Brisbane (AUBNE)

Brisbane is Australia's third largest container port. The port's major imports are crude oil, cement, iron, steel, gypsum/limestone, fertilisers, chemicals, timber, wood, paper, building products, transport equipment and motor vehicles. The port's major exports are coal, refined oil, metal ores, scrap, grain, meat, meat products, woodchips, timber, animal, vegetable oils, fertilisers, chemicals, fruit, vegetables, silica sand, cotton, cotton seed, iron and steel. Cruise ships visit the port though the larger vessels have to berth at fisherman Islands.

Summer.

The port of Brisbane is located at the mouth of the Brisbane River, on the E coast of Australia.

Draught 14.2m, LOA 346.98m, beam 50m, 159,450DWT.

Approx. 31,400,000t of cargo (of which 7,100,000t constitutes grain), 1,600,000TEU and 2,700 vessels are handled annually.

Anchorage may be obtained in any part of Moreton Bay other than in the charted spoil grounds and in the following areas: A prohibited anchorage is charted 3.0nm S of Point Cartwright (26°41'S 153° 08'E). Areas declared unsafe for anchoring due to the presence of unexploded mines, are charted (AUS 235) 6.5nm S of Caloundra Head (26°48'S 153°09'E) and (AUS 236) 1.5nm NNW of Cowan Point (27°08'S 153°22'E). Two similar areas are charted 6.0nm WSW and 2.5nm SSW of Tangalooma Point (27° 12'S 153°22'E) (AUS 236). It is advisable to anchor away from the main strength of the tidal stream. The bottom throughout the bay is predominantly sand. Winds from N and NE can cause a heavy sea to set into the bay. Anchorage in winds from NNW through SW to ESE may be obtained 1.5nm WNW of North Point (27°01'S 153°27'E) in a depth of 11.0m. The quarantine anchorage (27°19'S 153°13'E), has a least depth of 5.7m.

Access to the port is via Moreton Bay where deep water channels are a min of 300m wide from Fairway Beacons to Entrance Beacons. Moreton Bay: Approaches: Ships bound from seaward will make Cape Moreton (the NE point of Moreton Island), which is visible from approx 25nm. When first seen from the S it appears to be detached, as the land between it and the high points of the island is very low. It is easily recognised by the lighthouse on the summit of the Cape. Ships are advised to approach and pass the port at the mouth of the Brisbane river with caution due to pile driving and dredging operations which will continue for several years. The Outer Bar Reach between the entrance beacons and Luggage Point is dredged to a width of 180m, the river cuttings are dredged to a width of 122m with the following depths - Entrance Beacons to Pelican Banks Buoy 15.0m. Pelican Banks Buoy to Bretts Wharf 9.0m. These depths vary frequently, the latest information is available from the duty harbour master on VHF Ch 12. Channel depths: ..... Location Depth LAT Width (m) (m) North West Channel 15.0 280 Spitfire Banks Channel 15.0 590 East Channel (E3-E5) 15.0 300 Main & Bay Crossing (E5-entrance beacons) 14.7 300 Bar Cutting (river entrance) 14.0 180 Berths 1-10 14.0 Pelican Banks Cutting to Hamilton Reach 9.1 120 Swinging basins: Fisherman Islands Swing Basin 14.0 493 Lytton & Quarantine 9.1 255 Pinkenba 9.1 331 Hamilton 9.1 396 The Harbour Master's office should be consulted before using the North East Channel. Channels up river from Fisherman Islands swinging basin are 120m wide and are dredged to 9.1m. They can be navigated as far as Hamilton berths by vessels with a draught of 10m on any day of the year. Dangers off Moreton Bay: Southern Approaches: Note that when approaching Cape Moreton from the S, steer to pass between Cape Moreton Lighthouse and Roberts Shoal. When Cape Moreton Lighthouse is abeam, distance 0.7nm, steer 329° until North Point Light bears 210° distance approx 1nm, when a course may be steered to the North West Channel. Henderson Rock: A small rocky patch with not more than 9.0m over it at LW, lies 081° x 4.1nm from Mount Tempest (approx 27°07.0'S 153°28.6'E). The patch is close to the edge of the 37m line of soundings shown on the chart. Roberts Shoal: Depth 12.2m and lying 088° x 1.1nm from Cape Moreton Lighthouse. Brennan Shoal: A rocky patch with depth of 8.5m at low water, seas break heavily during strong E and SE weather, lying 055° x 1.3nm from Cape Moreton Lighthouse. Smith Rock: This danger with depth of 2.7m at low water lies 030° x 2nm from Cape Moreton Lighthouse. It is surrounded by foul ground of considerable extent with depths between 4.0m and 9.0m. Wrecks of the Aarhus and Marietta Dal lie close NW of Smith Rock.Flinders Reef: Lies 018° x 3.4nm from Cape Moreton Lighthouse and extends 0.3nm and dries at half tide. Seas always break on this reef, several moorings lie close NW. Hutchinson Shoal: Not more than 6.7m of water over it, lying 011° x 2nm from Flinders Reef. Artificial Reef: An artificial reef is being formed on the western side of Moreton Island by the sinking of various steel wrecks and objects. The reef is located about 1.8nm N of Cowan Light and is marked on Chart Aus 236 as an obstruction. Masters of ocean going vessels are advised to keep clear of the reef area.

Aus 236, 237, 238, 814. US Chart 127. Admiralty Pilot NP15, NP286(4).

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Cruise Vessels: Large cruise vessels must berth at the deepwater Fisherman Islands cargo wharves at the mouth of the Brisbane River. Vessels up to 45,000GT can be accommodated at low water depth of 9.1m, max airdraught 48m.

The principle of first come, first served applies to vessels wishing to enter Brisbane Harbour. For vessels requiring a pilot this means first to the pilot boarding ground. For exempt vessels it means first to the Fairway Beacon. Brisbane Marine Pilots provide a service throughout 24 hours, every day of the year. Pilotage is compulsory for every vessel greater than LOA 50m, except in cases where Master holds a current Pilotage Exemption Certificate or any vessel if directed by the Harbour Master. The pilot boarding ground is 3nm SE of Point Cartwright (26°43.0'S 153° 10.7'E), near Caloundra. Pilots may board or disembark outside these limits by prior arrangement. Distances from the pilot boarding ground are: ..... Location Distance (km) (nm) Entrance Beacons 70 42 Fisherman Islands 80 48 Hamilton Reach Berths 89 54 The pilot station is situated at Mooloolaba Harbour, near Port Cartwright. Requests for pilots should be made via the ship's agent giving at least 48 hours notice. The pilot station and launches based at Mooloolaba are also equipped with all selected maritime VHF Channels including Ch 06, 10, 12, 16 and 67. ETA at the boarding ground should be confirmed at least 2 hours prior to arrival by calling "Brisbane Harbour" on VHF Ch 12. Pilots embark and disembark using fast, yellow hulled launches. Vessels are requested to provide a good lee and maintain a speed of 8kts when embarking or disembarking their pilot. Pilot ladders should be rigged in accordance with SOLAS regulations and ISO standards, 2m above the water. Once onboard, pilots assume pilotage charge of the vessel and are responsible for its safe conduct during the entire pilotage to or from the berth. All 23 pilots are Master Mariners and licensed by the Queensland Government for the whole pilotage area, Moreton Bay and the Brisbane River, including berthing and unberthing.

