of an incident notification. Confirmation with Townsville VTS that the incident will be reported to AMSA should occur when making the incident notification. Reports are to be submitted by email: [email protected] .

4.10 Cyclone/Severe Weather Contingency Plan

As per the CU Project Emergency Response Plan, the Project will manage cyclone preparedness and response in accordance with Port of Townsville Emergency Response Plan ‐Cyclone Emergency Procedure (POT 609). Response to any adverse or extreme weather event will follow this procedure, including the securing of small craft. The Project Engineer CU, vessel masters and other relevant staff will monitor the regional weather throughout each day to identify any possible weather events that may cause risk to the Project activities. Where a weather event lesser than a cyclone is possible, the Project Director CU must provide regular updates to Construction Contractors and GM I&E and where staff or equipment are at risk, works will cease for the duration of, and a safe time after, the event has occurred. Due to the location and exposed nature of the Project site, the Project, where possible will enact Condition Orange tasks in Condition Yellow status. All other direction for the site will be under the direction of the Project Director CU. All project staff and contractors will be made aware of the project requirements for cyclone preparedness. This will be achieved via safety alerts / toolbox talks / memos. All directions must be followed immediately with the priority on the safety of all Project staff and Contractors. As part of POTL Cyclone Emergency Procedure, key items addressed include:

Port condition status, related to the status of the weather event and outlook for impact on the port;

Port, and Project, related actions to be undertaken at each condition status and responsibilities for undertaking these actions;




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Plant and vessel mooring location(s), including mooring arrangements; and

Communication channels and required notifications. As vessels of different classes and sizes have differing maximum weather conditions (i.e. wind strength and wave heights), each vessel SMS will detail the maximum weather conditions for that vessel which establishes the timing of completion of severe weather preparations. Appendix D details the CU project specific cyclone/severe weather management arrangements. It is recognized that while the Project will be enacting these procedures under the POTL management arrangements, engagement with VTS and meeting any MSQ requirements will also be incorporated into the response procedures. RHM actions regarding Port closure are included in Appendix D.




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5 CONSTRUCTION SHIP SOURCED POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN (CSSPPP)

5.1 Purpose

The construction phase of the CU Project will generate vessel traffic that has the potential to create marine pollution. The purpose of this CSSPPP is to document procedures to minimize and prevent ship sourced pollution of the marine environment, demonstrating compliance with requirements for the handling of oil, chemicals, sewage and garbage and to provide guidance on the safe transfer of bunkers in Queensland coastal waters. This is because vessel pollution can result in unplanned emissions or other potential consequences on marine environmental qualities and/or damage to property and human health and risk to safety and revenue.

5.2 Legislative Requirements

This CSSPPP has been developed cognisant of legislative requirements set out in Commonwealth and State Government Acts and Regulations, including Acts implementing international conventions where relevant. The Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Act 1994 enables the RHM to give general directions to ship owners, ship masters, ships, other persons or matters for purposes of ensuring the safety, effectiveness and efficiency of the Queensland maritime industry. The mandatory port procedures ensure marine safety as they relate to ship movements in the jurisdiction of the Townsville RHM, by whom they are regularly reviewed. The Transport Operations (Marine Pollution) Act 1995 (TOMPA) and Transport Operations (Marine Pollution) Regulation 2008 outline the requirements for ship sourced pollution management in Queensland coastal waters. This legislation also implements the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL). The ship‐sourced pollutants covered by this legislation are oil, noxious liquid substances (in bulk), packaged harmful substances, sewage and garbage. For commercial ships in Queensland, the major ship‐sourced pollutants, from an operational perspective, are:

Oil and oily residues or mixtures (including diesel fuel, petrol and oil products);

Chemicals and chemical residues;

Sewage; and

Garbage (including food wastes, paper products, rags, glass, metal, bottles, crockery, fishing gear, nets, bait boxes, deck sweepings, paints, wood products and all plastics).

It is an offence to discharge pollutants (either deliberately or negligently) into Queensland coastal waters and severe penalties apply. All pollution incidents must, by law, be reported to Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ), as soon as practicable, to ensure the response will minimise the effects of the pollutant. MSQ is the management authority for maritime pollution and vessel safety in Queensland and publishes port procedures (Port Procedures and Information for Shipping – Port of Townsville). Where contractors engaged for the CU Project use vessels or marine plant, as a part of their contracted work package they will be required to comply with this CSSPPP and will prepare specific procedures to meet the requirements of this CSSPPP. Further, contractors will be required to also comply with any relevant state and Commonwealth Government approval permits and conditions, especially the operational requirements of POTL and the MSQ/RHM in terms of vessel movements and maritime safety.




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5.3 CSSPPP Pollution Management Measures

5.3.1 Potential Pollution Sources

During the CU Project, significant construction traffic will be generated, particularly by capital dredging works in the Platypus and Sea Channels, which includes on‐shore placement of capital dredge material in the new reclamation area. The following pollution items will be generated by the construction vessels:

Oils and fuels;

Chemicals and chemical residues;

Sewage; and

Garbage, including lost cargo.

5.3.2 Pollution Prevention Management Measures

This section details the pollution prevention management measures to be implemented for each ship sourced pollution item. For each source, management measures are described to address the issue along with overall associated performance objectives, performance criteria, monitoring, reporting and corrective actions.




