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General GENERAL AUSTRALIA (See Plan) GEO-POLITICAL: Capital City: Canberra Nationality: (noun) Australian, (adjective) Australian Population: 20,264,082 COMMUNICATIONS: International Direct Dial Code: 61 Number of Internal Airports: 308 Major Languages Spoken: English 79.1%, Chinese 2.1%, Italian 1.9%, other 11.1%, unspecified 5.8% (2001 Census) ECONOMY: Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD) of 100 Cents Exchange: (as of November 2007) US$ 1.00 ␦ AUD 1.15 AUD 1.00 ␦ US$ 0.87 Exchange rates under licence from XE.com Main Industries: Mining, industrial and transportation equipment, food processing, chemicals and steel ENVIRONMENT: Territorial Sea: 12 n.m Other Maritime Claims: Contiguous Zone: 24 n.m Continental Shelf: 200 n.m or to the edge of the continental margin Exclusive Economic Zone: 200 n.m Coastline Extent: 25,760 km Climate: Generally arid to semiarid; temperate in south and east; tropical in north Natural Resources: Bauxite, coal, iron ore, copper, tin, gold, silver, uranium, nickel, tungsten, mineral sands, lead, zinc, diamonds, natural gas and petroleum Natural Hazards: Cyclones along the coast; severe droughts; forest fires Terrain: Mostly low plateau with deserts; fertile plain in southeast Average Temperatures: Month High Low January 28␥ C 13␥ C June 11␥ C 1␥ C September 17␥ C 3␥ C DOCUMENTS: The following information is required for clearance inwards: Customs and Immigration: Ships intending to call at an Australian port should submit the following forms to Australian Customs at least 48 hours prior to arrival through the Agent: Crew Reports (Form 3A and 3B) Impending Arrival Details (Form IMPARRIV) Passenger Report (Form 2B) Ship’s Passenger Report (Form 2A) Further to the forms listed above, the following must be submitted to Australian Customs on arrival: Crew Effects Declaration (Form 5, Part Two) Ports of Call List and Ports of Loading List (Form B921) Report of Ship’s Stores (Form 5, Part Four) Ship’s Report of Arrival (Form 5, Part One) The following certificates and documents should also be made available for inspection on arrival: Clearance from previous port Crew Travel documents Derat (Exemption) Certificate Document of Compliance International Vaccination Certificates of all personnel IOPP Certificate Light Dues Receipt Load Line Certificate Oil Record Book Passenger Safety Certificate Register of Cargo Gear (Refer to Marine Orders, Part 32) Register showing vessel’s name, port of registry, gross and nett tonnages and Owner Ship’s Articles Safety Construction Certificate Safety Equipment Certificate Ship’s Log Safety Management System Certificate Safety Radio Certificate Tonnage Certificate The Master and crew are advised that Australian Customs will not permit the vessel to land any items unless prior approval has been sought and given Quarantine: Australia relies on very strict Quarantine laws to safeguard against the introduction of foreign diseases and pests which may adversely affect the Australian environment, quality of life, its neighbours and/or its position as a trading nation Prior to any vessel’s arrival, a ship must lodge the following form with the Australian Quarantine Inspection Service (AQIS): Quarantine Declaration for Vessels, Form Q2 This form must be lodged with AQIS between 12 hours and 48 hours prior to the arrival of the vessel The form can be faxed and then administered by the Agent, if necessary If answers on the above form are satisfactory, radio pratique will be granted for the port from a specified time and date, enabling the vessel to proceed to the berth without displaying the ‘‘Q’’ flag signal A Quarantine Officer will then board the vessel at the berth A number of documents will require sighting by the AQIS Officer at this time: Declaration of Animals carried as cargo (Form Q3) Declaration of Health (Form Q360) Declaration of Ship’s Pets (Form Q4) Shipmaster’s Bond to cover Ship’s Pets (Form Q5) If the answers given on the Declaration of Health are satisfactory, Pratique may then be granted for all Australian ports AQIS will also need to sight information regarding ballast water management, prior to the vessel’s arrival at an Australian port This information can be submitted to AQIS via the internet or by email, which will See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi) subsequently be assessed by the Ballast Water Decision Support System A Risk Assessment Advice notice will then be sent back to the vessel, notifying the ship whether any ballast water exchange is necessary Records must be maintained by the vessel regarding any ballast water operations, preferably using the AQIS Ballast Water Update/Discharge Log Quarantine Officers may wish to peruse these records on boarding Ship’s ballast water tanks should not be overflowed within the port, and cargo residues are not permitted to enter the harbour Quarantine Pre-Arrival Report for Vessels (Pratique): This form must be provided to AQIS no more than 48 hours and no less than 12 hours prior to the vessel’s arrival at the first Australian port AQIS must be notified immediately if the current status of the vessel (relating to questions on this form) changes at any time Giving false or misleading information is a serious offence Ship’s Particulars for Vessel’s First Port of Call in Australia: Vessel Name: Voyage Number: IMO/Lloyd’s Number: Radio Call Sign: Last Port of Call: ETA First Port of Call: Hrs (Pilot Time or at Berth – delete whichever is not applicable) First Australian Port: Berth: ETD First Port of Call: Hrs (Advise AQIS of any change to the original departure time) 10 Next Port of Call: 11 Net Tonnage: 12 Number of Cargo Holds/Tanks/Decks: 13 Vessel Type: 14 Country of Registry: 15 Derat/Derat Exemption Certificate issued: Date: 16 Port of Issue: Quarantine Pre-Arrival Information: (In the spaces provided below the following questions and tick ⌼) 17 Have there been any deaths amongst the crew or Yes ⌼ passengers during the current voyage? If YES, please state number of deaths ( ) and cause Yes ⌼ 18 Is there any person on the vessel during the voyage suffering from an illness that may have been caused by an infectious disease? If YES, please state number of people with illness ( ) and cause 19 Are there any animals on board the vessel Yes ⌼ (including birds and fish)? If YES, please give a description of the animals Yes ⌼ 20 In the past years, has your vessel been in any Russian Far East port/s between 40␥ N and 60␥ N during any period between July and September? Yes ⌼ 21 If YES, since your last visit to the port/s, has your vessel been inspected and cleared as being free of Asian Gypsy Moth by agricultural authorities in Australia, Canada, New Zealand or the USA? If YES, please forward relevant certificate to AQIS Yes ⌼ 22 If NO, you have a certificate on board the vessel issued by Russian Agricultural Authorities during your last visit to a Russian Far East port, certifying that they had inspected the vessel and found if free of Asian Gypsy Moth egg masses? If YES, please forward relevant certificate to AQIS 23 Have you carried livestock or grain in the last Yes ⌼ Cargoes? If YES, list below the type of cargoes, the loading port/s and discharge port/s and cleaning performed since the livestock or grain was discharged Livestock/Grain (Delete whichever inapplicable) Yes ⌼ 24 After the examination of the vessel and its cargo since leaving the last port of call, did you discover any bees on board? 25 Will there be any crew changes while the vessel is Yes ⌼ in any Australian port of call? 26 If YES, specify the port/s and number of crew that will be signing off: Ballast Water Management (Tick ⌼ whichever is Yes ⌼ applicable) Yes ⌼ 27 Do you intend discharging any ballast water in Australian ports or waters? (If NO, go to Declaration) 28 If YES, indicate below all ports/locations of intended ballast water discharge in Australia: 1st port 2nd port 3rd port 4th port 5th port 6th port 29 Have you undertaken a full ballast water exchange Yes ⌼ at sea (independent of an AQIS DSS report) in a manner consistent with the IMO guidelines, before arrival in Australian ports or waters? If YES, go to Question 35 30 Does your vessel have a current Compliance Yes ⌼ Agreement with AQIS? If NO, go to Question 32 Yes ⌼ 31 If YES, are you operating in accordance with this Compliance Agreement during the current voyage to Australia? If YES, go to Declaration answer No ⌼ No ⌼ No ⌼ No ⌼ No ⌼ No ⌼ No ⌼ No ⌼ No ⌼ No ⌼ No ⌼ No ⌼ No ⌼ No ⌼ 91 AUSTRALIA 32 Have you entered ballast tank information into the AQIS DSS to have a risk assessment performed on the ballast water currently in those tanks to be discharged in Australian ports or waters? If NO, go to Declaration 33 If YES, what is the Risk Assessment Number assigned to your vessel by the AQIS DSS? Ran: ⌼⌼⌼⌼⌼⌼⌼⌼ 34 If your AQIS DSS result was HIGH have you undertaken a ballast water treatment/exchange at sea before arrival in Australian ports or waters? 35 If YES, indicate below what ballast water treatment/exchange method you used? Sequential (empty/refill) ⌼ Flow through ⌼ Dilution method ⌼ Other ⌼ If Other, please specify: 36 If treatment was not conducted fully in any of the tanks/holds intended for discharge in Australian ports or waters, please state reason: General Yes ⌼ No ⌼ Yes ⌼ No ⌼ Note: Ship and crew safety are of paramount importance when undertaking ballast operations, therefore Masters should undertake ballasting operations in accordance with the International Maritime Organisation guidelines Declaration: I declare that the Master of the above-mentioned vessel has provided the information within this AQIS form Declarations are to be held on board the ship for a minimum of years and must be presented for inspection by a Quarantine Officer at any Australian port Declaration made by: Shipping Agency Name: Printed name: Shipping Agency Tel: Signature: Shipping Agency Fax: Rank/Position: Shipping Agency email: Date: Note: The granting of Quarantine clearance to a vessel does not release its cargo from being subject to Quarantine Goods require separate clearance AQIS may reply by fax unless requested otherwise Permission to Visit in Non Proclaimed Ports: At the ports where AQIS have no active presence vessels are to apply for permission 10 days prior to their scheduled arrival (form 20AA) For ports such as Cape Flattery, the application should be sent more than 10 days in advance ISPS COMPLIANCE: The Department of Transport and Regional Security (DOTARS) advised on 30 June 2005 that all ports and port facilities handling international cargo in Australia have been approved and are operating in accordance with ISPS regulations PILOTAGE: Pilot Ladders: Australia strictly observes the international regulations and recommendations for pilot ladders and pilot boarding arrangements The following apply: SOLAS Chapter Reg 17 Regulations for Pilot Ladders and Mechanical Pilot Hoists IMO Res A.426(XI) Recommendation on Arrangements for Embarking and Disembarking Pilots in Very Large Ships IMO Res A.667(16) Recommendation on Pilot Transfer Arrangements IMO Res A.275 (VIII) Recommendation on Performance Standards for Mechanical Pilot Hoists DEEP SEA PILOTAGE: Coastal and Reef Pilotage: Since 2005 the Great Barrier Reef Particularly Sensitive Sea Area (PSSA) has included the Torres Strait Licensed pilots are available for the whole of the Queensland coast, including Torres Strait, the Inner Route of the Great Barrier Reef, the Great North East Channel, and the reef entrances at Hydrographers Passage, Palm Passage and Grafton Passage Compulsory Pilotage: The Inner Route of the Great Barrier Reef between Cape York (Lat 10␥ 41' S) and Cairns (Lat 16␥ 40' S), Torres Strait, and also Hydrographers Passage, has been declared a Compulsory Pilotage District All vessels 70 m or more in length and all loaded oil tankers, chemical carriers and liquified gas carriers, regardless of length, are required to use the services of a licensed Pilot The compulsory pilotage areas are rigorously monitored by the Authorities IMO Recommendation on Pilotage: The attention of Shipmasters is drawn to the IMO Recommendation A(710) on pilotage in Torres Strait and the Great North East Channel The Torres Strait Pilotage Area is bounded on the south by the line of Lat 10␥ 41' S, and on the north by Australia’s EEZ, and divided into the following two parts: Torres Strait Pilotage Area A is bounded by the Long 141␥ 50' E and 142␥ 05' E Torres Strait Pilotage Area B is bounded by the Long 142␥ 05' E and 143␥ 24' E Pilot Boarding: Vessels