Darwin (AUDRW)

The port provides easy access to the capital city of the Northern Territory and other Australian states. Cargoes handled include zinc and lead concentrate, dry bulk, LNG, LPG, containers, livestock, cruise, passengers and fodder.

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

Darwin is the principal port of the Northern Territory, situated on the S coast of Beagle Gulf, in the Timor Sea.

Draught 12.0m, LOA 345.03m, beam 52.0m, 111,815DWT

Approx 1,800,000t of cargoes, 21,000TEU, 1,400 vessels and 95,200 passengers handled annually.

..... Anchorage Latitude Longitude Depth (m) Notes NW Channel Rock 12°24.3'S 130°46.3'E 25.0 Good holding, sheltered from W'ly weather Quarantine 12°28.7'S 130°49.7'E 15.0 Good holding, fairly well sheltered Talc Head 12°27.6'S 130°44.4'E 20.0 Good holding, fairly well sheltered.

The majority of the traffic approaches the port from the NW. Vessels taking advantage of the shorter passage through Clarence/Dundas Strait approach from the NE. The Sea Buoy (No 5) a green pillar buoy (Fl G (2) 5s) is moored in 19m of water to guard the shoals extending W towards Charles Point and S to West Point. The entrance is defined by Charles Point Patches to the W and Middle ground to the E with the least depth being 9.4m. The Middle Pass buoyed channel, with a least depth of 12.2m, is designed for vessels up to 200m, (vessels over 300m have used this passage) and is defined by a starboard hand buoy "A", Fl (3) G 6s and port hand "B", Fl (3) R 5s should be used by vessels drawing more than 9.0m, vessels drawing more than 11.0m may need to wait for appropriate tidal conditions before entering the port. Passage should be made at a moderate speed turning close to the buoys both inward and outward bound, transiting on mean course 210°, 030°. The main channel from Middle Pass to No 10 Q Buoy (10nm) has a min width of 0.8nm with average depths of approx 20.0m. The transit course in the main channel is approx 140°/320° depending on the tide. Vessels entering on an ebb tide tend to set to the E towards Emery Point.

AUS 26 & 28. Admiralty Pilot Vol 5, Admiralty List of Lights Vol K, Australian National Tide Tables Vol 4. Admiralty Pilot NP13, NP286(4).

"Coastwatch" aircraft and patrol boats are operated by the Australian Customs Service. VHF Ch 16.

Wet season, 1021, dry season 1024.

Inbound vessels call "Darwin Harbour" via VHF Ch 10, when passing Buoy No 5 and advise if intending to use deepwater passage between Middle Pass, Buoys A & B or pass close E of these buoys. Vessels generally berth stemming the tide approaching the berths fairly wide, (ebb tide) to allow for the strong sets, (up to 4kts) along and onto the berths.

Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over LOA 35m unless exempted by law. Vessels should send ETA and request for pilot 24 hour and 2 hours before arrival at pilot boarding position. Pilot boards in following positions: a) Inner: 12°24.50'S 130°46.00'E (1nm NW of Channel Rock No 6 Lt buoy). b) Outer: 12°19.00'S 130°41.75'E (1nm N of Charles Point Patches No 5 Lt buoy). Agents for vessels carrying dangerous cargoes should submit manifests or adequate information in time for necessary berth allocation or special precautions to be organised. Depending on the size of the vessel and the Master's local knowledge of the harbour, the Harbour Master will decide where the pilot should board. However, the pilot will board further out if the Master wishes. Vessels 200m or more in length and/or draught of 9m or more are to be boarded at the outer pilot boarding ground.

The port limits are formed by a straight line drawn in a NE direction from Charles Point to a position 12°18.2'S 130°41.1'E, then in an ESE direction to Lee Point, from where it continues generally along the HW line to the Port of Darwin to the commencement at Charles Point.

The following are major lights: Charles Point Light, (12°24.0'S 130°38.0'E); Emery Point Light, (white metal framework tower, 9m in height), (12°27.3'S 130° 48.9'E).

Tankers and LNG vessels may only berth during daylight hours but may depart at night, subject to weather.

..... MHWS (m) MHWN (m) MLWN (m) MLWS (m) 6.9 5.0 3.2 1.3 The maximum daily tide height is 8.0m (MHWS). The minimum daily tide height is 4.1m (MHWN). Darwin harbour has a maximum tidal range of 8.0m.

There is no Port Control Radar but pilot boats are radar equipped.

Five tugs are available.