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5.3.3 Oil & Fuels

Element Oils and Fuels

Objective Minimise pollution of the marine environment through the use and handling of oils and fuels, including bunkering and re‐fuelling operations.

Activities

– Incorrect storage and handling of oil and fuels on vessels may result in contamination of the marine environment.

– Incorrect handling and transfer of fuel may result in the introduction of fuels into the marine environment.

– Spills or leakage of fuel/oil may cause contamination of the marine environment.

– Incidents may occur whereby contaminants are accidentally released which may adversely impact the surrounding marine environment

– Discharge of contaminated bilge water to the marine environment can cause contamination.

Performance Indicators/Criteria

– All works are managed in accordance with the relevant management plans, the Environmental Protection Act 1994 and the Environmental Protection (Water) Policy 2008 and any other relevant approvals, standards, guidelines and statutory requirements.

– Fuel and oil storage are secure, bunded where possible and any spills are adequately contained and cleaned up.

– No marine contamination from leaks and spills on land or on‐board vessels.

– No impacts from pollution in the receiving environment as a result of construction vessels.

Mitigation

– Undertake storage and transport of chemicals, fuel/oil, hazardous/dangerous goods in accordance with relevant manufacturer’s instructions, Australian standards, guidelines and legislation, including:

o AS1940 The Storage and Handling of Flammable and Combustible Liquids;

o AS4452 The Storage and Handling of Toxic Substances; and

o Dangerous Goods Safety Management Act 2001 and other legislative requirements.

Responsibility

Contractor/ Vessel Master

– Ensure storage areas include appropriate bunding to contain spillages in accordance with applicable standards and are covered to prevent rain/wave infiltration.


– Maintain records on oil and fuels used during construction activities as required by SDSs.


– Keep SDSs for hazardous materials readily available in a prominent location, including on‐board vessels.


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o Daily inspection of plant and vessels using predeveloped vessel maintenance check lists);

o Maintenance of site plant and equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations; and

o Ensuring service records are up to date and the equipment has the applicable permits, licences and insurances.

– Conduct plant and equipment maintenance and refuelling only in designated areas.


– Ensure vessel crews are advised of bilge water management requirements Contractor/ Vessel Master

– Wash bilges with biodegradable degreasers or detergents and dispose of any cleaning residue ashore.

Vessel Master

– Maintain bilge pumps and systems to ensure they are functioning and bilge water can be retained if contaminated.

Vessel Master

– Maintain an appropriate spill kit, personal protective equipment and relevant operator instructions / emergency procedures for the management of hazardous materials on all vessels, in a conveniently location so that spills can be quickly responded to.


Fuel Bunkering on vessels:

– Use a licensed contractor for fuel bunkering.


– Monitor fuel levels by both the licensed contractor and the dredge crew. Contractor/ Vessel Master

– Minimise the risk of fuel spills by:

o Developing and implementing fuel bunkering procedures;

o Implementing emergency response procedures;

o Undertaking spill response training for staff; and

o Providing spill control materials including booms and absorbent materials in the event of any spills.


– If oil does spill into the water, use absorbent pads to mop it up or boom to contain the spill and let the RHM or port authority know so that it can be cleaned up as soon as possible.

Note: Do not use dispersants or other cleaning chemicals on oil in the water because they can increase the toxic effects of oil spills.


Monitoring / Auditing

– Undertake inspections to monitor vessels for compliance with oil and fuel handling and storage requirements, including maintenance of spill kits, checking for leaks, spillage and damage to bunded/storage/refuelling areas and plant and equipment.

Responsibility

Contractor

Environmental Advisor CU

– Undertake visual inspections of fuel transferring equipment and surrounding water during and after fuel transfer.

Contractor


– Inspect the SDS register regularly for currency and completeness. Environmental Advisor CU/ Safety Officer CU

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Corrective Actions

– Implement control measures as soon as practical where pollution issues are identified or have the potential to occur in the future.

– Investigate all incidents in relation to oil/fuel pollution promptly and undertaken appropriate actions, as required to render the area safe and avoid or minimise environmental harm.

– Investigate all complaints in relation to pollution promptly and rectify legitimate problems.

– Review fuelling practices and rectify immediately if an unintentional release or spill occurs.

– Revise CSSPPP and implement further controls where investigations show unacceptable pollution issues.

– Implement corrective actions to meet required outcomes of regulators.

Reporting

– The Contractor will maintain a site activity log, recording the type of activities occurring during various times of the day to assist with the retrospective investigation of any incidents / complaints.

– All CU Project personnel will inform the Manager Environment CU and Project Director CU as soon as possible in the event of a significant pollution issue.

– The Manager Environment CU will inform the regulators in a timely manner in the event of a significant pollution issue from construction vessels.

– Provide incident reports detailing any spills or incidents involving hazardous waste, fuel bunkering and clean‐up operations as per Environmental Incident procedures.

