Abbot Point (AUABP)

Abbot Point is most northern coal export port and one with remarkable potential for trade growth, located at the coal mines of Newlands and Collinsville. The port comprises of a rail supplied loading facility, coal handling and stockpile areas, and a trestle jetty with two berths, each connected to a shiploader. The port is leased by North Queensland Export Terminals (NQXT) and operated by Abbot Point Operations (APO).

Tropical.

Abbot Point, Australia's most N'ly deepwater coal port, is situated on the NE coast of Australia, 25km north of Bowen.

LOA 300m, beam 50m, draught 18.4m, 211,081DWT. Any vessels over this size may be able to enter the harbour at the discretion and determination of the Regional Harbour Master upon written application

Approximate 28,000,000t cargo and 300 vessels are handled annually.

The suggested anchorage position is within 1nm of the pilot boarding ground with 23m depth, remaining outside the Port limits.

There is no dredged channel to the offshore berth but the minimum depth of the recommended approach is 17.2m LWD. The coal terminals may be approached from the Inner Route as required from NE or NNW using a series of leading lights.

AUS826. Admiralty Pilot NP15, NP286(4).

1025.

Vessels normally berth starboard side alongside.

Pilotage company: Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) Port(s) served: Abbot Point and Lucinda. Pilots are compulsory for all vessels over LOA 35m and available 24hrs a day. Prior notice confirming ETA to be sent to agent 48hrs before arrival. Pilots can be called on VHF Ch 16 and work on VHF Ch 06. A vessel is expected to make VHF contact when close to the port limits. English is used for all communications in the port. To contact by mail, telephone, fax or email, refer to "Address section". The pilot boarding area is situated at 19°48.2'S 148°03.5'E, pilot boards by launch. Vessels awaiting a pilot should anchor within 1nm of the pilot boarding place. Reef pilotage is compulsory for all sections of the Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait with the exception of the Grafton and Palm Passages. It is recommended that a ship's Master unfamiliar with the southern sector of the inner route including Grafton and Palm Passages, should employ a licensed pilot in these waters. For outbound vessels taking a pilot through Hydrographers Passage, the pilot will remain onboard to pilot vessel through Lihou/Diamond Passage and Jomard Entrance before disembarking at new pilot vessel station off Torlesse Island in Papua New Guinea. For berthing, the pilot will board in position 19° 48.12’S, 148° 03.6’E.

The area comprised within a line commencing at the intersection of the HW mark and meridian of 147°59'E and bearing 000° along that meridian to its intersection with parallel of 19°48'S, then bearing 090° along that parallel to its intersection with meridian of 148°08'E. Then by a line to the N extremity of Gloucester Head on Gloucester Island. Then by the HW mark along the W edge of Gloucester Island to Edgecombe Bay. Then by a line to the port entrance beacon to Bowen Boat Harbour to the S extremity of Dalrymple Point, then to Abbot Bay.

Leading lights: In line bearing 225° are exhibited near Abbot Point, the rear light of this pair is Bald Hill Light. Leading lights: In line bearing 164° are exhibited near Abbot Point, the rear light of this pair is the front light of the 225° alignment above. Lights in line bearing 273° and 124° mark the E and NW approaches respectively to the wharf.

The departure UKC is 6% of the vessel's max draught plus 1.0m. Vessels in ballast must have their propellers fully immersed but with trim not exceeding 2.5m by the stern and forward draught not less than 2% of LOA. Access to the wharf and the loading plant is restricted. Persons needing access, including crew members or visitors, must wear safety hard hats, safety shoes and suitable eye protection, as well as comply with all safety regulations. APB is not accountable for accidents incurred by personnel who use their wharf gangway. Pedestrian access along the wharf approach is not permitted. Special dispensation is required for private vehicles and visitors within the port for wharf access. Access to the remainder of the port site is strictly prohibited.

The spring range is 2.0m and neap range is 0.8m. Tides run approx parallel with the wharf face at 1-2kts.

The Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) centre is operated by Maritime Safety Queensland and is situated at the Regional Harbour Master’s office in Townsville. The centre’s call sign is ‘Abbot Point VTS’. The VTS should be contacted in relation to ship traffic scheduling, pollution/marine incidents and reporting defective navigation aids. The service is provided by Maritime Safety Queensland and provides a 24hrs/7 days a week marine operations service to the port community. Note: VHF coverage at Abbot Point is limited to VHF CH12 and 16. Ships may also contact Abbot Point VTS through Reef VTS on VHF CH14.