requiring a Pilot are to arrange for the Pilot to board at the following locations: East-bound vessels of draft of m or more: Booby Island Lat 10␥ 36’’ 30’ S, Long 141␥ 49’’ 80’ E East-bound vessels of draft less than 8m.: Goods Island Lat 10␥ 33’’ 90’ S, Long 142␥ 04’’ 40’ E West-bound vessels: Dalrymple island Lat 09␥ 34’’ 00’ S, Long 143␥ 24’’ 50’ E Masters of east-bound vessels with a draft of less than m can request the services of a Pilot from Booby Island if they wish to so Charts: Vessels embarking a Pilot for a transit of Torres Strait must carry the following Australian charts fully corrected to the latest Notices to Mariners: Aus 289, 292, 293, 296, 839 and 840 Pilotage Providers: Australian Reef Pilots Pty Ltd and Torres Pilots are licensed by AMSA to provide pilotage through the Torres Strait Australian Reef Pilots Pty Ltd, PO Box 826, Brisbane, Qld 4001 Tel: +61 (7) 3666 2660 Fax: +61 (7) 3666 2666 Telex: 51 9407 6260 ARPB G Email: operations@reefpilots.com.au Web: www.reefpilots.com.au Contact: Alan Maffina, General manager Torres Pilots, PO Box 674, Bulimba, Queensland 4171, Australia Tel: +61 (7) 3217 9544 (24 hrs.) Fax: +61 (7) 3217 9722 92 Hydrographers Passage: Hydro Pilots, PO Box 4018, South Mackay, QLD 4740, Australia Tel: +61 (7) 4944 0455 FAX: +61 (7) 4944 0755 Telex: AA48105 HPILOT Voicemail: +61 (7) 4944 0455 Email: hydropilots@hydropilots.com.au Contact: Captain James HC London, Director Under-Keel Clearance: Reliance on Charts and Predicted Tides: Prudent mariners navigate with adequate under-keel clearance at all times making due allowances for all the factors that are likely to reduce the depth beneath their keels To ensure an adequate under-keel clearance throughout a passage, an under-keel allowance may be laid down by a competent authority or determined on board when planning the passage The factors to be taken into account when determining this allowance are given in the ‘‘Mariners’ Handbook (NP 100) 6th Edition’’ It has become increasingly evident that economic pressures are causing mariners to navigate through waters of barely adequate depths, with under-keel clearance being finely assessed from the charted depths and predicted tide levels Hydrographic surveys have inherent technical limitations due partly in offshore areas, to uncertainties in the tidal reductions Furthermore, in some areas, the shape, and hence the depth, of the seabed is constantly changing Nautical charts can seldom, therefore, be absolutely reliable in their representation of depth, and when tidal predictions are applied to the chart as if they were actual tide levels, the uncertainties are clearly compounded The limitations of hydrographic surveys are discussed at length in the Mariners’ Handbook and factors affecting tide levels are described in the introduction to the Australian National Tide Tables It cannot be too strongly emphasised that even charts based on modern surveys may not show all seabed obstructions or the shoalest depths, and actual tide levels may be appreciably lower than those predicted Also see ‘‘Torres Strait’’ CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: The following is part of Marine Order – Part 32 Bulk Cargo: Bulk cargo must not be loaded into or unloaded from a cargo space unless means are provided enabling persons to escape from that space in case of emergency Accesses, Openings, Ladders, Coamings and Passageways: 6.1 Requirement for Access: Loading or unloading must not be carried out in a cargo space, the depth of which, measured from the level of the uppermost deck of the space to the bottom of the space, exceeds 1.5 m., unless: a) At least one unobstructed and safe means of access is maintained from the uppermost deck of the space to the level at which such loading or unloading is to take place; or b) Where the access prescribed by (a) is unavoidably obstructed by cargo, safe access is provided by one portable ladder complying with Appendix 17 6.2 Access to Include Opening and Ladder: A means of access must: a) Include an access opening and an adjacent permanent ladder, both situated clear of the hatchway through which cargo is loaded or unloaded; and b) Be so located, that a person using it will not enter the space defined by vertical projection of the uppermost hatchway upwards or downwards 6.3 Size of Access, Etc.: An access opening must be: a) Arranged to give an opening clear of all obstructions of not less than 600 mm in length and breadth within the coaming and continuing to the deck below on an axis parallel to the ladder, provided that on a ship built before August 1998, the clear opening need only be 550 mm ␺ 550 mm b) Where necessary, provided with fittings so arranged and located adjacent to the opening, as to afford a secure hand-hold and foothold to persons using the opening 6.4 Cover to Access to be Capable of Being Secured Open: A cover or closing appliance fitted to an access opening must be so arranged as to be capable of being secured in the open position 6.5 Ladders: 6.5.1 The permanent ladder adjacent to an access opening, must be: a) Where the vertical distance between the upper surface of adjacent decks or between deck and the bottom of the cargo space is not more than 6.0 m., either a vertical ladder or an inclined ladder complying with Appendix 17; b) Where the vertical distance between the upper surfaces of adjacent decks or between deck and the bottom of the cargo space is more than 6.0 m an inclined ladder or ladders complying with Appendix 17; and c) So designed and arranged that the risk of damage from the cargo loading or discharging gear is minimised 6.5.2 In ships not having a ‘tween’ deck, the uppermost 2.5 m of a cargo space measured clear of overhead obstructions, and the lowest 6.0 m may have vertical ladders complying with Appendix 17, provided the vertical extent of the inclined ladder or ladders connecting the vertical ladders is not less than 2.5 m 6.6 Shaft Tunnels: Shaft tunnels passing through cargo holds must be provided with ladders or steps at each end of the hold so that persons may cross the tunnels easily and safely 6.7 Two Means of Access to be Provided in Certain Ships: A cargo space in a ship built on or after August 1998, other than a ship used exclusively as a bulk carrier or as a cellular container ship, must be provided with at least means of access Where possible, these should be arranged diagonally within the hold, separated as far apart longitudinally, and as far apart athwartships, as possible One such means of access must be maintained in compliance with 6.1 at all times during loading or unloading A ship built before August 1998 may alternatively comply with 6.2 of Appendix of Issue of this part Readers are encouraged to send updates and additions (page xi) General AUSTRALIA 6.8 Bulk Carrier Accesses: 6.8.1 In a bulk carrier, a cargo space requiring personnel access for the purpose of loading or unloading must be provided with: a) A means of access, including an inclined ladder complying with or of Appendix 17; and b) In the case of a ship built on or after 17 November 1986, a second means of access 6.8.2 The second means of access referred to in 6.8.1(b): a) May be an inclined ladder complying with or of Appendix 17; or b) May be formed, regardless of the depth of the cargo space, from a series of staggered vertical ladders complying with of Appendix 17 linking platforms complying with of Appendix 17 6.9 Access in Cellular Container Ships: In a cellular container ship, only one means of access to a cargo space is required This may utilise lengths of staggered vertical ladder complying with of Appendix 17 fitted between adjacent transverse webs or stringers that serve as working platforms or passageways within the cargo space, provided that: a) No ladder exceeds 6.0 m in length; and b) The passageways between ladders are not less than 550 mm in width 6.10 Coamings: 6.10.1 Where a coaming exceeding 450 mm in height above the deck surface is fitted to an access opening, steps, cleats or rungs must be fitted inside the coaming to form a continuation of the access ladder: a) To within 450 mm from the top of the coaming; b) Providing a foothold: i Not less than 300 mm in width; and ii With tread depth in the case of a step, and a clearance from the coaming in the case of a rung or cleat, of not less than 150 mm.; c) Spaced at equal intervals corresponding to the steps or rungs of the access ladder; and d) So constructed as to prevent slipping 6.10.2 Where a coaming exceeds 900 mm in height above the deck, steps or cleats must be provided outside the coaming suitable for use by a person climbing over the coaming to enter or leave the hatch Grain Cargoes: Guidelines for Grain Cleanliness Surveys: On arrival, a vessel fixed to load grain must have holds clean, dry and free from residues of previous cargoes, free from insect infestation, and be in all respects ready to load Surveyors from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), and the Australian Quarantine Inspection Service (AQIS) will board, together with charterers and other surveyors to check the condition of the ship Ships’ crews cannot be used to clean holds after arrival, so every opportunity must be taken to prepare the holds at a previous port or en-route to avoid the use of costly Australian labour Essential Preparation for Loading: Special attention should be paid to the removal of all loose scale and rubbish, and the cleanliness of other obstructions, including underdeck girders and the underside of steel hatch covers, which might harbour insects or the remnants of previous cargoes Scale should be removed by high pressure water jets or chipping and scraping If jets are used to remove scale, or areas chipped and scraped are painted over, ample time must be allowed for water to dry and paint fumes to disperse completely Loose scale or previous cargo residues must not be painted over AMSA surveyors will pay particular attention, in addition to the stability requirements, to the satisfactory operation of hold bilges, and will require each section to be tested to demonstrate its efficiency Following a satisfactory test, each bilge well should have its perforated plate cover put in place, with a single layer of burlap over it to prevent grain getting into the bilge well They will also require hold lighting to be switched off and the fuses removed, to prevent any possibility of the lights being left on and the grain being heated by the lights sufficiently to ignite it AQIS surveyors will pay particular attention to residues of previous grain cargoes, and to insect infestation If such are found, the ship will probably be required to be sprayed or fumigated The latter will normally require the crew to be accommodated ashore until the vessel is certified safe for them to return This may be as long as 48 hours AMSA surveyors will require to be satisfied that the ship will have sufficient stability to carry the grain to her final destination safely A form, Form GA, on which the fully detailed calculations should be shown, is available from AMSA offices This should be completed in detail Similar forms from other grain exporting countries, such as the National Cargo Bureau’s form in the USA, are acceptable in lieu of the Form GA Masters are warned that good quality Australian wheat stows well, and stowage factors considerably below those normally expected are frequently encountered AMSA surveyors will also require to be satisfied that the ship will not be overstressed during loading or on voyage If a ship is loading a full cargo at one port, with only one or two slack hatches, there will normally be little difficulty in doing this, and reference to an approved grain loading condition will usually demonstrate compliance with the longitudinal strength requirements However, when a ship loads at two ports, the requirements may be difficult, and for some ships, impossible, to satisfy Where doubt exists regarding the stresses that the cargo may place on the ship, surveyors may require detailed calculations to be made BALLAST: Ballast Water Management: The IMO International Guidelines for Preventing the Introduction of Unwanted Aquatic Organisms and Pathogens from Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediment Discharges apply to vessels entering Australian ports Similar Australian Ballast Water Guidelines also apply for international shipping Masters should also note that vessels may be subject to inspection by the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service Ballast Water Advisory Information: District Sydney, NSW Melbourne, VIC