Port Bundaberg (AUBDB)

The port, a business unit of Gladstone Ports Corp, is located on the Burnett River 4.8km from the mouth of the river. Bulk sugar and molasses are the main cargoes handled.

Summer.

Bundaberg is situated on the E coast of Australia, approx 365km N of Brisbane.

LOA 200m, beam 32m, draught 11.0m.

Approx 330,000t of cargo and 20 vessels handled annually

Anchorage may be obtained in a depth of 9m, 1.5-2nm ENE of South Head, this anchorage can also be used for vessels carrying explosives. There is a spoil ground centred 2nm ESE of South Head.

The directions for the port of Bundaberg are as follows: Approaching from the S, after passing Sloping Hummock, keep more than 1nm offshore until South Head Lighthouse bears 268°. Then alter course to bring outer sea reach leading light beacons in line bearing 270°. Steer for them across the bar and pass between the 2 pairs of lightbuoys at the entrance. Then the channel is well marked by pairs of light beacons and 2 sets of leading light beacons. Middle reach leads should be steered for ahead, then Inner reach leads kept in line astern, passing between the light beacons marking the various reaches. When between the final pair of light beacons, alter course SSW for the swinging basin passing E of the lightbuoys marking the channel. Depths in the dredged channel are as follows: Port channel 9.5m, swinging basin length 1,165m, width 291m, depth 8.0m, Bulk Sugar Terminal 11.0m and Bulk Liquids Wharf 9.5m. The bottom is sand and clay.

Aus 242, 243, 366. Admiralty Pilot NP15, NP286(4).

1020.

Pilotage is compulsory, pilots are available from the Pilotage Services Division of Maritime Safety Queensland. The pilot boards in position 24°45.6'S 152°29.7'E, 4.5nm E of South Head Light. The vessels ETA and draught should be sent 24 hours prior to arrival and any subsequent amendments should be sent immediately.

The Port of Bundaberg consists of the area covered by the following boundaries: ..... 1. From the high water mark 24°45.6'S approx 152°24.8'E on eastern side of South Head, 2. 24°45.6'S 152°30'E; 3. 24°40.0'S 152°30'E; 4. 24°40.0'S 152°22'E; 5. High water mark on the mainland approximately 24°44.42'S 152°22'E, directly crossing over all islands and any other land; 6. Along the high water mark on the mainland, initially in an easterly direction, to the downstream side of the barrage crossing the Burnett River; 7. Along the high water mark of the downstream side of the barrage to the high water mark on the opposite bank of the Burnett River; 8. Along the high water mark of the bank of the Burnett River 24°45.6'S approximately 152°24.8'E on the eastern side of South Head; and includes the area covered by waters of navigable rivers and creeks flowing directly into the waters.

South Head Light 24°46'S 152°25'E, white concrete tower with red band, 17m in height. Bundaberg Aero Light 24°54'S 152°19'E.

Max arrival draught: 8.0m plus height of tide less 0.9m UKC. Vessels are swung on arrival and berth starboard side alongside on flood tide. Vessels over LOA 150m will berth at beginning or end of flood tide. Small molasses tankers may berth port side alongside. Max departure draught: 9.5m plus height of tide less 0.9m UKC. Vessels up to LOA 150m can sail at any time. Vessels do not sail on ebb tide. The min UKC is 0.9m. If arriving in ballasted condition vessels should have forward draught equivalent to 2.7% of LOA and propeller immersed. A speed limit of 8kts is in force from the entrance of the Burnett River to Bundaberg Creek at the E end of Town Reach (24°51.8'S 152°21.2'E), from then upstream the speed limit is 4kts.

Mean spring range at Burnett Heads 2.35m; mean neap range 1.15m. Tidal streams in excess of 4kts may be experienced with the ebb between the entrance and the port of Bundaberg and sets across the channel. The flood is weaker and during the freshets is unable to reverse the direction except at the entrance.

There is 1 tug of 32t bollard pull available.

Prevailing winds: SE'ly.

BUNDABERG, QUEENSLAND 24°46.28'S 152°22.91'E UNCTAD LOCODE: AU BDB ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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The call sign "Bundaberg Harbour Control" is provided by Maritime Safety Queensland and they provides a 24 hours, seven days a week marine operations service to the port community via VHF channels 10,16 and 82.

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)

Vessels ETA should be sent up to 48 hours in advance. Customs require Pre arrival Report for all crew and passengers at least 96 hours before arrival in an Australian port.

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. Intended date of departure .................... Note: To be lodged at Customs Marine Centre, with a copy of the Crew List, 48 hours prior to the vessel's arrival. Unquote.