Port Procedures and Information for Shipping, Port of …/media/msqinternet/msqfiles/home/shipping/pp… · 1.5.13 REEFREP ... 2.8 AUSREP ... Port Procedures and Information for Shipping

Port Procedures and

Information for Shipping

Port of MackayJanuary 2010

Table of contents

Section 1 - Introduction....................................................................................... 7 1.1 General ...................................................................................................................................................... 7 1.2 Port description .......................................................................................................................................... 7 1.3 Purpose ..................................................................................................................................................... 7 1.4 Datum ........................................................................................................................................................ 8 1.5 Definitions .................................................................................................................................................. 8

1.5.1 Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) ...........................................................................8 1.5.2 The Australian Ship Reporting System (AUSREP) .....................................................................8 1.5.3 Australian Standard — AS 3846 — 2005 ................................................................................8 1.5.4 Lowest Astronomical Tide (LAT)...........................................................................................8 1.5.5 Manager pilotage services..................................................................................................8 1.5.6 Manager vessel traffic management ......................................................................................8 1.5.7 Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) ......................................................................................8 1.5.8 Navigation Act ................................................................................................................8 1.5.9 North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation Limited (NQBP)...........................................................9 1.5.10 Overall length (LOA) .........................................................................................................9 1.5.11 Pilotage exemption certificate (PEC)......................................................................................9 1.5.12 QSHIPS – Queensland shipping information planning system .......................................................9 1.5.13 REEFREP .....................................................................................................................9 1.5.14 REEFVTS .....................................................................................................................9 1.5.15 Regional harbour master (RHM)...........................................................................................9 1.5.16 Sailing time....................................................................................................................9 1.5.17 Vessel traffic service operator (VTSO) ...................................................................................9 1.5.18 Vessel traffic service (VTS).................................................................................................9

1.6 Contact information.................................................................................................................................... 9 1.6.1 The regional harbour master ...............................................................................................9 1.6.2 Port control ..................................................................................................................10 1.6.3 Port authority................................................................................................................10

1.7 Rules and regulations .............................................................................................................................. 10 1.7.1 General ......................................................................................................................10 1.7.2 Applicable regulations .....................................................................................................10

Section 2 - Arrival and departure procedures......................................................... 12 2.1 General .................................................................................................................................................... 12 2.2 Arrival check list ....................................................................................................................................... 12 2.3 Departure check list ................................................................................................................................. 13 2.4 Quarantine ............................................................................................................................................... 13

2.4.1 Ballast water Information..................................................................................................13 2.5 Customs................................................................................................................................................... 13 2.6 Arrival/departure report ............................................................................................................................ 13 2.7 Dangerous goods..................................................................................................................................... 14 2.8 AUSREP .................................................................................................................................................. 14 2.9 REEFVTS ................................................................................................................................................ 14

2.9.1 Reporting ....................................................................................................................14 2.10 Security .................................................................................................................................................... 15

Section 3 - Movement notification and traffic procedures ......................................... 16 3.1 Port control centre – vessel traffic service (VTS) ..................................................................................... 16

3.1.1 VTS role .....................................................................................................................16 3.1.2 Language....................................................................................................................16 3.1.3 Voice recordings ...........................................................................................................16 3.1.4 VTS communications ......................................................................................................16

3.2 Harbour contact details ............................................................................................................................ 17 3.3 Prior notification of movements................................................................................................................ 18 3.4 QSHIPS (Queensland Shipping Information Planning System) ............................................................... 18

Hard copies of this document are considered uncontrolled. Please refer to the Maritime Safety Queensland website for the latest version. Port Procedures and Information for Shipping — Mackay, January 2010 Page 1

3.5 Booking a vessel movement .................................................................................................................... 18 3.5.1 Creating a vessel visit in QSHIPS .......................................................................................19 3.5.2 Creating the movements for the visit in QSHIPS......................................................................20

3.6 Reporting defects..................................................................................................................................... 21 3.7 Pilotage delays......................................................................................................................................... 21 3.8 Tug and tow — requirements................................................................................................................... 21

3.8.1 Operational conditions.....................................................................................................21 3.8.2 Notification ..................................................................................................................21

3.9 Movement scheduling .............................................................................................................................. 22 3.9.1 Confirmation of schedules ................................................................................................22 3.9.2 Schedule changes .........................................................................................................22

3.10 Prioritising of ship movements ................................................................................................................. 22 3.10.1 Deep draught Ships........................................................................................................22

3.11 Movement clearance information ............................................................................................................. 22 3.11.1 Clearance for arrivals......................................................................................................22 3.11.2 Clearance for removals ...................................................................................................22 3.11.3 Clearance for departures .................................................................................................22

3.12 Anchoring................................................................................................................................................. 23 3.13 Reporting requirements ........................................................................................................................... 23

3.13.1 Arrivals .......................................................................................................................23 3.13.2 Removals and departures ................................................................................................24

Section 4 - Port description................................................................................ 25 4.1 General .................................................................................................................................................... 25 4.2 Pilotage area limits................................................................................................................................... 25 4.3 Pilotage area — port limits ....................................................................................................................... 25 4.4 Compulsory pilotage area ........................................................................................................................ 25 4.5 Load lines................................................................................................................................................. 26 4.6 Maximum vessel size............................................................................................................................... 26

4.6.1 Inner Harbour ...............................................................................................................26 4.7 Marina...................................................................................................................................................... 26 4.8 Trim requirements.................................................................................................................................... 26 4.9 Time zone ................................................................................................................................................ 26 4.10 Working hours.......................................................................................................................................... 26 4.11 Charts and books..................................................................................................................................... 26 4.12 Shipping announcements ........................................................................................................................ 27

4.12.1 Notices to Mariners ........................................................................................................27 4.12.2 Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) Service .............................................................27

Section 5 - Port infrastructure ............................................................................ 28 5.1 Berth information...................................................................................................................................... 28

5.1.1 Anchorage areas ...........................................................................................................28 5.2 Navigation aids ........................................................................................................................................ 29

5.2.1 Leading Lights ..............................................................................................................29 5.2.2 Breakwater Lights ..........................................................................................................29

Section 6 - Weather information.......................................................................... 30 6.1 General .................................................................................................................................................... 30 6.2 Cyclone procedures ................................................................................................................................. 30

6.2.1 Cyclone Watch .............................................................................................................30 6.2.2 Cyclone tracking chartlet — northern Australia .......................................................................30 6.2.3 Cyclone warning............................................................................................................31 6.2.4 Port closure .................................................................................................................31 6.2.5 Reopening of the port .....................................................................................................31

6.3 Cyclone procedures for Mackay Marina................................................................................................... 31 6.4 Cyclone procedures for Abel Point Marina............................................................................................... 31 6.5 Tidal information ...................................................................................................................................... 31

6.5.1 Tide boards/gauges........................................................................................................32 6.5.2 Tidal information — tsunami effects.....................................................................................32

6.6 Water density ........................................................................................................................................... 32


Section 7 - Port navigation and movement restrictions ............................................ 33 7.1 General .................................................................................................................................................... 33 7.2 Speed ...................................................................................................................................................... 33 7.3 Movement conditions ............................................................................................................................... 33

7.3.1 Manoeuvring criteria .......................................................................................................33 7.3.2 Arrival conditions ...........................................................................................................33 7.3.3 Departure conditions.......................................................................................................33 7.3.4 Shifting vessels (removals) ...............................................................................................33 7.3.5 Removal conditions (manoeuvring within the harbour) ..............................................................34 7.3.6 Under keel clearance table ...............................................................................................35

7.4 Approaches to pilot boarding ground (AUS 249)...................................................................................... 36 7.4.1 Dangers......................................................................................................................36

7.5 Restrictions on loading a coastal cargo ................................................................................................... 36

Section 8 - Pilotage .......................................................................................... 37 8.1 Vessels that require a pilot....................................................................................................................... 37

8.1.1 Night pilotage ...............................................................................................................37 8.1.2 Request for pilot ............................................................................................................37 8.1.3 Notice required .............................................................................................................37

8.2 Pilotage area limits................................................................................................................................... 37 8.3 Pilot boarding position.............................................................................................................................. 37 8.4 Pilot boarding arrangements .................................................................................................................... 37

8.4.1 Helicopter preparation.....................................................................................................38 8.4.2 Pilot launch boarding arrangements ....................................................................................38 8.4.3 Passage planning — bridge resource management (BRM).........................................................38 8.4.4 Fatigue management ......................................................................................................39 8.4.5 Alcohol consumption.......................................................................................................39

8.5 Pilot licences, pilotage area endorsements and exemption from pilotage licences.................................. 39 8.5.1 Licence examination.......................................................................................................39 8.5.2 Examination for exemption from pilotage license .....................................................................39 8.5.3 Cancellation of licenses ...................................................................................................39

8.6 Master/pilot responsibilities ...................................................................................................................... 39 8.7 Pilotage requirements for Torres Strait and Great Barrier Reef (GBR) .................................................... 40

Section 9 - Tug procedures................................................................................ 41 9.1 Tug information ........................................................................................................................................ 41

9.1.1 Notification of tugs .........................................................................................................41 9.1.2 Communicating with tugs .................................................................................................41

9.2 Tug requirements..................................................................................................................................... 41

Section 10 - Work permits ................................................................................... 43 10.1 Request for permit ................................................................................................................................... 43 10.2 Work permits description.......................................................................................................................... 44

10.2.1 Immobilisation main engines .............................................................................................44 10.2.2 Hot work permit.............................................................................................................44 10.2.3 Boat drills ....................................................................................................................44 10.2.4 Engine trials .................................................................................................................44 10.2.5 Notification of handling of bulk liquids ..................................................................................44 10.2.6 Gas free status and OBOs................................................................................................44 10.2.7 Overside maintenance work..............................................................................................45

Section 11 - Dangerous cargo .............................................................................. 46 11.1 General .................................................................................................................................................... 46

11.1.1 Notification ..................................................................................................................46 11.1.2 Dangerous cargo limits....................................................................................................46 11.1.3 Dangerous cargo events ..................................................................................................47

Section 12 - Emergency — pollution — marine incidents ........................................... 48 12.1 Emergency contact numbers ................................................................................................................... 48 12.2 Authorities ................................................................................................................................................ 48


12.3 Fire........................................................................................................................................................... 48 12.4 Marine pollution........................................................................................................................................ 49

12.4.1 Reporting ....................................................................................................................49 12.5 Marine incidents....................................................................................................................................... 49

12.5.1 Marine incident reporting..................................................................................................50 12.5.2 Marine incident reporting — AMSA .....................................................................................50 12.5.3 Procedures subsequent to serious marine incidents .................................................................51 12.5.4 Port community responsibilities ..........................................................................................51

Section 13 - Security .......................................................................................... 52 13.1 General .................................................................................................................................................... 52

13.1.1 Security levels ..............................................................................................................52 13.1.2 Maritime security zones ...................................................................................................52 13.1.3 Port security contacts......................................................................................................53

13.2 National security ...................................................................................................................................... 53

Section 14 - Port state control inspections.............................................................. 54

Section 15 - Port services ................................................................................... 55 15.1 Bunkering................................................................................................................................................. 55 15.2 Fresh water .............................................................................................................................................. 55 15.3 Waste....................................................................................................................................................... 55 15.4 Miscellaneous contacts............................................................................................................................ 55

Section 16 - Appendices ..................................................................................... 56 16.1 VTS vessel booking application form ....................................................................................................... 57 16.2 Pilotage — Instructions to masters — Marine Notice 9/2006................................................................... 58 16.3 Cyclone preparations — Mackay Marina Village...................................................................................... 61 16.4 Dangerous cargo report ........................................................................................................................... 63 16.5 Dangerous cargo event report form F3220 .............................................................................................. 65 16.6 Arrival/departure report ............................................................................................................................ 66 16.7 Pilot boarding ground............................................................................................................................... 67 16.8 Pilot boarding ladder arrangement........................................................................................................... 68 16.9 Pilotage — pilot helicopter operations information ................................................................................... 69 16.10 Pilotage — Mackay pilotage area ............................................................................................................ 72 16.11 Pilotage — Mackay Harbour details......................................................................................................... 73 16.12 Pilotage — Mackay passage plans, arrival .............................................................................................. 74 16.13 Pilotage — Mackay passage plans, departure......................................................................................... 75 16.14 Marine pollution report form F3968 .......................................................................................................... 76 16.15 Marine incident report form 3071 ............................................................................................................. 77 16.16 Defects report form AMSA 355 ................................................................................................................ 81 16.17 Example — gas-free status declaration ................................................................................................... 83 16.18 Pilotage — swing basin details ................................................................................................................ 84 16.19 Pilotage — berth 1 specifications............................................................................................................. 85 16.20 Pilotage — berth 3 specifications............................................................................................................. 86 16.21 Pilotage — berth 4 specifications............................................................................................................. 87 16.22 Pilotage — berth 5 specifications............................................................................................................. 88 16.23 Permission to immobilise main engine..................................................................................................... 89 16.24 Cyclone preparation — Abel Point Marina ............................................................................................... 90 16.25 Tug and tow advice form.......................................................................................................................... 94 16.26 Cyclone tracking chartlet — northern Australia ........................................................................................ 95


List of tables

Table 1 — port VHF Communications..................................................................................................... 17

Table 2 — phone/fax numbers ................................................................................................................ 17

Table 3 — pre-entry notification times..................................................................................................... 18

Table 4 — inbound reporting requirements............................................................................................. 23

Table 5 — outbound reporting requirements........................................................................................... 24

Table 6 — leading lights .......................................................................................................................... 29

Table 7 — breakwater lights.................................................................................................................... 29

Table 8 — tugs ........................................................................................................................................ 41

Table 9 — permit requests ...................................................................................................................... 43

Table 10 — notification............................................................................................................................ 46

Table 11 — emergency contacts............................................................................................................. 48

Table 12 — miscellaneous contacts........................................................................................................ 55



Table of amendments

Contact for enquiries and proposed changes

If you have any questions regarding this document or if you have a suggestion for improvements, please contact:

Contact officer: ..........................Regional Harbour Master (Mackay)

Phone: .......................................+61 7 4944 3700

Email:.........................................mackaymarine@msq.qld.gov.au Date Page

Number/Section Description Version

14/01/2010

All 12.5 16.10

Ports Corporation Queensland changed to North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation and phone numbers changed. Updated information on marine incidents. Added updated helicopter safety sheet.

