Broome (AUBME)

Port of Broome provides services to vessels engaged in the pearling, fishing and charter boat industries, as well as accommodating cruise ships, naval and customs vessels. The port generates the majority of its annual income from activities related to the offshore oil and gas industry, cattle export, petroleum, and handling general cargo.

South Indian Ocean Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical May 1 to Nov 30, Summer Dec 1 to Apr 30.

The Port of Broome is situated in North Australia on the shores of the Timor Sea within Australia.

LOA 294m, beam 35.01m, draught 9.1m, 51,486DWT.

Approx 610,000t of cargo and 1,200 vessels handled annually.

Waiting Anchorage: 4.5nm W of Gantheaume Point (17°59.00'S 122°11.00'E) in the vicinity of the pilot boarding area. Holding ground is good and but anchorage is exposed. Gantheaume Bay: During E winds anchorage in smooth water with good shelter can be found about 2nm N of Gantheaume Point. Caution: Whale Rock (17°58.00'S 122° 11.00'E) the outermost of several rocky patches which dry and swirl rock, usually marked by tide rips, lie 0.8nm and 0.5nm NW respectively of Gantheaume Point and on the S side of the anchorage. Roebuck Deep: Anchorage according to draught can be found in Roebuck Deep, the holding ground is reported to be satisfactory. South of Middle Ground: Anchorage berth lies about 3.5nm ESE of Entrance Point (18°00.00'S 122°12.00'E) in depths of 15.0 - 16.0m. Anchorage is prohibited within the channel entrance and wharf area.

The harbour is approached and entered west side of Channel Rock (18°01.0'S 122° 13.0'E). The least depths in the approach channel are 5.4m ESE of Channel Rock and 11.3m SSW of Channel Rock.

AUS326. Admiralty NP13, NP286(4).

Broome Volunteer Sea Rescue Group, Tel: +61 8 9192 8202, AOH: +61 4 4791 2820, Fax: +61 8 9192 8202, VHF Ch 16.

1025.

Depending on wind and tides, a tug may be required for berthing or sailing. Vessels berth at most states of the tide dependent upon size. Vessels greater than LOA 170m and draught 8.0m will normally berth at about the time of HW. A line launch and mooring gangs are available. All moorings are privately owned and it is an offence under the Port Authorities Regulations 2001 to use a mooring without the permission of the Broome Port Authority (BrPA). Visitors are advised to contact BrPA on +61 08 9194 3100 in advance for a list of available moorings for hire.

Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels over 150GT not under the command of an exempt Master and other vessels as directed by the Harbour Master. Vessels should request a pilot 48 hours in advance through the Broome Port Authority. Pilot Boards - Outer Pilot Boarding Station: 17°58.10'S 122°05.30'E for use by all vessels greater than 80m in length unless otherwise arranged with the port authority. Inner Pilot Boarding Station: 18°00.73'S 122°11.59'E (for use as agreed between the Broome Port Authority and individual ship Masters). Pilot boarding and disembarking arrangements must comply with SOLAS regulations and be properly rigged and attended. Vessels where pilotage is applicable must not navigate N of Channel Rock Beacon without a pilot embarked.

The port limits are all that portion of water bounded by lines starting from the HW mark for Roebuck Bay at the southern extremity of Fall Point and extending S to an E-W line situated 3nm S from the southern extremity of Entrance Point. Then W to a N-S line situated 3nm W from the southern extremity of Entrance Point; then N to a point situated W of the summit of Station Hill; then E to the HW mark of the Indian Ocean and then generally SE'ly along that mark and generally NE'ly, generally NW'ly again, generally NE'ly and generally E'ly along the HW mark of Roebuck Bay to the starting point and including all the waters of Dampier Creek. Port limits are clearly marked on Chart AUS 50.