Adaptive Management Program

- The Manager Environment CU will ensure new data/information is collected and incorporated into this

plan, as a result of implementing this plan and new information from external sources (e.g. academic

literature, EPBC policy statements);

- The Environmental Advisor CU will effectively coordinate, schedule and/or trigger monitoring, risk

management, auditing and reporting activities in association with this aspect;

- The Manager Environment CU will periodically (min 6 monthly) review the effectiveness of management

measures with relatively long implementation timeframes, significant levels of uncertainty and upon

which the plan is highly dependent;

- The Manager Environment CU will address the consequences of significant environmental incidents

(planned and unanticipated); and

- The Manager Environment CU will review the plan under the following circumstances:

performance reports indicate performance targets/indicators may not be achieved;

according to approved timeframes; or the impacts of significant environmental incidents.




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5.3.4 Chemical and Chemical Residues

Element Chemical and Chemical Residues

Objective Minimise pollution of the marine environment through the use and handling of chemicals and chemical residues.

Activities

– Incorrect storage and handling of chemicals/chemical residues on vessels may result in contamination of the marine environment.

– Spills or leakage of chemicals/chemical residues may cause contamination of the marine environment.

– Discharge of contaminated bilge water to the marine environment can cause contamination.

– Incidents may occur whereby contaminants are accidentally released which may adversely impact the surrounding marine environment.


– All works are managed in accordance with the relevant management plans, the Environmental Protection Act 1994 and the Environmental Protection (Water) Policy 2008 and any other relevant approvals, standards, guidelines and statutory requirements.

– Chemical storage is secure, bunded where possible and any spills are adequately contained/ cleaned up.

– No marine contamination from leaks and spills on land or on‐board vessels.


Mitigation

– Undertake storage and transport of chemicals and hazardous/dangerous goods in accordance with relevant manufacturer’s instructions, Australian standards, guidelines and legislation, including:

o AS1940 The Storage and Handling of Flammable and Combustible Liquids;

o AS4452 The Storage and Handling of Toxic Substances; and

o Dangerous Goods Safety Management Act 2001 and other legislative requirements.

Responsibility


– Ensure storage areas include appropriate bunding to contain spillages in accordance with applicable standards and are covered to prevent rain/wave infiltration.


– Maintain records on chemicals used during construction activities as required by SDSs.


– Keep SDSs for hazardous materials readily available in a prominent location, including on‐board vessels.


– Minimise the risk of chemical spills by undertaking regular inspections and maintenance of plant, equipment and storage containers, at or above manufacturers requirements, including:

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o Maintenance of site plant and equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations; and

o Ensuring service records are up to date and the equipment has the applicable permits, licences and insurances.

– Conduct plant and equipment maintenance only in designated areas.


– Ensure vessel crews are advised of bilge water management requirements


– Wash bilges with biodegradable degreasers or detergents and dispose of any cleaning residue ashore.

Vessel Master

– Maintain bilge pumps and systems to ensure they are functioning and bilge water can be retained if contaminated.

Vessel Master

– Maintain an appropriate spill kit, personal protective equipment and relevant operator instructions / emergency procedures for the management of hazardous materials on all vessels, in a conveniently location so that spills can be quickly responded to.


– If chemicals are spilt into the water, use absorbent pads to mop it up or boom to contain the spill and let the RHM or port authority know so that it can be cleaned up as soon as possible.

Note: Do not use dispersants or other chemicals in the water because they can increase the toxic effects of oil spills.



– Undertake inspections to monitor vessels for compliance with chemical handling and storage requirements, including maintenance of spill kits, checking for leaks, spillage and damage to bunded/storage areas and plant and equipment.

Responsibility

Contractor


– Inspect the SDS register regularly for currency and completeness.

Environmental Advisor CU/ Safety Officer CU

– Undertake checks of compliance against this CVTMP and CSSPPP.


Corrective Actions


– Investigate all incidents in relation to chemical pollution promptly and undertake appropriate actions, as required to render the area safe and avoid or minimise environmental harm.



– Implement corrective actions to meet required outcomes of regulators




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Reporting






















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5.3.5 Sewage

Element Sewage

Objective Ensure sewage from vessels is not discharged to prohibited discharge waters. Minimise pollution of the marine environment from sewage discharge from vessels.

Activities

– Discharge of un‐treated sewage in prohibited discharge waters or in areas close to sensitive areas can cause human health or marine environment impacts.

– Incidents may occur whereby sewage and sewage contaminants are accidentally released which may adversely impact the surrounding marine environment.


– All works are managed in accordance with the relevant management plans, Transport Operations (Marine Pollution) Act 1995/Transport Operations (Marine Pollution) Regulation 2018, the Environmental Protection Act 1994 and the Environmental Protection (Water) Policy 2008 and any other relevant approvals, standards, guidelines and statutory requirements.

– All sewage treatment systems are maintained and compliant with legislative requirements.

– No marine contamination from sewage discharge from the construction vessels.


Mitigation

– All vessels to be fitted with an appropriately sized sewage holding or treatment systems in accordance with the Transport Operations (Marine Pollution) Regulation 2008 (where required).

Responsibility


– No sewage to be discharged within the Prohibited Discharge Waters of Townsville Harbour.


– Untreated sewage (sewage that has not passed through a certified sewage treatment system) will not be discharged in prohibited discharge waters, designated smooth waters, rivers and creeks.


– Treated sewage will only be discharged to waters where the discharge is in compliance with the Transport Operations (Marine Pollution) Act 1995 and the Transport Operations (Marine Pollution) Regulation 2018.



– Conduct visual monitoring for marine pollution to identity the need for additional measures and the effectiveness of measures undertaken.