01.2010

mailto:[email protected]

Section 1 - Introduction

1.1 General

Welcome to the port of Mackay, which is situated approximately 950 kilometres north of Brisbane.

Shipping legislation in Queensland is controlled by Maritime Safety Queensland, a state government agency attached to Queensland Transport.

The state of Queensland is divided up into six regions, five of which are controlled by a regional harbour master and the sixth by a manager, all officers of Maritime Safety Queensland who report to the general manager and under the Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Act 1994, are responsible for:

improving maritime safety for shipping and small craft through regulation and education

minimising vessel sourced waste and providing response to marine pollution

providing essential maritime services such as port pilots and aids to navigation

encouraging and supporting innovation in the maritime industry.

The limit of Queensland coastal waters is defined by a line three nautical miles seaward of the territorial sea baseline. The arrangements outlined in these procedures apply to the geographical areas gazetted as pilotage areas in Queensland. Pilotage areas have been gazetted around designated ports and maritime areas to ensure the safe and efficient movement of shipping. These areas encompass the approaches, main shipping channel and waters of the port.

Collectively, the regional harbour master and the port authority have responsibility for managing the safe and efficient operation of the port.

1.2 Port description

Mackay services the mining communities of the Bowen Basin and four large sugar mills in the vicinity of the city. The principal imports are refined fuel products, fertilisers and general cargo. Exports include raw sugar, refined sugar, ethanol, molasses and grain in bulk.

1.3 Purpose

This document defines the standard procedures to be followed in the pilotage area of the port. It contains information and guidelines to assist ship's masters, owners, and agents of vessels arriving at and traversing the area. It provides details of the services and the regulations and procedures to be observed.

Nothing in this publication is intended to relieve any vessel, owner, operator, charterer, master, or person directing the movement of a vessel from the consequences of any failure to comply with any applicable law or regulation or of any neglect of precaution which may be required by the ordinary practice of seamanship, or by the special circumstances of the case.

Information contained in this document is based on information available as at the latest date indicated on the document control sheet at the start of this publication. Although every care has been taken to ensure that this information is correct, no warranty, expressed or implied, is given in regard to the accuracy of all printed contents. The publisher shall not be responsible for any loss or damage resulting from or caused by any inaccuracy produced herein.

The latest version of this publication is available on the Maritime Safety Queensland website.

Information on external agencies (Australian Customs Service, quarantine, port authority rules, REEFREP and so on) is provided as an example only. Readers are strongly recommended to consult their respective web sites for current information.


http://www.msq.qld.gov.au/

Any significant updates to the content of these procedures will be promulgated on this site. The North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation Limited web site should be consulted for the latest information on port rules and notices:

Should errors or omissions in this publication be noted, it would be appreciated if advice of these could be forwarded to:

Contact officer: .........Regional Harbour Master (Mackay)

Postal address: ........PO Box 10085, Mount Pleasant Queensland 4740

Phone:......................+61 7 4944 3700

Fax: ..........................+61 7 4944 3790

Email: [email protected]

1.4 Datum

All water depths refer to the lowest astronomical tide height (LAT).

All positions in this manual are in WGS84.

All directions are referenced to true north.

1.5 Definitions

1.5.1 Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority is the Commonwealth authority charged with enhancing efficiency in the delivery of safety and other services to the Australian maritime Industry.

1.5.2 The Australian Ship Reporting System (AUSREP)

The Australian Ship Reporting System established under division 14 of part lV of the Navigation Act.

1.5.3 Australian Standard — AS 3846 — 2005

AS 3846 refers to the Australian requirements for the transport and handling of dangerous goods in port areas.

1.5.4 Lowest Astronomical Tide (LAT)

This is the zero value from which all tides are measured.

1.5.5 Manager pilotage services

The person responsible for the service delivery of pilotage services within the region.

1.5.6 Manager vessel traffic management

The person responsible for the management of the VTS centre.

1.5.7 Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ)

The state government agency responsible for the operations of pilotage, pollution protection services, VTS and the administration of all aspects of vessel registration and marine safety in the state of Queensland.

1.5.8 Navigation Act

Refers to the Navigation Act 1912.


http://www.nqbp.com.au/index.cfm?contentID=13

http://www.amsa.gov.au/

http://www.comlaw.gov.au/comlaw/legislation/legislativeinstrument1.nsf/0/AE9353BCD1001709CA2571E70016CB81/$file/MO63Issue1.pdf

1.5.9 North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation Limited (NQBP)

North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation Limited (NQBP) is a statutory Queensland government owned corporation charged with overseeing the commercial activities in the port, including the maintenance of the port infrastructure.

1.5.10 Overall length (LOA)

Extreme length of the vessel.

1.5.11 Pilotage exemption certificate (PEC)

Exemption granted to certain qualified masters who have satisfied the necessary legislative requirements and are authorised to navigate ships in the port pilotage area without a pilot.

1.5.12 QSHIPS – Queensland shipping information planning system

An internet web based ship movement booking service that may be accessed by the shipping community 24 hours a day seven days a week.

The programme allows port service provider organisations the ability to accept service requests made by shipping agents and streamline ship movement planning by significantly reducing the existing levels of point to point communications that are necessary to ensure a planned ship movement has been adequately resourced with supporting services.

1.5.13 REEFREP

The mandatory ship reporting system established by IMO Resolution MSC.52 (66), as amended by Resolution MSC.161 (78), and specified in Marine Orders Part 56 (REEFVTS) Issue 2.

1.5.14 REEFVTS

The Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait Vessel Traffic Service (REEFVTS) established by Australia as a means of enhancing navigational safety and environmental protection in Torres Strait and the Great Barrier Reef.

1.5.15 Regional harbour master (RHM)

The person authorised to give direction under the relevant provisions of the Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Act 1994.

1.5.16 Sailing time

The scheduled sailing time is the time of the last line.

1.5.17 Vessel traffic service operator (VTSO)

A person, suitably qualified, delegated by the regional harbour master to monitor the safe movement of vessels and to give direction under the relevant provisions of the Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Act 1994.

1.5.18 Vessel traffic service (VTS)

A VTS is any service implemented by a competent authority, designed to maximise the safe and efficient movement of water borne traffic.

1.6 Contact information

1.6.1 The regional harbour master

For operational maritime questions, marine incidents, pollution, pilotage, buoy moorings, navigation aids, towage requirements and ship traffic scheduling please contact the regional harbour master's office.


http://www.amsa.gov.au/Shipping_Safety/REEFVTS/

http://www.msq.qld.gov.au/resources/file/eb1a9b0a298e967/Pdf_reefvts_user_manual_v2.pdf

Physical address: .....14 Discovery Lane, Mount Pleasant, Mackay Queensland 4740

Postal address: ........PO Box 10085, Mount Pleasant, Mackay Queensland 4740

Phone: ......................+61 7 4944 3700

Fax: ..........................+61 7 4944 3790


1.6.2 Port control

The port control centre, (call sign Mackay VTS) is situated at Hay Point. For ship traffic scheduling, pollution incidents and reporting defective navigation aids please direct initial enquiries to the VTS centre. The service is provided by Maritime Safety Queensland and provides a 24 hour, seven days a week marine operations service to the port community. They are contactable on:

VHF radio: ................channel 14 and 16

Phone: ..................... +61 7 4956 3489

Fax: ..........................+61 7 4956 3367


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

Ship traffic movements may be accessed on the QSHIPS website:

1.6.3 Port authority

The primary function of North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation Limited (NQBP), under the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994, is to establish, manage and operate effective and efficient facilities and services within the port, while maintaining appropriate levels of safety and security.


1.7 Rules and regulations

1.7.1 General

The rules and regulations in the port contribute to the safe, efficient and environmentally responsible handling of shipping traffic. The international rules of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), such as the Safety of Life at Sea convention (SOLAS) and its amendments (for example the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code) and state, national and local port authority regulations are in force in the port of Mackay.

Based on the Mackay Port Notices, the port rules on dangerous substances contain additional, specific regulations for ships carrying dangerous cargoes in the port.

1.7.2 Applicable regulations

The procedures outlined in this document are designed to include the requirements of the:

Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Act 1994 and Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Regulation 2004.

Transport Operations (Marine Pollution) Act 1995 (TOMPA) and Transport Operations (Maritime Pollution) Regulation 2008.

International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code)



http://www.qships.transport.qld.gov.au/

http://www.mackayports.com/

javascript:location.href='mailto:'+String.fromCharCode(105,110,102,111,64,110,113,98,112,46,99,111,109,46,97,117)+'?'

http://www.mackayports.com/mpl/content/uploads/Port%20Notices_2007.pdf

http://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/LEGISLTN/CURRENT/T/TranstOpMSA94.pdf

http://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/LEGISLTN/CURRENT/T/TranstOpMSyR04.pdf

http://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/LEGISLTN/CURRENT/T/TranstOpMPA95.pdf

http://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/LEGISLTN/SLS/2008/08SL254.pdf

http://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/LEGISLTN/SLS/2008/08SL254.pdf


Australian Standard — AS3846 — 2005 — defines the standards to be observed by masters, berth operators and consignors involved with the transport and handling of dangerous goods in port areas in Australia

International Ships and Ports Security Code (ISPS Code)

Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003 and regulations.

In addition they will also complement the procedures of:

North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation Limited (NQBP)

Mackay City Council (MCC)

Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ)

Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)

Australian Customs Service (ACS)

Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS)

Royal Australian Navy (RAN).

as they relate to ship movements within the jurisdiction of the Regional Harbour Master (Mackay).

http://www.msq.qld.gov.au/

http://www.amsa.gov.au/

http://www.customs.gov.au/site/page.cfm

http://www-internal.qdot.qld.gov.au/

Section 2 - Arrival and departure procedures

2.1 General

For a quick reference of what and when to report please consult the under mentioned tables.

Masters of vessels arriving at, staying in or departing from the port of Mackay are obliged to make previous notification on a variety of subjects, ranging from health and immigration to dangerous goods.

This section lists all the requirements for notifying the port authorities

2.2 Arrival check list

Sequence Time Report

1 48 hours before arrival Arrival information to regional harbour master via (see section 3.4 QSHIPS (Queensland Shipping Information Planning System)

2 48 hours before arrival Dangerous goods report to regional harbour master and NQBP (see Section 11 - )

3 48 hours before arrival Gas free status for tankers (see section 10.2.6 Gas free status and OBOs)

4 48 hours before arrival (2.5 Customs)

5 48 hours before arrival Arrival/Departure Report to regional harbour master’s office (2.6 Arrival/departure report)

6 Not more than 96 hours or less than 12 hours before arrival

Quarantine (0 Table 2 — departure check list

Quarantine)

7 24 and 12 hours before arrival update estimated time of arrival if necessary.

Arrival information update to regional harbour master via QSHIPS

8 24 hours prior to loading / handling dangerous goods (includes bunkers)

Dangerous goods report to regional harbour master, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority and NQBP (see section 2.7 Dangerous goods)

9 Two hours before arrival pilotage area Call Mackay VTS, VHF channel 16 (3.13 Reporting requirements)

10 In transit VTS reporting points (3.13)

Table 1 — arrival check list


2.3 Departure check list

Sequence Time Report

1 24 hours before departure Confirm departure information to regional harbour master via QSHIPS

2 Three hours before departure Dangerous goods report to regional harbour master and NQBP (see Section 11 - )

3 Two hours before departure Pre entry report to REEFVTS (see section 2.8 and 2.9)

4 In transit VTS reporting points (see section 3.12)

Table 2 — departure check list

2.4 Quarantine

The Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) require vessels from overseas to submit their documentation no more than 96 hours and no less than 12 hours prior to arrival.

Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service at Mackay:

Street Address: .........Mackay Marina Mulherin Drive, Mackay Harbour Queensland 4740 Postal Address: .........PO Box 1517 Mackay Queensland 4740

Phone: ........................+61 7 4955 960 Fax: ...........................+61 7 4955 9699

2.4.1 Ballast water Information

Ships with ballast water from ports that are considered a high risk for introduced marine species and that have not exchanged water ballast in mid ocean are now forbidden to discharge this ballast into Australian waters (within 12 nautical miles of the coast). Vessels that do not need to discharge ballast in Australian waters are exempt from these requirements.

The Ballast Water Decision Support System (BWDSS) is a computer based application that has been developed to assist masters with the decision as to whether they are required to complete an ocean exchange of ballast prior to arrival. Masters/agents can access the programme by inputting details of where ballast was taken – the programme will decide on the data provided whether this ballast is high risk or not and whether ballast management is required.

2.5 Customs

Vessels arriving from overseas must submit documentation 48 hours prior to the nominated date of arrival. If the voyage from the last port is likely to take less than 48 hours then the report is required at least 24 hours before the estimated time of arrival.

All Australian Customs Service forms may be accessed on their website.

2.6 Arrival/departure report

All agents, owners or masters are required to complete the Arrival/departure report (16.8) and lodge it with the regional harbour master’s office 48 hours before a vessel's arrival. The report is the base document for the raising of conservancy and pilotage fees.

The report is to be faxed to the Regional Harbour Master’s Office +61 7 4944 3790.


http://www.daffa.gov.au/aqis/avm/vessels

http://www.daffa.gov.au/aqis/avm/vessels/ballast/requirements

http://www.immi.gov.au/sea/ships/index.htm

http://www.customs.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=4288

2.7 Dangerous goods

Dangerous goods must not be brought into or handled in the pilotage area until notification has been sent to the regional harbour master and North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation Limited in the approved form.

The notification of dangerous goods and the dangerous goods manifest must be submitted at least 48 hours prior to arrival in port limits. For further information, refer to Section 11 - Dangerous cargo.

2.8 AUSREP

Participation in the Australian Ship Reporting System (AUSREP) is mandatory for all the following vessels whilst in waters adjacent to the Australian coastline extending out to the meridian of 163º 00'E.

All Australian registered ships engaged in interstate or overseas trade and commerce, while in the AUSREP area.

Ships not registered in Australia, but engaged in the coasting trade between Australia and an external territory, or between external territories whilst in the AUSREP area.

Ships not registered in Australia, but demised under charter parties to charterers whose residences or principal place of business are in Australia, whilst in the AUSREP area.

Foreign ships other than the abovementioned ships, from their arrival at their first Australian port until their departure from their final Australian port, however they are encouraged to participate in the scheme from their arrival in the AUSREP area.

Australian fishing vessels proceeding on overseas voyages while in the AUSREP area, but not including those vessels operating from Queensland ports, which may call at ports in Papua New Guinea as an incidental part of their fishing operations.

2.9 REEFVTS

REEFVTS is the name given to the mandatory ship reporting system (SRS) operated under joint federal and state arrangements between Maritime Safety Queensland and the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA. The purpose of REEFVTS is to enhance navigational safety in the Torres Strait and the inner route of the Great Barrier Reef which encompasses the Whitsunday region.

The following vessels are required to report to REEFVTS:

all vessels of 50 metres or more in overall length

all oil tankers, liquefied gas carriers and, chemical tankers or ships coming within the INF Code regardless of length

ships engaged in towing or pushing where it or the ship being pushed or towed is from one of the above categories or where the length of the tow is 150 metres or more.

The ship reporting system applies to all ships in the above categories irrespective of whether they are on overseas, interstate or intrastate voyages. This regulation does not apply to any warship, naval auxiliary or government vessel but they and all other vessels not mentioned above are encouraged to report.

2.9.1 Reporting

When approaching the REEFVTS area vessels are required to provide a pre-entry report at least two hours prior to entering the area or departing from a port within the REEFVTS area. An entry report must be made in respect of a ship as soon as it enters the REEFVTS area or departs from a port within the REEFVTS area. Information received will include ship name, intended route, cargo, draughts and other supplementary information. The amount of information required will depend on whether the vessel has already provided a sailing plan to AUSREP.


http://www.amsa.gov.au/Shipping_Safety/AUSREP/AUSREP_system

http://www.amsa.gov.au/Shipping_Safety/REEFVTS/


Automatic position reporting (APR) via Inmarsat-C is the primary mechanism for ships to provide intermediate position reports. REEFVTS will generally carry out automatic position report remotely without any intervention by a ship's crew. Ships fitted with first generation Inmarsat-C terminals that do not support remote programming, will be required to be programmed onboard for intermediate position reports to be sent automatically.

Mariners are requested to ensure the vessel's Inmarsat C terminal is logged into the Pacific Ocean region (POR). If a ship is unable to provide intermediate position reports via automatic position reporting, brief position reports must be provided on an hourly basis or as advised by REEFVTS. Coastal pilots are required to report to REEFVTS when embarking or disembarking a ship in the REEFVTS area.

Coastal pilots are required to report to REEFVTS when embarking or disembarking a ship in the REEFVTS area.

Ships are reminded to maintain a listening watch on the appropriate VHF channel frequency for the section of the reef that they are travelling in.

2.10 Security

All commercial vessels with a gross tonnage of 500 tonnes or more and passenger ships are required to report their security information to the port authority. Refer to Section 13 Security for further information.

Section 3 - Movement notification and traffic procedures

Maritime Safety Queensland, through the authority of the regional harbour master, has jurisdiction over the safe movement of all shipping within the pilotage area.

The scheduling of ship movements is initiated by the agent submitting movement details for a vessel to Mackay VTS via the QSHIPS ship planning programme in accordance with this section.

3.1 Port control centre – vessel traffic service (VTS)

Vessel traffic service is the principal tool by which the regional harbour master manages the safe and efficient movement of vessel traffic approaching, departing and operating within the Mackay pilotage area.

VTS is delivered from the VTS centre at Hay Point and is manned by trained and qualified vessel traffic service operators, under the management of the Manager (Vessel Traffic Management) and the Regional Harbour Master (Mackay).

3.1.1 VTS role

Maritime Safety Queensland provides VTS as a traffic organisation service in accordance with IMO guidelines.

Mackay VTS will:

wherever possible interact with vessel traffic by VHF radio

interact with port services in Mackay

inform participating vessels of current traffic and safety information pertaining to the pilotage area

where necessary communicate the directions of the Regional Harbour Master (Mackay) or delegate

monitor compliance with the Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Act 1994 and Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Regulation 2004

record the details of shipping movements in the QSHIPS programme in real time

maintain a situational awareness of traffic in the pilotage area to the extent of the available information

participate in emergency procedures.

3.1.2 Language

The English language is to be used in all communication. IMO's Standard Marine Communication Phrases (SMCP) 2001 will be used.

3.1.3 Voice recordings

All voice communications with the VTS centre and all radio communications on the channels monitored, are recorded against a date and time stamp. Access to the recordings is controlled by the regional harbour master.

3.1.4 VTS communications

Ships are not to move within the pilotage area unless satisfactory two-way communications are maintained with the VTS centre.

Mackay VTS maintains a continuous listening watch. Contact can also be made with the regional harbour master office and pilot station through the VTS centre via VHF radio, telephone and facsimile.


Ships are required to establish two-way radio communications with the VTS centre on VHF channels 16 or 14.

The VHF channels used in the port are:

Mackay vessel traffic services (VTS)

VTS area Yes

Level of VTS Service IALA level lV: traffic organisation service

Call sign Service

VHF channel 16 User Emergency and initial calling

VHF channel 14 Mackay VTS Mandatory reporting, vessel traffic management, port working

VHF channel 13 Port working Pilot and tugs

VHF channel 6 Mackay Harbour Port working (NQBP)

VHF channel 11 Mackay Marina Marina working

VHF channel 19 REEFCENTRE Coastal ship reporting system

VHF channel 74 User Administrative primary

VHF channel 68 User Administrative secondary

Table 3 — port VHF communications

The VTS centre has telephone, fax and email services for administrative and emergency purposes. Any marine incident, for example a collision, grounding or fire, occurring within the port should be reported immediately to Mackay VTS on VHF channel 14.

3.2 Harbour contact details

Organisation Telephone Facsimile Email

Regional harbour master

+61 7 4944 3700 +61 7 4944 3790 [email protected]

North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation Limited

+61 7 4969 0700 +61 7 4969 0799 [email protected]

VTS centre +61 7 4956 3489 +61 7 4956 3367 [email protected]

Table 4 — harbour contact details



javascript:location.href='mailto:'+String.fromCharCode(105,110,102,111,64,110,113,98,112,46,99,111,109,46,97,117)+'?'


3.3 Prior notification of movements

Sections 185 — 190 of the Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Regulation 2004 require that all ship movements for vessels 35 metres in length or more are reported according to the following table:

Action Minimum notice Approved form

48 Hours prior to entry

Prior notification of movement in

pilotage area 24 hours prior to removal or

departure

Notification via QSHIPS

48 hours prior to entry Transport of dangerous goods

in pilotage area 3 hours prior to departure

Dangerous cargo report (and)

Loading, removal or handling of

dangerous cargo alongside

(includes bunkering)

24 hours prior to handling Dangerous cargo report

Ship-to-ship transfer of

dangerous cargo 24 hours prior to cargo transfer Dangerous cargo report

Gas-free status (bulk liquid

cargo ships)

48 hours prior to entry,

departure or removal

Declaration by master if vessel is gas-

free for movement purposes.

Table 5 — pre-entry notification times

3.4 QSHIPS (Queensland Shipping Information Planning System)

The movement of all vessels of LOA 35 metres or more arriving at Mackay is recorded in an internet based programme known as QSHIPS.

http://www.qships.transport.qld.gov.au

The programme is operated from the VTS centre; shipping agents submit booking information on line in accordance with the reporting requirements (see 3.3) Prior notification of movements and record their requisitions for tugs, pilot and linesmen. The ancillary services respond online to acknowledge the booking and allocate their resources; the movement then assumes the confirmed status. Permit requests should be submitted on line and to the respective agencies if required (see 10.1 Work permits). QSHIPS will indicate when the approval has been granted and the agent is then able to print the permit for the vessel.

Since the programme is live, port service providers, agents, government agencies and the general community are able to view scheduled movements in any Queensland port in real time.

3.5 Booking a vessel movement

When an agent is advised by his principals that a ship is bound for Mackay then that agent should book-in the ship via the QSHIPS programme at least 48 hours prior to the movement as required under Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Regulations 2004 section 153. Request for the supply of a pilot and tugs should also be made via QSHIPS.

The use of the QSHIPS programme is mandatory for notification of the impending arrival and subsequent movements of a vessel unless exceptional circumstances preclude this. If





an agent is unable to submit a booking by QSHIPS the VTS vessel booking application form (16.1) must be faxed or emailed to the VTS centre.

Details of any removal movement and departure information are to be submitted at least 24 hours prior to the start time in a similar manner to the above.

Arrival advice should be confirmed to the VTS centre 24 hours prior to the start of the movement.

This section applies to all ships entering the Mackay pilotage area that are of LOA 35 metres and greater and all Vessels that require a pilot (section 8.1) including those ships whose master holds a pilotage exemption certificate for the Mackay pilotage area.

3.5.1 Creating a vessel visit in QSHIPS

1) Log in with name password and port

2) Select 'visit' tab

3) Select 'add' tab to add a new visit

4) Select tab alongside ship name field — type in name or part of name —

double click and select ship from given list

5) Select reason for visit — from drop down list

6) If ship is not in database select 'add new ship' tab and complete vessel

details or contact VTS and request them to add vessel to database

7) Complete 'new visit' page with voyage number, defects declaration, last port,

next port (type in name or part of port name and select from given list)

8) Select 'add' — the vessel visit has now been created in the database.


3.5.2 Creating the movements for the visit in QSHIPS.

1) Select 'movement type' (arrival, departure, removal, external)

2) Status

i. draft — status of movement: when first created by agent and submitted to

VTS

ii. planned — status of movement when it is submitted to VTS

iii. scheduled — status of movement when it has been accepted by VTS

iv. confirmed — status of movement when services (pilot/tugs etc.)

have committed resources.

3) From field — SEA or anchorage, to field — berth or anchorage, direction — port or

stbd services — lines launch (number and company) — linesmen — yes or no and

company — pilot — company or pilotage exemption certificate if exempt, tugs —

number and company.

Draft — draft fore aft and mean if supplied.

Start and end time — select day from attached and 24 hour notation time.

Dangerous goods — tick if ‘yes’.

Miscellaneous — early berthing/prop, Immersion/pilot on arrival/tanker status

Select ‘save’ — the arrival movement has now been created.


3.6 Reporting defects

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) requires notification of any deficiencies or suspected deficiencies on ships visiting Australian ports. Deficiencies are to be reported to the regional harbour master via the QSHIPS programme and AMSA using Defects report form AMSA 355 (16.18) report of suspected non-compliance with Navigation Act or safety/pollution conventions.