Broome Jetty Leading Lights (W of Channel Rock): Front light beacon, orange triangle, point up, on galvanised metal tower 12m in height. (18°00.1'S 122°13.0'E) Rear light beacon, orange triangle, point down, on galvanised metal tower 17m in height. The alignment 022° of these lights leads in the approach to the wharf passing (with positions given from the front light): ESE of the detached 8.5m patch (0.8nm SSW) then: WNW of Channel Rock: Light beacon (isolated danger) 0.5nm SSW) then: ESE of a lightbuoy (east cardinal) (0.4nm SSW) then: To the wharf or inner anchorage as required, noting the shoals with a least depth of 5.8m and 8.5m (0.15nm SE and 0.2nm E respectively.) Broome Jetty Leading Lights (E of Channel Rock): E of Channel Rock Light Beacon (isolated danger) 0.475nm S) and: W of a 4.6m shoal (0.35nm SSE, then: Between a light beacon (special) 0.3nm SE, near the W end of Middle Ground and the foul ground which dries (0.3nm SW) extending up to 0.25nm SE from Entrance Point, then: To the wharf or inner anchorage as required noting the shoals with a least depth of 5.8m and 8.5m (0.2nm ESE and 0.3nm E respectively).

Range 9.5m, strong tidal streams are experienced across the entrance channel and in the vicinity of the berth. ..... Tidal Level Height (m) Lowest Astronomical Tide (LAT) (Chart Datum) 0.06 Mean Low Water Springs (MLWS) 1.54 Mean Low Water Neaps (MLWN) 4.50 Mean Sea Level (MSL) 5.41 Mean High Water Neaps (MHWN) 6.31 Mean High Water Springs (MHWS) 9.28 Highest Astronomical Tide (HAT) 10.56

The port is serviced by one tug "Fitzroy Star", 25t bollard pull ASD. Operated by Broome Marine and Tug, Tel: +61 417 926282. The tug will provide its own line when connecting. The pilot boat "Kestrel" is used as a line boat when required.

Prevailing E'ly winds blow strongly in the winter months, (May-Oct) and squalls can be experienced during the cyclone season, (Nov-Apr).

BROOME, W.A. 18°00.05'S 122°12.86'E UNCTAD LOCODE: AU BME ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 15/24 Kimberley Ports Authority Pilots Handbook, (RSDRA2024000072152), 15/24

Harbour Control: Tel: +61 8 9194 3100. VHF: Port: Ch 16, 14, 12: Callsign "Port of Broome", operates continuously. Pilots: Email: pilot@broomeport.com. The port has AIS system in use. Call:Broome Pilots VHF Frequency: Ch 16, 06, 12, 14 (Ch 14 will be usedin the event of atmospheric interference from Port Hedland). Call: +61 (0)8 91921304 Fax: +61 (0)8 91921778 EMail: pilot@broomeport.com

Customs inspect and clear vessels arriving from and bound for overseas ports. Customs must be notified at least 48 hours prior to arrival and departure. Contact: Customs House, Broome, Tel: +61 8 9193 6999, Fax: +61 8 9193 6960. Quarantine is compulsory on all livestock and overseas vessels.

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 7 days in advance with updates 72 hours and 24 hours prior to arrival. Vessels should report to Port of Broome on VHF Ch 16 when passing position: 17° 59.48'S 122°09.87'E. Pre arrival message should include the following: ..... 1. Vessel's Name 2. Port of Registry 3. IMO Number 4. Master's Name 5. SSO Name 6. Year Built 7. LOA 8. Beam 9. DWT 10. Displacement (Arrival) 11. Displacement (Departure) 12. Arrival Draught 13. Departure Draught 14. Bow Thruster 15. Propeller Type 16. Preferred Side 17. Number of Cranes, Distance from Bow 18. Last Port 19. Next Port 20. Security Level 21. Other Comments

The port of Broome is a first port of entry, radio pratique may be available.

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 2,000t of oil as cargo) 12. Intended date of departure .................... Note: To be lodged at Customs Marine Centre, with a copy of the Crew List, 72 hours prior to the vessel's arrival. unquote