Brisbane (SE), QLD Cairns (far North), QLD Darwin, NT Perth, WA Adelaide, SA Hobart, TAS Canberra, ACT Tel: +61 (2) +61 (3) +61 (7) +61 (7) +61 (8) +61 (8) +61 (8) +61 (3) +61 (2) 9364 7222 9264 6777 3246 8755 4030 7800 8999 2311 9311 5333 8305 9753 6233 3352 6272 5189 See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi) Email: dss@aqis.gov.au Web: www.aqis.gov.au/shipping Also see ‘‘Plan’’ POLLUTION: Requirements for Reporting Pollution Incidents: The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973/78 (MARPOL) 73/78 entered into force for Australia on 14th January 1988 Protocol I of the Convention contains comprehensive requirements and recommendations for ship reporting of incidents involving harmful substances The purpose of these new reporting obligations and guidelines is to enable the Australian Maritime Safety Authority to be informed quickly and more accurately about actual or potential accidental spillages or cargo losses as well as illegal discharges so that immediate action may be taken Reports must be made when an incident involves: a) A discharge or probable discharge of oil, or noxious liquid substances carried in bulk, resulting from damage to the ship or its equipment, or for the purpose of securing the safety of a ship or saving life at sea (Harmful Substances Report) b) A discharge or probable discharge of harmful substances in packaged form, including those in freight containers, portable tanks, road and rail vehicles and ship-borne barges (Marine Pollutants Report) c) Damage, failure or breakdown of a ship of 15 m in length or above which: i affects the safety of the ship; including but not limited to collision, grounding, fire, explosion, structural failure, flooding and cargo shifting; or ii results in impairment of the safety of navigation; including but not limited to, failure or breakdown of steering gear, propulsion plant, electrical generating system, and essential shipborne navigational aids; or d) A discharge during the operation of the ship of oil or noxious liquid substances in excess of the quantity or instantaneous rate permitted under the present Convention These measures seek to ensure early notification of pollution or threat of pollution The deciding factor in initiating a report is not so much the distance from the coastline (as in the past) as the possibility of harm to the coastline or territorial sea of a country Consequently, Australian vessels trading overseas should be aware that a POLREP must be made directly to the Government of any country affected or likely to be affected by a pollution incident For incidents affecting or likely to affect Australian interests, reports should continue to be made to the Manager, Marine Environment Protection Services in the Australian Maritime Safety Authority through the AusSAR Pollution Report: POLREP to the Manager, Marine Environment Protection Services in the Authority, Canberra: Harmful Substances Report: (Oil and noxious liquid substances) Sections of the ship report form which are inappropriate should be omitted from the report A Ship: Name, call sign/ship station identity and flag B Date and time of event C Position: Latitude and longitude or D Position: True bearing and distance E True Course F Speed in knots and tenth of knots L Route information: Intended track M Radio communications: Full names of stations N Time of next report P.** Q Type of oil or noxious liquid substances on board UN number(s) Pollution category (A, B, C or D) for noxious liquid substances Names of manufacturers of substances or consignee or consignor Quantity Condition of the ship, as relevant Ability to transfer cargo/ballast/fuel R Type of oil or the correct technical name of the noxious liquid discharged into the sea UN number(s) Pollution category (A, B, C or D) for noxious liquid substances Names of manufacturers of substances or consignee or consignor An estimate of the quantity of substances Whether lost substances floated or sank Whether loss is continuing Cause of loss Estimate of the movement of the discharge or lost substances giving current conditions if known 10 Estimate of the surface area of the spill S T Weather conditions Name, address, telex and telephone number of the ship’s owner and representative Ship size and type U X Actions being taken with regard to the discharge and movement of the ship Assistance or salvage efforts which have been requested or which have been provided by others The Master of an assisting or salvaging ship should report the particulars of the action undertaken or planned ** In the case of a probable discharge only Marine Pollutants Report: (Harmful substances in packaged form) A Ship: Name, call sign/ship station identity and flag B Date and time of event C Position: Latitude and longitude or D Position: True bearing and distance M Radio communications: Full names of stations P.** Correct technical name or names of goods UN number(s) IMO hazard class(es) 93 AUSTRALIA General Names of manufacturers of substances or consignee or consignor Types of packages including identification marks (specify whether portable tank, freight container or other, include official registration marks and numbers assigned to the unit) An estimate of the quantity and likely condition of goods Condition of the ship Ability to transfer cargo/ballast/fuel ABBOT POINT, Qld.: 19␥ 52' S 148␥ 05' E (See Plan) Also see General before first port OVERVIEW: Australia’s most northerly deep-water coal shipping port, Date of change may vary by as much as 14 days from state to state (normally late October to early or mid-March) LOCAL HOLIDAYS: The following holidays apply throughout Australia: New Year’s Day, Australia Day, Queen’s Birthday, Foundation Day, Labour Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, Queen’s Birthday, Anzac Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day REPATRIATION: Offsigning crew will not require a transit visa to leave the country The MCV will be deemed to allow a period of days to allow the crew to leave Australia Also see ‘‘Identification Cards’’ IDENTIFICATION CARDS: From January 2008, all crew on commercial (non military) vessels will be required to hold a Maritime Crew Visa (MCV) Crew joining a vessel, unless holders of Australian or New Zealand passports, require a transit visa This will only be issued if a valid MCV is in place Applications for the MCV may be made online at Web: www.immi.gov.au/sea/mcv by paper application to Brisbane or through the Agent Foreign crew members arriving in Australia without appropriate immigration documentation will be restricted on board the vessel Foreign crew are required to hold: ⌻ a valid national passport, a MCV granted for the same passport ⌻ a seafarer’s identity document that both identifies the holder and states that he/she is employed as a seafarer on that vessel Examples of such documents include Sea Service Record Books, Seaman’s Books and Seafarers’ Passports where record of service is stated In addition the Australian Government will issue the owner/operator/Master of the ship with an infringement in respect of each inadequately documented crew member The penalty for each crew member is currently AUS$5,000 Questions regarding Australia’s immigration requirements for crew members can be sent to the Department of Immigration and Multi-cultural and Indigenous Affairs via Email: seaports@immi.gov.au SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: July 1983 Radio/Health: I sent a request for free pratique to the Commonwealth Director of Health, Sydney, that being my first port, but the radio operator instructed our Radio Officer to address the message to Quarantine Sydney There was no advice as to the vessel having been granted free pratique when the Port Health Authorities boarded the vessel in Sydney I was told that the radio pratique must be requested 18 – 24 hours prior to arrival from the Agents The questionnaire to be answered was Form 106 No 3.13 established under the auspices of the Port Corporation of Queensland (PCQ) Operated by the Abbot Point Bulkcoal Pty Ltd (APB) LOCATION: In the state of Queensland between Townsville and Mackay, approximately 25 km north of Bowen CHARTS: AUS Charts No 255 and 371 PORT LIMITS: The area contained within a line commencing at the intersection of the high water mark and meridian of Long 147␥ 59' E and bearing 000␥(T) along that meridian to its intersection with parallel of Lat 19␥ 48' S; then bearing 090␥(T) along that parallel to its intersection with meridian of Long 148␥ 08' E; then by a line to the northern extremity of Gloucester Head on Gloucester Island; then by the high water mark along the western edge of Gloucester Island to the southern extremity of the island; then by a line to the northern extremity of Cape Gloucester; then by the high water mark to its intersection with the northern edge of the wharf at Bowen; then by a line to the port entrance beacon to Bowen Boat Harbour; then by a line to the southern extremity of Dalrymple Point; then by the high water mark to the point of commencement and including all navigable rivers and creeks communicating with that area and the banks and foreshores of the rivers and creeks DOCUMENTS: See ‘‘Townsville’’ ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant PFSO: PCQ Head Office, 24-hour Duty Officer Tel: +61 (7) 3224 7426 John Martin, PFSO Tel: +61 (7) 4786 4187 Mobile: +61 428 180243 Fax: +61 (7) 4786 4189 Email: jmartin@pcq.com.au Bob Brunner, Deputy PFSO Tel: +61 (7) 3225 1035 Mobile: +61 414 541116 Fax: +61 (7) 3224 7234 Email: rbrunner@pcq.com.au Abbot Point Coal Terminal: 24-hour Duty Officer Tel: +61 (7) 4785 2531 Mobile: +61 419 705945 Geoff Hutchinson, PFSO Tel: +61 (7) 4786 0322 Fax: +61 (7) 4786 0305 Email: ghutchinson@xstratacoal.com.au Colin Edgerton, Deputy PFSO Tel: +61 (7) 4786 0335 Mobile: +61 419 705945 Fax: +61 (7) 4786 0305 Email: cedgerton@xstrata.com.au MAX SIZE: 200,000 d.w.t., LOA 300 m., beam 47.5 m However, consideration given to larger vessels provided that mooring arrangements on board are satisfactory With a rise of tide of 3.5 m., vessels may sail with a draft of 18.26 m DENSITY: 1021 – 1024 RESTRICTIONS: Ballast condition, propeller fully immersed with maximum trim 2.5 m by the stern and forward draft not less than 2% of LOA No restrictions on time, however berthing at discretion of Harbour Master with regard to weather conditions Engines must not be immobilised whilst alongside without prior permission of Harbour Master Unberthing in accordance with state of tide and draft Under-keel clearance required is 10% of deepest draft plus 0.61 m PILOTAGE: Compulsory Pilot service provided by Maritime Safety Queensland based in Mackay and Townsville Prior notice confirming ETA 24 ours prior to arrival to be given through Agent Boarding ground is Lat 19␥ 48.12' S, Long 148␥ 03.6' E or as directed by Pilot vessel Maintain listening watch on VHF Channel 16 Standard IMO pilot ladder rigged as per IMO recommendations Usually starboard side 1.5 m above water DEEP SEA PILOTAGE: Pilotage through Hydrographers Passage, Palm Passage, Grafton Passage and the Inner Route of the Great Barrier Reef to Torres Strait is conducted by licensed pilots available from Australian Reef Pilots Ltd, Hydro Pilots and Queensland Coastal Pilot Service Pty Ltd Masters are advised that pilotage in the Inner Route and at Hydrographers Passage is compulsory Pilotage in the Great North East Channel is recommended by IMO See ‘‘Torres Strait’’ and ‘‘Hay Point’’ ANCHORAGES: Suggested anchorage position is within n.m of the pilot boarding ground Also see ‘‘Pilotage’’ PRATIQUE: Standard Australian regulations and procedures apply, radio pratique is available PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: See ‘‘General’’ before first port VHF: Pilot vessel and tugs listen on Channel 16 and work on Channel TUGS: Two twin-screw Zedpeller tugs of 56 tonnes BP are available Tugs’ lines always used BERTHS: One berth 2.75 km offshore handling coal, only serviced by conveyor and shiploader Length of berth fendering 268 m., plus four mooring dolphins Depth of water in approaches is 17.2 m below CD Depth of water at berth is 19.4 m below CD Shiploader has a rated capacity of 4,600 tonnes/hr and an average capacity of 4,000 tonnes/hr Max reach from fender face 34 m Max operating air draft above LWD 27.5 m WASTE DISPOSAL: Not available SLOPS DISPOSAL: Not available FRESH WATER: Not available FUEL: Available by barge from Townsville CHANDLERY: Provisions available on request POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police station (Bowen) Tel: +61 (7) 4786 1333 EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Through Abbot Point Control using internal Tel: 337 or external Tel: +61 (7) 4786 0337 or contact Agent TIME: See ‘‘General’’ before first port TELEPHONES: Provided on berthing NEAREST AIRPORT: Townsville Domestic Airport, 210 km SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None 94 Readers are encouraged to send updates and additions (page xi) Q R S T U X Correct technical name or names of goods UN number(s) IMO hazard class(es) Names of manufacturers of goods or consignee or consignor Types of packages including identification marks (specify whether portable tank, freight container or other, include official registration marks and numbers assigned to the unit) An estimate of the quantity and condition of goods Whether lost goods floated or sank Whether loss is continuing Cause of loss Weather conditions Names, address, telex and telephone number of the ship’s owner and representative Ship size and type Action being taken with regard to the discharge and movement of the ship Assistance or salvage efforts that have been requested or that have been provided by others The Master of an assisting or salvaging ship should report the particulars of the action undertaken or planned ** In the case of a probable discharge only Also see ‘‘Ballast’’ Load Line Zones: Extension of Seasonal Tropical Zones: Amendments to the Load Line Convention are in course of ratification regarding changes to the Seasonal Tropical Zones in Northwest and East Australia They extend the Seasonal Tropical Zones to cover the ports of Dampier, Port Hedland, Point Sampson and Port Walcott, on the Northwest coast of Australia, during the period May to 30 November each year, and to cover the port of Gladstone on the East coast of Australia, during the period April to 30 November As the amendments have not yet been ratified, ships cannot take advantage of the additional loading as of right In order to be able to load to her Tropical Marks during the appropriate season, a ship’s Flag State Administration must have advised AMSA in writing that it accepts the proposed amendment, under Article 8(1) of the Load Line Convention, as equivalent to the current requirements If in doubt, a Master should seek written advice from his Flag State Administration that it has so accepted the relevant amendment This should be obtained prior to arrival as, after arrival, it will normally be too late to obtain this confirmation TIME: Daylight saving is adopted in some States in accordance with table below: Western Australia Northern Territory Queensland South Australia Victoria Tasmania New South Wales Standard GMT + Daylight Saving GMT + hours 9.5 hours 10 hours 9.5 hours 10 hours 10 hours 10 hours No change No change No change 10.5 hours 11 hours 11 hours 11 hours Abbot Point AUSTRALIA GENERAL: Nearest town is Bowen, 32 km by road, Bowen has full Pratique: Radio pratique is available Send message to the ‘‘Quarantine facilities Officer’’ through the ship’s Agent, not more than 24 hours prior to arrival (this stipulation is not enforced) The Agent will keep vessel advised Text of the message is in accordance with the advised procedure in the Sailing Directions for Entry to First Australian Port If radio pratique has not been granted prior to berthing ensure that there is no contact with the wharf or employees by crew until pratique is granted Shore Leave: Crew are permitted to go ashore after Immigration and Customs Clearance The Agent can arrange a minibus service to Bowen and return Cost about Australian $150.00 for the round trip The trip to Bowen is 30 minutes Telephone: A telephone is placed onboard STD, overseas and local operator service on a reverse charge basis Telephone cards available Restrictions: Access to wharf and loading plant is restricted Persons requiring access (crew members/visitors) must wear safety helmets, safety shoes and adequate eye protection, and comply with all safety regulations Abbotcoal are not responsible for accidents incurred by personnel who use their wharf gangway Pedestrian access along the wharf approach is not permitted Special authorisation is required for private vehicles and visitors, within the port area and wharf access Access to the remainder of the port site is strictly forbidden Derat Examination Certificate: Quarantine doctor will arrange for renewal Cost Australian $45.00 Consuls: None available Repatriation: Can be arranged Coach leaves Bowen for Townsville, with direct flights to New Zealand and Brisbane for other international connections Fresh Water/Fuel/Diesel: Not available from wharf, there are no facilities Ship Chandler: Will attend vessel if necessary Bonded stores are also available Prices may be high due to transportation costs AUTHORITY: Ports Corporation of Queensland, PO Box 409, Brisbane, Queensland 4001, Australia Tel: +61 (7) 3224 7088 FAX: +61 (7) 3224 7234 Contact: Captain J Preston, Regional Harbour Master (Townsville) (Tel: +61 (7) 4771 5135 Fax: +61 (7) 4721 2028 Email: john.a.preston@msq.qld.gov.au) Regional Harbour Master, 60 Ross Street South, PO Box 1921, Townsville, Queensland 4810, Australia Terminal Operator: Abbot Point Bulkcoal Pty Ltd, Abbot Point via Bowen, PO Box 207, Bowen, Queensland 4805, Australia Tel: +61 (7) 4786 0300 FAX: +61 (7) 4786 0305 Contact: B Byrne, Shipping and Administration Superintendent (Email: brian.byrne@mim.com.au) DEVELOPMENTS: Port is considering expansion of the coal terminal This includes a second berth for the loading of coal SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: March 1986 (Updated 2002) Location: Abbot Point is within a Permanent Tropical Zone, within the Great Barrier Reef Tropical Zone: April to 30 November Summer Zone: December to 31 March Anchoring Position: Within n.m of the pilot boarding ground Pilot Boarding Position: Indicated on Chart AUS No 255 – Abbot Point and Approaches Lat 19␥ 48.12' S, Long 148␥ 03.6' E Pilot boards by pilot boat, tugs stationed at Bowen This chart is well recommended The Harbour Master and Pilots are stationed in Townsville Abbot Point: Australia’s most northerly deep-water coal shipping port, situated about 20 km north of Bowen The port is established under the auspices of the Harbours Corporation of Queensland Developed by the MIM Holdings Ltd and operated by the Abbot Point Bulkcoal Pty Ltd Development began in 1981, and operations commenced in 1984 Coking coal from Collinsville and steaming coal from Newlands are the only two MIM products handled Heavy duty railway, using modern rolling stock, and multiple diesel electric locomotives conveys coal from the fields to the 450 site Loading Procedure: Coal travels on conveyors via a 1,350 tonne surge bin There are two weightometers and an automatic continuous sampling plant The conveyor system extends along a 100 m rock causeway and a 2.8 km approach trestle, which also supports a roadway to the deep-water wharf and shiploader Size of Vessels: From 20,000 – 200,000 d.w.t Larger vessels have been considered on individual merits Depths: Approach depth, (stated) 17.2 m., alongside berth (stated) 19.4 m Tugs: 2␺55 tonne bollard pull Tugs’ lines used Line Boats: None available Berthing: In normal circumstances vessels will berth starboard side to However, be prepared to berth either side to in accordance with the Harbour Master’s requirements In normal conditions draft is to be adjusted so that the propeller is fully immersed and vessel trimmed approximately 1.8 m by the stern The arrival draft must be cabled to the Harbour Master and Agent who will advise any adjustment required To ensure maximum safety all vessels using heavy mooring wire ropes are requested to have the ends terminating in a m rope spring finished with a standard eye for placing over the bollards and hooks All mooring ropes and wires should have a m tail of light rope spliced into the eye Hooks on mooring bollards are electrically operated and self release Pilot Ladder: Constructed and rigged in accordance with SOLAS requirements Berth: Length of trestle from shore to berth 2.75 km Length of Berth: (Extent of fender system 264 m approximately) Length between extreme mooring dolphins 466 m Length of Berthing Basin: 512 m Width of Berthing Basin: 70 m Depth at Berthing Basin: 19.4 m There are breasting dolphins, equipped with Bridgestone energy absorbing cell-type rubber fenders Height of top of fenders above datum 7.5 m approximately Height of underside of fenders above datum 0.9 m approximately Ship Loader: Type: Travelling gantry with luffing boom Design rate maximum capacity: 4,600 tonnes/hr Length of travel: 212 m Boom operating range: +12␥ to – 10␥ Maximum outreach from fender line: 34 m Height above datum (plus 12␥): 27.5 m Height below datum (minus 10␥): 19.5 m Travel speed variable from m./min to 30 m./min Stowage Factor: *Steaming coal: approx 1.11 cu.m./tonne Angle of repose from 35 – 50␥ Coking coal: Approx 1.14 cu.m/tonne Angle of repose 33␥ * Vessel achieved a better stowage factor loading steaming coal Final Quantity: It has to be remembered when requesting to stop loading that there is about 3,000 tonne on the belt, which must be run off Loaded Tonnage: Calculated on draft survey (vessel experienced SW’ly winds Force and swell of about m.) Cargo Completion: Vessels must vacate berth without delay, subject to tidal conditions Arrival Notice: At least days prior to arrival to Fax: +61 (7) 4786 0305 a) Name of vessel b) Type of vessel (if OBO confirm that vessel is gas free) c) ETA d) Total cargo quantity required (subject to C/P requirements and allowances) e) Hatch loading sequence, Pour by Pour Reference to (b) above – Master to advise Agent and Harbour Master Date vessel discharged last oil cargo Time and place of last Gas Free Certificate Location and amount of slops on board (and assurance that slop tanks inerted or pressed-up) 48 hours prior to arrival – advise ETA 24 hours prior to arrival – confirm ETA and Hatch Number (‘‘1st Pour’’) Also advise Harbour Master of ETA/Berthing Draft/and ballast water is not contaminated Note: To avoid delays to berthing and to avoid tug cancellations it is important that all adjustments to ETA’s are advised to all parties All hatches to be clean/dry and opened before berthing Hatch lids are to be clearly numbered, for easy identification, no responsibility attached to shore loading personnel if any infringement to this requirement All loading is expressed in metric tonnes of 1,000 kg See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi) ADELAIDE, S.A.: 34␥ 51' S 138␥ 30' E (See Plan) Also see General before first port OVERVIEW: Inner and outer harbours comprising 20 wharves including the CSX World Container Port Principal commodities handled are grain, limestone, petroleum products, soda ash, motor vehicles, containers, scrap metal, cement, fertilisers and agricultural products, iron and steel, livestock and breakbulk and general cargoes LOCATION: The port is located in the state of South Australia, on the east shore of the Gulf of St Vincent CHARTS: AUS Charts No 137, 780 and 781 PORT LIMITS: Harbour Limits: Northern Limit: a line drawn due east from Lat 34␥ 40.42' S, Long 138␥ 22.55' E to shore Southern Limit: a line drawn due east from Lat 34␥ 51.30' S, Long 138␥ 24.80' E to shore Western Limit: a line drawn between Lat 34␥ 40.42' S, Long 138␥ 22.55' E to Lat 34␥ 51.30' S, Long 138␥ 24.80' E DOCUMENTS: See ‘‘Melbourne’’ Customs Officers board at the wharf and if any inspections required, Department of Transport officials also board at the wharf Certificates: 1 1 1 Last Port Customs Clearance Light Dues Receipt Load Line Certificate Safety Equipment Certificate Safety Radio Certificate Ship’s Articles (British vessels) Ship’s Register ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port and facilities are compliant For all security matters contact Email: flindersports@flindersports.com.au MAX SIZE: Inner Harbour: LOA 206 m., draft 9.45 m (MHWN), 10.5 m (MHWS) Outer Harbour: LOA 288 m., draft 11.9 m (MHWS) Tankers: Depth 10.7 m DENSITY: Slightly denser than sea water, not affected by tide RESTRICTIONS: Berthing throughout 24 hours Berth No 7: Depth 12.2 m at LLW Berth No 12 to Birkenhead Bridge: Depth 8.4 m at LLW Birkenhead Bridge to Princes Wharf: Depth 6.3 m at LLW Under-keel clearance 10% of draft with minimum 0.9 m under-keel at all times PILOTAGE: 24 hours’ notice, telegraphic requests through ship’s Agent Adelaide Pilots, call sign ‘‘Adelaide – Outer Harbour’’, listen on VHF Channel 16 and work on Channels 6, 8, 12 and 67 Pilot launch orange hull, yellow