Geelong (AUGEX)

The commercial berths stretch along the NW, W and SW shores of the bay. A petroleum refinery accounts for one third of the port's traffic, and bulk goods handled include crude oil, petroleum, chemicals, aluminium, grain, steel products, timber products and fertilisers. All commercial wharves and piers are owned and controlled by Geelong Port, with the exception of the Point Wilson Explosives Jetty, (Commonwealth Government) and the Bulk Grain Pier, Berth No 3, (Graincorp).

Summer.

The port of Geelong occupies the W arm of Port Phillip Bay.

Max draught 11.9m, LOA 265m, beam 46m, 116,619DWT.

Approx 12,000,000t of cargo handled annually.

Corio Bay: There are three anchorage areas, with limited space, within the bay, designated as Western, Eastern and Southern. The bottom is soft mud and holding is bad. Depths vary from 7.0 - 8.8m. All vessels within the port must anchor as directed by the Harbour Master and main engines may not be immobilized without permission. Outer Anchorage: Vessels unable to anchor in Corio Bay due to draught restrictions may anchor to the S and E of Point Richards Channel Entrance Light Beacon (38°05.0'S 144°32.0'E), in depths of 12.7 - 15.2m. Explosives: An explosive anchorage, with a depth of 6m, lies 1,280m NNE of the head of Point Wilson Pier (38°06.0'S 144°32.0'E). Vessels carrying explosives, when required to anchor, must do so within this area. The use of the anchorage is limited to vessels carrying less than 300t of explosives. ..... 1. Quarantine 2. Explosives: Inner 077°x 1.77nm from Point Wilson Beacon circle 278m (0.15nm) radius; depth 6.4m (limited to vessels carrying less than 300t of explosives). 3. Vessels over 9.1m draught: Outside No 2 Beacon Point Richards and S of the line of prolongation of Point Richards Channel entrance, least depth 12.3m. 4. Inner harbour: Reference point is the bulk grain Pier FR triangular light 38° 6.9'S 144°21.7'E: a. 067° x 1,722m, from the above position, least depth 8.8m b. 092° x 1,520m, from the above position, least depth 8.8m c. 177° x 1,612m, from the above position, least depth 8.8m d. 133° x 2,631m, from the above position, least depth 7.9m e. 147° x 2,613m, from the above position, least depth 7.9m 5. Portarlington anchorage. Available for vessels too deep to anchor in inner harbour. New anchorage areas have been established between the following co-ordinates: a. Western Anchorage (least depth 8.5m): v. 38°06.4'S 144°22.7'E vi. 38°06.4'S 144°23.2'E vii. 38°07.4'S 144°23.0'E viii. 38°07.5'S 144°22.6'E ix. 38°07.2'S 144°22.2'E x. 38°06.9'S 144°22.3'E v. 38°06.4'S 144°22.7'E b. Eastern Anchorage (least depth 7.3m): vi. 38°06.4'S 144°23.2'E xi. 38°06.4'S 144°23.8'E xii. 38°07.3'S 144°23.6'E vii. 38°07.4'S 144°23.0'E vi. 38°06.4'S 144°23.2'E c. Southern Anchorage (least depth 7.7m): xiii. 38°07.8'S 144°22.2'E xiv. 38°07.7'S 144°23.1'E xv. 38°08.1'S 144°23.1'E xvi. 38°08.3'S 144°22.3'E xvii. 38°08.2'S 144°22.0'E xviii. 38°07.9'S 144°22.0'E xiii. 38°07.8'S 144°22.2'E All positions AGD 66. Masters of vessels are cautioned that the bottom of the inner harbour is soft mud and is not good holding ground; that vessels must not be immobilised and that vessels at anchor should be adequately ballasted. Vessels at anchorage are permitted to operate their own boats by suitable arrangement with Customs. Alexander Thomson Jetty is the usual terminus for such operations. This jetty has no vehicle access and therefore should such be required for stores or other purposes, boats should use the Fisherman's Jetty.

The approach to Geelong from seaward is through three dredged channels which are well buoyed and charted. Once through the outer entrance the South Channel continues ESE to the port. The passing channels lead to the port are the Point Richards Channel, the Wilson Spit Channel and the Hopetoun Channel with depth of 12.3m and width of 200m. Caution is advised when navigating within channels due to tidal influences.

Aus 143, 153, 157. Admiralty Pilot NP14, NP286(4).

Operated by AMSA.

1025.

At the discretion of the Harbour Master, vessels may berth head-in or head-out.

Pilotage is compulsory within Port Phillip. The pilot boarding ground is located approx 3.0-5.0nm SW of Point Lonsdale. The pilot station is contacted on VHF Ch 16, 12 and 8. ETAs to pilots should be sent 24 and 4 hours prior to arrival at the boarding area. ETA message should include ETA time, draught, thruster condition and gas status.

The port limits extend from the border with Melbourne port limits in the E and include the approach channels to Geelong, the piers at Point Wilson and Point Henry, and the commercial berths and inner anchorages at Corio Bay.

Shortland Bluff Leading Lights: Located on the S tip of Queenscliff town, mark the channel through the seaward entrance (Entrance Deep) into Port Phillip Bay.