Prevailing winds: SE'ly (dry season), NW'ly (wet season Nov-Apr). Darwin is within the southern zone of tropical revolving storms. The season extends from Nov to Apr each year and the port may be affected at any time during that period. In the event of a cyclone watch all vessels will be supplied with copies of the Port Procedures which set out in full the various stages of alert and preparation to be observed in the case of an approaching cyclone. vessels may be placed on short notice for sea in such circumstances and required to maintain themselves in seagoing condition while the alert remains in force. Vessels must not immobilise main engines at any time without prior permission from the Harbour Master. Tankers will not be allowed to shut down main engines while working cargo.

DARWIN, N.T. 12°28.00'S 130°51.00'E UNCTAD LOCODE: AU DRW ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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(2) Pilotage is not compulsory for vessels exempted by law and for vessels controlled by Masters holding a PEC. (3) Pilot ordering: Vessels should send ETA (LT) and request for Pilot 24h and 2h before arrival at Pilot boarding position. Pilot requests should be made with the Shipping Scheduler no later than 1400 LT the day prior to requirement. (4) Pilot boards in the following positions: (a) Outer: 12°19′52S 130°42′01E (b) Inner: 12°24′50S 130°46′00E (1 n mile NW of Channel Rock No 6 Lt buoy) NOTES: (1) Vessels over 200m LOA or vessels with a maximum draught of 10.7m or over are required to board a Pilot at the Outer Pilot boarding position. (2) Vessels with a maximum draught of less than 10.7m and less than 200m LOA may board their Pilot at the Inner Pilot boarding position. ________________________________________________________________________________ __________ PORT CONTACT DETAILS: Port Control Call: Darwin Harbour VHF Channel: Ch 16; 10 Telephone: +61(0)8 89190821 +61(0)8 89190822 +61(0)8 89190870 (Shipping Scheduler) Fax: +61(0)8 89810687 E-mail: harbourcontrol@darwinport.gov.au shipping@darwinport.com.au dg.dpc@nt.gov.au (Dangerous cargo) Regional Hr Mr Telephone: +61(0)8 89993867 +61(0)428 181480 (Mobile) Port Authority Telephone: +61(0)8 89220660 Fax: +61(0)8 89220666 E-mail: darwinport@darwinport.com.au darwinport.dpa@nt.gov.au Website: https://darwinport.com.au/ RAN VHF Channel: Ch 14 69 Darwin LNG Wickham Point VHF Channel: Ch 09 Hudson Creek Operations VHF Channel: Ch 17 INPEX LNG Bladin Point VHF Channel: Ch 19 88 Yachts Racing VHF Channel: Ch 73 Darwin MSB VHF Channel: Ch 74 All Ships working VHF Channel: Ch 72 HOURS: H24 Shipping Scheduler: Mon-Fri: 0700-1500 LT PROCEDURE: (1) Notice of ETA: Vessels requiring a berth and use of port facilities must submit a Notice of Arrival form at least 24h before arrival. (2) Agents for vessels carrying dangerous cargo should submit notifications, manifests or adequate information by email to dg.dpc@nt.gov.au in time for necessary berth allocation or special precautions to be organised. (3) Vessels carrying liquid or dry bulk cargoes must be accepted by Darwin Port before arrival. (4) All vessels operating within the Port of Darwin limits must maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 10 whilst underway or at anchor. (5) Darwin Port Harbour Control must be notified via VHF Ch 10 prior to and on completion of any safety exercises involving the lowering of lifeboats. (6) Any technical or electrical anomaly that may adversely affect the operation of the Exhaust Gas Scrubber Unit whilst in Darwin Port should be reported to Harbour Control and/or the vessel's agent. INFORMATION BROADCASTS: Weather information is broadcast on VHF Ch 16 and may move to VHF Ch 72. ________________________________________________________________________________ _______ REPORTING SYSTEM REPORTING: (1) All vessels 20m or over LOA, vessels of any length carrying more than 12 passengers or vessels towing or pushing a tow, where the combined length of the tug and tow is equal to over than 35m are to participate in the Traffic Organisation Service. (2) Other vessels may, and are encouraged to, participate on a voluntary basis and will, when participating, be provided with traffic information. (3) Inward-bound vessels should report as follows: (a) 2h notice prior to entering harbour limits (b) Outer reporting point (Position A): 12°18′18S 130°41′06E (c) Inner reporting point (Position B): 12°25′28S 130°46′64E (d) At first line, when anchored or moored (e) Inner reporting point (Position B): 12°25′28S 130°46′64E (f) Outer reporting point (Position A): 12°18′18S 130°41′06E (4) Outward-bound vessels should report as follows: (a) 2h notice prior to commencing navigation (b) 15 minutes before departure, requesting clearance to proceed (c) At last line (d) Inner reporting point (Position B): 12°25′28S 130°46′64E (e) Outer reporting point (Position A): 12°18′18S 130°41′06E ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ NAVAL BASE LOCATION: Larrekeyah Cove (12°27′75S 130°49′30E). 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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 29/25 Darwin Port Handbook Nov 2023, (RSDRA2025000316828), 29/25