3.7 Pilotage delays

A delay fee is payable if the programmed ship movement is delayed for more than 30 minutes but not more than one hour for the first hour. If the ship is delayed for more than one hour but not more than two hours then for each of the first two hours; a delay in excess of two hours constitutes a cancellation. These charges can be found in schedule 10 of the Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Regulation 2004.

3.8 Tug and tow — requirements

For the purposes of this section the following definitions shall apply:

The length of tow — is the total length of all items that go to make up the tow, to include tow lines, wires, bridles, vessels and/or barges, taken from the bow of the tug to the stern of the last vessel or barge making up the tow.

Split — is when a tow consisting of two or more vessels and/or barges are separated to form single units.

3.8.1 Operational conditions

All tugs and tows, ocean going or coastal, will be handled in the port of Mackay under the following conditions:

all tugs and tows will be required to engage a licensed pilot as per section 8 Pilotage

all tows are to be shortened up prior to arrival at the pilot boarding ground

any tow greater than 250 metres that is a multi unit tow, will require to be either split prior to transit or require the assistance of an accompanying harbour tug for the full passage.

Any tow that is in a damaged condition will not be granted entry into the Mackay pilotage area until the regional harbour master is satisfied that the vessel/s does not pose a threat to the marine environment or a hazard to navigation in the port.

Note: a vessel or barge pushed ahead by a tug or lashed and secured alongside shall not be deemed a tug and tow, however, this combination may be required to be allocated tugs as per the port procedures — see section 9 Error! Reference source not found..

3.8.2 Notification

When a tug and tow is bound for, due to depart from or to do a removal within the port of Mackay, the master, owner or agent is required to book the tug and tow in with VTS via the QSHIPS programme using the same arrangements as defined for other vessels. A visit for the towing vessel will need to be created in QSHIPS and then the details of the tow added by using the 'add convoy' tab.

If an agent is unable to submit a booking by QSHIPS, the agent must complete the Tug and tow advice form (16.27) in addition to the VTS vessel booking application form. The information will include:

full details of the tug and of the vessel/s making up the tow, (including dimensions, draughts and so on)

the length of the tow at sea and when shortened up for entry into the port

details of the make up of the towline to include lengths and types of tow lines, bridles and so on


http://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/legisltn/current/t/transtopmsyr04.pdf

any special requirements for the handling of the tow within the port.

All tows and combined units shall be deemed to be hampered vessels and subject to varying scheduling arrangements.

3.9 Movement scheduling

3.9.1 Confirmation of schedules

On receipt of a movement booking Mackay VTS will cross check tug and pilot bookings and other movements whilst verifying draught restricted vessels and non gas free requirements when putting the schedule together.

3.9.2 Schedule changes

Maritime Safety Queensland may make changes to the approved schedule of ship movements up to two hours prior to the commencement of the movement in order to ensure the safe and most efficient movement of shipping.

Changes requested by the master/agent to scheduled movements may be made via QSHIPS, phone or email and are to be communicated to the VTS centre and marine services as soon as practicable advising the revised schedule. Changes to the ship management database will be made as they occur. Changes within eight hours of the scheduled start time must be made by phone.

3.10 Prioritising of ship movements

The principle of ‘first come, first served’ applies to all ships wishing to enter the port of Mackay. Removals and/or departures booked first will usually be given preference over late or modified bookings.

3.10.1 Deep draught Ships

Where a ship is at maximum draught or restricted thereby to a narrow tidal/time window it will usually be given first priority. Advice on draught restrictions can be obtained from the VTS centre.

3.11 Movement clearance information

All ships require a clearance from the VTS centre in order to enter, depart or move within the pilotage area. It is the responsibility of the master or pilot to contact the VTS centre to obtain the necessary clearance and information prior to the movement.

3.11.1 Clearance for arrivals

The master is to report to Mackay VTS to obtain clearance and arrival information two hours before the estimated time of arrival at the pilotage area.

3.11.2 Clearance for removals

The master is to report to Mackay VTS to obtain a clearance and removal information 30 minutes before the estimated time of the movement within the pilotage area.

3.11.3 Clearance for departures

The master is to report to Mackay VTS to obtain clearance and departure information 30 minutes before the estimated time of the departure from the pilotage area.

The ship should be ready for departure, with all documentation completed and marine services in attendance not less than 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. Lines are not to be released until clearance has been obtained to depart the berth. Lines are not to be slacked down and let go unless instructed by the master or pilot.


The master or pilot is to reconfirm the departure clearance and obtain any updated departure information not less than five minutes before the scheduled departure time. Ships that have anchored prior to departure from the pilotage area require a new clearance to continue which is to be obtained two hours before the estimated time of departure from the anchorage area.

3.12 Anchoring

Ships are only to anchor in the area designated by Mackay VTS. Upon anchoring, ships are to advise Mackay VTS of their anchoring time and position. Ships at anchor in the pilotage area are to maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF channel 16 and any other channel as instructed. Ships are not permitted to immobilise engines without the written approval of the regional harbour master (see 10.2.1 Immobilisation main engines) and are to report to VTS if dragging their anchor.

3.13 Reporting requirements

3.13.1 Arrivals

The master of a ship entering, or about to enter the pilotage area must report to 'Mackay VTS' by VHF radio according to the following table:

Report Information to report

1

Ship master to Mackay VTS

Two hours prior to entry into the pilotage area or for pilot exempt vessels two hours prior to port limits

Ship’s name, position, ships fore and aft draught, changes to ship details, defects, estimated time of arrival to pilot boarding ground

2

Mackay VTS/pilot to ship master

Confirmation of pilot transfer and instructions for the ship

Instructions will include, boarding side, course, speed, estimated time of arrival and anticipated conditions

3


Arrival at pilot boarding ground Ship’s name, at pilot boarding ground, time of arrival

4a


On anchoring Ship’s name, anchorage position and time of anchoring

4b


Departing anchorage Ship’s name, anchor aweigh time

5

Pilot to Mackay VTS

Pilot transfer (when the pilot transfer has been completed safely)’

Ships name, ‘pilot onboard’, pilot onboard time, pilot name, estimated time of arrival at entrance beacons, ships fore & aft draught, changes to ship details

6

Pilot to Mackay VTS

Entering Mackay Harbour Time ship abeam entrance beacons

7

Pilot to Mackay VTS

When secure in berth Time of first line and time when all fast.

Table 6 — inbound reporting requirements

Exempt masters must obtain clearance from Mackay VTS before proceeding past the pilot boarding ground, the time of first line and the time that they are secured alongside the berth.



3.13.2 Removals and departures

The master of a ship that is departing, moving or about to depart or move within the pilotage area must report to Mackay VTS by radio according to the following table.

Report Information to report

1

Ship master/pilot to Mackay VTS

Pilot onboard & ship ready to depart (not less than 30 minutes prior to estimated time of departure)

Ship’s name, radio check, destination port/anchorage, ship’s fore & aft draught, changes to ship details

2


Unassisted removal along the berth

A — ship’s name, time of commencement of movement B — ship’s name, time of completion of movement

3 Ship master/pilot to Mackay VTS departing berth on VHF 16

Ship’s name, departure berth, time of last line, estimated time of arrival pilot boarding ground

4

Ship master/pilot to Mackay VTS

Departing anchorage Ships name, anchor aweigh time, destination

5


Pilot transfer (when the pilot transfer has been completed from outbound ship to launch)

Ships name, ‘pilot disembarked’, pilot off time

Table 7 — outbound reporting requirements

Section 4 - Port description

4.1 General

Mackay seaport is managed by North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation Limited, a statutory Queensland government owned corporation, who maintain the dredging, security and berths and port operations at the port. There are four operational berths, including a tanker berth plus a marina and operates 24 hours a day seven days a week (Pilotage — Mackay Harbour details 16.13).

4.2 Pilotage area limits

The pilotage limits for the port of Mackay are divided between a pilotage area and a compulsory pilotage area. Vessels may anchor within the designated pilotage area without utilising the services of a pilot.

4.3 Pilotage area — port limits

Port Limits defines the area of jurisdiction of North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation Limited. The pilotage area defines the area of jurisdiction of the regional harbour master.

The Mackay pilotage area is described in schedule 6 of the Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Regulations 2004 as the area of:

(a) Waters bounded by an imaginary line drawn —

starting at the high-water mark at the northern extremity of Slade Point

then generally easterly along the geodesic to latitude 21°03·81'S, longitude 149°22·.06'E

then south along the meridian to latitude 21°09·91'S, longitude 149°22·06'E

then west along the parallel to latitude 21°09·91'S, longitude 149°20·06'E

then generally south-westerly along the geodesic to latitude 21°10·76'S, longitude 149°17·73'E

then generally south-westerly along the geodesic to the intersection with the high-water mark at the southern extremity of the north head of Bakers Creek entrance

then generally northerly along the high-water mark on the mainland to the starting point

(b) The navigable waters of rivers and creeks flowing, directly or indirectly, into the waters in paragraph (a).

4.4 Compulsory pilotage area

The compulsory pilotage area defines that part of the pilotage area where a vessel of LOA 50 metres or more must use the services of a pilot or a person on board holding a valid exemption certificate. The Mackay compulsory pilotage area is described in schedule 6 of the Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Regulations 2004 as the area of:

a) Waters bounded by an imaginary line drawn —

starting at the high-water mark at the northern extremity of Slade Point

then generally easterly along the geodesic to latitude 21° 03·81'S, longitude 149° 16·00' E

then south along the meridian to latitude 21° 07·00' S, longitude 149° 16·00' E

then generally south-easterly along the geodesic to latitude 21° 10·76' S, longitude 149° 17·73' E

then generally south-westerly along the geodesic to the intersection with the high-water mark at the southern extremity of the north head of Bakers Creek entrance


then generally northerly along the high-water mark on the mainland to the starting point

b) The navigable waters of rivers and creeks flowing directly or indirectly, into the waters in paragraph (a).Error! Reference source not found. (16.2)

4.5 Load lines

Mackay is in the Tropical Load Line Zone. Areas outside the Great Barrier Reef are in the South Pacific Seasonal Tropical Zone.

Tropical: From 1 April to 30 November

Summer: From 1 December to 31 March.

4.6 Maximum vessel size

4.6.1 Inner Harbour

Maximum vessel size is 230 metres and 32·2 metres beam depending on the destination berth, however vessels greater than 200 metres LOA will only be accepted on a case by case basis at the discretion of the regional harbour master.

Vessels are limited to having a maximum berthing displacement of not more than 55,000 metres.

Night navigation is permitted on vessels up to 200 metres LOA. Vessels above 200 metres LOA will be assessed on their individual merits by the regional harbour master, for night manoeuvring suitability (Pilotage — Mackay Harbour details 16.11).

4.7 Marina

The maximum size of vessel at the Mackay Marina is 50 metres LOA and 20 metres beam. Vessels having a draught greater than 3 metres are subject to berth limitations.

Consult the Notices to Mariners for the latest port depth information.

4.8 Trim requirements

The safe handling of ships within the confines of the channels and swing basin requires certain conditions of trim. Ships should be ballasted or loaded in order to have an even keel or trimmed by the stern with not more than 2·5 metres stern trim and the propeller fully submerged. Vessels trimmed by the head or listing are not permitted. Ships not meeting this requirement may experience considerable delays until the problem is rectified.

Masters should pay special attention to their loading/ballasting plans to ensure that their ships are suitably trimmed and able to put to sea at short notice, especially during the cyclone season — November to April.

4.9 Time zone

UTC + 10 hours throughout the year (no summer time applies).

4.10 Working hours

Port Service providers are available 24 hours per day seven days per week.

4.11 Charts and books

For navigation in pilotage areas, masters should refer to the nautical charts produced by the Australian Hydrographic Office and Admiralty Sailing Directions NP15 (Australian Pilot Volume III/V).

Charts of the area include:


http://www.mackaymarina.com/

http://www.msq.qld.gov.au/Home/Notices_to_mariners/Ntm_mackay/


AUS 249 Approaches to Hay Point and Mackay

AUS 250 Plans of Hay Point and Mackay harbours

AUS370 Percy Isles to Whitsunday's

AUS 823 Percy Isles to Mackay

AUS 4620 Percy Isles to Booby Island

4.12 Shipping announcements

4.12.1 Notices to Mariners

Maritime Safety Queensland circulates marine safety information to mariners, organisations and other interested parties, in the form of Notices to Mariners.

Notices to Mariners advise of:

navigation warnings and hazards (such as aids to navigation which may have been destroyed, missing or unlit)

changes to the uniform buoyage system (which assists with the correction and updating of marine charts)

navigation depths (necessary when navigating in channels with depth restrictions)

any other works which may affect the safe navigation of vessels in Queensland coastal waters and ports (such as dredging operations and construction works).

4.12.2 Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) Service

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority provides a network of DGPS radio beacons that improve the accuracy and integrity of the Global Positioning System (GPS) in critical areas of Australia's coastline. These areas include the Great Barrier Reef, Torres Strait and Brisbane.

A network of 16 stations are remotely controlled and monitored 24 hours a day.