There are two ASD 80 TBP and one 65 TBP tugs available. Up to 3 tugs can be deployed upon request. Tug's lines are always used. Tugs are based at Bowen and take 2.5-4hrs to reach Abbot Point, therefore masters are advised to order tugs in sufficient time, particularly taking into account that weather conditions may become unsafe at the wharf, requiring the vessel to unberth ahead of schedule.

Prevailing winds: SE'ly. Winds from between NE and SE average 15-20kts for much of the year and those from SE can average 20-30kts continuously for periods of up to 2 weeks. Berthing in adverse weather conditions is at the discretion of the Harbour Master.

ABBOT POINT, QUEENSLAND 19°51.00'S 148°05.00'E UNCTAD LOCODE: AU ABP ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 31/20 VTS Townsville correspondence, (RSDRA2020000171035), 31/20

Perth Radio "VIP" and Townsville Radio, "VIT" can be used for passing ETA's. VHF: Pilot/boat: Ch 16, 06. Tugs: Ch 13. Abbot Point VTS: Ch 12, Ch 14 (Reef VTS). Tel: 1300 721 263, Fax: +61 7 4721 0633, Email: vtstownsville@msq.qld.gov.au. Harbour Master: Telephone: +61 7 4421 8100 Facsimile: +61 7 4721 2028

Customs should be contacted at least 48 hours prior to arrival.

Email the following information at least 10 days prior to ETA to apbcoal@xstratacoal.com.au: ..... Document 1. Name of vessel 2. Type of vessel (if OBO confirm that vessel is "Gas Free") 3. Estimated time of arrival 4. Total cargo quantity required (subject to C/P requirements and allowances) 5. Hatch loading sequence, pour by pour The documents required for Customs, Immigration and Quarantine department formalities may be summarised as follows: ..... Document 1. Ship Pre Arrival Report (Customs Form 13) 2. Crew Report (Customs Form 3B) 3. Passenger Report (Customs Form 2A) 4. Passenger Report (Customs Form 2B) 5. Advanced Person Processing (APP) of crew and passengers list to be submitted electronically to Immigration Web site www.immi.gov.au/sea 6. Quarantine Pre-arrival Report for Vessels (QPAR) - (AQIS Form 006) 7. Additional Quarantine Pre-Arrival Report for Cruise liners and Navy Vessels (AQIS Form 028) 8. Live Plants Vessel Log.(Attached to AQIS Form 028) 9. Notification of Sign off if any (Customs Form B521) 10. Notification of Sign on if any (Customs Form B522) 11. Load Goods (other than cargo) onto ship (Customs Form 43) 12. Remove Goods (other than cargo) from ship (Customs Form 44) 13. Ballast Water Log to Quarantine (AQIS Form 026) 14. Crew Effects Declaration (Customs Form 5 Part Two) 15. Report of Ship's Stores (Customs Form 5 Part Four) The following documentation is required by the agent 7 days prior to arrival: ..... 1. Hatch Stowage Plan 2. Loading sequence 3. Arrival draught 4. Max sailing draught 5. Time required to deballast.

Vessel's ETA should be sent 10 days in advance, or through their agents, stating name and type of vessel, cargo quantity required, total cargo quantity required and hatch loading sequence. Confirmation of ETA should be send 5, 2 and 1 day prior to arrival.

Pratique is available by telex or cable to agent 24 hours prior to arrival.

NOR to be tendered by agent on Master's behalf to shipper in accordance with Charter Party.

The following is a standard telex sent to the Master of a vessel, prior to arrival at port. quote: Australian Customs Service - Ships Arrival Details The vessel ............... will be arriving at .................. on (day) ................ date ................ at ............... hours. The following particulars of the vessel: ..... 1. Previous name ...................... 2. Lloyds No ...................... 3. Official No ...................... 4. Country of Registration ...................... 5. Type of vessel ...................... 6. Last visit to Australia ...................... 7. Animals onboard ...................... 8. Does Master hold valid Identity documents for all crew ...................... 9. Number of passengers (if applicable) ...................... 10. Last 4 overseas ports of call i. .................... ii. .................... iii. .................... iv. .................... 11. Ship's Certificates Safety Radio .................... Safety Construction .................... Load Line .................... IOPP .................... Oil vessel .................... (vessels carrying more than 2,000mt oil as cargo) 12. .................... Note: To be lodged at Customs Marine Centre, with a copy of the Crew List, 48 hours prior to the vessel's arrival. unquote