Responsibility

Contractor


– Conduct marine monitoring programs and analyse results in comparison to identified trigger levels and the requirements of the Environmental Protection (Water) Policy 2008.


– Undertake compliance checks against this CVTMP and CSSPPP. Environmental Advisor CU

– Undertake checks and audits of sewage treatment system maintenance and operations log books.





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Element Sewage

Corrective Actions


– Investigate all incidents in relation to inappropriate sewage discharge or pollution promptly and undertaken appropriate actions, as required to render the area safe and avoid or minimise environmental harm.




Reporting






















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5.3.6 Garbage

Element Garbage

Objective To appropriately handle, store, recycle and dispose of all waste and waste materials generated during vessel operations.

To prevent litter or waste generated on board vessels from causing a hazard or nuisance.

Activities

– Vessel operations will generate garbage and wastes (i.e. packaging, general waste).

– Incorrect handling and storage of garbage and waste may result in the introduction of wastes into the marine environment.


– All works are managed in accordance with the relevant management plans, the Environmental Protection Act 1994 and any other relevant approvals, standards, guidelines and statutory requirements.

– No impact to the marine environment as a result of waste generated from vessel operations.

– No loss of solid waste material overboard during collection or transfer.

– No complaints are received from regulators or the community in relation to waste issues.

Mitigation

– Adopt the waste management hierarchy where practicable (i.e. avoid, re‐use, recycle, energy recover and dispose).

Responsibility


– Avoid by:

o Minimising the amount of any materials required to be brought and stored on vessels; and

o Implementing options to reduce the amount of packaging on procured goods.


– Collect and remove all wastes from work sites regularly by an appropriately licensed (as required) contractor.


– Retrieve any garbage lost overboard where safe to do so. Vessel Master

– Secure waste disposal bins and fit with secure lids to prevent waste material being blown overboard or into the marine environment during storage or handling.



– Undertake regular visual inspections of on‐deck waste disposal bins to ensure all waste is being stored, handled, disposed and transported in accordance with regulations.

Responsibility

Contractor Environmental Advisor CU

– Undertake regular visual inspections of waste storage containers to determine their integrity and identify if any spills or leakage has or is occurring.

Contractor Environmental Advisor CU

– Undertake checks of compliance against the relevant management plan by the vessel crews.





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Element Garbage

Corrective Actions


– Investigate all incidents in relation to waste management promptly and undertake appropriate actions.




Reporting

– The Contractor will maintain a waste tracking system, recording the movement of waste to assist with the retrospective investigation of any incidents / complaints.

– All CU Project personnel will inform the Manager Environment CU and Project Director CU as soon as possible in the event of a significant waste management issue.

– The Manager Environment CU will inform the regulators in a timely manner in the event of a significant waste management incident from construction vessels.


















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5.4 Pollution Event Monitoring & Reporting

It is the responsibility of each crew member and all CU Project personnel to be aware of ship‐sourced Pollution and to be vigilant in recognizing marine pollution. All vessel inductions undertaken will address the potential sources of ship‐based pollution and the measures to be implemented to mitigate pollution occurring. All marine pollution incidents are to be Notified to MSQ (as the regulating Authority), via a PolREP, 24 hours a day on VHF radio Channel 12 or 16, 1300 721 263. After initial verbal notification, the following details should be provided in a report of marine pollution (POLREP) to [email protected] using the form at Appendix E. Key details to be recorded for inclusion in the incident report include:

Date/time and Location (latitude, longitude and/or physical site) of incident;

Report source and contact number;

Nature, extent and estimated quantity of spill; spill and movement and speed;

Spill source and point of discharge from source;

Identity and position of nearby ships or name of alleged polluter;

Local weather/tide/sea conditions;

Whether a sample of the substance spilled has been collected; and

Any additional information that relates to the spill. Additionally, all site personnel will report all environmental incidents and near misses to the Manager Environment CU who, with the aid of the Environmental Advisor, will coordinate an investigation of the incident. Examples of environmental incidents include Fuel/Chemical spills and garbage release from vessels. The Environmental Advisor CU is responsible for maintaining a Register of Incidents; investigating incidents and near misses; maintaining records of incident and near miss investigations, including corrective actions undertaken and persons/regulators notified. As part of the reporting process, all pollution incidents are to be reported to the Department of Environment and Sciences (DES) by contacting, as soon as practicable, the 24/7 Pollution Hotline ‐ 1300 130 372 (option 2). Key details to be requested by the Pollution Hotline include:

Your details (name, phone, address, email); Alleged offender’s details (name, business name, phone, address, email, website, number plate); Time and date of incident or activity; Location of incident or activity; Description of incident or activity; and Description of environmental values being affected.

The Manager Environment CU will provide an Environmental Incident Written Notice Form (Appendix F) to the appropriate regulator within 24 hours of any significant incident.