IALA Ref Stn ID# 004

IALA TX Stn ID# 704

Frequency 315 kHz

Baud rate 200 bps

RTCM messages used Types 3, 5, 7, 9, 16

Table 8 — remotely monitored and controlled stations

http://www.msq.qld.gov.au/Home/Notices_to_mariners/

http://www.amsa.gov.au/publications/fact_sheets/DGPS_fact_sheet.pdf

Section 5 - Port infrastructure

5.1 Berth information

Berth Design depth

Berth face

(M)

Height above LAT

Berth pocket

Max LOA

Comments

M1 10.6 123 9·44 208x36 210

Petroleum by 200 mm pipeline at 350 tph — storage 52,000 mt

Bulk molasses and sugar cane invert by 450 mm pipeline at 900 tph — Tallow by 150 mm pipeline at 250 tph — storage 600 tonnes

Ethanol by 200 mm pipeline at 200tph storage 13,500 mt

Bunkers — gas oil by 200 mm pipeline at 300 tph

M3 13.0

230 9·0 200x35 225

Bulk raw sugar by rail mounted gantry at 1650 tph.

M4 10.6 140 9·0 155x35

Bulk refined sugar by fixed ship loader at 500 tph

Liquid chemicals by 200 mm pipeline at 250 tph

General cargo

M5 12.5 165 9·8 250x40 230

Bulk fertiliser (grabs and hoppers)

Iron concentrates — grabs

Bulk grain (rail mounted gantry at 1000 tph)

Break bulk cargoes

Small Craft Harbour 3.5 Various

Tourist terminal — marina amenities — public boat ramp

Channel depth 4.5 metres

Unleaded and diesel fuel, water and power

Love's Jetty 3.4 8 berths x 36·6 metres long

Tourist terminal — marina amenities — public boat ramp

Seafood products

Table 9 — berth information

Note: depths are subject to change — please consult Notices to Mariners for latest information.

The sugar shiploader at berth M3 is fitted with a mechanical trimmer, has a maximum outreach to the centre of the chute of 17·5 metres from the fender and a maximum airdraft (lowest astronomical tide to horizontal boom) of 20·8 metres. Maximum loading rate is 2250 tonnes per hour and average loading rate of 1650 tonnes per hour.

5.1.1 Anchorage areas

Ships are only to anchor in a position that is clear of the sea leads and outside the prohibited anchorage area or as directed by the VTS centre.

There is a prohibited anchorage area defined by a decked line drawn from the following positions:

a) 21° 05·82'S 149° 13·5'E

b) 21°06·78'S 149°16·55'E

c) 21°07·63'S 149°15·70'E

d) 21°07·63'S 149°13·20'E

Good anchorage is available 1·5 to 2 nautical miles east of Slade Island; note the spoil ground located WNW of the anchorage area.

Upon anchoring, ships are to advise Mackay VTS of their anchoring time and position. Ships at anchor in the pilotage area are to maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF channel 16 and any other channel as instructed.

Ships are to report to the VTS centre if dragging their anchor.



Ships are not permitted to immobilise engines without the written approval of the regional harbour master (see section 10 Immobilisation main engines).

5.2 Navigation aids

5.2.1 Leading Lights

Navigational aid Type Characteristic Height

(metres)

Range

(metres)

Leads in

line

Outer harbour sea leads Front lead

F.R. (F by day) 14 12

Rear lead

F.R. (F by day) 20 12

288°00'

Outer harbour entrance leads 1 Front lead

F.Bu (F. by day)

Rear lead

F.Bu (F. by day)

261°41'

Outer harbour entrance leads 2 Front lead

F.R.(F by day 11 5

Rear lead

F.R. 19 5

248° 30'

Mackay marina entrance leads Front lead

F.Bu (F day)

Rear lead

F.Bu (F day)

209° 50'

Table 10 — leading lights

5.2.2 Breakwater Lights

Navigational aid Characteristic Height Range

Forgan Smith Point light Iso. G.2sec nine metres five metres

Bagley Point light Iso. R.2sec eight metres five metres

Main Breakwater light Q.R. Seaward end of southern breakwater

Table 11 — breakwater lights

Section 6 - Weather information

6.1 General

The prevailing winds tend to be easterly to south easterly. Although calmer conditions occur during the winter months, they may become very difficult during the summer months when the sea breeze augments the prevailing south easterlies. As a general rule high windage vessels will not be moved when the wind speed exceeds 25 knots.

A Tropical Cyclone Watch message is issued when a cyclone or potential cyclone is expected to affect conditions in the area within the next 48 hours and is reviewed every three hours. A Tropical Cyclone Warning message is issued when a cyclone or potential cyclone is expected to affect conditions in the area within the next 24 hours and is reviewed every three hours.

Weather charts, satellite images, warnings and reports may be polled by fax from 1800 630 100 and from the Bureau of Meteorology.

Coastwatch is a website with useful nautical information links.

6.2 Cyclone procedures

In the event of a cyclone threat to a port in Queensland, the regional harbour master will take action to ensure the safety of shipping by:

ensuring that ships are advised of relevant warnings and response requirements

ensuring that shipping complies with the response requirements

closing and reopening the port to ensure the safety of shipping.

The VTS centre will implement the cyclone contingency procedures on behalf of the regional harbour master by acting as a central communications point.

6.2.1 Cyclone Watch

A cyclone watch is issued when a cyclone or developing cyclone is likely to affect the area within 24 to 48 hours, that is, gale force winds are not expected to impact the area within 24 hours. The following procedures are to be followed on initial receipt of a cyclone watch:

All ships in the pilotage area will be notified on VHF channel 16.

Ships are to maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF channel 16 for updates.

The VTS centre will broadcast cyclone advices, warnings, information and directions on VHF channel 16.

Preparations are to be made to clear the pilotage area.

All marine services are to be available at short notice.

Ships at anchor must ballast down and be ready in all regards to get underway at short notice.

Ships alongside may continue to load at the discretion of the regional harbour master but must be ready in all regards to depart at short notice.

Ships are not permitted to enter the pilotage area without the approval of the regional harbour master. Approval will only be given if fully satisfied that the ship can safely load and depart before the cyclonic conditions affect the pilotage area.

Ships are to comply with the routine vessel traffic management procedures unless otherwise authorised by the regional harbour master.

6.2.2 Cyclone tracking chartlet — northern Australia

Cyclone tracking chartlet — northern Australia (16.28)


http://www.bom.gov.au/

http://www.coastwatch.com.au/

6.2.3 Cyclone warning

A cyclone warning is issued when a cyclone or developing cyclone is likely to affect the area within 24 hours, that is, gale force winds are expected to impact within 24 hours. The following additional procedures are to be followed on initial receipt of a cyclone warning:

All ships, whether underway, alongside or at anchor, will be directed to proceed to sea.

All marine services are to be mobilised to assist clearing the pilotage area.

The VTS centre will coordinate the safe and timely clearing of the pilotage area.

Ships alongside will be sailed as soon as marine services are available. If conditions deteriorate rapidly it may be necessary to sail without normal marine services in order to minimise the risk associated with remaining in port, as approved by the regional harbour master.

Ships are to report on VHF channel 16 when clearing the pilotage area.

Ships masters must determine their own course of action to avoid the cyclone once clear of the pilotage area. No direction or recommendation will be made with regard to cyclone avoidance or the safe navigation or operation of the ship.

Small craft will go to storm moorings in accordance with local plans. Small craft should notify the VTS centre of their location when secure.

The pilotage area will be closed and a broadcast made on VHF channel 16.

6.2.4 Port closure

The regional harbour master may close the port, wholly or in part, or restrict the movement of vessels in the pilotage area, commensurate with the threat to the safety of shipping or the environment. This includes the threat posed by weather conditions, actual or forecast. The closure of the port or restriction on vessel movements will, as far as practical, be implemented in consultation with key authorities and in a timely manner in order to minimise risks.

A signed letter of indemnity is required from the master of a vessel that does not clear the port as required by the regional harbour master.

6.2.5 Reopening of the port

The pilotage area will not be re-opened until the Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre cancels the cyclone warning for the area and the regional harbour master is satisfied that all danger has passed, and the pilotage area is safe for vessels to re-enter:

the VTS centre will coordinate the safe movement of vessels following the opening of the pilotage area in accordance with normal practice

berths will be reopened and operations resumed when wind and sea conditions are within operational limits.

6.3 Cyclone procedures for Mackay Marina

Please refer to appendix 16.3 Cyclone preparations — Mackay Marina Village

6.4 Cyclone procedures for Abel Point Marina

Please refer to appendix 16.26 Cyclone preparation — Abel Point Marina

6.5 Tidal information

The mean spring tide range is 4·56 metres and the mean neap range 2·12 metres. The flood tide sets to the south and the ebb tide to the north across the harbour entrance. The maximum strength of the tidal flow is 2·5 knots at spring tides, tidal flows inside the harbour are negligible.



HAT 6·41 LAT 0·00

MHWS 5·28 MLWS 0·72

MHWN 4·06 MLWN 1·94

Table 12 — tidal information

6.5.1 Tide boards/gauges

Mackay is a standard port in the Queensland Tide Tables.

The tidal times and heights for standard Queensland ports are available in the Queensland official tide tables and boating guide and may be accessed at the Bureau of Meteorology website.

Tidal stream predictions for standard Queensland ports are available upon request through the regional harbour master's office.

6.5.2 Tidal information — tsunami effects

The north-west and east coasts of Australia are bordered by active tectonic plates which are capable of generating a tsunami that could reach the coast-line within two to four hours. The resultant change in swell height could have an adverse effect on a vessel with a minimum under keel clearance navigating within or close to port areas.

The Joint Australian Tsunami Warning Centre (JATWC) has been established to monitor earthquake activity that may lead to a tsunami forming. Warnings are currently issued for the Pacific Ocean region by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre (PTWC) in Hawaii and for the Indian Ocean region by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).

Mariners are advised to take heed of such warnings, plan their bar crossings and tend their mooring or anchorages accordingly.

6.6 Water density

Sea water is usually 1025 kilograms per cubic metre but will vary during the summer months after periods of heavy rain.

http://www.bom.gov.au/oceanography/tides/MAPS/hay_mackay.shtml#map

http://www.bom.gov.au/tsunami/related_sites.shtml

Section 7 - Port navigation and movement restrictions

7.1 General

Draught figures are related to a draught in salt water of density 1025 kilograms per cubic metre.

7.2 Speed

The Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Regulation 2004 sections 127, 128, 129 and 130 apply and refer to ships not being operated at a speed of more than 6 knots when within 30 metres of any wharf, boat-ramp or pontoon, a vessel at anchor or moored or made fast to a jetty. The whole of the Mackay Harbour is a declared 6 knot zone.

7.3 Movement conditions

Ships are not to enter, depart or manoeuvre within the pilotage area unless tide, weather, transit time and traffic conditions allow the minimum UKC to be maintained as per the conditions specified in this section.

The regional harbour master is to be consulted for determining the tidal window for the planned movement of a draught-restricted ship in the port. The master is to ensure that the ship maintains a minimum UKC of 0·6 metres whilst alongside which may require loading operations to be adjusted to suit UKC conditions.

7.3.1 Manoeuvring criteria

The following conditions apply to vessel movements:

trim to be not more than 2·5 metres by the stern and the propeller fully immersed; trim by the head is not permitted

night time manoeuvring is permitted on vessels up to 200 metres LOA. Vessels above 200 metres will be assessed on individual merits.

7.3.2 Arrival conditions

A ship greater than 100 metre LOA may only enter the port at slack water. Slack water occurs approximately 1 to 1½ hours prior to high and low water.

Pilot will board 30 minutes before the time of slack water.

Dual movements on a slack water will be considered on a case by case basis.

The minimum UKC for manoeuvring vessels must be maintained at all times between the time of slack water and 1½ hours after the pilot on board (POB) time (Refer Under keel clearance table 7.3.6).

7.3.3 Departure conditions

A ship may depart its berth for the transit to sea when the UKC is equal to or greater than the minimum UKC for vessels manoeuvring providing that:

a ship must not leave the berth later than 1½ hours before the time at which its UKC becomes less than the minimum UKC for vessels manoeuvring. This is to ensure sufficient time to clear the port approaches

for part loaded panamax or fully loaded handymax vessels, departure after slack water, up to HW is limited by draught to maintain a minimum UKC for 1½ hours.

7.3.4 Shifting vessels (removals)

The movement of a vessel along a continuous uninterrupted stretch of wharf may be conducted by the master of the ship without pilot and/or tug services, subject to the requirements of the regional harbour master. The intended removal must be submitted to


the regional harbour master via QSHIPS at least 24 hours prior to the commencement of the movement.

The ship must confirm:

that the distance of the movement is not to exceed two ship lengths

her ability to safely conduct the manoeuvre

the ship's lines are ashore at all times

the master advises ‘Mackay VTS’ of the time of commencement of the removal and the time when the vessel is made fast again

weather and tide conditions are suitable.

If the assistance of a tug is required for the removal then the engagement of a pilot is compulsory.