Radio: Darwin Radio is now remotely controlled by Perth Radio and handles all HF/Radiotelephony frequencies and VHF/seaphone channels. The whole region is covered by satellite communications. The local coast radio station is Darwin Radio, call sign Victor India Delta, HF and VHF Ch 16 and 67. VHF: ..... Station Range (nm) Calling channel Working channel Pilot 30 16, 10 10 Port Control 30 16, 10 10 Tugs 20 10 12, 13 Agents 20 16, 10 08, 72 Intership 08 72 Navy Operations 14 19, 69 Harbour Master: Tel: +61 8 8999 3986, Fax: +61 8 8941 2039. ..... VHF Frequency: Use: Primary Use: Ch 06 DPC Lockmaster for Frances Bay Marina. Communications with vessels entering or leaving Frances Bay mooring basin. Ch 08 Tipperary Waters Lockmaster. Communications with vessels entering or leaving Tipperary Waters Marina. Ch 09 Darwin LNG. Wickham Point operations. Ch 10 All vessels. Darwin VTS working channel and primary port operations. Ch 11 Cullen Bay Lockmaster. Communication with vessels entering and leaving Cullen Bay Marine. Ch 12, 13 Tugs. Ship manoeuvring with the assistance of tugs. Ch 14, 69 Naval Vessels. Navy port working frequency. Ch 16 All Vessels. (International) distress, safety and calling. Ch 17 Hudson Creek Ship-to-shore channel for vessels working in Hudson Creek. Ch 19 INPEX LNG Bladin Point operations. Ch 67 All vessels Coast Radio Darwin weather and notices information channel (0803 & 1803). Ch 68 Bayview Marina Lockmaster. Communications with vessels entering and leaving Bayview Marina. Ch 72 All Vessels. Ship to Ship, and Australian Customs. Ch 73 Yachts Yacht racing and Regattas. Ch 74 Darwin Marine Supply Base Darwin Marine Supply Base operations. Ch 88 INPEX LNG Bladin Point operations. When VHF radio is used between vessels for the purpose of discussing and agreeing special passing arrangements in order to remove the risk of collision, such communications shall be conducted on Ch 10 to ensure that Darwin VTS and other port users are aware of each vessel's intention. Darwin VTS maintains a continuous listening watch on Ch 16 (Distress, Safety and Calling) and Ch 10 (primary port operations working channel) - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Australian Customs Service which includes Immigration formalities may be contacted on Tel: +61 8 8946 9999, Fax: +61 8 8946 9932.

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)

For ordering a pilot the vessel's ETA should be sent at least 24 hours before arrival via radio telephone or fax to the Harbour Master. Confirmation should be sent on VHF Ch 16 or 10, 2 hours prior to arrival at usual pilot boarding station. Hours: Mon-Fri: 2230-0700hrs or at other times when a vessel is expected. See Country section for full details. VHF Channels 16 and 10 are continuously watched and ETA may be confirmed or adjusted on Channel 10, the port's working frequency.

The courtesy, nationality, quarantine, pilot flag and any other flag as required by the vessel's specific operation.

Vessels must not immobilise main engines without prior permission from the Harbour Master. Hazardous Cargo Precautions: Copies of port tanker rules are supplied on arrival at the port.

Quarantine clearance carried out by Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service, Tel: +61 8 8981 1211; Fax: +61 8 8941 0223. Subject to the receipt of a satisfactory health questionnaire, radio pratique may be available on request. Vessels approaching the port and requiring pratique should send a message to the Quarantine Officer not more than 24 hours and not less than 12 hours before arrival, this message should include the following: ..... 1. Name of vessel 2. ETA 3. Number of passengers 4. Number of crew 5. Number of passengers disembarking 6. Last port 7. Date of departure. The message should also state whether or not there are any diseases onboard, whether or not any livestock have been carried within the last six months and whether or not there are any animals or birds onboard at present. On arrival two copies of the Health Report should be given to the Quarantine Officer on form Q360A (Primary Health Report) one of which will be signed by the Quarantine Officer and returned to the Master. A Passenger List, Crew List and a list of passengers disembarking including their permanent address within the country are also required. The Quarantine Officer will clear vessels other than livestock carries at all times, subject to the provision of suitable lighting during the hours of darkness. A gangway should also be provided for use by the Quarantine Officer. The appropriate day or night signal should be displayed until clearance is obtained (by night all round red over white lights, by day code flag "Q"). Subject to the receipt of a satisfactory health questionnaire, radio pratique may be available on request.

Normally tendered on arrival at pilot station.