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5.5 Accidental Loss/Breakaway of Equipment

In the event of equipment or project related navigational aids becoming lost in the water or breaking free of moorings, the following response plan will be implemented with key responsibilities detailed in Table 8. Key Actions:

1. Maritime Safety Queensland (VTS) and Port Control will be immediately notified of the breakaway/loss by the responsible person (Vessel Master or their delegate). This information must include details of the equipment, likely position, perceived hazard and plan to recover;

2. The Project Director CU or delegate will take action to safely and expeditiously recover the equipment to a safe location; and

3. Any breakaway will be investigated and a formal report will be prepared. This will include, but not limited to:

– The assessed cause(s) of the breakaway/loss;

– Corrective actions to manage future risk; and

– Timeline for implementation of corrective actions. Table 8: Response Plan for Loss or Breakaway of Equipment

Recovery Team (Master/Coxswain) All Crew Construction Manager

Assess situation

Notify appropriate authorities (i.e. Maritime Safety Queensland, Port of Townsville Limited)

o What equipment

o Likely Position

o If it is a perceived hazard

o Recovery plan

In charge of recovery activities

Assess damage

Inform Marine Operations Manager of situation

Recover equipment and move to safe location

Inform construction crew of any identified issues

Assist in recovery activities

Coordinate recovery operations

Record the incident as soon as practicable

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6 AIDS TO NAVIGATION PLAN

6.1 Temporary Aids to Navigation

6.1.1 Construction Zone Extent

During the construction phase, the whole Construction Area for the rockwall works will be marked out by Special mark buoys as shown on Figure 5. These will be set approximately 50m from the North Eastern and North Western extremities of the rockwall. Special marks are yellow and have a yellow X as the top mark; at night, the flashing light is yellow. This will be communicated via the issuing of NtoM notices and the advertising to the local commercial and recreational boating industry as part of the Community and Stakeholder engagement (Section 7.8).

6.1.2 Rockwall Construction

Given the rockwall construction will be incremental heading into the bay, in addition to the Special Marks for the entire construction area, Cardinal Mark buoys will be installed to identify the alignment of the rock wall. During construction of the rockwall, there will be periods when the rock wall will be below the high tide level and will present a navigational hazard to small and medium sized vessels. To ensure this construction zone is identified, East, West and North Cardinal Mark buoys will be installed at set intervals running parallel to the rockwall construction path. Markers will be installed between 40 and 50 m from the rock wall toe, remaining outside of the Ross River Channel. The general arrangement for these buoys is shown on Figure 5. Cardinal marks show there is safe water to the relevant direction from the mark. At night, these marks have lights that flash at different frequency to denote the relevant direction of safe water.

Special Mark Buoy Top Mark “X” shape Light Colour “Yellow” Flashing Yellow ‐ 2.5secs or 4 secs

All buoys will be IALA compliant and Spar Buoys. They will be anchored by a single anchor and straps will be shackled to join to the buoy.




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Figure 5: Construction zone Special Mark Buoy locations (indicative locations)

Lights once construction complete

Special mark buoy – extent of area

Cardinal Mark buoy during construction

Starboard marker – once completed

Restricted access signage




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Signage and Lighting

Additional signage and lighting will be put in place in association with the rockwall construction works. For signage, signage regarding “Construction site – Restricted access” will be positioned on the southern reach of the rockwall construction area facing upstream for traffic moving downstream out of Ross River. If required, similar signage will be placed on the Northern Rockwall facing seaward, to the west of the western rockwall construction zone. Where necessary, additional no wash signs or other navigational signage will be erected. The rockwall construction works will have lights installed as per the following:

At completion: o lights will be erected on the north eastern and north western corners of the rock wall to signify

the extent of the rockwall; o a Light will be positioned at the half way point along the ‘new’ northern rockwall (i.e. approx.

550m from corner lights); and o a light will be positioned at the junction of the old and new rockwalls alongside Ross River.

During works:

o Temporary lights to be erected on the northern extent of the rockwall construction fronts to signify the current extent of the works and location of the rockwall, if required. A risk assessment will be conducted on commencement of the rockwall construction activities to determine the need and extent of such lighting.

All lights erected will be designed to ensure limited light ‘spray’ to minimise the attraction of bait fish and other marine fauna to the construction work areas. Additionally, all lights will be orientated or shielded to ensure they do not pose any navigational safety concerns (i.e. not shining towards the main harbour and shipping channel). Works planning and requirements will also be communicated via advertising to the local commercial and recreational boating industry as part of the Community and Stakeholder engagement (Section 7.8). This will include sign boards at key boat ramps (Coast Guard, Ross River boating Park) and opportunistically at other key boating and fishing locations (i.e. chandleries, yacht club, tackle stores etc.).

6.2 Permanent Navigation Aids

6.2.1 Rockwall extent

At the completion of the rockwall construction, permanent navigational aids will be installed at the north eastern corner of the reclamation area. The North Eastern corner will have a Starboard marker erected, signifying the starboard alignment of the Ross River entrance. All buoys/beacons will be IALA compliant and agreed with the RHM prior to installation.

6.2.2 Shipping channel/Navigation Beacons

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7 ACTION PROGRAM & MANAGEMENT REVIEW

7.1 Implementation

A copy of the latest approved CVTMP, CSSPPP and any contractor‐specific procedures will be kept on‐site for the duration of the works and be easily accessible. This CVTMP/CSSPPP will not be implemented or amended in any way that contravenes any conditions of any development approval / permit or environmental authority. The Project Director CU must ensure that all measures necessary to ensure compliance with any conditions of any development approval / permit or environmental authority are taken / installed / maintained and operated.