deck house, ‘‘Pilot’’ on each side in black letters Give pilot launch good lee and safe pilot ladder Pilot boards n.m west of fairway beacon ANCHORAGES: One mile west of fairway beacon PRATIQUE: Free pratique given by radio message VHF: Call sign ‘‘Adelaide Outer Harbour’ listens on Channel 16 and works on Channels 6, 8, 12 and 67 TUGS: Four tugs available (43 – 60 tonnes BP) 95 AUSTRALIA Adelaide BERTHS: Berth Length (m.) Depth (m.) 16 17 18 19 20 25 160 169 178 168 163 240 9.3 9.3 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.2 27 204 10.9 29 H K M N Penrice Osborne OH OH 245 304 171 218 150 120 208 185 183 10.0 11.2 7.5 10.7 8.7 7.5 10.0 11.5 11.2 OH OH OH 150 214 300 11.2 11.2 13.2 OH 210 13.2 Remarks General cargo General cargo General cargo General cargo General cargo Ro-Ro ramp, length of solid wharf 122 m Bulk grain, length of solid wharf 142 m Solid wharf length 169 m Bulk cement Limestone discharge Tanker common user Bulk liquid Bulk soda ash loading Bulk liquid Livestock, general cargo Passenger terminal/Ro-Ro ship’s ramp Ro-Ro (automobiles) Ro-Ro (automobiles) Containers 1␺46 – 60 tonnes, 1␺36 tonnes portainers Containers 1␺35.5 tonnes, 1␺40.6 tonnes portainers NEAREST AIRPORT: Adelaide International Airport, miles CUSTOMS: Each Crew member 200 cigarettes or 40 cigars or oz tobacco Limited amounts of spirits per man REPATRIATION: Available IDENTIFICATION CARDS: See ‘‘Melbourne’’ SEAMAN’S CLUBS: Seafarer’s Centre, Nelson Street, Port Adelaide Tel: +61 (8) 8447 5733 Open daily from 1600 hrs AUTHORITY: Flinders Ports Pty Ltd, PO Box 19, 296 St Vincent Street, Port Adelaide, SA 5015, Australia Tel: +61 (8) 8447 0611, 8447 0622 FAX: +61 (8) 8447 0606 Cables: Depmah Email: flindersports@flindersports.com.au Web: www.flindersports.com.au Contact: Carl Kavina, General Manager, Marine Operations (Tel: +61 (8) 8447 0622 Email: kavina.carl@flindersports.com.au) AIRLIE ISLAND, W.A.: 21␥ 20' S 115␥ 10' E (See Plan) Also see General before first port LOCATION: Airlie Island Terminal is now included within the port limits of TELEPHONES: Available the ‘‘Port of Onslow’’ which is situated on the N.W Australian Coast Airlie Island is 16 nautical miles N.N.E from Onslow and 27 nautical miles South of Barrow Island in position Lat 21␥ 20' S., Long 115␥ 10' E Master should refer to latest Hydrographic Chart Aus 743 and the Australian Pilot Volume V The tanker mooring is situated 1.0 nautical mile N.N.E of Airlie Island Crude oil produced from the Chervil offshore oil field is brought ashore to storage and loading facilities on Airlie Island Crude oil produced from the Chervil Field is piped ashore to production and storage facilities on Airlie Island The crude oil storage situated on Airlie Island consists of floating roof storage tanks, a pump station, Chervil process plant and associated pipework The Island is manned on a 24 hour basis Chervil is located nautical miles East of Airlie in Lat 21␥ 18' 23" S., Long 115␥ 13' 47" E MAX SIZE: Specifications for tankers berthing at Airlie Island should conform to the following dimensions and draft restrictions: The CBM is designed for tankers size between 30,000 d.w.tonnes and 120,000 d.w.tonnes The maximum design dimensions are: 300 m length overall 50 m beam 120,000 d.w.tonnes Max draft restriction of 13.8 m fully loaded Arrival Draft: Vessels should arrive with a maximum ballast draft to assist berthing or suitable to the Pilot/Loading Master or where appropriate at IMO draft, without exceeding the maximum draft of 13.8 m Water Depth: In the berth and approach channel there is a least depth of 15.3 m To provide a safe margin there is a minimum under keel clearance of 1.5 m to be maintained at all times Maximum arrival and departure draft is restricted to 13.8 m If the berth or channel is subject to a swell in excess of 0.5 m the underkeel clearance may be increased at the discretion of the Pilot/Loading Master RESTRICTIONS: Terminal operates 24 hours Also see ‘‘Max Size’’ PILOTAGE: The pilot boarding ground is 15 nautical miles North of Airlie Island in position Lat 21␥ 10' S., Long 115␥ 06' E Pilot will communicate with the ship via VHF from the pilot boat prior to boarding When the pilot is boarding the Master should ensure that a good lee is provided and that the pilot ladder is rigged in compliance with current SOLAS regulations Pilotage to the Airlie Island mooring is compulsory Airlie Island is now incorporated within the Port of Onslow and there are gazetted pilots for this port On completion of mooring, the Pilot/Loading Master will act as terminal representative, liasing with the tanker’s Master on all matters relating to safety, loading and commercial papers As soon as possible prior to arrival at the pilot boarding ground the tanker should establish communications with the Airlie Island on VHF Channel 74 ANCHORAGES: Recommended Anchorage: Vessels waiting for the berth are recommended to anchor in position Lat 21␥ 10' S., Long 115␥ 06' E The holding ground in this area is poor and Masters should exercise caution when anchoring or lying at anchor VHF: Perth Communications: Novus West Australia Pty.Ltd – Office: Tel: +61 (8) 9486 7700 Fax: +61 (8) 9846 9800 Airlie Island: Tel: +61 (8) 9184 6100 Fax: +61 (8) 9184 6240 VHF: Channel 74 ETA Advice: Master must ensure that Novus West Australia is advised of the tanker’s ETA 96 hours prior to arrival and ETA is confirmed or updated at 72 hours, 48 hours and 24 hours prior to arrival When within range of Airlie Island contact should be established on Channel 74 before going to the VHF working channel Pre-Arrival Messages: The 96 hour pre-arrival message should also advise arrival draft and answer the following questions: a) Is the hull leak free? b) Is an inert gas system fitted? c) Is the inert gas system, if fitted, fully operational? d) Is a crude oil washing system fitted? e) Is the crude oil washing system, if fitted, fully operational? f) Are there any defects to the ship, machinery and equipment which effect safe pilotage, mooring, cargo handling or ballast operations? g) Have stress calculations for the envisaged programme of cargo handling and ballasting been made? h) Is the hull stress calculated within recommended safety limits? i) Ballast clean following AQIS Guidelines of August 1998 j) Quantity and origin of all cargo onboard or expected to be loaded prior to arrival at Airlie Terminal This should include API gravity, specific gravity and pour point specifications k) Quantity of bunkers on board prior to arrival at the Airlie Terminal, detailing API gravity, specific gravity and pour point specifications l) Vessel’s gross tonnage m) Vessel’s Marasat Number On receipt of the Pre-Arrival messages, the Shipping Agent is to ensure 96 Readers are encouraged to send updates and additions (page xi) Also see ‘‘Plan’’ BULK FACILITIES: Berth No 27: Bulk grain loader: Two travelling loading booms with spouts Maximum outreach from wharf edge: South boom 18.1 m., north boom 17.7 m Potential gross loading rate for wheat 1,450 t.p.h Boom clearance at wharf edge 15.1 m above CD Berth H: Cement/clinker loading berth: Fixed loader with luffing and slewing boom Vessels shift along wharf during loading Maximum outreach from wharf edge: 17.0 m Boom clearance at wharf edge above CD: Clinker 20.4 m., cement 14.4 m Gross loading rate: Clinker 2,000 t.p.h., cement 750 t.p.h Also see ‘‘Berths’’ CONTAINER FACILITIES: Berths OH6 and OH7: Operator: DPI Terminals Adelaide Pty Ltd Tel: +61 (8) 8248 9300 Fax: +61 (8) 8248 9370 Email: serviceadl@dpiterminals.com.au Facilities: 14 straddle carriers; forklifts; 380␺440V reefer points; 900 m rail track for intermodal transportation; 300 sq.m warehouse space Crane 1: Spreader 48 tonne, hook 60 tonne, max outreach 34.1 m Crane 2: Spreader 36 tonne, hook 46 tonne, max outreach 32.9 m Crane 3: Spreader 36 tonne, max outreach 32.3 m Crane 4: Spreader 40 tonne, max outreach 32.3 m Also see ‘‘Berths’’ TANKER FACILITIES: ‘‘Leak free’’ advice to Harbour Master to be given through Agent 500 tons slop discharge facilities Unauthorised persons not allowed on board Berths: ‘‘M’’ ‘‘N’’ Osborne Oil berth: Tallow berth: Depth alongside 10.7 m Depth alongside 8.7 m Depth alongside 10.0 m Also see ‘‘Berths’’ STEVEDORES: No advance ETA required WASTE DISPOSAL: Garbage is collected by contractor at all ships daily from 1000 hrs SLOPS DISPOSAL: Liquid road tankers (1␺16,000, 1␺8,000 and 1␺10,000 ltr capacity) available from Envirogaro (Cleanaway) Tel: +61 (8) 472777 Fax: +61 (8) 341 1829 MEDICAL: Contact Quarantine Department in ample time FRESH WATER: Inner Harbour: Through hydrants at 12 – 15 t.p.h Outer Harbour: Berths No – 4: 120 t.p.h FUEL: Diesel and lube oil supplied by road tanker Fuel oil is supplied from Melbourne 48 hours’ notice required SERVICES: Cleaning out and fitting out and compass adjusting DRY DOCK: None REPAIRS: All repairs possible SURVEYORS: EJC Carr & Assoc Pty Ltd Tel: +61 (8) 8447 5924 Fax: +61 (8) 8341 1564 POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Port Adelaide Police Tel: +61 (8) 8207 6444 Fire Brigade Tel: +61 (8) 8204 3825 SECURITY/GANGWAY: Optional except for white spirit tankers Cost varies according to time of shift REGULATIONS: Cargo Gear: Accordance Australian Regulations See ‘‘Melbourne’’ TIME: See ‘‘General’’ before first port LOCAL HOLIDAYS: Christmas Day; Waterside Workers’ Picnic Day (late January); Good Friday; 25 April (Anzac Day); Adelaide Cup Day (3rd Monday in May); Eight Hours Day (2nd Monday in October) Restricted holidays, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day WEATHER/TIDES: Tidal Range: MHWS 2.4 m., MHWN 1.3 m CONSULS: The following countries are represented: Austria Guatemala Norway Belgium Italy Peru Denmark Japan Philippines Finland Lebanon Portugal France Liberia Sweden Germany Netherlands USA Greece Airlie Island AUSTRALIA the Australian Marine Oil Spill Centre (AMOSC) (Tel: +61 (3) 5272 1555 (after hours (16) 379 328), Fax: +61 (3) 5272 1839, Email: amosc@amosc.com.au) have the specifications for any oil cargo, which has not been fingerprinted by AMOSC, on board the vessel, so that an appropriate oil spill response plan can be formulated The Tanker Pre-Load Information Sheet (See ‘‘Table’’) will be used to identify these cargoes BP Oil will provide NWA with the information requested in the form at least week prior to the offtake NWA Airlie Island Crude Oil Terminal General Information and Description Manual of July 1998 will always be available to any Tanker Master through NWA Pilot and Shipping Agent An AMSA Report – AMSA 355 of 12/97 – of suspected deficiencies on vessel will be completed by Pilot during this loading and forwarded by him to AMSA, BP and NWA, whether or not deficiencies are found MOORING: When the tanker has been manoeuvred into the berth, the mooring launch will run the ship’s lines, preventers and swamp moorings as required by the Pilot/Loading Master When the tanker is safely moored at the terminal the Pilot/Loading Master and the Novus West Australia operator will commence pick-up operations of the submarine hose The tanker mooring is an leg conventional buoy mooring (CBM) The berth is aligned 285␥/105␥ with the mean flood/ebb tides running 094␥/291␥ respectively The buoy mooring consists of pile driven anchor points: 65 m ground chain 81 mm 55 m chain 87 mm m chain 81 mm Buoy with 1␺100 tonnes quick release hook and preventer consisting of 50 m of 52 mm wire, highload swivel, 100 m of 80 mm polyester superline rope with a minimum breaking load of 150 tonnes The seabed in the vicinity of the tanker mooring is smooth hard caprock with patchy sand cover, consequently the holding ground in the area is considered poor It should be noted by Masters that the ship’s anchor cannot be considered to be an integral part of the mooring system and all preventers, swamp moorings and ship’s lines required must be passed and secured for the tanker to be considered safely moored The normal arrangement is for one ship’s line to be secured to each of the buoys and a total of shore lines to be taken onboard and secured (8 buoy preventers) The shore lines are to be made fast to bitts rather than put on winches Equipment and Ropes: a) Tankers using the mooring unit must be capable of passing and securing ship’s ropes, receiving and making fast shore preventers The ship will have ready ship’s lines and the capacity to secure shore lines b) Fairlead positions should be noted to avoid lines crossing each other c) Ship can be berthed either heading East or West depending on weather and tidal conditions Pilot will advise once on