The port limits include the waters within and bounded by the HW mark at the eastern extremity of Caloundra Head, down to the northern extremity of North Point on Moreton Island, following along the HW mark of the western side of Moreton Island to Reeders Point and the E towards Lytton. From where the boundary extends downstream of the Brisbane river to Bulimba Point on the rivers S side and to Newstead Park on the northern side. Then to the northern junction of Breakfast Creek and the Brisbane River and the eastern entrance of Kedron Brook floodway extending to the south point on Brisbane Island along the eastern side of the Island to its northern extremity.

Moreton Bay: Lighthouses & Leading Lights: ..... 1. Cape Moreton: Fl(4) 20s 122m 15M. A white stone building with two red bands and red dome 23m in height on the summit of Cape Moreton (27°02'S 153°28'E). 2. North Point: QWR 25m 9/8M. A square concrete house, height 7m, 0.8nm 312° 30.0' from Cape Moreton Light. The light shows white from 104° to 192°, red to 244°, white to 258°, and red to 294°, obscured elsewhere. 3. Flinders Reef: VQ. A north cardinal buoy in position 26°58.4'S 153°29.3'E approx 3nm NNE of Cape Moreton Light. 4. Cowan: Fl W R G 2s 9m 10M. A square steel lattice tower approx 9m in height, faced with orange and yellow daylight panels, in approx position 27°08.6'S 153° 21.8'E. The light shows a white, red and green sectored light. Green from the shore to 016°, red to 048°, white to 055°, red to 132°, white to 141°, red to the shore. This sector is partly obscured between 165° and the shore. 5. Point Cartwright: Fl (3) W R 15s 53m 23/11M. On the summit of Point Cartwright in a white concrete tower. The focal plane of the light is 32m above HW level. The light is group flashing sectored white and red, white from 180° through W to 345°, red from 088° through E to 180°. The fixed red light is sectored from 202.5° through E to 250°. 6. Gneering Shoal: Q (3) 10s. An East Cardinal Buoy in 26°39.4'S 153°12.6'E. Approximately 4.2nm ENE off Point Cartwright. 7. Caloundra Head: Fl (2) W R 10s 59m 24/20M. The light is a group flashing sectored white and red light. It shows white from 190° to 305°, then red to 339°, white then to the land. 8. North Bribie Island: Q & Q W R, F Y(day).15m. The light is located on the N end of Bribie Island and is the front lead for the NW Channel transit leads. The light is Q Fl W and Q Fl W/R sectored, red from 215° to 243°, white to 275°. This results in an increased intensity of white covering the approaches to the NW Channel, with the red sector covering Bray Rock. The light shows fixed white by day as the front lead of the NW Channel Leads, lights in line: 328°15'. 9. NW Channel Rear Lead: Iso 2s 27m, F Y (day): The focal plane of the light is 27m above HW level. The light is W Iso (2) and fixed white by day. Spitfire Channel Bribie Island: 1. Rear lead: Iso 2s 23m, F (day), (occasional): The rear lead is Iso 2 sec, by night, and fixed white by day on request from "Brisbane Harbour". 2. Front lead: Q 15m, F (day) (occasional): The front lead is Q Fl W by night, and fixed white by day. By day, the leads may be activated, on request, by calling "Brisbane Harbour". Lights in line, 290°. 3. PEL light (M2): Dir W R G 3m 4M (occasional) & Fl R 4s: The port lateral beacon M2 has a directional single point PEL lead light to assist in the transit of the Spitfire Channel inbound. The light may be activated, on request, by calling "Brisbane Harbour". Both the PEL light and the Spitfire Channel Bribie Island leads are activated together. The light shows fixed red from 112°26' to 110°51'; alternating red/white from 110°51' to 110°16'; fixed white from 110°16' to 109°43'; alternating green/white from 109°43' to 109°02'; fixed green from 109°02' to 107°21'. The centre line of the white sector is 110°. Lights and Leads: Above Luggage Point: Two towers on the northern end of Bulwer Island about 0.8nm apart, in line bearing 212°. The front tower and rear towers are skeletal structures with a white rectangular day mark. The front light shows Q R and the rear light is Iso every 4 seconds. Both are fitted with fixed white daylights. Adjacent to the main leads and 30.5m from the centre line of the entrance channel are shoulder leads which to the E of the centre lead shows, fixed red lights and to the W, fixed green lights, both front and rear, all fixed yellow by day. Leading Lights Brisbane River: The majority of the leading beacons in the river are unpainted aluminium with a red reflective tape border, triangular in shape with the rear beacons being inverted. The exceptions to this are the rear Upper and Lower Hamilton Reach leads which only carry lights. The characteristics of the leading lights in the Brisbane River, unless stated differently, are front marks F Bu and Q Bu, and rear marks F Bu and Iso Bu 2s. Day lights vary as indicated. Pelican Bank Cutting: Leading lights on beacons below Lytton which in line bear 186° and reciprocal Fisherman Island. A red buoy carrying a Q F R light marks the junction of the dredged cuttings between Pelican Bank Reach and the Swing Basin. Leading beacons near Luggage Point: When in line bear 006°. FY by day. Lytton Rocks Cutting: Leading lights on beacons above Lytton in line 199°, and a red beacon carrying a V Q R light marks the S edge of the cutting near Clara Rock, F by day. Reciprocal Leads: Front beacon in river above Luggage Point Q Bu, also a light Fl R 2.5s showing from 290°(T) through N to 110°(T) (approx); back beacon on sand bank below Luggage Point; bearing 019° Iso Bu 2s. Lytton Reach: Leading lights on beacons on mainland below Aquarium Channel bearing 218°. FY by day. QCL Wharf Bulwer Island: 3 FG lights on the weigh tower and wharf dolphins mark the truncated approaches to the berth. Upper Lytton Reach leading across to Eagle Farm: Leading lights on beacons above Lytton, in line 066°, FY by day. Pinkenba Reach: Leading lights on beacons on the northern bank above the Queensland Transport Wharf, Front lead FY by day, rear FY by day in line 237°. Eagle Farm Flats Reach: Leading lights on beacons below Borthwicks Wharf, in line 216.5°. FY by day. Parker Island Cutting: Leading lights on beacons just down and upstream of the Bulk Sugar Terminal in line 242°, and reciprocal on Gibson Island 066°, FY by day. Quarries Reach Cutting: Leading Lights on beacons just above Mobil Oil Wharf are in line bearing 256°, and reciprocal on Doboy Creek 076°. Two sets of shoulder leads mark a line approx 30m either side of the centre line. The line of the southern leads are marked by FR and QR on the front lead, and FR and Iso R 2s on the rear lead. The northern leads are marked in the same manner, but the lights are green, all sets of leads show FY by day. Gateway Bridge Clearance Lights: The centre line of Quarries Reach leads is marked on the arch of the Gateway Bridge by lights FBu. The edges of the channel cutting are marked by lights FG to the N and FR to the S. Hamilton Reach: Western end of the Reach, lights on beacons on and by Kingsford Smith Drive show in line 288°. The front light FBu and QBu, FY by day and the rear is FBu, FY by day. The eastern end of the Reach has lights on beacons above Bulk Sugar Terminal, FY by day. A shoulder lead approx 61m to the S of the Hamilton Reach leads is marked by beacons close downstream of the Raptis Jetty. The lights are FR by night and FY by day.