7.2 Site Personnel Training, Awareness & Competence

All site personnel will attend a compulsory Project specific induction prior to commencing work at the site. The environmental component of the induction will include, but not be limited to:

All site personnel will be made aware of their General Environmental Duty and Duty to Notify responsibilities and the implications of failing to fulfil these duties;

All site personnel will be made aware of their environmental responsibilities under the CVTMP in relation to implementing mitigation measures and corrective actions and to reporting environmental incidents and complaints;

All site personnel will be instructed in environmental emergency response procedures (i.e. spill kit locations) and trained in the use of this equipment; and

All site personnel will be instructed that all external communication pertaining to environmental management is to be conducted by the Manager Environment CU.

All site personnel attending the induction will be mentored to support the implementation of mitigation measures and corrective actions.

7.3 Environmental Non‐Conformance & Preventative/Corrective Action

Non‐conformances include:

An incident or near miss with potential or actual environmental impact;

Reasonable and justifiable complaints regarding the construction activities;

Not meeting an objective or performance criteria in the CVTMP/CSSPPP; and

Environmental inspections not undertaken within the nominated timeframe. The Manager Environment CU is responsible for identifying and implementing any preventative and/or corrective actions in response to any non‐conformances. New preventative and corrective actions will be incorporated into the CVTMP where appropriate.




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7.4 Continuous Improvement

This CVTMP is a “living document” which will undergo formal review annually during the construction phase. During delivery, review and amendment will occur as necessary via adaptive management actions to allow new or changing environmental risks, mitigation measures and corrective actions to be addressed and to reflect knowledge gained and changing community standards (values). Feedback systems will be in place for the duration of the CU Project to enable this CVTMP to be updated and responsive to learning from any incidents, complaints and ongoing monitoring results. Other triggers for CVTMP review may include:

Changes to organisational structure, roles and responsibilities;

Changes in environmental legislation and/or policies; and

New technologies / innovation relevant to applied methods and mitigation measures that provide innovative means of executing activities in order to meet performance criteria.

Changes to the CVTMP may be developed and implemented in consultation with relevant regulators and stakeholders over time. All changes are to maintain the approval conditions and be approved by the Project Manager and Technical Manager (if applicable), before implementation.

7.5 Auditing

Aspects with a potential for environmental impact will be subject to general environmental audits scheduled and conducted in accordance with the Port’s EMS requirements. The audit’s objectives will be to verify compliance with this CVTMP, applicable Commonwealth, State and Local government environmental permits, approvals and regulations. Auditing of the requirements of the CVTMP will occur as a minimum annually, with specific aspects of these plans to be audited as required in response to specific risks, incidents of concerns being identified. Audits will be undertaken within the POTL Quality Management Framework. Records of on‐going site monitoring, inspections etc. will be maintained for possible audit by regulators. Permanent records will be kept on site and updated regularly, to enable audit/review.

7.6 Records

During construction activities, CVTMP records will be maintained as objective evidence of compliance with environmental requirements. All records will be maintained according to POTL’s Record Keeping Procedures and be kept for a minimum of five (5) years after the completion of the project or as required by the legislative conditions. All CVTMP records will be retained electronically, including but not limited to:

Induction and any specific environmental training records;

CVTMP management meeting agendas and minutes;

Monitoring data sheets, calibration records, results and internal and external environmental reports; and

Environmental incidents, complaints and non‐conformance and corrective action reports.

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7.7 Internal Communication

CVTMP/CSSPPP requirements will be included in daily “tool box” meetings, which are to be performed prior to undertaking work. As part of this meeting, the proposed activities will be reviewed with consideration given to changes in conditions such as weather, which may increase the potential for environmental impacts.

7.8 Community & Stakeholder Engagement

Contact details for the CU Project are:

Telephone: 1800 531 561

Email: [email protected].

Address: PO Box 1031, Townsville QLD 4810 Contact can also be made electronically via POTL’s website “Contact Us” page (https://www.townsville‐port.com.au/contact/). A Community and Stakeholder Engagement Plan has been developed which details the engagement methods which will be used during the CU Project. This document is published on POTL’s website (https://www.townsville‐port.com.au/channel‐upgrade/project‐schedule/). Project related information will be circulated via a range of avenues, well in advance of undertaking construction works to keep the community well informed. Such avenues may include communications regarding:

Transport and safety issues to nearby residents and the general community;

Entry restrictions, POTL plans for maritime activity and temporary signage at boat ramps in Ross Creek and Ross River (where deemed required); and

PEP stages and potential effects on recreational and other boating into Cleveland Bay from Ross River and Ross Creek to the boating community and other organisations.

7.9 Complaints Handling

Complaints represent an opportunity for improvement and enhancement of environmental performance. All complaints relating to the construction activities of the CU Project, including those from members of the public, stakeholder groups and regulators, will be investigated and responded to in accordance with the complaints process detailed in the CU Project’s Community and Stakeholder Engagement Plan. Complaints received directly by the Public Relations Officer CU must be recorded, including investigations undertaken, conclusions formed and actions taken. Complaints can be made verbally, via email or via the “Complaint Lodgment Form” http://www.townsvilleport.com.au/complaint_form on POTL’s website. The Public Relations Officer CU will notify the CU Project Team Line Managers who will assign a lead (pending on nature of complaint), to investigate and insert corrective measures where required. The Public Relations Officer CU is responsible for maintaining the Register of Complaints. Notification regarding the complaint and any associated response will be provided to POTL Management in a timely fashion and all outcomes of complaint(s) will be communicated to POTL Management for further review. The outcome of the investigation and corrective actions, where required, will be communicated to the complainant to close out the issues raised.