7.3.5 Removal conditions (manoeuvring within the harbour)

The minimum UKC for vessels manoeuvring within the harbour is 10% of draught or 0·6 metres, whichever is the greater. This UKC must be maintained at all times during the manoeuvre and for one hour after the planned completion of the movement.


7.3.6 Under keel clearance table

(Based on harbour depth of 8.3 metres) Tide height

UKC Max draught

Tide height

UKC Max draught

Tide height

UKC Max draught

0.00 0.75 7.55 2.20 0.95 9.55 4.40 1.15 11.55

0.10 0.76 7.64 2.30 0.96 9.64 4.50 1.16 11.64

0.20 0.77 7.73 2.40 0.97 9.73 4.60 1.17 11.73

0.30 0.78 7.82 2.50 0.98 9.82 4.70 1.18 11.82

0.40 0.79 7.91 2.60 0.99 9.91 4.80 1.19 11.91

0.50 0.80 8.00 2.70 1.00 10.00 4.90 1.20 12.00

0.60 0.81 8.09 2.80 1.01 10.09 5.00 1.21 12.09

0.70 0.82 8.18 2.90 1.02 10.18 5.10 1.22 12.18

0.80 0.83 8.27 3.00 1.03 10.27 5.20 1.23 12.27

0.90 0.84 8.36 3.10 1.04 10.36 5.30 1.24 12.36

1.00 0.85 8.45 3.20 1.05 10.45 5.40 1.25 12.45

1.10 0.85 8.55 3.30 1.05 10.55 5.50 1.25 12.55

1.20 0.86 8.64 3.40 1.06 10.64 5.60 1.26 12.64

1.30 0.87 8.73 3.50 1.07 10.73 5.70 1.27 12.73

1.40 0.88 8.82 3.60 1.08 10.82 5.80 1.28 12.82

1.50 0.89 8.91 3.70 1.09 10.91 5.90 1.29 12.91

1.60 0.90 9.00 3.80 1.10 11.00 6.00 1.30 13.00

1.70 0.91 9.09 3.90 1.11 11.09 6.10 1.31 13.09

1.80 0.92 9.18 4.00 1.12 11.18 6.20 1.32 13.18

1.90 0.93 9.27 4.10 1.13 11.27 6.30 1.33 13.27

2.00 0.94 9.36 4.20 1.14 11.36 6.40 1.34 13.36

2.10 0.95 9.45 4.30 1.15 11.45 6.50 1.35 13.45

Table 12 — tidal information

All the above conditions are subject to the prevailing weather and or swell height. Movement times and or draughts may need to be adjusted accordingly.



7.4 Approaches to pilot boarding ground (AUS 249)

Caution: masters are advised not to manoeuvre west of a line between Slade Island and Flat Top Island.

Vessels from the south and east should make for the leading beacons on the mainland west of Slade Island and just north of the northern breakwater.

To avoid downward patches which lie 111°(T), four nautical miles from the sea leads, deep draught vessels should not come south of the sea leads until Flat Top Island bears 220°(T). To avoid the off-lying reefs at Slade Island, vessels should be brought onto the line of the leads before approaching within three nautical miles of the port.

Vessels making for the outer harbour steer in with the sea leads in line bearing 288° (T) until the entrance leads can be seen.

7.4.1 Dangers

Llewellyn Shoal, with 4·57 metres at lowest astronomical tide, is the southern-most of the Blackwood Shoals, and lies 019° (T), 10·75 miles from the disused lighthouse on Flat Top Island.

OOM Shoal, with 7·1 metres at lowest astronomical tide, lies 050° (T) five miles from the harbour entrance.

Blackwood Shoals are a number of shoals and knolls of loose white-coloured sand, having from 1·8 to 5·5 metres of water over them and extending 10 nautical miles north-east from the coast between Slade Point and Shoal Point.

Dangerous Reef lies nearly midway between Flat Top Island and Slade Island that covers at half flood and is marked by a buoy exhibiting Q. (3)10s. There is however a clear passage between this reef and the mainland.

Taroba Shoal lies about 0·75 miles north-east from the centre of Round Top Island.

Slade Island Reef, and the shoal water surrounding the reef is cleared by keeping the Sea Leads in line bearing 288°(T) and is marked by a buoy exhibiting V.Q.(3) 5 sec.

7.5 Restrictions on loading a coastal cargo

A foreign flag vessel is not permitted to load cargo for another Australian port outside of Queensland unless she applies for and is issued with a single voyage permit (SVP).

A foreign flag vessel is not permitted to load a coastal cargo for another Queensland port unless she applies for and is issued with a Restricted Use Flag (RUF).

http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/maritime/freight/licences/index.aspx

http://www.msq.qld.gov.au/resources/file/eb83454568f9d00/Pdf_guideline_ruf.pdf

Section 8 - Pilotage

8.1 Vessels that require a pilot

The Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Act 1994 specifies that, unless a current pilotage exemption certificate (PEC) is held by the master of a ship, pilotage is compulsory for:

a ship that is 50 metres or more

a vessel towing another vessel where the combined length of the vessels is 50 metres or more

a ship whose owner or master asks for the services of a pilot

a ship whose master is directed by the regional harbour master to use the services of a pilot.

8.1.1 Night pilotage

Theport of Mackay is open for pilotage and exempt ship movements less than 200 metres LOA 24 hours per day, weather and tidal conditions permitting. Vessels greater than 200 metres will be assessed by the regional harbour master on their individual merits for night manoeuvring suitability.

8.1.2 Request for pilot

The requirements of the Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Regulation 2004 shall be observed for all bookings. Maritime Safety Queensland provides a pilotage service for ship arrivals, departures and removals. All pilot transfers are carried out by helicopter or pilot launch.

Requests for pilotage services are described in QSHIPS booking procedures.

8.1.3 Notice required

Ships requiring the services of a pilot are required to submit arrival, removal and departure notices no less than the indicated number of hours prior to the desired movement:

Arrivals:…………………48 hours

Removals:………………24 hours

Departures:……………. 24 hours

Initial notification should be made via the QSHIPS website.

8.2 Pilotage area limits

Pilotage areas are fully described in section 4 Pilotage area — port limits. Vessels must not approach closer to the harbour than the pilot boarding position without a port pilot on board.

8.3 Pilot boarding position

The Pilot boarding ground (16.7) is situated two nautical miles east south east of the harbour entrance. Generally, ships should be making way at the pilot boarding ground for pilot embarkation and follow instructions from Mackay VTS. During pilot transfer operations, instructions from either pilot helicopter or launch must be fully complied with.

8.4 Pilot boarding arrangements

Pilot transfer by helicopter is generally conducted in accordance with the ICOS ‘Guide to Helicopter/Ship Operations’ and the Australian Maritime Safety Authority’s ‘Australian Code of Practice for Ship Helicopter Transfers’.



The master of a ship to or from which a pilot is transferring by helicopter must give the regional harbour master all information necessary to determine the suitability of the ship for landing the helicopter on the ship or transferring the pilot by winch.

Ships with a minimum clear landing area and flight path of 16·1 metres will generally board and disembark the pilot by helicopter. During periods of restricted visibility or other unsuitable flying conditions, helicopter operations will cease. When conditions prohibit helicopter transfer, the pilot will transfer by pilot launch.

The pilot will board the vessel at the nominated time for an inbound movement and 30 minutes prior to the commencement of an outward pilotage movement.

8.4.1 Helicopter preparation

Ships must comply with the rules set out in ‘Helicopter Safety – Hay Point and Mackay Harbour — information for masters’ and complete the ‘Hay Point pilot helicopter operations questionnaire’ (Pilotage — pilot helicopter operations information 16.9). All ships should be familiar with the requirements of the ship helicopter transfers Australian code of safe practice.

8.4.2 Pilot launch boarding arrangements

Pilot transfer instructions will be advised to the ship prior to the pilot boarding by Mackay VTS. The instructions may include:

pilot boarding time

restrictions/requirements (by the regional harbour master)

boarding position

desired course and speed to conduct the transfer (this is best done by the pilot or the pilot launch).

Ships are to be at the pilot boarding ground at the notified time of pilot boarding, with all preparations for boarding completed in accordance with the instructions in this section. Ships should be underway, proceeding at six knots and providing a good lee. The pilot ladder is to be rigged 1·5 metres above the water, with two manropes and a heaving line standing by. At night, a forward facing light is required to illuminate the ladder in accordance with IMO requirements and IMPA recommendations (see 16.8 Pilot boarding ladder arrangement).

8.4.3 Passage planning — bridge resource management (BRM)

The master and pilot should exchange information regarding navigational procedures, local conditions and rules and the ship's characteristics. This information should be a continuous process that generally continues for the duration of the pilotage.

The proposed manoeuvre should be well discussed with the master and any doubts/queries he/she may have should be resolved prior to commencement of pilotage.

The exchange of information should include at least:

the presentation of a completed standard pilot card (by ship). In addition information should be provided on rate of turn at different speeds, turning circles, stopping distances and, if available other appropriate data

general agreement on plans and procedures including contingency plans for the anticipated passage (Pilotage — Mackay passage plans, arrival (16.12) and Pilotage — Mackay passage plans, departure (16.13)).

discussion of any special conditions such as weather, depth of water, tidal currents and marine traffic that may be expected during the passage

discussion of any unusual ship-handling characteristics, machinery difficulties, navigational equipment problems or crew limitations that could affect the operation, handling or safe manoeuvring of the ship


http://www.amsa.gov.au/Publications/Shipping/Ship-Helicopter_Transfers.pdf

http://www.amsa.gov.au/Publications/Shipping/Ship-Helicopter_Transfers.pdf

information on berthing arrangements; use, characteristics and numbers of tugs, mooring boats and other external facilities

information on mooring arrangements

confirmation of the language to be used on the bridge (normally English) and with external parties.

Any passage plan is a basic indication of preferred intention and both pilot and master should be prepared to depart from it when circumstances so dictate (refer 16.2 Pilotage — Instructions to masters — Marine Notice 9/2006).

8.4.4 Fatigue management

Maritime Safety Queensland provides professional pilotage services for the port of Mackay. The service is provided on a 24 hour basis but is not an on-demand service. A pilot Fatigue Management Plan is followed to ensure that adequately rested pilots are assigned to ships.

8.4.5 Alcohol consumption

The Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 section 79 requires that persons in charge of ships have a zero blood alcohol reading. The Queensland Water Police periodically conduct random breath tests of masters and pilots on ships arriving at Mackay, or about to depart. Severe penalties apply to infringements.

8.5 Pilot licences, pilotage area endorsements and exemption from pilotage licences

A person must hold a pilot licence with a pilotage area endorsement for Mackay in order to have the conduct of a ship within the pilotage area. The master of a ship may hold an exemption from pilotage Licence with a pilotage area endorsement.

Tankers — pilotage exemptions will not be issued for tankers over 185 metres LOA.

8.5.1 Licence examination

The standard for licensing and training of marine pilots has been included in state legislation. A copy of the document, ‘Licensing and Training of Marine Pilots in Queensland’, is available upon request through Maritime Safety Queensland bases.

The examination shall consist of practical assessment, oral and written sections to enable applicants to fully understand the functions, duties and responsibilities of the role of a pilot, with particular emphasis on the safe handling of ships under all circumstances.

8.5.2 Examination for exemption from pilotage license

The examination will include an assessment to determine the candidate’s ability to safely conduct the navigation of a ship without a pilot whilst within the pilotage area.

The examination will consist of written and oral components. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of port procedures and the ability to navigate a ship through the pilotage area and port without the aid of navigational charts.

8.5.3 Cancellation of licenses

A licence may be cancelled or suspended when major port changes or developments are taking place. It may also occur where masters fail to comply with port procedures.

8.6 Master/pilot responsibilities

Masters and owners of vessels are responsible for due compliance with the provisions of the Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Act 1994 (the Act) and Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Regulation 2004 (the Regulation).



When a vessel is under the direction of a pilot, the pilot is responsible for due compliance with the provisions of the act and regulation, however the responsibility of the pilot does not relieve the master and the owner of a vessel of their responsibility.

Arising from these responsibilities is the obligation of persons directing the navigation of vessels to comply with directions of the regional harbour master. The duty Vessel Traffic Services Officer (VTSO) is delegated to exercise the relevant functions of the regional harbour master.

8.7 Pilotage requirements for Torres Strait and Great Barrier Reef (GBR)

All merchant vessels 70 metres in length and over and all oil, gas and chemical tankers irrespective of size are required to take a licensed marine pilot when transiting the Torres Strait and Great North East Channel. Pilotage is also required for these vessels transiting the Inner Route from Cape York to Cairns Roads and for transit of Hydrographers Passage.

Significant penalties apply for non compliance.

Full details can be found in Marine Notice 8/2006. Maximum draught for transit is 12·2 metres; vessels with a draught greater than 10 metres will be advised of the required tidal window by the pilotage company.

Refer to ‘Reef Guide — A Shipmaster's handbook to the Torres Strait and the Great Barrier Reef’ for further information.