PASSING: NON GAS FREE (NGF) TANKERS: Entrance Beacons to Inner Bar Beacons: A ship less than LOA 130m may pass any other ship such that the aggregate length of the passing ships is not greater than 370m, subject to the following: ..... 1. Only one of the ships to be a NGF tanker 2. Neither ship to be subject to tidal restrictions, draughts greater than 13.0m 3. Neither ship to have a beam greater than 32.5m 4. Pilotage exempt NGF tankers must not pass any ship greater than LOA 130m 5. Pilotage exempt vessels must not pass an NGF tanker greater than LOA 130m Inner Bar Beacons to Pelican Banks Buoy: A ship less than LOA 180m, may pass any other ship such that the aggregate length of the passing ships is not greater than 370m subject to the following: 1. Only one of the ships to be a NGF tanker 2. Neither ship to be subject to tidal restrictions, draughts greater than 13m 3. Neither ship to have a beam greater than 32.5m 4. That there are no other vessels swinging in the Fisherman Island Swing Basin or berthing at any berth at Fisherman Island wharves 5. Pilotage exempt NGF tankers must not pass any ship greater than LOA 190m 6. Pilotage exempt vessels must not pass an NGF tanker greater than LOA 180m 7. Both Pilots/Exempt Master to agree to the passing Pelican Banks Buoy to Hamilton Reach: A ship less than LOA 130m may pass any other ship such that the aggregate length of the passing ship is not greater than 310m, subject to the following: 1. Only one of the ships to be a NGF tanker 2. The passing must occur where the navigable width of the river is greater than 180m 3. Both ships must have a beam less than 32.5m 4. Neither ship has a draught greater than 8.5m 5. Both Pilot/Exempt Master to agree to the passing Regular River Users: Regular river users, such as coal/sand/bunkering/landing barges and dredgers, are to keep well clear of NGF tankers and are not to impede their passage in any way. All passing must occur either downstream of the Pelican Banks Buoy or where the navigable width of the river is greater than 180m: 1. Hamilton Reach 2. Pinkenba Swing Basin 3. QCL Swing Basin and the Pilot/Exempt Master must agree to the passing. NGF Tankers (night berthing): Night berthing of tankers, generally considered operational, is determined by lighting available at the berth and the familiarity of the crews with Brisbane and Australian practices and compliance with the MARPOL convention requirements pertaining to new ships. The following rules apply: 1. Tankers can berth and depart head up or head down down stream from Clara Rock, gas inerted or non gas inerted, 2. Tankers less than LOA 130m have no restrictions down stream from Pinkenba, head up or head down, berthing/unberthing gas inerted/non gas inerted, Australian/foreign, 3. Foreign tankers greater than 130m can berth head up only to Pinkenba, gas inerted or non gas inerted (ie, Pinkenba, Incitec N & S. Pacific Terminals (ex Gardner Smith), Shell, BP Products, Caltex Products, 4. Foreign tankers can depart down stream from Pinkenba head down only, gas inerted or non gas inerted, 5. Tankers less than LOA 130m can depart from Forgacs Cairncross Fitting Out Berth (CXFOB), and Mobil, head up or head down, gas inerted or non gas inerted, 6. Tankers greater than 130m can depart head down from Forgacs, FOB and Mobil, 7. No berhing upstream from Pinkenba except for Maritime 1, 8. Non MARPOL Australian manned inerted tankers greater than LOA 130m are required to make three visits to the Port to determine handling characteristics before approval as non restricted. No restrictions apply to "gas free" tankers or inerted MARPOL tankers with double bottom tanks and segregated ballast tanks. SWINGING AND BERTHING: Swinging: Size limits depend on both LOA and swinging basin width. As a general rule no restrictions apply, where the Swing Basin exceeds 1.6 times the LOA of the ship being swung. Down stream of Pelican Bank, ships less than LOA 300m may swing and berth. Up-stream of Pelican Bank, ships should be less than LOA 250m or 90% of the berth pocket, whichever is less. Berthing: Operators should ensure that the minimum wharf length between ships is 15m to achieve a safe berthing. Limitations above Pelican Banks: Ships proceeding above Pelican Banks, including the berths in the Hamilton Reach and the Forgacs Cairncross Dockyard complex are subject to the following conditions:- ..... 1. The maximum length of vessels to be 255m 2. The maximum size of passenger vessels up to LOA 270m and beam 32.5m 3. Ships greater than LOA 230m and greater than beam 32.5m must pass Pytton Rocks Cutting At HW Slack, with wind speeds less than 15kts. 4. Ships greater than LOA 230m, should berth head up and swing on departure unless particular conditions require otherwise. 5. Ships greater than LOA 230m and greater than beam 32.5m must have a clear berth to pass at Caltex Products. 6. Under normal operational conditions, the maximum LOA for vessels swinging at the Hamilton Reach Swing Basin, if Hamilton Berths 2 and 3 are occupied is 230m. 7. Under normal operational conditions, the maximum LOA for vessels to swing at the Hamilton Reach Swing Basin, if Hamilton Berths 2 and 3 are not occupied is 250m 8. The Regional Harbour Master and or his delegate will consider vessels over the above limits but not where the LOA exceeds 225m for any ship other than a passenger ship. NOTE: Ships alongside berths in the Hamilton Reach reduce the diameter of the swing basin. A check with the DHM should always be made to ascertain berth occupancies prior to swinging maximum length ships in the reach. The Regional Harbour Master and or delegate will always consider other factors including weather and tidal conditions for ships, and it may be necessary to include stringent conditions as part of the risk management for the port. Draught/Minimum Under Keel Clearance (UKC): Moreton Bay: Minimum UKC for Moreton Bay varies according to the route taken. The clearances are greater towards the N of the bay, where waves and swell are greatest. Tidal windows are calculated using the DUKC system, if a tanker or bulk carrier draught exceeds 12.5m, or a container vessels draught exceeds 12.0m then a tidal window will be calculated. If, because of draught restrictions, it is not possible to do a complete bay and river transit in an unbroken passage, it may be possible to effect the movement in two stages. ..... Stage 1 Fairway to Brisbane Roads anchorage. Stage 2 Brisbane Roads anchorage to the relevant berth (and conversely for the departure of deep draught ships). Or vice versa Brisbane River: The Brisbane River is dredged to 9.1m and a minimum UKC of 0.6m is required. This UKC increases with draught. Masters, owners and agents requesting the tidal window to enable a deep draught ship to safely transit Moreton Bay or the Brisbane River with the required UKC, must contact the DHM. He will perform the necessary calculations. To do so the following information is required: ..... 1. Name of ship 2. Date of arrival/departure/removal, 3. Earliest ETA/ETD/removal 4. Ship's draught 5. Ship's beam, 6. Name of berth Minimum UKC alongside any wharf is 0.3m. Maximum Draughts: Listings of maximum draughts on a monthly or daily basis from Morton Bay, Brisbane River or hourly draughts alongside berths can be obtained from the DHM on request. It is pointed out that the draughts supplied are taken "as read" and do not take into account water salinity or specific gravity. Airdraught/Bridge Heights: The height under the Brisbane Gateway Bridges at the centre of the main spans is 54.4m and at edge of cutting is 50.8m. Masters of ships with airdraught greater than 45m must obtain written permission from the DHM prior to passing under the twin bridges. Bulimba Power Wires: The height under the SEC wires at Bulimba is 47.9m, less the Electricity Authority safety allowance of 4.6m. Masters of ships with airdraught greater than 38m must obtain written permission from the DHM before proceeding.