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APPENDIX A

Contact Information




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Key contacts for Vessel traffic management and responsibility

CU Project

Position Name Phone Numbers Email

General Manager Infrastructure and Environment

Marissa Wise 07 4781 1643 mwise@townsville‐port.com.au

Project Director CU c/‐ Marissa Wise 07 4781 1643 mwise@townsville‐port.com.au

Manager Environment CU Melinda Louden 07 4781 1619

0418 759 913

mlouden@townsville‐port.com.au

Project Engineer CU Damian Dryden 07 4781 1637

0436‐925‐649

DDryden@townsville‐port.com.au

Environmental Advisor CU Tim Smith 07 4781 1502

0417 081 352

tsmith@townsville‐port.com.au

Environmental Advisor CU Alana O’Brien 07 4421 5679

0448 510 089

aobrien@townsville‐port.com.au

Safety Advisor CU tba 0436 812 884

CU Site Guard Hut Manned on a roster basis

07 4781 1665 cupgate@townsville‐port.com.au

Contact Contact Details Why Contact

Regional Harbour Master, MSQ

Phone: 07 4421 8100

Email: [email protected]

Operational maritime questions, marine incidents, pollution, pilotage, buoy moorings, navigation aids, towage requirements and ship traffic scheduling

VTS Centre, MSQ

Phone: 1300 721 263

Email: [email protected]

VHF radio: VHF channels 12 and 16

Call sign “Townsville VTS”

24 hour, seven days a week

Ship traffic scheduling, pollution incidents and reporting defective navigation aids

In the event of an emergency, VTS is the key notification and communications facility that will activate the appropriate response agencies.

Ship traffic movements may be accessed on the QSHIPS website

POTL Duty Officer

Phone: 07 4781 1684

Email: duty@townsville‐port.com.au

VHF radio: VHF channels 8, 12 and 16

Call sign “Marine Services”

24 hour, seven days a week

Operation of facilities and services within the port and levels of safety and security

Port Maritime control




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APPENDIX B

AMSA Incident Alert Form – Form 18




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APPENDIX C

AMSA Incident Report Form – Form 19




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APPENDIX D

Cyclone/Severe Weather Response Procedures

Extract from Port of Townsville Emergency Response Plan ‐Cyclone Emergency Procedure (POT 609)




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Condition Green (Extreme weather event watch – Prevention)

ACTION RESPONSIBLE OFFICER DELEGATE / BACKUP STATUS

Small vessels to be prepared for potential cyclone mooring, with plans reviewed and consideration given to equipment required to secure vessels for cyclone.

Contractor

Project Director CU

Review weather forecast and confirm cyclone mooring arrangements for each vessel

Contractor Project Engineer CU

Check and replace (if necessary) mooring lines, fenders, anchor chains, shackles and anchor warps for the anticipated mooring arrangements for each vessel

Contractor Project Engineer CU

Condition Yellow (Extreme weather event warning – Preparedness)

Action Responsible Officer Delegate/

Backup Status

All contractors to implement cyclone procedures and actions to finalise preparations

Project Engineer CU

Project Director CU

Ensure CU employees are fully briefed on current situation and requirements prior to and following cyclone. Project Director CU GM I&E

All Heavy plant and equipment to be removed to a safe place above likely storm surge (i.e. Sandspit Drive) Contractor Project Engineer CU

Where practical and safe, perform a final inspection of facilities and moorings (if relevant). Report to GM I&E and Chief Operating Officer and coordinate actions

Project Engineer CU

Project Director CU

Secure or remove all equipment, signs and aids in place on revetment walls (light towers etc). Inspector CU Project Engineer CU

Vessels to be brought ashore and stored with other project plant and equipment or moored at cyclone mooring locations (as identified by POTL).

Contractor Vessel Masters

Where vessels are to be moored during the event, ensure cyclone mooring arrangements are applied and mooring lines doubled. Vessels are to be cleared of all equipment from the decks. Vessels are to be moored bow to sea


Where vessels are brought ashore, they are to be placed head to the wind if possible; wheels are to be chocked, trailer brakes applied and trailer to be tied to the nearest strong point(s) if possible.





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Condition Orange – Extreme Weather Event Warning ‐ Response

Action RESPONSIBLE

OFFICER DELEGATE / BACKUP

STATUS

Ensure the site office and construction site preparations are complete Project Director CU Project Engineer CU

Evacuate the site as instructed or where conditions require the site to be evacuated.

Project Director CU Project Engineer CU

Notify GM I&E of completion of all site preparations and evacuation of construction site

Project Director CU Project Engineer CU

Condition Red Cyclone Response Procedure ‐ EvacuationACTION RESPONSIBLE OFFICER DELEGATE / BACKUP STATUS

Nil actions




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Condition Green Cyclone Response Procedure – Recovery ACTION

RESPONSIBLE OFFICER DELEGATE / BACKUP

STATUS

When advised access to port is available, attend site and undertake review of CU site area for general site impact and damage

Project Director CU

GM I&E

Call in employees, construction employees and available contractors in accordance with Damage Response Plan for safety and power up works

Project Director CU

Start check of all areas and assets CU are responsible for inspecting and signing off buildings. Plant and equipment in a fit for purpose state

Project Director CU

Project Engineer CU

Contact remainder of workforce check all okay and are in a fit state to resume work.