Barrier Reef pilots may now obtain an endorsement allowing them to proceed to anchorages within the Whitsundays.

http://www.amsa.gov.au/shipping_safety/marine_notices/2006/documents/0806.pdf

http://www.amsa.gov.au/Publications/ReefGuide.pdf

http://www.amsa.gov.au/Publications/ReefGuide.pdf

Section 9 - Tug procedures

9.1 Tug information

Tugs are an aid to the safe and efficient maneuvering of ships in confined waterways.

Svitzer Australasia has two tugs available for towage stationed in Mackay.

Bollard pull H.P. Steering system

Korimul 47t 3600 Z-Peller

Wonga 47t 3600 Z-Peller

Table 14 — tugs

Svitzer Australasia

Phone: 1300 662 377 (Brisbane operations office 24/7)

Operations email: [email protected]

9.1.1 Notification of tugs

Tug services should be requisitioned via the QSHIPS programme when booking the movement of a vessel (3.5 Booking a vessel movement). In some instances, the regional harbour master, ship's master or pilot may require additional tugs to the minimum requirements listed in this section. Amendments to bookings should be made by telephone; the email address is monitored from 0800 to 1800 daily.

9.1.2 Communicating with tugs

Mackay tugs use VHF channel 13 for call up and communicating with ships during berthing operations.

9.2 Tug requirements

The following information is a guide to assist agents and masters when booking tugs.

generally all ships manoeuvring will use two tugs

ships with an operational bow thruster may be reduced to one tug on departure

regular calling ships with operational bow thrusters may be reduced to one tug for arrival and departure

ships less than 120 metres LOA with operational bow thruster may be reduced to one tug for arrival and nil for departure

regular calling tankers with operational bow thruster and special rudder(s) may be reduced to one tug for arrival and nil for departure


http://www.svitzer.com/


ships of less than 120 metres LOA may be reduced to one tug for arrival and departure.

These are the minimum requirements; these requirements may be exceeded in adverse conditions (i.e. wind, tide or limited space on wharf).

Section 10 - Work permits

10.1 Request for permit

In order to be able to perform certain work on ships in the port masters, owners or their agents must first apply for and obtain the necessary permits before that work can proceed. Applications for approval by the regional harbour master must be submitted via the QSHIPS programme and by fax or email to the relevant authorities; the required terms and conditions are completed by the regional harbour master’s office and the agent may then print off the completed permit for passing to the master of the applicable vessel. Refer to North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation Limited (NQBP) Port Notices for further information.

Works requiring permits include:

immobilising main engine/s

main engine trials after maintenance (non-routine)

hot work

bunkering

ship to ship/shore transfer operations

diving or under water works

life boat drills

maintenance work

live flare (pyrotechnic) demonstration.

Ship masters must comply with all requirements specified in the permit.

Who To Permit When Comments

All ships

North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation Limited (NQBP)

Overside work 48 hours prior to arrival

Lodged to NQBP

All tankers

Regional harbour master / NQBP

Tankers at non tanker berths

48 hours prior to arrival

Lodged to regional harbour master and NQBP — must be certified as gas free by an independent chemist on approved form

All ships Australian Customs Service

Lifeboat drill Prior to event Lodged to Australian Customs Service

All ships NQBP Hot work 48 hours prior to arrival

Lodged to NQBP

All ships NQBP Engine trials Prior to event Lodged to NQBP

All ships Regional harbour master/ NQBP

Immobilisation Prior to event Lodged to regional harbour master via QSHIPS or fax and to NQBP

All ships Regional harbour master

Immobilisation at anchor

Prior to event Lodged to regional harbour master via QSHIPS or fax

All tankers

Regional harbour master

Gas-free declaration

48 hours prior to arrival

Declared by master on approved form — lodged to regional harbour master

Table 15 — permit requests




10.2 Work permits description

10.2.1 Immobilisation main engines

Ships may not be immobilised without first obtaining written permission from the regional harbour master and the North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation Limited. Permission may not be given for more than 24 hours during the cyclone season (November to April), or more than 48 hours during the rest of the year (16.23 Permission to immobilise main engine).

10.2.2 Hot work permit

Ships wishing to carry out repairs and any form of metal work, which includes performing hot work, must lodge an application in writing with North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation Limited. When granted, masters must comply fully with the requirements of the permit.

10.2.3 Boat drills

Ships wishing to carry out lifeboat drills, or put boats in the water for painting or maintenance purposes must first obtain clearance from the Australian customs. This clearance is to be obtained by the vessel’s agent and faxed to the VTS centre.

10.2.4 Engine trials

Ship’s wishing to carry out engine trials must lodge an application with North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation Limited.

10.2.5 Notification of handling of bulk liquids

Under the Transport Operations (Marine Pollution) Act 1995 Maritime Safety Queensland is both the statutory and combat agency for response to all ship sourced oil spills. It is therefore a requirement under section 63 of the act for owners/agents or masters of vessels to notify the regional harbour master and North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation Limited of the intention to load, unload or transfer any form of bulk liquids to, from or between vessels between the hours of sunset and sunrise.

For the purposes of this notification it would be deemed that the liquids will be transferred by pipeline to, from or between vessels.

The operation of bunkering and the pumping of sullage/sludge from vessels, by road, barge or ship transfer, are to be included within this notification.

Masters of vessels conducting bulk liquid transfers, as specified above, are required to notify ‘Mackay VTS' on VHF channel 14 of the time of commencement of such transfer/bunkering operation and again the time when the operation is completed.

10.2.6 Gas free status and OBOs

A tanker or products carrier will be regarded as ‘non-gas free’ unless a gas-free declaration has been received at least 48 hours prior to arrival.

The declaration must include the following:

whether the ship is carrying any International Maritime Dangerous Goods class 2 or 3 cargo (flammable liquid or gas cargo on board in bulk)

empty cargo tanks have been washed, vented and are free of hazardous residues

the atmosphere in each cargo tank or residue space has been tested with an explosimeter and a zero reading has been obtained

slop tanks and pump rooms are free of hazardous residues

an explosive gas detector meter is held on board and calibrated correctly

a current copy of the ISGOTT Manual is held on board



maintain a zero gas reading for the atmosphere in each pump room, cargo tank or residue space.

The declaration should be forwarded to Mackay VTS. Once the above requirements have been satisfied the regional harbour master shall determine the ship's gas-free status for movement purposes and forward written confirmation to the agent and the port authority as appropriate.

A combination carrier (OBO) that has carried a bulk liquid dangerous cargo on one or more of its last three voyages must not be loaded with bulk solid cargo in a pilotage area unless an approved chemist has tested the vessel and issued a safety certificate in an approved form.

10.2.7 Overside maintenance work

For environmental reasons, North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation Limited has strict guidelines on the performance of maintenance work on ships within the port Limits. Ships wishing to undertake over-side maintenance work must:

Comply with the conditions spelt out in the port authority port notice — overside maintenance.

Lodge a request, with North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation Limited for permission to undertake overside work. When granted, masters must comply with the conditions of the permit.

Section 11 - Dangerous cargo

11.1 General

The port authority is responsible for the management of dangerous goods in port, including the loading and unloading of ships alongside and movement across the wharf.

Maritime Safety Queensland is responsible for monitoring and managing the safe movement of ships in Queensland Waters. The regional harbour master will assist the port authority in controlling traffic movement in the port, maintaining on-water safety distances, and responding to any emergency situation.

Maritime Safety Queensland and other relevant authorities operate under the codes and guidelines of:

IMO — International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code

international chamber of shipping oil companies, international marine forum

society of international gas tankers and terminals (ISGOTT)

Australian standard AS 3846 — (2005)

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority — Australian annexe to the IMDG Code – marine orders part 41

AAPMA — dangerous substances guidelines.

11.1.1 Notification

Section 140 of the Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Regulations requires owners or masters to report all proposed handling or carriage of Dangerous Goods within a pilotage area. Reports are to be made to the regional harbour master at least 48 hours prior to the arrival of the ship. The Dangerous cargo report (16.4) form should be faxed to the regional harbour master who will note and forward the form to North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation Limited. The duty officer will issue a permit for the handling of the cargo within the jurisdiction of the port authority.

Accompanying the Dangerous cargo report should be a copy of the dangerous cargo manifest giving the correct technical name as listed in the IMDG Code, the UN number, IMDG class, the quantity and particulars regarding stowage and marks of each parcel of dangerous goods.

Minimum notification times for the scheduled movement or handling of dangerous cargo in a pilotage area are as follows:

Movement Minimum notification

Ship inbound 48 hours prior to scheduled arrival at pilot boarding ground

Ship departure or removal Three hours

Ship to ship transfer 24 hours

Loading, removal or handling alongside 24 hours

Operation of a local marine service 48 hours (see section.140 of the regulation)

Table 1 — notification

11.1.2 Dangerous cargo limits

The port authority will promulgate the limits that apply to the class of dangerous cargo loaded and unloaded in the port, including the maximum permissible types and quantities for approved berths.

Refer to Australian Standard 3846 — The handling and transport of dangerous cargoes in port areas.


http://www-internal.qdot.qld.gov.au/

http://www.mackayports.com/seaport/pdf/Port%20Notices_2007.pdf


11.1.3 Dangerous cargo events

Section 141 of the Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Regulation 2004 defines a dangerous cargo event as:

the loss, or likely loss, of the cargo from a ship into Queensland waters

a breach, or danger of a breach, of the containment of the cargo that could endanger marine safety

anything else involving, or that could involve, the cargo that causes risk of explosion, fire, a person's death, or grievous bodily harm of a person

for a cargo that is a materials hazardous only in bulk (MHB) — an event that causes risk of explosion, fire, a person's death, or grievous bodily harm to a person.

The master and or the person-in-charge of a place where a dangerous cargo event has occurred are required to report the event immediately to the VTS Centre or relevant authority.

A full written report is to be submitted on form F3220 dangerous cargo event report to the regional harbour master as soon as reasonably practical (Dangerous cargo event report form F3220 (16.5)).

Section 12 - Emergency — pollution — marine incidents

The aim of this section is to provide guidance to the port community for initial response procedures in the event of dangerous incidents, emergencies, terrorist acts and disasters.

12.1 Emergency contact numbers

Organisation Telephone

North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation Limited +61 7 4969 0700

Police (Mackay) 000 or +61 7 4968 3444

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) +61 7 4944 7812

Ambulance (Mackay) 000 or +61 7 4957 2222

Fire 000

Mackay VTS (Port Control) +61 7 4956 3489 (24 hrs)

Pollution reports- Mackay VTS +61 7 4956 3489

Hospital (Mackay Base Hospital) +61 7 4968 6000

Regional Harbour Master (Mackay) +61 7 4956 3489

Australian Quarantine Inspection Service (Canberra) — quarantine

1800 020504

Australian Quarantine Inspection Service (Mackay) — quarantine

+61 7 4955 9600

Australian Customs Service (Mackay) +61 7 4965 7100

Maritime Safety Queensland (Mackay) +61 7 4956 3489

Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) 0407 969917

Table 2 — emergency contacts

12.2 Authorities

Maritime Safety Queensland's emergency procedures are prepared under the provisions of the Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Act 1994 and the Transport Operations (Marine Pollution) Act 1995. North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation Limited has published an emergency response plan for the port of Mackay which details the required response to an emergency within the port. All emergencies should be reported to ‘Mackay VTS' on VHF channel 16, who will activate the emergency response plan and by calling the appropriate emergency response service.

Call fire, police or ambulance on 000.

12.3 Fire

Call the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS phone 000) and notify ‘Mackay VTS’ on VHF channel 16. Queensland Fire and Rescue Service is the lead agency when the ship is at the berth and MSQ when the ship is off the berth. The regional harbour master, in consultation with the facility operator and North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation Limited, will make the decision if the vessel is to be removed from the berth for the safety of the port.


12.4 Marine pollution

The Transport Operations (Marine Pollution) Act 1995 is designed to protect Queensland's marine and coastal environment by minimising deliberate and negligent discharges of ship-sourced pollution. Discharges of oil, noxious liquid substances, sewage and garbage (MARPOL annexes I, II, lV and V) from ships are prohibited in Queensland coastal waters and pilotage areas.

Maritime Safety Queensland has the authority to detain any vessel suspected of causing marine pollution and to intervene where there is imminent danger to the coastline.

Ships should dispose of all waste ashore using the waste reception facilities available (see Section 15 - ).

12.4.1 Reporting

Section 67 of the Transport Operations (Marine Pollution) Act 1994 requires the master of a ship to report a discharge or probable discharge without delay to the regional harbour master. The initial report should be made via ‘Mackay VTS’ (24 hours) on VHF radio Channel 16 or phone +61 7 4956 3489.

The Port Authority duty officer (24 hours) can be contacted on:

Phone: +61 7 4955 5107 or +61 7 4955 8171 Mobile: 0417 761 086

The following details should be provided in a report of marine pollution:

date/time of incident

location (latitude, longitude and physical site)

report source and contact number

nature, extent and estimated quantity of spill

type of oil or description

spill source and point of discharge from source

identity and position of nearby ships or name of alleged polluter

nature and extent of spill and movement and speed of spill

local weather/tide/sea conditions

whether a sample of the substance spilled has been collected.

And any additional information that relates to the spill.