Tidal range (Spring) - 1.8m, Tidal Range (Neap) - 1.0m.

Port Control Centre: A Vessel Tracking System (VTS) and Shipping Information System (SIS) is located at Whyte Island. The VTS employs remote radar scanners at Caloundra and Redcliffe to give Port Control radar coverage over an area from Noosa, 20nm seaward of Moreton Island depending on target size and conditions. Additionally, Port Control is served by remote closed circuit TV cameras giving coverage of Fisherman Islands berths and upstream sections of the river. Reporting Points: Arrivals: All vessels entering the Port of Brisbane port limits over LOA 35m must call "Brisbane Harbour" on VHF Ch 12 at the following times and with the following information: ..... 1. If taking a Pilot, stating ETA at the Fairway Light Beacon (26°48.70'S 153° 10.60'E), ETA at the Entrance Light Beacons (27°18.70'S 153°12.50'SE), draught, channels used, (if at anchor) anchor aweigh time. 2. When passing the Fairway Light Beacon. 3. 30 minutes prior to passing Entrance Beacons to Bar Cutting. 4. When passing Entrance Light Beacons, advising all river traffic of time at berth (named) and whether berthing head up, head down of swinging (name basin). 5. After tied up alongside: a. Time of first line b. Berthed head up or head down c. Confirm time all fast 6. Vessels going to anchor in Brisbane Roads, when anchored giving position as a bearing and distance from the Entrance Beacons. Removals and Departures: All ships moving or departing from a wharf or anchorage within the Brisbane Pilotage Area limits must call "Brisbane Harbour" at the following times: 1. One hour before departure confirming ETD and radio check 2. 5 minutes prior to weighing anchor or departing berth, giving details of intended movement, including whether heading up stream, down stream and/or swinging, pilots name and boarding place 3. Upon weighing anchor or letting go, giving time of anchor aweigh or last line, confirming details of movement and giving ETA at Entrance Beacons and/or berth, also advise draught, pilots name and boarding place 4. When passing Entrance Beacons outbound, giving ETA at pilot boarding ground and/or Fairway Buoy, channels to be used, next port

Tug Procedures: General: Tugs are an aid to safe and efficient manoeuvring of ships in confined waterways. While it is possible to berth and unberth ships in certain tides and weather conditions without the aid of tugs, requirements for the safe and efficient movement of ships within the Brisbane River may necessitate the employment of tugs during ship handling operations. There are no maximum or minimum numbers of tugs to be in attendance when berthing or unberthing a ship, but the following guidelines should assist agents when booking tugs. ..... 1. Requirements assume the ship is stemming the tide. 2. Requirements assume weather conditions are good. 3. Special circumstances may vary the allocation and the duty pilot may require more or less tugs as deemed appropriate. 4. Efficient stern thrusters may count as one tug. Berthing: General: An efficient bow thruster counts as one tug. An efficient bow thruster combined with an efficient stern thruster may be regarded as two tugs. Twin bow thrusters count as one tug. < LOA 105m None* LOA 105-150m 1 tug LOA 150-235m 2 tugs > LOA 235m 2 tug combination including 1 x Z-Peller, 3 tugs under the following conditions: a. Over 11.5m draught b. To swing on ebb tide. c. 2 Z-Peller tugs will count in lieu of a 3 tug combination d. Bow thruster less than 1,100Kw (1,500hp) would not count as a tug. Berthing conditions: 1. Ships less than LOA 105m normally require a lines launch 2. Ships less than LOA 105 may require a tug at the direction of the Regional Harbour Master under special circumstances. 3. Ship's arriving in ballast LOA 150-180m should swing on arrival irrespective of tide using 2 tugs, then they may be able to sail using 1 tug. 4. For ships less than 15,000DWT using 1 tug to berth, "B" Class tug or smaller is preferred. 5. Large Ro-Ro's over LOA 200m with bow and stern thrusters require 1 tug to swing irrespective of tide on arrival or departure. Note: The type and power of available tugs assisting ships longer than 215m may influence the number of tugs the Duty Pilot requires. Departures: General: < LOA 105m None LOA 105 - 150m 1 tug (2 tugs at FI 6, Fl 7 and Fl 8, if over 140m LOA) > LOA 150m 2 tugs > LOA 235m 2 tug combination including 1 x Z-Peller to swing. 3 tugs if greater than 11.5 m draught to swing from FI Coal. Car carriers: All vehicle carriers require two tugs (over LOA 180m may require two tugs irrespective of bow thruster fitted, depending on conditions). Hamilton Reach (not including Maritime 3): Pinkenba Berths (not including Incitec South): Fl Grain, Caltex Fl, Fl 1, 2, 3, 4, 5: Ships less than LOA 180m head down on flood tide and no obstruction ahead: ..... a. Draught less than 10.5m one tug b. Draught greater than 10.5m two tugs FI Coal: one tug two tugs Strong ebb tide departures should be avoided when berthed head down. QCL: two tugs For the purpose of these conditions flood tide is considered to be: Downstream of Pelican Banks LW + 1 hour to HW Pinkenba Berths LW + 1 hour 30 minutes to HW + 15 minutes Hamilton LW + 2 hours to HW + 30 minutes For departures the container vessels at Fisherman Island relying solely on ship's thrusters, when the wind speed exceeds 15kts onto the berth, can only occur when the Master and pilot have made the necessary calculation to ensure that the vessel can depart safely under her own power. If not, then the port requirement for tugs per size of vessel will be used. FORGACS CAIRNCROSS DOCKYARD: Tugs allocations as per normal port practice. River Requirements: For vessels proceeding upstream of Pelican Banks: ..... LOA <215m, beam <32.5m Two tugs - 1 of these tugs must be the "Austral Salvor", "Redcliffe", or equivalent, and may be required to be in attendance from/to Fisherman Island Swing Basin. LOA >230m, beam >32.5m Three tugs - 1 of these tugs must be the "Austral Salvor", "Redcliffe", or equivalent, and may be required to be in attendance from/to Fisherman Island Swing Basin. Ship to Ship Transfers: For vessels berthing and unberthing alongside lightering vessels at the STS anchorages in Moreton Bay tug allocations as per the general requirements of the port. 1. Ships with thrusters will be considered on a case by case basis 2. Ships without thrusters, as per tug requirements for ship's length Tugs/Lines Launches: The following five tugs operate within the Port. The "Austral Salvor" and the "Redcliffe" are ocean going salvage tugs: Clontarf 63t bollard pull (4,800bhp) Austral Salvor 64t bollard pull (4,800bhp) Redcliffe 64t bollard pull (4,800bhp) Willara 50t bollard pull (3,600bhp) Bulimba 41t bollard pull (2,440bhp)