Project Director CU

Senior Site Administrator

Following damage and safety inspections Managers will call upon employees to attend as required and safe to do so.

Project Director CU

Project Engineer CU

Once all clear is provided by RHM and GM I&E, return vessels to water or remove cyclone mooring arrangements. Confirm vessels are seaworthy and engines operable. If necessary, removal from cyclone moorings may need to await sounding of mooring pockets and channels.

Vessel Masters

Contractor

Replace any equipment, signs and aids that were removed prior to the event. Navigational aids/lights to be replaced ASAP.

Project Engineer CU

Inspect all project related navigational aids, beacons and lights for position, damage and functionality.

Project Director CU

Project Engineer CU




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SUMMARY OF MSQ’S EXTREME WEATHER EVENT CONTINGENCY PLAN – TOWNSVILLE

The Regional Harbour Master will enact the following procedures:

Restrict movement of vessels if necessary

Direct and oversee the evacuation of the port or specific areas of the port

Close and reopen the port if necessary

Advise mariners of relevant warnings and response requirements Four distinct phases and the appropriate responses are as follows: Phase 1: Extreme Weather event – Prevention

Start monitoring when a low‐pressure system occurs in the Coral Sea. Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) will issue a cyclone watch

Triggered by Cyclone Watch status

Mariners to maintain listening watch on VHF channels 12 and 16

Master and owners of small vessels are to review cyclone plans and ensure vessels are prepared for severe weather event.

All smaller vessels to move to their planned severe weather moorings. Phase 2: Extreme Weather event – Preparedness

Extreme weather event occurring within 24 hours

Triggered by Cyclone Warning status


Cyclone plan to be actioned in an orderly manner – small vessels should be moored in their planned cyclone mooring and final preparations and securing completed.

Phase 3: Actual Extreme Weather event – Response

Vessels to have enacted their Cyclone Contingency Plans


Monitoring BOM and mainstream media for updates

Actions should be directed towards your own safety Phase 4: After the Extreme Weather event has passed – Recovery

Vessels are not to leave their cyclone mooring until official all clear has been given by the Regional Harbour Master


Aids to navigation may be affected by the extreme weather event – masters to refer to Notice to Mariners for the latest updates.




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Port Closure (Code Blue) In extreme weather events, the Regional Harbour Master may effectively close the port, wholly or in part, by giving general or particular direction to restrict the:

entering or leaving of vessels in or out of a pilotage area; and/or

movement of vessels within a pilotage area. Such direction will be appropriate with the threat to the safety of shipping or the environment and may occur at any time prior to the event. Any closure of the port or restriction on vessel movements will, as far as practical, be implemented in a timely manner in order to minimise risks. Reopening of the port A pilotage area may be effectively re‐opened by the Regional Harbour Master following direction to allow the entering or leaving of ships in and out of a pilotage area, or movement of vessels within a pilotage area. Such direction will be provided:

when satisfied that all danger has passed, and the pilotage area is safe for vessels to re‐enter or leave; and

following inspections and surveys to critical maritime infrastructure (for example navigational aids, wharves) as well as clearance of navigational hazards.

The Vessel Traffic Services Centre will coordinate the safe movement of vessels following the opening of the pilotage area in accordance with normal practice. Communication The successful implementation of this plan relies on high quality communication of information and directions. The Vessel Traffic Services Centre will implement the extreme weather event contingency plan on behalf of the Regional Harbour Master by acting as the central communications point for the duration and aftermath of the extreme weather event. The Vessel Maritime Control Centre call sign is Townsville VTS. VHF channels 16, 12, 11 and 14 will be continuously monitored before and during the extreme weather event. Extreme weather watches, warnings and any directions will be issued on these channels. If the plan requires for actions such as port evacuation or closure will be coordinated by the Townsville VTS.




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APPENDIX E

Marine Pollution Report (POLREP) – F3968




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APPENDIX F

Environmental Incident Written Notice Form




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ENVIRONMENTAL INCIDENT

WRITTEN NOTICE

Date of Incident ………./………./……….

Time of Incident

……….:………. am / pm

Location of Incident

Incident Details Describe clearly and in detail the circumstances leading to the incident. As far as possible, verify the facts recorded and identify witnesses.

Quantity and type of substance released, if applicable.

Site personnel involved (operator, driver, including their approval / registration number and any others).

Vehicle and registration details, if applicable.

Suspected Cause of Incident

Sampling Results

Results of any sampling performed in relation to the incident, if applicable.




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ENVIRONMENTAL INCIDENT

WRITTEN NOTICE

Corrective Actions

Actions taken to mitigate any environmental harm caused by the incident.

Preventative Actions

Proposed actions to prevent a recurrence of the incident.

Date of Notice ………./………./……….

Time of Notice ……….:………. am / pm

Designated Contact Details

Name ….……………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………..

Ph No. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………..

Email …………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………….

Signed (Manager Environment CUP)

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