Botany (AUBTB)
📍 -33.9728 N, 151.2104 E 🕐 UTC 🌍 Australia
Max Length294 m
Max Beam—
Max Draft—
Max DWT160,000 T
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Port description and overview data available on the interactive site.
📍 Pilot Requirements
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BOTANY BAY, N.S.W. 33°59.91'S 151°13.60'E UNCTAD LOCODE: AU BTB For details see: General Diagram PORT BOTANY General Diagram SYDNEY VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________
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"Inward-bound vessels: (a) Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels of 30m and over LOA (unless exempted). This includes combinations of vessels, the combined length of which is between 30m and 80m LOA. (b) Pilot ordering: Preliminary arrangements for a Pilot must be made through a local agent registered with the Corporation.",
"The Pilot will establish radio contact with the inward-bound vessel on VHF Ch 12 before transferring to VHF Ch 06 for boarding instructions and operation.",
"Outward-bound vessels: (a) The Pilot, on boarding an outward-bound vessel, will contact Sydney VTS on VHF Ch 12 to confirm the vessels readiness to depart and to request departure clearance. The vessel will be in radio communication from this time. (b) An exempt Master shall contact Sydney VTS on VHF Ch 12, 15 mins prior to departure to confirm readiness to depart and to request departure clearance. The vessel will be in radio communication from this time. (c) Immediately prior to departure, the vessel should contact Sydney VTS on VHF Ch 12 for final departure clearance.",
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"CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Sydney VTS VHF Channel: Ch 16; 12 13 Telephone: +61(0)2 92964999 E-mail: sydneyvts@portauthoritynsw.com.au Website: www.portauthoritynsw.com.au",
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"(3) Masters of vessels bound for Sydney Harbour and Botany Bay are requested to send their notice of ETA (Pre-arrival declaration Form 20), by e-mail to Sydney VTS 12-24h beforehand stating: (a) ETA (b) Arrival draught (forward and aft) (c) Displacement on arrival (d) Confirmation that bow thruster, if fitted, is 100% operational (e) Information on any defects (f) LOA",
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"(6) Vessels should contact Sydney VTS on VHF Ch 12 when 5 n miles from the Pilot boarding position confirming their ETA.",
"(7) Vessels must obtain clearance from Sydney VTS prior to entering port.",
"(8) The Master of any vessel participating in Sydney VTS must not anchor anywhere within port limits without prior consent of the Hr Mr. The Hr Mr's consent is sought through Sydney VTS.",
"(9) Vessels must advise Sydney VTS when secured to a berth or buoy or brought-up to anchor.",
"(10) Vessels must maintain a VHF radio watch on the relevant channel when navigating in the VTS area, or using a berth or anchorage mentioned in the documentation on the Port Authority website, unless otherwise agreed by the Hr Mr.",
"(11) Shifting Vessels: The Port Authority will determine the requirement for a Marine Pilot and/or tug(s) to attend the vessel. Approval must be sought through Sydney VTS at least 24h in advance via the Port Authority Vessel Booking System unless otherwise authorised by the Hr Mr. The following information should be provided at the time of the application: (a) Reason for shifting (b) Distance to be shifted (c) Minimum under keel clearance at the time of shifting",
"(12) Vessels departing are requested to: (a) Send a Departure Declaration Form 6-12h before booked departure time by e-mail to Sydney VTS. (b) Seek permission from Sydney VTS to depart port boundaries and to move or anchor within VTS coverage area",
"________________________________________________________________________________ ___________",
"PORT For details see SYDNEY, N.S.W.",
"________________________________________________________________________________ ___________",
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"Masters of vessels bound for Sydney Harbour and Botany Bay are requested to send their notice of ETA (Pre-arrival declaration Form 20), by e-mail to Sydney VTS 12-24h beforehand stating: ETA, Arrival draught (forward and aft), Displacement on arrival, Confirmation that bow thruster, if fitted, is 100% operational, Information on any defects, LOA",
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"Vessels should contact Sydney VTS on VHF Ch 12 when 5 n miles from the Pilot boarding position confirming their ETA",
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"The Master of any vessel participating in Sydney VTS must not anchor anywhere within port limits without prior consent of the Hr Mr. The Hr Mr's consent is sought through Sydney VTS.",
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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 29/23 Sydney Harbour and Port Botany Hr Mr Directions 2023, (RSDRA2023000125191), 29/23 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________
🏢 Registered Agencies & Contacts
1 contact registered.
Gulf Agency Company (Australia) Pty Ltd
Port AgencyPIC: Scott Henderson
Address: Level 2, Suite 18&19, 123 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW Australia 2000
Email: scott.henderson@gac.com
Phone: +61 280282403, +61 420961839