Prevailing winds: NE/SE'ly predominantly SE'ly.

BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND 27°27.00'S 153°05.00'E UNCTAD LOCODE: AU BNE See diagram BRISBANE VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Pilot booking made directly with provider (Poseidon Sea Pilots) and recorded in QSHIPS.", "what_to_report": [ "Arrival: 48h prior to desired movement", "Removal: 24h prior to desired movement", "Departure: 24h prior to desired movement", "ETA at Pilot boarding ground and maximum draught 24h prior to arrival or on departure from previous port", "Vessel name, type, LOA, forward and aft draught, defects, navigational channel and route, destination berth, anchorage, moorings, berthing direction, tugs assisting", "Pilot on board time and Pilot’s name", "When passing VTS reporting points (NW fairway beacon, NE2 Lt buoy, 27°01'36\"S 153°14'95\"E before NW12 Lt Bn, all vessels confirm ETA 30 mins prior to arrival to entrance beacons or when abeam Lt Bn E5)", "Inward-bound vessels: provide boarding time, vessel particulars, draughts, defects, channel and route, ETA at entrance, destination, berthing direction, tugs assisting", "Vessels with Pilot exempt Masters: provide LOA, draughts, defects, channel and route, ETA at entrance, destination, berthing direction, tugs assisting", "When alongside: time of first line, whether berthed head up or head down, confirm time all fast, Pilot disembarkation time", "Removals: 1h before departure confirm ETD, radio check, declare defects; 15 mins prior confirm intended movement with Pilot name, on board time, draught, direction, tugs; upon weighing anchor give time of anchor aweigh, confirm movement details, ETA at entrance/berth; Outward-bound: 1h before confirm ETD, radio check, declare defects; 15 mins prior confirm intended movement; Upon weighing anchor give time of anchor aweigh, confirm movement, ETA; Before passing entrance beacons give ETA at Pilot Boarding Ground/fairway buoy and channels to be used", "Transferring Pilot: provide updated ETA at Pilot Boarding Ground after passing NW12 Lt beacon; changes to ETA at Pilot Boarding Ground when exiting Spitfire Channel; Pilots communicate transfer time with VTS after transferring to Pilot launch", "All vessels with VHF: maintain listening watch on VHF Ch 12 when navigating between Pilot Boarding Ground (Point Cartwright) and Brisbane Cruise Terminal (Hamilton Reach); respond to calls on VHF Ch 12. All vessels over 15m LOA upstream of Brisbane Cruise Terminal, Hamilton Reach: give advisory warning broadcasts on VHF Ch 13 at corners, bends and bridges. All vessels at anchor: maintain listening watch on VHF Ch 12.", "Dangerous goods: agents/masters submit DG information electronically to PBPL via DGTrack; VTS has access. Minimum notification times: inward-bound 48h prior to Pilot boarding ground; vessel departure/removal 3h; vessel-to-vessel transfer 24h; loading/removal/handling alongside 24h; local marine service operation 48h. LPG carriers: advise VTS at least 48h prior to planned operation." ], "pilot_boarding_positions": [ { "designator": "Mooloolaba", "coordinates_or_verbose": "26°43'00\"S 153°10'50\"E", "vessel_particular_constraints": null }, { "designator": "Gold Coast Seaway", "coordinates_or_verbose": "27°56'20\"S 153°28'20\"E", "vessel_particular_constraints": null } ], "pilot_disembarkation_positions": [], "leftover_text_notes": [] } } ] }, "widget_2_vts": { "cross_reference_redirect": null, "area_groups": [ { "area_name": "Brisbane VTS", "vts_boundaries": { "description": null, "coordinates": [] }, "contact_details": [ { "station_call_name": "Brisbane VTS", "vhf_primary_watch": "16", "vhf_secondary_working": "12;13", "telephones": [ "+61(0)7 36233900" ], "faxes": [], "emails": [ "vtsbrisbane@msq.qld.gov.au" ], "websites": [ "www.msq.qld.gov.au/shipping/port-procedures/port-procedures-brisbane", "qships.tmr.qld.gov.au/webx" ], "operating_hours": "H24" } ], "procedure": { "compulsory_text_note": "Mandatory for all vessels over 35m LOA transiting the Brisbane Pilotage Area to report to VTS on VHF Ch 12.", "general_rules": [ "Inward-bound vessels: 2h prior to and when entering either channel, provide vessel name, type, LOA, defects, draughts, channel and route, ETA at entrance beacons, destination berth/anchorage/moorings, berthing direction, tugs assisting; upon Pilot boarding, provide Pilot on board time and name, forward and aft draught, defects, navigational channel and route, ETA at entrance, destination, berthing direction, tugs assisting.", "Vessels with Pilot exempt Masters: provide LOA, draughts, defects, channel and route, ETA at entrance, destination, berthing direction, tugs assisting.", "When passing VTS reporting points: NW fairway beacon (26°48'73\"S 153°10'62\"E), NE2 Lt buoy (26°56'95\"S 153°20'08\"E), 27°01'36\"S 153°14'95\"E before NW12 Lt Bn (27°02'26\"S 153°15'46\"E), all vessels confirm ETA 30 mins prior to arrival at entrance beacons or when abeam Lt Bn E5 (27°13'89\"S 153°20'14\"E); VTS will confirm tug allocation.", "Inward-bound vessels anchoring in Brisbane Roads: give anchorage position as bearing and distance off entrance beacons.", "Inward-bound vessels upstream of Pelican Banks: advise all ships when passing Luggage Point, Cement Australia swing basin, Pinkenba Beacon, Sir Leo Hielscher (Gateway) Bridges on VHF Ch 13; VTS will pass advice of vessels at main river berths.", "Removals: 1h before departure confirm ETD, radio check, declare defects; 15 mins prior confirm intended movement with Pilot details; upon weighing anchor give anchor aweigh time and ETA; when appropriate before passing entrance beacons outward-bound: give ETA at Pilot Boarding Ground/fairway buoy and channels.", "All vessels over 15m LOA upstream of Brisbane Cruise Terminal, Hamilton Reach: advisory warning broadcasts on VHF Ch 13 at corners, bends and bridges.", "All vessels at anchor: maintain listening watch on VHF Ch 12." ] }, "reporting_lines_and_points": [ { "designator": "NW fairway beacon", "description": null, "coordinates": [ { "sequence_id": 1, "latitude": "-26°48'73\"S", "longitude": "153°10'62\"E" } ] }, { "designator": "NE2 Lt buoy", "description": null, "coordinates": [ { "sequence_id": 1, "latitude": "-26°56'95\"S", "longitude": "153°20'08\"E" } ] }, { "designator": "27°01'36\"S 153°14'95\"E", "description": null, "coordinates": [ { "sequence_id": 1, "latitude": "-27°01'36\"S", "longitude": "153°14'95\"E" } ] }, { "designator": "NW12 Lt Bn", "description": null, "coordinates": [ { "sequence_id": 1, "latitude": "-27°02'26\"S", "longitude": "153°15'46\"E" } ] }, { "designator": "Lt Bn E5", "description": null, "coordinates": [ { "sequence_id": 