board d) Manifold and derrick/crane to be used will depend on direction of berthing Loading hose will be brought aboard from the Airlie Island side of the tanker (Southern side of the mooring) e) Running Lines: Ship’s lines will be run and secured to buoys by line boat Note: If ship is equipped with wires then there is a minimum requirement to have 12 m rope tails of suitable strength fitted This is to allow safe handling of wires by the line boat f) Ship will be required to lower a suitable messenger line to the line boat to retrieve shore lines Fax to NWA – (08) 9486 9800 From: Att.: Production Superintendent Date: TANKER PRE-LOAD INFORMATION – AIRLIE PROJECT Next Tanker Name Fax contact number for tanker: Shipping Agent: Tel: Fax: Surveyor’s Company: Tel: Fax: Due Date and Time: From Where: Cargo Volume and ␥API: Cargo Volume and ␥API: Have Cargoes been fingerprinted by AMOSC? Cargo 1: Yes ⌼ No ⌼ Cargo 2: Yes ⌼ No ⌼ Shipping Agent to Tel: (03) 5272 1555 to confirm Fuel, Bunkers C Volume and ␥API: Diesel Volume: Anticipate Airlie Crude Load: Destination: Will Customs Agents be in attendance? Yes ⌼ No ⌼ If Yes, how many Will Ship’s Agents be in attendance? Yes ⌼ No ⌼ If Yes, how many Will Surveyor’s Agents be in attendance? Yes ⌼ No ⌼ Pilot Name: Stirling Marine Services Tel: (08) 9335 8444 Fax: (08) 9335 3286 This information supplied by: on (Date) and onpassed by Production Superintendent to: ⌼ Airlie Island P.I.C ⌼ Pilot ⌼ Emergency Response ⌼ Mermaid Marine by fax Room White Board ⌼ Logistics and Technical Assistant By: (Production Superintendent) Date See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi) CARGO OPERATIONS: The propeller shall not be turned with the main engine while the flexible loading hose is connected or after it has been disconnected without notifying the Pilot/Loading Master Master and Pilot/Loading Master will exchange relevant information regarding start of loading, maximum loading rate, slow down and stopping procedure Tankers are required to maintain a 1.5 m under keel clearance (UKC) at all times whilst at the loading terminal, unless the pilot advises that this may be increased Loading Line: A 508 mm (20 in.) loading line runs N.N.E ␺ 1.0 nautical miles from Airlie Island to the PLEM at the tanker mooring Attached to the PLEM is a submarine hose string consisting of 11 lengths of 10 m ␺ 16 in diameter hose and one length of 10 m.␺300 mm (12 in.) diameter rail hose At the end of the rail hose is a butterfly valve and a 12 in quick connect Camlock coupling plus blind flange The hose string has a maximum working pressure of 1,550 kPa Tank Storage: 2␺150,000 barrel floating roof tanks Pump Capacity: The pump station consists of TKL Worthington centrifugal pumps delivering an average load rate of 2,000 cu.m./hr Manifold: Tankers must present a 12 in manifold in compliance with the ‘‘Oil Companies Maritime Forum’’ (OCIMF) guidelines Derrick/Crane: Tankers must have certified derricks or cranes with a minimum SWL of 10 tonnes Product: Airlie Light Crude – API 44␥ BALLAST: There are no dirty ballast or slop reception facilities at Airlie Island Tanker Terminal Vessel’s Masters can be held responsible for the introduction of any marine pests into the Airlie environment if Ballast Sampling, at the discretion of NWA, finds such pests or organisms in ballast water discharged at Airlie Terminal Ballast water from other ports is not allowed to be discharged at the Airlie Terminal Ballast Water Management Plan: Tankers must have on board a ship-specific ballast water management plan as required in Australian waters from 1st August 1998 Guidelines for such management plans have been issued by Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) The purpose of these Guidelines is to inform shipping entering Australia from overseas of Australia’s requirements in relation to the control of ballast water and sediment discharge to minimise the risks of introduction into Australian coastal waters of harmful marine organisms AQIS has the authority under the Quarantine Act of 1908 to require reporting on ballast water management Novus WA has informed BP and some known ship’s Agents of these guidelines (July 1998) Deballasting: Tankers should not commence discharge of segregated ballast without permission of the Pilot/Loading Master With the available depth of water at the mooring, larger tankers in ballast may in certain weather conditions find it more appropriate to discharge ballast after departure from mooring Vessel’s Masters will be held responsible for discharge of ballast water with an Oil in Water (OIW) content greater than 20 ppm (parts per million) Pollution: Tankers shall: (a) Comply with the relevant provisions of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships defined as the ‘‘Convention’’ in the Pollution of Waterways by Oil and Noxious Substances Act 1987 of the State of Western Australia and the Protection of the Sea (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) 1983 of the Commonwealth, those Acts and other legislation of the State or Commonwealth pertaining to pollution (b) Comply with Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) Ballast Water Management Plan requirements of Guidelines effective from 1st August 1998 (c) Masters must ensure that the tanker is capable of compliance with all relevent ISGOTT (International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals) recommendations (February 1996 edition) (d) Provide evidence to Novus West Australia that the tanker is enrolled in the International Tanker Owner’s Pollution Federation (ITOPF) Agreement effective February 1997 (e) Provide evidence to NWA that the tanker has in force insurances and certificates as are required of the owner of ships under Australian law UNMOORING: Sailing Draft: Tankers will be advised of the allowable sailing draft by the Pilot/Loading Master Sailing: On completion of loading the submarine hose will be laid back onto the seabed The preventers and swamp moorings will be released and laid back onto the seabed as appropriate The mooring launch will then assist in letting go the ship’s lines as required The unmooring procedure may be varied, particularly should the vessel have to vacate the berth in strong winds or adverse weather, and some ship’s lines may be released before the preventers This will be at the discretion of the Pilot who will discuss procedures with the Master DEPARTURE: When the vessel is clear of the berth the Pilot/Loading Master will ensure that all Novus West Australia equipment is returned to the mooring launch, that all the commercial paperwork is completed, including the AMSA Report (Not reproduced), and will conduct the vessel to the pilot boarding ground WASTE DISPOSAL: No service SLOPS DISPOSAL: No service TIME: GMT plus hours SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None GENERAL: Weather Reports: Weather reports will be sent to vessel during loading on a 12 hour basis Airlie Island is located in a tropical cyclone belt during the months from November to April With the development of any storms, more frequent weather reports, including hourly position broadcasts will be received It should be noted that with any forecast of a Northerly wind, tanker berthing may be delayed If the vessel is positioned in the berth and wind direction swings Northerly, the Pilot will be informed and the situation reviewed as to whether to cease loading and to vacate the berth Likewise if windspeed exceeds 30 knots during loading, the situation will be reviewed as to cease loading and vacate the berth 97 AUSTRALIA Airlie Island Tides: The mean flood tide flows 094␥ with the mean ebb tide flowing 291␥ The maximum speed of the tidal flow is approximately 0.5 knots The nearest standard port is Onslow but tidal heights and times may be determined by using site specific data obtainable from the Pilot/Loading Master Normal tidal range is approximately 2.0 m Safety: The Pilot/Loading Master may check some or all the ship’s certificates prior to berthing and any equipment or ship’s ropes as appropriate After berthing the tanker will be required to ensure that the following safety practices are completed prior to commencement of loading: Ship/Shore safety check list is completed Smoking regulations are adhered to Emergency satchel is placed in the mooring launch Both lifeboats are turned out to the embarkation deck Firefighting and pollution equipment is ready for immediate use Isolate impressed current cathodic protection systems before berthing The Pilot/Loading Master will liaise with the Master on all matters relating to safety of the vessel and loading operations Masters should be ready to vacate the berth and put to sea at short notice when requested to so and sufficient crew should always be on hand to tend moorings and assist with release of loading hose Cathodic Protection: Before berthing, Masters must ensure that vessels fitted with impressed current cathodic protection systems are switched off and remain off while in the berth Agents: Tankers must make their own arrangements to appoint agents Customs and Quarantine: Tankers requiring customs and/or clearances must make appropriate arrangements through their agents Agents/Customs – Arrange own transport to Onslow Helicopter provided from Onslow to Airlie Island OPERATOR: Novus West Australia Pty Ltd., Level 3, 76 Kings Park Road, West Perth, WA 6005, Australia (Postal address: PO Box 1802, West Perth, WA 6872) Tel: +61 (8) 9486 7700 FAX: +61 (8) 9322 1197, 9486 9800 Contact: Glen Herrera, Production Superintendent ALBANY, W.A.: 35␥ 02' S 117␥ 53' E (See Plan) Also see General before first port PORT LIMITS: All the waters of King George Sound and Princess Royal Harbour Westward of a line drawn from Herald Point to Bald Head DOCUMENTS: See ‘‘Melbourne’’ MAX SIZE: LOA 225 m., beam 32 m., draft 11.5 m at Berth No and 9.8 m at Berths No and 2, deadweight 38,000 tonnes DENSITY: Average salinity of water in the port is 1026 – 1027 RESTRICTIONS: The Entrance Channel from King George Sound to Princess Royal Harbour has a width of 550 m land to land The Navigation Channel therein being 145 m wide, with a depth of 12.8 m – 12.2 m LWOST Depth of Swinging Basin in the harbour is 12.20 m and vessels with a draft of 11.50 m can work No Berth and 9.8 m No’s and Berths Although some margin is allowed at the Harbour Master’s discretion, dependent upon weather and tidal conditions, (HHW 0.9 m.) Vessels up to 200 m LOA can be berthed day or night Vessels over 200 m LOA daylight only PILOTAGE: Compulsory for vessels over 150 g.r.t Service provided by Albany Port Authority Captain C Shuttleworth (Harbour Master) available on Pager No 016983366 Tel: (0898) 413056 Fax: (0898) 417566 Pilot boards vessel with King Point Light bearing 292␥ ␺ miles Address: 85 Brunswick Road (P.O.Box 175), Albany, W.A.6330 ANCHORAGES: King Point Light, bearing 292␥, distance miles, or as directed by Agent’s radio message There is a Prohibited Anchorage of 0.5 miles radius from a position on the line of main leads midway between Buoys No and PRATIQUE: Master should supply answers to a prescribed questionnaire 24 hours before arrival Details of the questionnaire can be obtained from vessel’s Agent and answers should be sent to Agent, who will arrange pratique VHF: Call sign is ‘‘Albany Port’’ and is normally open 0830 – 1700 hrs Monday to Friday except holidays Otherwise by special arrangement Channels 6, 12 and 16 TUGS: tugs available, bollard pull 27 tons and 30 tons Normally tugs’ lines are used BERTHS: TANKER FACILITIES: Discharging facilities are provided only at No Wharf where the hose is 200 mm., connecting to a 300 mm main Loading facilities are provided on all berths from 100 mm hoses Max drafts at these berths are Berth Nos and 2, 9.8 m and Berth No 3, 11.5 m CRANES: No cranes are available and ships use their own gear STEVEDORES: By private companies Normal Working Day: Day Shift (Ordinary Time) 0730 to 1530 hrs Evening Shift (Time and a Half) 1530 to 2330 hrs Night Shift (Double Time) 2330 to 0730 hrs Saturday (Double Time) 0730 to 1530 hrs., Sunday (Double Time) 0730 to 1530 hrs and 1530 to 2330 hrs Hatches: Normally carried out by ships crew WASTE DISPOSAL: Container available for dry garbage and drums available for wet garbage alongside For service Tel: 98-412759 Charges A$ 45.00 per day plus A$ 3.00 per crew member per day SLOPS DISPOSAL: Tanker trucks only, capacity 1,500 gallons Current rate A$ 130.00 per load Operator: Albany Waste Disposal Tel: (98) 41-2467, after hours (98) 44-7656 MEDICAL: No advance notice except in case of serious