Bing Bong (AUBBG)

The port is a bulk loading facility and exports Lead/Zinc concentrates which are mined at the McArthur River Mine some 100km inland. Loading takes place at anchorage using the "Aburri" shuttle vessel. The Bing Bong channel is 1.9nm long, 60m wide, with depths of 3.5m reduced to Centre Island prediction data.

Summer.

Situated in the SW corner of the Gulf of Carpentaria approx 67nm S of Groote Eylandt and 56km N of Borroloola.

LOA 79.9m, beam 18.5m, 3,300DWT.

Vessels intending to load concentrate from Bing Bong should anchor 17nm N of the port in position 15°21.5'S 136°30'E. There are two working anchorages established, both approached through open waters to the N. ..... BB1 (Inner) 15°26.5'S 136°30.8'E BB2 (Outer) 15°23.3'S 136°32.0'E The recommended and marked track to follow to the outer anchorage (BB2) from the open sea is 180° following the meridian136°32'E. The recommended and marked track to follow to the inner anchorage (BB1) from the open sea is 180° following the meridian 136°32'E and passing through BB2 still at 180°. Then at 15°24'S and 136°32'E, just 0.5nm E of the 9.8m shoal, turn 36° to starboard and follow 216° to the inner anchorage BB1. BB1 has a depth of between 11.6m and 13.2m and is better protected from the weather and the E'ly swell than BB2. BB2 has a depth between13.2m to 13.8m. The Master should use the starboard anchor for anchoring at BB1 and BB2 since the shuttle vessel 'Aburri' will not berth on your starboard side forward of hatch No 2. Both anchorages are reported to be good holding ground.

Sea buoy, fairways and channels: The port is approached in a SSW direction via a buoyed channel. Navigation into the port area is also aided by a leading light.

BA 4720, 4721. Admiralty Pilot NP13, NP286(4).

1025.

Cargo is loaded at anchor from the "Aburri". This vessel is a self discharging vessel of 3,250DWT and a loaded draught of 3.8m. Under normal circumstances her discharge rate is 1,000tph. After 'Aburri' is secured alongside the port side of the export vessel, loading will commence via a loading boom which is swung into position over the hatch. The export vessel's crew will be required to attend to Aburri's mooring lines both on arrival, departure and at all times when alongside. Boarding: A pilot ladder is ready on the port or starboard side, depending on which side the first cargo transfer will take place. The Marine Manager plus one of the Chief Officers from 'Aburri' will constitute the boarding team who will board before the first transfer has taken place. They will measure airdraught and possibly make a hold inspection. Upon commencement of the cargo transfer, the boarding team will proceed to the Master's office to complete arrival formalities and documentation.

Not compulsory but is recommended to anchorages. Pilotage can be arranged through Queensland Coast and Torres Strait Pilot Association (Telex: AA140003 REEFS) or through agent. Masters requiring a pilot should, where possible, give 5 days notice. Permission to enter Bing Bong wharf must be obtained from the mine authorities.

Distance from the top of the hatch coaming to the waterline should not exceed 10m. Cargo operations may be suspended should the wind speed exceed 25kts or the wave height exceed 2.5m, due to limitations of local lightering vessel.

HW: 2.5m LW: 0.5m

No traffic schemes have been established.

No tugs are available.

Prevailing wind: SE'ly. Swell: From Jan to Apr there is generally a NE to E swell. Effect can be severe and can affect operations. Fog: From Jun to Sep severe rolling fog banks restrict operations. Cyclones: From 1st Nov to 1st May, most prevalent from Feb to March.

BING BONG, N.T. 15°37.63'S 136°23.40'E UNCTAD LOCODE: AU BBG For details see: QUEENSLAND COAST AND TORRES STRAIT PILOTAGE ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Cargo operations: Ch 10, 12. Ch 12 is used for general communications between 'Aburri' and outgoing vessel. Ch 10 is used for all internal communications in the port. When a bulk carrier is expected at BB1 or BB2, Ch 10 will be constantly monitored. However, it would be helpful if the vessel calls 'Bing Bong Harbour Control' on Ch 10 and provide an updated ETA. From arrival at anchorage, start of cargo operations, to final departure from anchorage, all communication with 'Aburri' will be on Ch 12, which will be monitored at all times. The internal working channel for 'Bing Bong Harbour Control', the bulk loading facility and for 'Aburri' is Ch 10. This channel is monitored every day between 0700-1700hrs as well as some evenings. Since it is also the internal working channel on 'Aburri', when transferring cargo to the vessels, use CH 10 only in emergencies and for the very first call advising your arrival at Bing Bong. Approx 4 hours before the export vessel's last known ETA, Bing Bong Harbour Control will call the vessel on Ch 16 and again on Ch 12 to confirm arrival and loading details.

Customs and Radio Pratique clearance is arranged through the port of Darwin. Bing Bong is not a recognised Customs Port. Unless in an emergency, crew members are not permitted aboard 'Aburri' or ashore. The 'Aburri' officers and crew are obliged to report any breaches of the AQIS (Australian Quarantine Act).

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)

ETA should be advised to Beaufort Shipping Agency, Townsville, 48 hours then confirmation 24 hours prior to ETA.

Customs and Quarantine regulations are strictly enforced. Details of these regulations are available from the Port Authority. Before arriving at Bing Bong, the vessel's master must inform Beaufort Townsville of the airdraught in metres and centimetres from waterline to the three points at the hatch where the first load is to be transferred.

As per Charter Party.