1, "latitude": "-27°13'89\"S", "longitude": "153°20'14\"E" } ] }, { "designator": "Entrance beacons", "description": null, "coordinates": [ { "sequence_id": 1, "latitude": "-27°18'62\"S", "longitude": "153°12'55\"E" } ] } ], "reporting_requirements": [ { "report_name": "Entry Report", "when_or_where_to_report": "48h prior to arrival (via QSHIPS); 2h prior to entering either channel or when passing NW fairway/NE2 Lt on VHF Ch 12", "how_to_report": "VHF Ch 12 to Brisbane VTS; QSHIPS entry reporting", "what_to_report": [ "Vessel name, type, LOA", "Forward and aft draught", "Defects affecting navigation or environment", "Navigational channel and route", "ETA at entrance beacons", "Destination berth/anchorage/moorings", "Berthing direction", "Tugs assisting", "Pilot on board time and name (once boarded)" ] }, { "report_name": "Exit Report", "when_or_where_to_report": "1h before departure (QSHIPS); 15 mins prior to weighing anchor/leaving berth", "how_to_report": "VHF Ch 12, QSHIPS", "what_to_report": [ "ETD", "Pilot name, on board time", "Draft", "Intended movement (upstream/downstream/swinging)", "Tugs assisting", "Anchor aweigh time (if applicable)", "ETA at entrance beacons/berth" ] } ] } ] }, "widget_3_tugs": { "contact_details": [ { "provider_name": "Svitzer Australia", "vhf_channels": [ "06", "08", "09", "10" ], "telephones": [ "+61(0)7 38951022" ], "emails": [ "sthgld.controllers@svitzer.com" ] }, { "provider_name": "Smit Lamnalco Towage", "vhf_channels": [], "telephones": [ "+61(0)2 96950700", "+61(0)4 66793699" ], "emails": [ "sltowageinfo@smitlamnalco.com" ] }, { "provider_name": "Bhagwan Marine", "vhf_channels": [], "telephones": [ "+61(0)7 39073111" ], "emails": [] }, { "provider_name": "Pacific Towage Group", "vhf_channels": [], "telephones": [ "+61(0)7 33836660" ], "emails": [] } ], "availability_hours": "H24", "notes": [] }, "widget_4_port_and_notes": { "port_and_terminal_contacts": [ { "station_call_name": "Port Operations", "vhf_primary_watch": "16", "vhf_secondary_working": "14", "telephones": [ "+61(0)7 38950333" ], "faxes": [], "emails": [], "websites": [ "www.portbris.com.au" ], "operating_hours": "H24" }, { "station_call_name": "Weather and Navigational Warnings", "vhf_primary_watch": "67", "vhf_secondary_working": null, "telephones": [], "faxes": [], "emails": [], "websites": [], "operating_hours": "H24" }, { "station_call_name": "Water Police & Coastguard", "vhf_primary_watch": "63;73", "vhf_secondary_working": null, "telephones": [ "+61(0)7 38950333" ], "faxes": [], "emails": [], "websites": [], "operating_hrokes": "H24" }, { "station_call_name": "Port Authority", "vhf_primary_watch": null, "vhf_secondary_working": null, "telephones": [ "+61(0)7 32584888" ], "faxes": [], "emails": [ "info@portbris.com.au" ], "websites": [ "www.portbris.com.au" ], "operating_hours": null }, { "station_call_name": "Regional Hr Mr", "vhf_primary_watch": null, "vhf_secondary_working": null, "telephones": [ "+61(0)7 36327500" ], "faxes": [], "emails": [ "rhmbrisbane@msq.qld.gov.au" ], "websites": [ "www.msq.qld.gov.au" ], "operating_hours": null }, { "station_call_name": "Security - Port of Brisbane", "vhf_primary_watch": null, "vhf_secondary_working": null, "telephones": [ "+61(0)7 32584601", "+61(0)4 10506279" ], "faxes": [], "emails": [], "websites": [], "operating_hours": null } ], "standalone_general_notes": [ "Vessels with a masthead of over 48m must obtain Hr Mr approval to pass beneath Sir Leo Hielscher Bridges (27°26'64\"S 153°06'06\"E).", "Vessels with a masthead of over 28m must obtain Hr Mr approval to pass beneath Story Bridge (27°27'83\"S 153°02'15\"E)." ] }, "formatted_text_original": "PILOTS CONTACT DETAILS: VHF Channel: Ch 06 08 09 10 Telephone: +61(0)7 36334186 E-mail: psp-operations@poseidonpilots.com.au Website: www.poseidonpilots.com.au/ HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Pilotage is compulsory for the following: (a) All vessels of 50m LOA and over (b) Any vessel towing another where the combined length of the vessels is 50m and over (c) Any vessel whose owner or Master requests the services of a Pilot (d) Any vessel whose Master is directed by the Hr Mr to use the services of a Pilot (2) Pilot ordering: Requests for Pilotage services are made directly with the provider (Poseidon Sea Pilots) and also recorded in the QSHIPS booking system. (3) Pilotage is not compulsory for vessels between 35m and 85m LOA that operate solely within the Brisbane pilotage area and whose Masters hold a valid Pilotage Exemption Certificate for the Brisbane pilotage area. (4) Vessels requiring the services of a Pilot are required to submit arrival, removal and departure notices as follows: (a) Arrivals: 48h prior to the desired movement (b) Removals: 24h prior to the desired movement (c) Departures: 24h prior to the desired movement (5) Notice of ETA: Vessels should confirm ETA at the Pilot boarding ground and maximum draught 24h prior to arrival or on departure from the previous port whichever is the lesser, and again 8h prior to arrival if necessary. (6) Vessels should contact Brisbane VTS on VHF Ch 16, at least 2h prior to arrival at the Pilot boarding ground or after passing Pt Lookout when northbound. (7) Pilot transfer instructions will be advised to the vessel prior to the Pilot boarding by VTS. The instructions may include the following: (a) Pilot boarding time (b) Any restrictions/requirements (c) Boarding position. (d) Pilot boarding/disembarkation sequence (8) Pilot boards in the following positions: (a) 26°43·00S 153°10·50E (Mooloolaba). (b) 27°56·20S 153°28·20E (Gold Coast Seaway). ________________________________________________________________________________ __________ VESSELS TRAFFIC SERVICE CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Brisbane VTS VHF Channel: Ch 16; 12 13 Telephone: +61(0)7 36233900 E-mail: vtsbrisbane@msq.qld.gov.au Website: www.msq.qld.gov.au/shipping/port-procedures/port-procedures-brisbane qships.tmr.qld.gov.au/webx HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Notice of ETA: Vessels should advise ETA via QSHIPS 48h, 24h and 12h prior to arrival. (2) Participation: All vessels, including ocean trading, fishing and recreation over 35m LOA transiting the Brisbane Pilotage Area must report their movements to the VTS on VHF Ch 12 as follows: (3) Inward-bound vessels: (a) 2h prior to and when entering either channel, providing the following information: (i) Vessel's name (ii) Vessel's type (iii) If the vessel has any defects - details of damage or defects that could affect the safety of navigation or the environment (b) Upon Pilot boarding providing the following information: (i) The Pilot on board time and the Pilot’s name (ii) Vessel's LOA, (the vessel’s particulars sighted yes/no if LOA