Cape Flattery (AUCQP)

Cape Flattery is a silica sand loading port. There is also a general purpose wharf for the import of fuel and other supplies for the mine.

Tropical.

Cape Flattery is situated more than 200km N of Cairns on the E coast of Cape York Peninsula. It is the most northerly trading port on the E coast of Australia.

LOA 195m, Beam 32.3m, 80,000DWT.

Approx 2,500,000t of cargo handled annually.

Anchorage may be obtained by vessels of suitable draught about 1.5nm N of the inner harbour jetty. The approach passes E of a dangerous wreck lying 2.75nm NNW of the jetty. This anchorage, known locally as No 1, has been used since vessels were formerly loaded there by lighter. An alternative berth, known locally as No 2 anchorage and which may be used in good weather is available in a depth of 27m in position 14°56.8'S 145°22.0'E on the W side of the two way traffic route and 2.5nm NNE of the offshore wharf. An anchorage with a least depth of 8.0m may also be obtained approx 5nm NW of Cape Flattery within the area bounded by the following co-ordinates: ..... Latitude Longitude 1. 14°52.8'S 145°15.7'E 2. 14°53.0'S 145°16.7'E 3. 14°54.5'S 145°18.9'E 4. 14°54.0'S 145°16.7'E

Approach and entry: The port lies immediately W of the two way traffic route in its vicinity, from which it is entered direct.

BA Aus 831,832, 270. Admiralty Pilot NP15, NP286(4).

1025.

Vessels not berthing on arrival should proceed to the anchorage 3nm N of the inner harbour leads, anchors may be used in berthing operations and should be cleared away and ready for use.

Pilotage is provided by Cairns and should be requested at least 48 hours prior to arrival. Requests should be made via email through Cairns VTS. Pilots will make initial contact on VHF Ch 16, approx 30 minutes prior to pilot boarding time. All vessels transiting the Cape Flattery Pilotage Area and awaiting berthing should maintain a listening watch on VHF Ch 16. Departing vessels should request a pilot 24 hours prior to departure or removal. Pilot boards 2nm E of Cape Flattery (14°56.8'S 145°23.0'E).

Port limits enclose the waters between a point on the mainland S of the cape and Lookout Point (14°50'S 145°14'E) 11.5nm NNW; the E limit lies approx 1.25nm E of the cape. ..... The port limits encompass the waters within the following boundaries: 1. HW mark on the N extremity of Lookout Point 2. Due E to 145°15.87'E 3. SE direction to 14°55.11'S 145°22.17'E 4. S to 14°59.91'S 145°23.07'E 5. Due W to HW mark on the mainland at 14°59.91'S 6. HW mark N along the shoreline of the mainland returning to the starting point. The port limits also include the navigable waters of the rivers and creeks flowing, directly or indirectly, into the area described above.

Restrictions include: Ballast condition should have the propeller fully immersed with maximum trim 2.5m by the stern with a forward draught no less than LOA 2% on arrival. There are no restrictions on time, and berthing is at the discretion of the Regional Harbour Master with regards to weather conditions. Engines must not be immobilized while alongside. Unberthing is in accordance with the state of tide and draught.

Spring range 1.7m, neap range 0.4m. Current normally sets NE under the wharf at rates up to 1.0kt but may be stronger during the wet season (December to March). After N winds the set is occasionally S or SW.

Vessel Traffic Service is provided by Cairns VTS. Communication must be made with VTS Centre on VHF Ch 16 or 12 before any movement within the pilotage area. ETA should be sent to Cairns Harbour 72, 48 and 12 hours before arrival, final ETA should be sent 2 hours prior. Before departing or shifting berth, all exempt vessels and vessels over LOA 35m should notify Cairns VTS and "All Ships" on VHF Ch 16 or 12.

There are 2 tugs of 12t capacity available. Two work-boats run mooring lines to the berth.

Prevailing winds: SE'ly.

CAPE FLATTERY, QUEENSLAND 14°59.19'S 145°21.28'E UNCTAD LOCODE: AU CQP ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 28/25 Australian ENC_AU5CJS01_ED1_004 and Cape Jervis and Kangaroo Island Ports Upgrade Pamphlet March 2025, (RSDRA2025000318004, RSDRA2025000318024 & RSDRA2025000327238), 28/25

VHF: Pilots: Ch 16, 06. Cairns VTS: Ch 16, 12. Tel: +61 7 4052 7470. Fax: +61 7 4052 7460. Email: vtscairns@msq.qld.gov.au. Berthing and Loading Operations: Ch 06. Cape Flattery does not have a VHF station.

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 should advise ETA at least 7 days prior to arrival, stating the following information: ..... 1. Vessel's name 2. Type of vessel 3. ETA 4. Total cargo quantity required 5. Hatch loading sequence

No local quarantine facilities. Arrangements for health clearance must be made through the agent at Cairns.

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. ...................... 2. ...................... 3. ...................... 4. ...................... 5. ...................... 6. ...................... 7. ...................... 8. ...................... 9. ...................... 10. Last 4 overseas ports of call i. ..................... ii. ..................... iii. ..................... iv. ..................... 11. Ship's Certificates ..................... ..................... ..................... ..................... ..................... 12. .................... Note: To be lodged at Customs Marine Centre, with a copy of the Crew List, 48 hours prior to the vessel's arrival. unquote