The VTS centre will complete form F3968 (Marine pollution report form F3968 16.14) based on the above information and fax to the relevant authorities.

12.5 Marine incidents

Under the Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Act 1994, a marine incident is classified as an event causing or involving:

the loss of a person from a ship

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

the loss or presumed loss or abandonment of a ship

a collision with a ship

the stranding of a ship

material damage to a ship

material damage caused by a ship's operations


danger to a person caused by a ship's operations

danger of serious damage to a ship

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

12.5.1 Marine incident reporting

A marine incident must be reported to a shipping inspector within 48 hours of the incident, unless there is a reasonable excuse. Shipping inspectors are marine safety officers (located at Maritime Safety Queensland marine operations bases), and officers of Queensland Water Police and Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol. If you are unable to access one of these offices, contact a shipping inspector by phone, they will advise you what to do next.

The report must be made on the approved Marine incident report form 3071. These forms are also available from Department of Transport and Main Roads customer service centres, Maritime Safety Queensland regional offices, Queensland Boating and Fisheries patrol and Water Police offices. This form is used to report all incidents, no matter the type of ship involved.

The form may be completed with the assistance of a shipping inspector to ensure the information is accurate, unbiased and as reliable as possible. It is important that the form is filled in completely, with the incident described in as much detail as possible. The shipping inspector who receives the form will check to ensure it has been correctly completed.

If the initial report is not made in the approved form, the owner or master must make a further report to a shipping inspector in the approved form as soon as possible. The master would normally report a marine incident but the owner would report if the master, for some justifiable reason, was not able to make the report. Each marine incident reported will be investigated by a shipping inspector and the results of the investigation reported in the approved form.

Section 124 of the Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Act 1994 requires ships masters to assist if a marine incident involves two or more ships. The master of each ship involved in the marine incident must to the extent that he can do so without danger to his ship or persons on board his ship:

give the other ship involved in the incident, its master and persons onboard the ship the help necessary to save them from danger caused by the marine incident

stay by the other ship until no further assistance is required

give the master of the other ship reasonable particulars adequate to identify the ship and its owner.

Section 129 of the Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Act 1994 requires the master of a ship to promptly report dangers to navigation including, an abandoned ship, a damaged aid to navigation, severe weather conditions and so on.

12.5.2 Marine incident reporting — AMSA

Under section 19 of the Transport Safety Investigation Act 2003 any incident involving a ship in Australian waters including:

breakage of gear or injury to any person during cargo work

damage or defect to ship, machinery or equipment

peril or a close quarters situation

stranding or disappearance

death, serious injury or a dangerous occurrence

a birth

must be reported to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) using form 18 — incident alert within four hours of the incident occurring. A detailed incident report must be


http://www.amsa.gov.au/Forms/AMSA18.pdf

http://www.amsa.gov.au/Forms/AMSA19.pdf


submitted to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority Canberra on AMSA form 19 within 72 hours of the incident occurring.

Reports are to be submitted by fax: +61 2 6230 6868 or 1800 622 153 or email: [email protected].

Complete details of these requirements are available on the Australian Maritime Safety Authority website.

12.5.3 Procedures subsequent to serious marine incidents

In the case of a vessel grounding or if structural damage has occurred, the vessel is to be removed to a position of safety.

Immediate advice from the regional harbour master should be sought in this instance. The vessel will be surveyed by the appropriate authority (the Australian Maritime Safety Authority or classification society) to ensure seaworthiness before it leaves port limits.

12.5.4 Port community responsibilities

As a responsible member of the maritime community, any person witnessing an incident which was/or is capable of becoming an emergency is obliged to report the matter to the regional harbour master's office (VTS) and/or the emergency response agencies of police, fire or ambulance.

Australian Maritime Safety Authority requests pilots, stevedores, port authority officers and others to notify them of suspected deficiencies on ships.

Section 13 - Security

13.1 General

The International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS) is administered in Australia by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government (DITRDLG). North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation Limited has an approved maritime security plan as required under the Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003.

A ship's master, prior to entering the port, must report directly to North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation Limited or via their respective Ship Agency the following:

International Ship and Port Facility Security Code compliance number

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

ship Security Officer contact details

list of expected visitors/contractors

nominated provedore

crew list and identification

any security incident (as defined under the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code or maritime transport security legislation) whilst in port.

13.1.1 Security levels

The federal government determined, and will declare when necessary, three security levels:

Level 1: minimum appropriate protective security measures will be maintained at all times.

Level 2: appropriate additional protective security measures will be enacted because of heightened risk of a security incident.

Level 3: further specific protective security measures maintained for limited times when a security incident is probable or imminent, although it may not be possible to identify the specific target.

Unless otherwise advised the port will operate on level 1.

Responsibility for the implementation of additional security measures will be agreed via a declaration of security between the ship and North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation Limited or the port facility operator. If between the ship and the port facility operator, the port security officer must be consulted and agree with the security measures proposed to be implemented.

13.1.2 Maritime security zones

Dependent upon the security level in force, these zones will apply in particular areas of the port.

Zones established at maritime security level 1 are as follows:

Waterside restricted zone — 30 metres from any wharf or the outside face of a security regulated fuel or cruise ship.

Landside restricted zones — areas defined by security fences and signage on all berths.

All zones will be clearly identified and conditions must be observed by all port users.

Access to the zones is controlled and entry into the zones is not permitted unless authorised by the ship and/or the port authority, as required. To do so is an offence under the Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003 (the MTOFSA) and subject to significant penalties.


http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/transport/security/maritime/index.aspx

http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/transport/security/maritime/index.aspx


13.1.3 Port security contacts

Port security manager: +61 4955 5107 (24 hours)

Entry on to, and use of, the port area is subject to compliance with North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation Limited — port rules.

Failure to comply with the NQBP — Port Rules is an offence under the Transport Infrastructure (Ports) Regulations 1994.

13.2 National security

In line with the federal government's recent publications to do with the reporting of any possible terrorist activity these procedures are to be followed.

Contact the National Security 24 hour hotline if you have any information of possible terrorist activity or have seen or heard something suspicious that may need investigating by the security agencies.

24 hour Hotline:............................ 1800 123 400

Email: .............................................hotline@nationalsecurity.gov.au



Section 14 - Port state control inspections

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) conducts port state control (PSC) inspections to ensure that foreign vessels visiting Australian ports comply with the relevant international regulations are seaworthy, do not pose a risk of pollution and provide a safe working environment; accordingly, under the Navigation Act 1912 the Australian Maritime Safety Authority surveyors may board a vessel at any time to conduct an inspection. Cargo ships may be inspected every six months and tankers over 15 years old may be inspected every three months.

Inspections are based on resolutions of the IMO and the International Labour Organisation (ILO). All required certificates and documentation and areas of critical safety for example, lifeboats, engine room fire fighting equipment and cargo gear may be inspected in accordance with a ship inspection record (SIR) book which contains guidelines. In all cases a form A is completed stating that an inspection has been carried out and if any deficiencies are noted a form B is issued.

Critical deficiencies can lead to a ship being detained from sailing until the problems are rectified. Details of all detentions are forwarded to the IMO, the relevant flag state and the classification society.

Vessels that are intending to use their cargo gear to load stores or handle cargo should ensure that they comply with Marine Orders Part 32. This requires all individual pieces of cargo handling equipment to be certificated (test certificate) and clearly marked with the identifying mark and the safe working load (SWL) as stated in the certificate. This applies to all gear, shackles, chains, sheave blocks, bins, tubs rings etc periodical inspections must be entered in the cargo gear register or else the cargo gear cannot be used.


http://www.amsa.gov.au/shipping_safety/marine_orders/marine_orders_currently_in_force.asp

Section 15 - Port services

15.1 Bunkering

Road tankers are used to provide bunkers in small quantities. Permission must be obtained from the port authority and regional harbour master prior to commencement (see section 10.2.5).

15.2 Fresh water

Fresh water is available at all berths — contact North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation Limited.

15.3 Waste

It is an offence for a person to discard, dispose of, or leave rubbish, refuse, sewage, waste of any kind (including galley waste), waste water or other liquid waste in the port unless it is in a controlled manner in authorised and designated areas or through approved services.

Ships moored to a commercial wharf must arrange for the appropriate collection and disposal of all wastes, quarantine or otherwise, unless exempt by the Australian Quarantine Inspection Service. Quarantine waste must then be kept in sealed plastic bags on board the vessel until arrival of the collection vehicle when it is then to be delivered to the collection vehicle.

Facilities are available at Mackay for the collection of tank washing slops, oily mixtures containing chemicals, oily bilge water, oil sludge and sewage. The service is provided by NQ Resource Recovery.

Phone: +61 7 4952 4967

Shipping agents

Agency Telephone Facsimile

Gulf Agency Company (Australia) P/l +61 7 4953 4775

Hetherington Kingsbury +61 7 4957 5246 +61 7 4957 5276

Inchcape Shipping Services +61 7 4953 3155 +61 7 4953 3120

Monson Agencies P/L +61 7 4957 3860 +61 7 4957 6824

McArthur Shipping +61 7 4957 5246 +61 7 4957 5276

Oceanway Marine +61 7 4944 0566 +61 7 4944 1252

Wilhelmsen Ships Service P/L +61 7 4956 3666 +61 7 4956 3555

Table 3 — shipping agents

15.4 Miscellaneous contacts

Company Telephone

Australian Volunteer Coastguard +61 7 4955 5448

Whitsunday Water Police +61 7 4946 6078

Mackay City Council +61 7 4968 4444

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority +61 7 4956 3581

Table 4 — miscellaneous contacts


http://www.amsa.gov.au/Marine_Environment_Protection/Protection_of_Pollution_from_Ships/Waste_reception_Facilities/Mackay.asp

Section 16 - Appendices 16.1 VTS vessel booking application form 16.2 Pilotage —Instructions to masters — Marine Notice 9/2006 16.3 Cyclone preparations — Mackay Marina Village 16.4 Dangerous cargo report 16.5 Dangerous cargo event report form F3220 16.6 Arrival/departure report 16.7 Pilot boarding ground 16.8 Pilot boarding ladder arrangement 16.9 Pilotage — pilot helicopter operations information 16.10 Pilotage — Mackay pilotage area 16.11 Pilotage — Mackay Harbour details 16.12 Pilotage — Mackay passage plans, arrival 16.13 Pilotage — Mackay passage plans, departure 16.14 Marine pollution report form 3968 16.15 Marine incident report form 3071 16.16 Defects report form AMSA 355 16.17 Example — gas-free status declaration 16.18 Pilotage — swing basin details 16.19 Pilotage — berth 1 specifications 16.20 Pilotage — berth 3 specifications 16.21 Pilotage — berth 4 specifications 16.22 Pilotage — berth 5 specifications 16.23 Permission to immobilise main engine 16.24 Cyclone preparations — Abel Point Marina 16.25 Tug and tow advice form 16.26 Cyclone tracking chartlet — northern Australia


16.1 VTS vessel booking application form


16.2 Pilotage — Instructions to masters — Marine Notice 9/2006




16.3 Cyclone preparations — Mackay Marina Village



16.4 Dangerous cargo report



16.5 Dangerous cargo event report form F3220


16.6 Arrival/departure report


16.7 Pilot boarding ground


16.8 Pilot boarding ladder arrangement


16.9 Pilotage — pilot helicopter operations information




16.10 Pilotage — Mackay pilotage area


16.11 Pilotage — Mackay Harbour details


16.12 Pilotage — Mackay passage plans, arrival


16.13 Pilotage — Mackay passage plans, departure


16.14 Marine pollution report form F3968


16.15 Marine incident report form 3071





16.16 Defects report form AMSA 355




16.17 Example — gas-free status declaration

Declaration required prior to acknowledgement of ‘gas free’ status

QUERY # QUERY MASTER TO DECLARE

A Has your ship any flammable liquid or gas cargo on board in

bulk? Yes No

B Have your empty cargo tanks been washed, vented and

inspected for flammable residue? Yes No

C Are your slop tank (s), pump room (s) and cargo pipes free of

flammable residue? Yes No

D Is your combustible gas indicator working and calibrated

correctly? Yes No

E

Has the atmosphere in each pump room, cargo tank or residue

space been tested with a combustible gas indicator and a zero

reading obtained?

Yes No

F Can the atmosphere in each pump room, cargo tank or residue

space be maintained with a zero gas reading? Yes No

G Have you a current "International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers

and Terminals" (ISGOTT) manual on board? Yes No

Master/agent

To be lodged to the VTS centre at least 48 hours prior to ship's estimated time of arrival pilotage area.


16.18 Pilotage — swing basin details

courtesy North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation Limited


16.19 Pilotage — berth 1 specifications

Courtesy North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation Limited











16.23 Permission to immobilise main engine


16.24 Cyclone preparation — Abel Point Marina





16.25 Tug and tow advice form



16.26 Cyclone tracking chartlet — northern Australia

Documents

Port Procedures and Information for Shipping, Port of …/media/msqinternet/msqfiles/home/shipping/pp… · 1.5.13 REEFREP ... 2.8 AUSREP ... Port Procedures and Information for Shipping