illness to be included in arrival cable, ample hospital facilities available FRESH WATER: Available at all berths at a rate of approximately 60 – 80 t.p.h Unlimited quantities available Supply by 62 mm hoses metered individually or if more hose required from 200 mm main meter FUEL: Light marine diesel oil is available at all berths from pipeline or road tanker Pipeline approximately 100 t.p.h CHANDLERY: Fremantle Tug Operators, c/o Hall’s Shipping & General Agencies, Port Road, Albany, W.A 6330 Bairstow AG & ME, 13 Alicia Street, Albany, W.A 6330 Servicing of ships in this area is done by launch, as helicopters are not readily available to take off sick personnel Ocean Services Albany operate launches and a 50 ft tug which are used for servicing ships in the area The transfer of personnel and transport of stores is carried out by launch Sick seamen are usually transfered using the pilot boat Communication is done by VHF STORING: Vessels can be stored by launch in King George Sound or alongside the berth by road Stores can be loaded during cargo operations Forklifts can use all wharves For stores Customs Form 43 to be submitted giving details of stores For any storing in excess of hours W.W.F labour must be engaged SERVICES: Some radio and radar repair facilities available Minor electrical and mechanical repairs REPAIRS: A slipway of 300 tonne capacity is available Small repairs only are dealt with by Board of Trade Engineers Shore based facilities for minor engine repairs Local shipwrights are available SURVEYORS: Cargo Inspectors: S.G.S., C.A.S.C.O and Associated Marine Surveyors, W.A., Lloyd’s Register, American Bureau, Bureau Veritas available at hours notice from Fremantle The Harbour Master is available for Draft, Hold and On-Hire surveys POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: 98410555; Ambulance Tel: 98423077; Fire Tel: 98412122 EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: State Emergency Service contacted through Police Tel: 98410555 FIRE PRECAUTIONS: During receival of fuel, Berth No is isolated and all Australian Association of Port and Marine Authorities’ guidelines complied with SECURITY/GANGWAY: Gangway watchmen required on all Australian crewed vessels and foreign fuel tankers TIME: See ‘‘General’’ before first port LOCAL HOLIDAYS: See ‘‘Fremantle’’ DELAYS: Not normally experienced unless waiting for another vessel on grain loading or deep draft Berth No CONSULS: None TELEPHONES: Telephones are available at all berths Arrangements made through Agents King George Sound: Safe anchorages are available Princess Royal Harbour: The following berths are available: Land Backed Wharf: A continuous wharf face of 608 m allocated into berths Berth No 1: 209 m., depth 10.4 m Berth No 2: 172 m., depth 10.4 m Berth No 3: 227 m., depth 12.2 m There is no swell at any of these berths Max permissible ship draft at LW is 11.5 m at Berth No and 9.8 m at Berths No and Load/discharge is by ship’s gear other than loading of grain on Berth No which is by shore equipment The wharf berths are served by road Berth Uses: No Wharf has a transit shed with a floor space of 4,300 sq.m and is used mainly for general cargoes Whilst the berth has not been constructed to receive Ro/Ro vessels, it has been possible to work them at this berth No Wharf is used for loading of livestock and the discharge of rock phosphate, sulphur and for general cargoes This wharf has also been designed as a secure wharf for petroleum products discharge No Wharf is a general purpose berth and has been designed for receiving Ro/Ro vessels and container traffic, although it is used mainly for the loading of bulk grain BULK FACILITIES: All berths are capable of receiving bulk cargo via ships gear and grabs into hoppers and road trucks No Wharf has a grain loading facility consisting of conveyors, loading booms and spouts of which any can operate together The design loading rate (wheat) is 1,600 t.p.h The facility is also designed to load 50,000 d.w.t vessels, although vessels up to 67,000 d.w.t have been accommodated on occasions NEAREST AIRPORT: Airport located 11 km from port with domestic 98 Readers are encouraged to send updates and additions (page xi) flights to Perth BANKS: Commonwealth Trading, 261 York Street Tel: 98412022 Australia & New Zealand, 23 Albany Highway Tel: 98411300 National Commercial, 250 York Street Tel: 98412655 Rural & Industries, 232 York Street Tel: 98411288 Westpac Banking Corp., 281 York Street Tel: 98411722 CUSTOMS: Each crew member 200 cigarettes or 40 cigars or 250 gm tobacco; spirits litre per person SHORE LEAVE: No restrictions REPATRIATION: Crew changes and repatriation can be carried out with little difficulty IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Not required SEAMAN’S CLUBS: Missions to Seamen (Flying Angel), Lot 12, Princess Royal Drive (P.O Box 1299), Albany, West Australia 6330 Tel: (98) 41-2440 Located within minutes walking distance from all wharves Facilities: Canteen, international telephone calls, bus tours, sporting events arranged, chapel/church services, postal facilities, library, pool, table tennis, currency exchange GENERAL: Quarantine incinerator available AUTHORITY: Albany Port Authority, 85 Brunswick Road, Albany, W.A Postal Address: P.O.Box 175, Albany, W.A 6330 Tel: (Office) (98) 413056 FAX: (98) 417566 Cables: 6AHMDMHALB Contact: Captain C Shuttleworth, Harbour Master Ardrossan AUSTRALIA ARDROSSAN, S.A.: 34␥ 26' S 137␥ 55' E (See Plan) Also see General before first port DOCUMENTS: See ‘‘Melbourne’’ MAX SIZE: 46,000 d.w.t for berthing and loading, LOA 200 m APPROACHES: Navigation Beacon: The light beacon, flashing white every second, marks the Northern side of the seaward limit of the dredged exit channel Lead Lights: Lead light towers line up on a grid bearing 249␥ Towers are located approximately 10 m from the clifftop edge and approximately 610 m from clifftop edge PILOTAGE: Compulsory (except for Ausbulk vessels) 24 hours’ notice required Pilot boards mile east of berth PRATIQUE: Officials board at berth 24 hours’ notice required VHF: ‘‘Ardrossan Port’’ on Channel 16 Manned weekdays 0730 – 1200 hrs and 1245 – 1615 hrs TUGS: Available from Port Adelaide BERTHS: Ausbulk Jetty: Length 931 m T-head, six dolphins and two mooring platforms Total berth length 409 m Continuous fendering installed from Dolphin No to Dolphin No for 160 m length Depth of water 9.2 m (MLWS) Loading is via a belt conveyor system A fixed loading boom necessitates vessel warping along T-head during loading Loading rates: Dolomite 2,400 t.p.h Wheat 800 t.p.h Barley 800 t.p.h Boom: Height of chute above MLWS 16.18 m Loading chute extends across vessel from wharf face 16.1 m STEVEDORES: Arranged with private companies Working Hours: Working hours are flexible to suit vessel’s requirements Working Hours – Night shift 0001 – 0800 Day shift 0800 – 1600 Afternoon shift 1600 – 2359 WASTE DISPOSAL: Not available SLOPS DISPOSAL: Not available FRESH WATER: Small quantities can be made available by special arrangement (flow rate is approximately tonnes/hr.) FUEL: Not available WEATHER/TIDES: Tidal Range: Average rise and fall 1.8 – 2.4 m., max 3.1 m at spring tides SEAMAN’S CLUBS: No seaman’s clubs Religious contact: Les Adams, Weetulta Tel: +61 (88) 352233 Post office and shops available in Ardrossan, km OPERATOR: Ausbulk, Main Coast Road, Ardrossan, SA 5571, Australia Tel: +61 (88) 373306 FAX: +61 (88) 373639 Web: www.ausbulk.com.au Contact: Tim Gurney, Operations Co-Ordinator (Email: t.gurney@ausbulk.com.au) BARROW ISLAND, W.A.: 20␥ 49' S 115␥ 33' E (See Plan) Also see General before first port OVERVIEW: A CBM crude oil loading terminal The facility is operated by Chevron Australia Pty Ltd LOCATION: On the eastern side of Barrow Island, Western Australia The moorings are located approximately 9.875 km offshore CHARTS: AUS Charts No 62 and 742 PORT LIMITS: n.m radius from intersection point at Lat 20␥ 46' 45" S, Long 115␥ 27' 58" E DOCUMENTS: See ‘‘Melbourne’’ and ‘‘Pratique’’ ISPS COMPLIANCE: Terminal is compliant MAX SIZE: Loaded displacement 105,000 tonnes, beam 47.0 m RESTRICTIONS: The marine terminal is restricted to tankers that have: a) a loaded displacement from 40,000 – 105,000 tonnes b) a maximum beam of 47.0 m c) a maximum slab side area of 4,838 sq.m., being the product of the overall length and moulded depth Tankers with a slab side area in excess of 4,838 sq.m may be accepted for berthing and loading, provided that the tanker has been subject of computer mooring analysis by Chevron Australia Petroleum Technology Co USA Minimum Water Depth/Under-Keel Clearance: The minimum water depth in the vicinity of the berth and in the approach channel is 12.0 m below CD at Barrow Island tanker moorings A copy of the latest hydrographic certificate of the depth of the water is available from the Pilot/Mooring Master on request To provide a safety margin, should sailing be delayed for any reason, the following under-keel clearance shall be maintained at all times up to and including the low water following the tanker’s projected sailing time as follows: a) for tankers up to beam 33.0 m., not less than 1.56 m b) for tankers over beam 33.0 m., clearances specified below: Beam (m.) Under-Keel Clearance (m.) 33.0 34.0 35.0 36.0 37.0 38.0 39.0 40.0 1.56 1.60 1.63 1.67 1.71 1.74 1.78 1.81 See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi) Beam (m.) Under-Keel Clearance (m.) 41.0 42.0 43.0 44.0 45.0 46.0 47.0 1.85 1.89 1.92 1.96 2.00 2.03 2.07 Arrival Condition: Tanker shall arrive ballasted to at least one quarter of its summer deadweight tonnage, with propeller (and bow thruster if fitted) submerged, unless directed to carry more ballast by the Pilot/Mooring Master during adverse weather Tankers should have a stern trim of less than 4.0 m Also see ‘‘Pilotage’’ ARRIVAL: Arrival Position: On arrival at the port, the tanker should proceed to a position (‘‘Arrival Position’’), approximately n.m east of the terminal Crane/Derrick: The tanker shall arrive with a crane/derrick rigged on the starboard side and in all respects ready to lift equipment including the hose connection equipment from a mooring vessel at the arrival position PILOTAGE: Pilot/Mooring Master and Tanker Safety Officer: The Pilot/Mooring Master will board incoming tankers at the arrival position, and will: a) advise on mooring and unmooring the tanker b) advise on connecting and disconnecting the loading hose c) advise on matters concerning the safety of the tanker and terminal facilities d) act as Terminal Representative during the loading of the tanker Chevron Australia will provide a Tanker Safety Officer to: a) assist the Pilot/Mooring Master in deploying the tanker’s anchors, by observing and reporting the position of the tanker’s bow relative to the leads (range) b) assist the Pilot/Mooring Master in the mooring of the tanker and act as Terminal Representative during rest periods taken by the Pilot/Mooring Master Pilot Boarding: The pilot ladder shall be available to the Pilot/Mooring Master and be kept at a proper height for his safe use for boarding and disembarkation When the distance from the water to the deck exceeds 9.0 m., the pilot ladder shall be rigged with the accommodation ladder or an approved mechanical pilot boarding appliance used Tanker shall provide adequate lee for embarking and disembarking Pilot/Mooring Master, who will board at the arrival position The hose connection equipment is contained in two large metal boxes which should be lifted onboard at the Arrival Position and landed just forward of the starboard manifold The back-up lines and terminal mooring tails will be delivered after the Pilot/Mooring Master has boarded the tanker Order of Berthing: Tankers will normally berth in the order of arrival, but due regard will also be given to nominated date ranges, and such other matters as Chevron Australia deems relevant to a fair and necessary berthing order Restrictions: Berthing shall take place in accordance with the requirements laid down in Chevron Australia’s Marine Operating Procedures Manual: a) During the ebb tide, generally near slack water b) When sustained wind speeds at the berth not exceed 20 knots c) When the sea is less than 0.7 m d) Provided that forecast winds not exceed 25 knots and sea does not exceed 0.7 m e) When there is no tropical cyclone, or tropical depression, which presents a threat to the terminal, which is likely to develop into a cyclone, within 400 n.m of the terminal or likely to pass within that range within 24 hours of the tanker berthing f) In daylight Note: In order to berth