Bell Bay (AUBEL)

Bell Bay also known as Port Dalrymple is the largest port in Tasmania and major port for handling domestic and international bulk goods as well as container services. The major industries located at Bell Bay include Temco (the only ferro-manganese plant in the S hemisphere), Comalco Aluminium Smelter and more recently the Starwood Medium Density Fibreboard Plant. Woodchip export facilities are located at Long Reach, just S of Bell Bay. On the W side, Beauty Point harbour within 7nm of the entrance, includes Inspection Head Terminal for small cruise vessel and lay up berth for tugs.

Summer.

Bell Bay, including the port of Launceston, is a major Tasmanian port with multiple berths in the River Tamar, located on the N coast and separated from mainland Australia by the Bass Strait. Bell Bay is located on the eastern bank of the Tamar River, 48km N of Launceston, adjacent to a major Tasmanian industrial estate.

Max draught 11.5m, LOA 242.8m, beam 38.0m, 88,200DWT.

Approx 4,263,000t of cargo, 27,000TEU and 200 vessels handled annually.

Sea anchorage, located at 41°01.5'S 116°45.7'E, depth 25m exposed holding unreliable. Bell Bay anchorage, located at 41°08.2'S 146°52.5'E, depth 14m, sheltered, good holding. Anchorage may be obtained, in a depth of about 15.0m, on the E side of the reach 1.25nm SSW of Point Rapid Light (41°10.8'S 146°55.6'E). Egg Island: Anchorage may be obtained, in a depth of about 11.0m, 0.4nm WSW of Egg Island (41°14.6'S 146°57.9'E).

Aus 167, 168, 799. Admiralty Pilot NP14. NP286(4). Australian National Tide Tables, Tasmanian Tide Tables, Admiralty List of Lights Vol "K".

1019-1023.

Owing to the narrowness of the channel passing vessels cause a considerable scend making it necessary for vessels alongside to keep a close watch on their moorings.

The pilot service is provided by the Port Authority and is compulsory for all vessels over LOA 35m, unless a valid pilot exemption certificate is held. The nearest berth is 9.3nm, the farthest is 14.5nm and the distance to Bell Bay Anchorage is 10.6nm. Pilots board from a launch fitted with VHF Ch 12 and 16, callsign "Tamar Pilot Launch", 3nm NW of Low Lighthouse, 41°0.7'S 146°44.3'E. Vessels should not proceed S of parallel of 41°02.0'S without a pilot. Pilot launches are as follows: "Tamar", 12m GRP Hull, speed 24kts and "Carrington", a 15.3m steel launch with a bollard pull of 6t, used as a harbour workboat and relief pilot launch. The Pilot Station and it's boat harbour are located on the N side of Pilots Bay (41°04.0'S 146°48.0'E).

A circle of 3.0nm radius, centred on Low Head Lighthouse (41°03.0'S 146° 47.0'E).

Lower Reaches: Draught limitations: These are determined by a 1.4m UKC giving max draught at LW of 9.0m (zero tide) and max draught at HW of 11.5m. Size limitations: For vessels exceeding 250m in length and or 45m beam with draught in excess of 9.0m, contact Harbour Master. Time limitations: Vessels over 170m in length enter on flood tide only and depart 1 hour either side of HW or LW depending on draught. Earliest entry is LW at George Town. Vessels then enter according to draught through to 30 minutes after HW at George Town. Pilots board approx 15 minutes before these times. Vessels over 170m in length single up for departure within the following limits: Large vessels berthed at Woodchip Berths, from 1 hour before up to HW or LW (George Town) depending on draught and tide. Vessels berthed at all other down river berths, from 1 hour before to 1 hour after HW or LW (George Town) depending on draught of vessel and tide. The shifting of vessels of any size from berth to berth within the port will be undertaken throughout 24 hours, subject to any special requirements at the berth. Upper Reaches: The upper reaches are navigable to the city of Launceston, max length 100m; draught 5.5m.

Low Head - average 2.3m

There are 2 tugs available as follows: ..... Bollard Name LOA Speed Pull Type (m) (kts) (t) "Risdon Cove" 27.4 13.0 34 2 x 360° azimuth props. "York Cove" 27.0 11.0 31 2 x 360° azimuth props. There are other tugs available at several hours notice from other ports. Tugs can be ordered through port control.

Prevailing winds: NW'ly.

BELL BAY, TASMANIA 41°08.20'S 146°51.94'E UNCTAD LOCODE: AU BEL For details see: LAUNCESTON PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Port Control: Ch 16, 12 and 67, callsign "Bell Bay Port Control", manned throughout 24 hours. Vessels to maintain a listening watch on Ch 16 and 12 while at anchor or transiting the river. VHF Frequency: Ch 12, 16, 06, 08, 12, 16, 67. Telephone: +61 3 6380 3075 Telefax: +61 3 6380 3043

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)

Vessel's ETA should be sent 24, 4 and 2 hours prior to arrival, the message should include fore and aft draughts and last port. Initial contact should be made with Bell Bay Port Control on VHF Ch 16, then at 4 and 2 hours using Ch 12 to confirm ETA.

Quarantine service available. Renewal of Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Exemption Certificate possible.

The following is a standard message 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