differs to that listed by VTS) (iii) Forward and aft draught (iv) If the vessel has any defects - details of damage or defects that could affect the safety of navigation or the environment (v) Navigational channel and route to be used (vi) ETA at the entrance beacons (vii) Destination berth, anchorage, moorings or designated location; berthing direction and tugs assisting (viii) ETA at destination (c) Vessels with Pilot exempt Masters providing the following information: (i) Vessel's LOA, (the vessel’s particulars sighted yes/no if LOA differs to that listed by VTS) (ii) Forward and aft draught (iii) If the vessel has any defects - details of damage or defects that could affect the safety of navigation or the environment (iv) Navigational channel and route to be used (v) ETA at the entrance beacons (vi) Destination berth, anchorage, moorings or designated location; berthing direction and tugs assisting (vii) ETA at destination (d) When passing the following VTS Reporting Points: (i) When passing the NW fairway beacon (26°48·73S 153°10·62E) or NE2 Lt buoy (26°56·95S 153°20·08E) (ii) 27°01·36S 153°14·95E, before passing NW12 Lt Bn (27°02·26S 153°15·46E) (iii) All vessels are to confirm ETA 30 mins prior to their arrival to the entrance beacons or when abeam of Lt Bn E5 (27°13·89S 153°20·14E); VTS will confirm tug allocation (iv) When passing the entrance beacons (27°18·62S 153°12·55E) (v) On arrival at berth, anchorage, moorings or designated location (4) Inward-bound vessels anchoring in Brisbane Roads are to give their anchorage position as a bearing and distance off the entrance beacons. (5) Inward-bound vessels upstream of Pelican Banks: (a) Vessels proceeding upstream of Pelican Banks must advise all ships when passing the following: (i) Luggage Point (ii) Cement Australia swing basin (iii) Pinkenba Beacon (iv) Sir Leo Hielscher (Gateway) Bridges (b) VTS will pass advice of vessels at main river berths (c) Vessels over 35m LOA proceeding upstream of Brett's Wharf Ferry Terminal are to make an all ships broadcast on VHF Ch 13 of their destination when passing under the Sir Leo Hielscher (Gateway) Bridges (6) Inward-bound vessels when alongside the berth: (a) Time of first line (b) Whether berthed "head up" or "head down" (c) Confirm time all fast (d) Pilot disembarkation time (7) Removals: (a) 1h before departure confirming ETD, conduct radio check and declare if the ship has any defects that could affect the safety of navigation or the environment (b) 15 mins prior to weighing anchor or departing berth, giving details of intended movement, including Pilot’s name, Pilot on board time, draught, whether heading upstream, downstream and/or swinging and tugs assisting (c) Upon weighing anchor or letting go, giving time of anchor aweigh or last line, confirming details of the movement, and giving ETA at the entrance beacons and/or berth/anchorage. (d) When appropriate before passing the entrance beacons outward-bound: ETA at the Pilot Boarding Ground and/or fairway buoy and navigational channels to be used (e) When passing the following VTS Reporting Points: (i) Fairway Beacon (26°48·73S 153°10·62E) (ii) Entrance Beacons (27°18·62S 153°12·55E) (iii) The NW Fairway Beacon or NE2 Lt buoy (26°56·95S 153°20·08E) (f) When transferring a Pilot: (i) Provide an updated notice of ETA at Pilot Boarding Ground, once passing NW12 Lt beacon (27°02·26S 153°15·46E) (ii) Any changes to ETA at Pilot Boarding Ground should be given upon exiting Spitfire Channel or at any other time deemed necessary (iii) Pilots transferring to the Pilot launch should ensure that VTS is informed of the transfer time after the transfer (9) All vessels equipped with VHF radio must maintain a listening watch on VHF Ch 12 when navigating in and near shipping channels between the Pilot Boarding Ground (Point Cartwright) and Brisbane Cruise Terminal (Brisbane River, Hamilton Reach). In addition vessels must respond to calls on VHF Ch 12. All vessels over 15m LOA and operating upstream of Brisbane Cruise Terminal, Hamilton Reach must give advisory warning broadcasts on VHF Ch 13 when approaching all corners, bends and bridges to alert other users. All vessels at anchor must maintain a listening watch on VHF Ch 12. DANGEROUS GOODS: (1) In the port of Brisbane agents/masters are to submit dangerous goods information electronically to the PBPL through the "DGTrack" system. The VTS has access to this system thus meeting all dangerous goods reporting requirements. (2) Minimum notification times for the scheduled movement or handling of dangerous cargo in the pilotage area are as follows: (a) Inward-bound vessels: 48h prior to scheduled arrival at the Pilot boarding ground (b) Vessel departure or removal: 3h (c) Vessel to vessel transfer: 24h (d) Loading, removal or handling alongside: 24h (e) Operation of a local marine service: 48h (See sections 90 and 91 of "Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Regulation 2016) (3) Agents of LPG carriers must advise the VTS at least 48h prior to the planned operation and request permission. (4) For the most up to date information, refer to the Maritime Safety Queensland Website for the latest version of Port Procedures and Information for Shipping. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PORT CONTACT DETAILS: Port Operations VHF Channel: Ch 16; 14 Weather and Navigational Warnings VHF Channel: Ch 67 Water Police & Coastguard VHF Channel: Ch 63 73 Telephone: +61(0)7 38950333 (Water Police) Port Authority Telephone: +61(0)7 32584888 E-mail: info@portbris.com.au Website: www.portbris.com.au Regional Hr Mr Telephone: +61(0)7 36327500 E-mail: rhmbrisbane@msq.qld.gov.au Security - Port of Brisbane Telephone: +61(0)7 32584601 +61(0)4 10506279 HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Vessels with a masthead of over 48m must obtain Hr Mr approval to pass beneath Sir Leo Hielscher Bridges (27°26·64S 153°06·06E). (2) Vessels with a masthead of over 28m must obtain Hr Mr approval to pass beneath Story Bridge (27°27·83S 153°02·15E). ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ TUGS CONTACT DETAILS: VHF Channel: Ch 06 08 09 10 Svitzer Australia Telephone: +61(0)7 38951022 +61(0)1800 453938 E-mail: sthgld.controllers@svitzer.com Smit Lamnalco Towage Telephone: +61(0)2 96950700 +61(0)4 66793699 E-mail: sltowageinfo@smitlamnalco.com Bhagwan Marine Telephone: +61(0)7 39073111 Pacific Towage Group Telephone: +61(0)7 33836660 HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Initial tug booking shall be made via QSHIPS. (2) Vessels should check directly with the relevant tug company for the latest accurate information about tug capability. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ "}

WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 04/25 Australian ENC AU5BNE01_ED12, (RSDRA2024000376512), 04/25

VTS: Port Operations: Ch 16, 12. Pilots: Brisbane VTS: Ch 06, 08, 09, 10, 12. Tel: +61 7 3624 6555. Fax: +61 7 3862 2240. Email: operations@brisbanepilots.com.au. Pilots & Tugs: Ch 06, 08, 09, 10. Water Police & Coastguard: Ch 63, 73. Small craft: Ch 67 Vessel Traffic Service: Brisbane VTS: Ch 12, 16. Tel: +61 7 3305 1700. Fax: +61 7 3305 1708. Email: vtso.1@msq.qld.gov.au.

Australian Customs Service, Terrica Place, 140 Creek Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000. Tel: +61 7 3835 3444.

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)

Masters of all vessels arriving at Brisbane should keep their agents informed of their ETA and arrival draught 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival. If this subsequently varies by more than one hour the agent should inform Port Control "Brisbane VTS" so that the shipping schedule can be modified. Masters can confirm ETA direct to Brisbane Port Control, via Tel: +61 7 3805 1700, Fax: +61 7 3305 1708, Email: vtsbrisbane@maq.qld.gov.au and Brisbane Marine Pilots, see address section for details. Masters should contact "Brisbane VTS" on VHF Ch 12 or 16, 2 hours and 1 hour prior to arrival at Point Cartwright, confirming ETA and to obtain pilot boarding/ladder information.

Nuclear Powered Ships: These procedures are for the safe passage of Nuclear Powered Ships arriving and departing the Port of Brisbane. In accordance with the requirements of the Visiting Ships Panel (Nuclear), Department of Defence, a "Special Plan for Visits of Nuclear Powered Warships to Brisbane" will be in effect for the duration of each visit. Arrival: The movement of a nuclear powered ship will be restricted to daylight hours only. At a point 30 minutes prior to the pilot boarding, "Brisbane Harbour" should be contacted, via Tel: +61 7 3895 1318, giving the position of the ship so that it may be identified on the VTS and track monitoring commenced. The pilot will be informed of any navigational hazards and any special navigational considerations, including traffic movements. Contact should be made at the following times: ..... 1. When pilot is onboard, notify "Brisbane Harbour" on VHF Ch 12 or 16 2. When passing the Fairway Buoy, notify "Brisbane Harbour" on VHF Ch 12, giving ETA at Entrance Beacons. All traffic communications within the harbour limits are conducted on VHF Ch 12. 3. At 30 minutes prior to entering Bar Cutting, confirm ETA at Entrance Beacons. 4. Contact "Brisbane Harbour" when passing Entrance Beacons, confirming whether swinging off berth, and berthing head-up, or head-down. 5. Contact "Brisbane Harbour" when ship is all fast alongside berth, giving first lines and all fast times. 6. A security exclusion zone around the ship is usually marked by "Special Mark" buoys and monitored by water police patrols. Nuclear powered ships will use the deep North West and East Channels. Other Traffic: "Brisbane Harbour" will advise all other traffic (LOA 35m and over) that no passing may occur in any dredged channels and that all ships maintain a safe distance. Generally, commercial shipping will be given priority. Departures: Brisbane Port Control must be advised via Tel: +61 7 3305 1700, or in writing via Fax: +61 7 3305 1708 of intended departure before noon on the day before departure date. One hour prior to departure, vessels should advise "Brisbane Harbour", confirming ETD. "Brisbane Harbour" will advise of any navigational hazards and give traffic update, 5 minutes prior to letting go lines, vessels should advise "Brisbane Harbour". Speed limits: Smooth water limits 4kts unless otherwise prescribed. Brisbane River (applies only to ships with a draught of 3.0m or more): ..... From Entrance Beacons to Luggage Point 13kts Upstream of Luggage Point 8kts Luggage Point to Hamilton Reach, operational speed limit of 6kts (3.0m draught or more) when vessels are moored in the Lytton and Upper Lytton Reaches.

Quarantine inspections, etc, are undertaken by Australian Quarantine Inspection Service. Vessels may be inspected in the approaches N of a line between Cowan Point (27° 08.09'S 153°21.66'E) and Skirmish Point (9nm WNW). The quarantine station is located at Rivergate Marina (27°26.42'S 153°06.52'E). The Declaration of Health is required 12 hours prior to arrival. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

See Country section for full details of pre arrival and documentation requirements. The following is a standard form to be completed and emailed to brissshipping@customs.gov.au with a copy of the Crew List (Forms 3A and 3B),or to the agent at the first Australian port at least 96 hours prior to arrival at port. quote: Impending Ships Arrival Details - Port of Brisbane The vessel ............... voyage No........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. Callsign 5. Country/Port of Registration 6. Type of vessel 7. Operator 8. Agent 9. Name of Master 10. Tonnage details: DWT.. (Net).... (Gross)... 11. Ship's Certificates (Expiry Dates): Safety Radio Safety Construction Safety Equipment Load Line IOPP MOP 12. Last ports of call (since last visit) and dates of departure: Port ............... ............... .............. .............. 13. Port of last Australian visit 14. Intended departure details: Date: ...... Time: .... Date: ..... 15. Yes/No 16. .... 17. Onboard, are there any: Animals Yes/No Stowaways Yes/No Firearms Yes/No unquote