during ebb tide, the tanker must be at the Arrival Position at least hours before the slack tide A tanker arriving after this time may be requested to await suitable tide conditions Accommodation: The tanker shall provide victualling and accommodation for the Pilot/Mooring Master and Tanker Safety Officer Additional personnel may at times be required by Chevron Australia to board tankers The Pilot/Mooring Master will advise numbers on such occasions Also see ‘‘Mooring’’ PRATIQUE: Tankers arriving from foreign ports must make prior arrangements for Quarantine and Customs Clearance through the ship’s Agents Port Walcott, Western Australia, is the nearest port where Customs and Quarantine Clearances can be obtained PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Initial Message: All incoming tankers must advise the Barrow Island Marine Terminal of their estimated time of arrival (ETA) not less than days prior to arrival, and thereafter at intervals of days, days, 96 hours, and thereafter at intervals of 48 hours, 24 hours and 12 hours prior to arrival at the arrival position Should the expected ETA change by more than hour following the 12 hours’ arrival notice, the incoming tanker must promptly notify the terminal of the new arrival time Time to be used for ETA is local time, which is UTC plus hours throughout the year The first message should also include: name of tanker and flag Inmarsat telephone number including satellite in use (872 or 873) Inmarsat fax number including satellite in use (872 or 873) name of P&I Club ISSC a) number b) expiry date c) present security level cargo requirements in cu.m at 15␥C a) total quantity and condition of ballast b) ballast to be discharged at Chevron Australia Terminal c) ballast loaded in which port maximum loading rate through 1␺12 in hose arrival draft 10 estimated departure draft 11 distance bridge to bow in metres 99 AUSTRALIA 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 distance bow to manifold in metres are all tanks inerted below 8%? can vessel carry out closed loading? Master’s name as he/she wishes it to appear on the Bills of Lading last port of call next port of call discharge port of Thevenard Blend crude oil confirmation that tanker has a Clean Bill of Health what electrical voltage has tanker and what socket type? number of shackles (shots) of cable on each anchor cable a) number and location of mooring wires/ropes on winches b) number and location of spare mooring ropes 23 a) diameter and breaking strain of mooring ropes/wires b) diameter and breaking strain of spare mooring ropes 24 are mooring bitts located so that back-up lines may be deployed to any of the six mooring buoys and hove in and made fast to the bitts? 25 diameter and safe working load of bitts 26 holding power of mooring winch brakes 27 is manifold OCIMF standard? 28 a) is tanker fitted with a crane or derrick? b) safe working load of crane or derrick 29 helicopter landing capability, winch or land on? ETA messages shall be sent to each of the following centres: Barrow Island: Tel: +61 (8) 9184 3749 (office hours or by arrangement) Fax: +61 (8) 9184 3799 Perth (24 hours): Tel: +61 (8) 9216 4210 Fax: +61 (8) 9216 4044 Notice of Readiness (NOR): Subject to any agreement between the owner and the vendor of the crude oil to be lifted, provided that Chevron Australia is supplied with a copy of that agreement not less than days before the ETA NOR will be accepted when the tanker is all fast in the berth, i.e when all mooring lines, back-up lines and swamped mooring lines are made fast VHF: Communications with Pilot/Mooring Master: Barrow Island Mooring Equipment: Tankers shall be equipped with mooring equipment which complies with the minimum specifications described in this regulation Mooring Winches: The tanker shall be equipped with mooring winches which shall: a) be power operated and capable of warping the tanker b) comply with OCIMF recommendations c) have a mooring line permanently attached d) be capable of making fast mooring lines by securing the brake on the winch e) have warping drums capable of handling preventer lines and swamped mooring lines f) if equipped with constant tension devices, have these devices disconnected and the brake fully applied g) be able to deploy at least one mooring rope to each of the terminal’s six mooring buoys and be located in the following positions: poop deck – forecastle head – one each, port and starboard, located in such a position that the port and starboard swamp mooring lines may be hove in and made fast to adjacent mooring bitts (a single winch in this position, located so that ropes may be similarly handled from either side, may be acceptable) aft main deck – one each, port and starboard Tankers fitted with only one winch in the aft main deck area will be accepted provided a line can be deployed mechanically from that winch to each beam On tankers fitted with only one winch, where only one of the two lines can be handled (hauled or veered) at once, berthing may be delayed in marginal weather A tanker will not be accepted where only one mechanical line can be deployed and the other would be handled by hand Approaching the terminal: Tankers shall listen on Channels 16 and 14 when within 100 n.m of the terminal Barrow Island does not maintain a listening watch on any radio frequency Tanker’s Agents will communicate the planned pilot boarding time to tanker Masters by fax Any communication with the terminal prior to pilot boarding time should be through the tanker’s Agent During Berthing and Loading: Chevron Australia will provide portable UHF radios for communications between the tanker, mooring vessels and the Terminal Onshore Control Room during berthing, loading and unberthing Channels and are used TUGS: Mooring Vessels: Chevron Australia will provide two vessels to assist in mooring tankers at the Barrow Island Marine Terminal: A twin screw omni-directional propulsion tug, with a minimum bollard pull of 35 tonnes will be available for use on a tow line from its bow to the tanker’s stern when berthing It will be positioned as near to the centre line as possible The tug will stand by throughout the loading and assist in unberthing A mooring vessel will be used to run mooring lines Chevron Australia shall not be held liable for any costs or delays incurred due to a vessel awaiting a tug or mooring vessel to berth Tankers should be ready to receive two large metal boxes from the mooring vessel, containing hose connection equipment, at the time the Pilot boards These boxes will be lifted onboard the tanker using the starboard crane or derrick The back up lines and terminal mooring tails (if required) will be delivered when the Pilot/Mooring Master boards BERTHS: Tidal Berthing: Berthing at the marine terminal shall take place during daylight on ebb tide unless otherwise approved by the Pilot/Mooring Master Generally berthing will take place at high water or low water slack tide, to avoid the period of strongest tidal stream in the middle of the ebb tide The direction of the tidal stream is approximately 245␥(T) on flood and 065␥(T) on ebb, and attains a rate 1.0 knots at springs Unberthing: Unberthing shall take place at any time during the ebb tide or at other times as approved by the Pilot/Mooring Master Propeller: The propeller shall not be turned over with the main engine while the loading hose is connected or after it has been disconnected without first notifying the Pilot/Mooring Master Cathodic Protection: Tankers equipped with impressed current cathodic protection systems shall ensure the system is switched off prior to approaching the moorings until the tanker is unberthed The Master will be required to sign a declaration to the effect that the impressed current cathodic protection system is turned off before the tanker is allowed to berth Tanker Suitability Assessment Form: This form is sent to the tanker prior to being accepted as it contains information that Chevron needs to accept the tanker Minimum Standards of Acceptance: A tanker will be accepted for loading at the terminal provided it conforms to the minimum requirements described herein Chevron Australia may at its discretion refuse to moor or load any tanker which does not conform to the requirements or is deficient in any manner whatsoever Tanker Loading: Tankers loading at the marine terminal must comply with the latest SOLAS and MARPOL Conventions and Protocols Tankers found to be deficient or substandard in safety requirements will not be permitted to moor and load Deballasting: The terminal will not be responsible for any free water or deadfreight For acceptance at the terminal, tankers must have segregated ballast tanks or otherwise comply with the ballast regulations (see ‘‘Ballast’’) There are no reception facilities at the terminal for the discharge of dirty ballast Inert Gas System: The cargo tanks will be checked on arrival to verify that they are inerted to 8% oxygen or less by volume and pressurised as required by existing regulations Vessels with tanks not properly inerted, and/or with an inoperative inert gas system, will be rejected In the event of failure of the inert gas system during tanker loading/deballasting operations, or if the tank atmosphere exceeds 8% oxygen, cargo/ballast operations will be stopped, and if the deficiency is not promptly corrected, the tanker will be removed from the berth Crane/Derrick: The tanker shall have a crane or derrick on the starboard side with a minimum SWL of 10 tonnes Arrangements for lifting and securing hose must comply with the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) recommendations 100 Readers are encouraged to send updates and additions (page xi) Mooring Bitts: The tanker shall have at least sets of mooring bitts Each set shall be of a size and located near a mooring winch to enable making fast the preventer lines or the swamped mooring lines as the case may be Mooring Lines: a) The mooring line on each mooring winch shall have a minimum breaking strain (MBL) of 80 tonnes Tankers with mooring lines with a MBL of less than 80 tonnes will only be accepted at the discretion of Chevron Australia Tankers with mooring lines of less than 80 tonnes MBL may be subject to greater than normal delays awaiting berthing in marginal weather conditions b) Each mooring line shall have a minimum length of 220 m c) Each mooring line, if a wire line, shall have a fibre tail (attached to each wire) provided by the terminal, 25 m long ␺ 56 mm diameter with polyester mooring tail Bow Anchors: The bow anchors shall: a) be located on each port and starboard bow b) have a minimum of 10 shackles (shots) of chain in tankers up to 50,000 d.w tonnes and a minimum of 12 shackles in tankers over 50,000 d.w tonnes and c) comply with a Classification Society recognised by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority Personnel: The tanker shall provide competent personnel to perform, supervise and approve all work to connect and disconnect the loading hose Manifold Specification: The tanker’s manifold shall be capable of being connected to a 300 mm ANSI flange of the tail/rail loading hose and comply with OCIMF Standards for Oil Tanker Manifolds and Associated Equipment Responsibility of Owner: The onus is exclusively on the Master or owner to ensure that the tanker is seaworthy, and that all equipment is and remains in good working order and condition Failure by Chevron Australia to reject any tanker not meeting the requirements will not relieve the owner of liability Safety and Pollution: Safety: a) Tankers which could in the opinion of Chevron Australia possibly contravene the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea 1974 as amended by the 2004 Solas Protocol will not be accepted b) Tankers shall be in a state of readiness at all times to leave the moorings Engines should be on 15 minutes’ notice Tankers visiting the Barrow Island Marine Terminal must comply with the minimum safety requirements specified in the ISGOTT ... entering Australian ports Similar Australian Ballast Water Guidelines also apply for international shipping Masters should also note that vessels may be subject to inspection by the Australian... shipping entering Australia from overseas of Australia? ??s requirements in relation to the control of ballast water and sediment discharge to minimise the risks of introduction into Australian coastal... regulations of Australia and International Conventions Australia has enacted regulations concerning the exchange of ballast water to prevent the discharge of high risk ballast water in Australian