PORTS program for calculating max draught is in use at this port. Draught: The movement of vessels with draught of 10.8m or more in the channels will be regulated by the duty Marine Controller, and is subject to the actual tidal rise. Night navigation: All vessels over LOA 200m and woodchip vessels require daylight for navigation in the port, applicable from the entrance to the Wilson Spit Channel. A speed limit of 8kts will apply to vessels with a draught exceeding 9.5m to keep squat to 0.6m or less. A further reduction in speed may be required when transiting sections of the channel where the channel profile, due to blockage, is likely to increase the squat effect. This applies in particular to vessels with a beam greater than 35m.

MHWS 1.0m; MHWN 0.7m; MLWN 0.5m; MLWS 0.1m. Caution: Tidal heights are affected greatly by prevailing winds and variations in barometric pressure. In general low barometric pressure and/or W'ly winds increase the height of both HW and LW. High barometric pressure and/or E'ly winds decrease the height of both high and low water. In the entrance the tidal stream runs strongest at HW and LW. The ebb stream may at times exceed 9kts. Vessels will be required to be in a position W of the tidal stream in the fairway when embarking a pilot.

Vessels approaching Port Phillip should give ETA Pilot boarding area by telex 4 hours prior to arrival and contact "Port Phillip Sea Pilots" by VHF radio on Ch 16 two hours prior to arrival at the pilot boarding area. Traffic in all shipping channels within Corio Bay is controlled by the Harbour Master. Unless permission is granted by the Harbour Master, no Master of a ship shall permit his ship to enter any channel within the port and if inward bound shall not permit his ship to approach the seaward entrance to Point Richards channel. Vessels at anchor should establish communication on the hour, also listen for signals from the pilot station. Messages received by telephone will be passed, without charge, to ships at anchor and messages from ships relayed likewise, but no responsibility will be taken for non-delivery or incorrect receipt or the consequences thereof, such messages are to be confined to operational matters.

Tug operations and provision of linesmen are under the control of the Harbour Master and orders must be placed at least 3 hours before the service is required between 0800-1600hrs weekdays. Application for services at other times must be made prior to 1600hrs. Application for service on Sat before 1900hrs should be made before 1600hrs on Fri. Orders for the period 1900hrs Sat to 1900hrs Sun must be lodged prior to 1700hrs Sat. Orders must be placed prior to 1700hrs on Sun for the provision of services between 1900hrs Sun and 1600hrs Mon. Towage providers in Port of Geelong operate by Svitzer AustralAsia and Engage Towage Geelong. ..... Name Length BHP Bollard Speed (m) (t) (kts) Hastings 33.94 3800 50 12.5 Tom Tough 34.00 3600 48 12 Indee 27.4 5000 70.1 12 Cook 34.1 4300 57 12.5 Tugs are equipped with radar, VHF, UHF and SSB radio and are confined to harbour towage. Ship's Master need to request the preferred towage provider through their agent. Tugs can use own or vessels tow lines. If additional tugs are necessary, they can be ordered from the Port of Melbourne (at considerable expense).

Prevailing winds: W'ly (winter), SE'ly (summer).

GEELONG, VICTORIA 38°06.34'S 144°21.76'E UNCTAD LOCODE: AU GEX For details see: MELBOURNE PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Melbourne Radio: Ch 16, callsign "VIM" operates throughout 24 hours. Port Phillip Sea Pilots: Ch 16, 12, 8. Geelong Port controls the movement of traffic within the port, callsign "VL3KV Port of Geelong," 24 hour service. ..... VHF Channel Use 16 Calling (continuous watch) 13 Working 12 Working (continuous watch) 08 Pilots and tugs (continuous watch) 06 Tugs 02 Tugs 19 Tugs 67 Safety These frequencies are the same as those operated by the Pilot Station, "Queenscliff", Point Lonsdale Signal Station and all Port Phillip tugs on commercial towage. Commercial messages must be transmitted by the Coast Radio Station. Masters of vessels approaching from sea and wishing to communicate with Geelong Port may address messages through the port of Geelong via radio VIM, or by Fax: +61 3 5272 1560. Geelong Port Marine Control: Tel: +61 3 5247 0300 Point Lonsdale Signal Station: Tel: +61 3 5258 1252 HC Melbourne: Tel: +3 9629 6044 or +61 3 9269 5920.

The Australian Customs Services acts on behalf of the Department of Immigration for everyday matters concerning vessels crew and passengers in the port of Geelong. Crew may come ashore providing they carry a form of ID, usually a company ID or photocopy of passport (preferably with photo) and that primary identification documents (passport or seaman's book) are kept onboard the vessel (usually left with the Master). Customs allow one bottle of alcohol and one carton of cigarettes in each crew members' cabin, the remainder of such stores onboard will be kept in bonded store. The penalty for non compliance is forfeiture of the goods.

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)

Geelong port maintains a daily updated list of expected shipping movements, up to a month in advance. Vessels need only send their ETA's to their agents, who will pass them on to Geelong port. All ETA requirements can be found in Country section.

No special requirements to fly national flags, but customary to fly Australian flag in addition to vessels own state flag.

The movement of vessels in the channel with a draught of 10.8m or more will be regulated by the Duty Marine Controller and is subject to the actual tidal rise. Traffic in all shipping channels within Corio Bay is controlled by the Harbour Master. Unless permission is granted by the Harbour Master, no Master shall permit his ship to enter the channel within the port and if inbound shall not permit his ship to approach the seaward entrance to Pt Richards Channel. Geelong Port Marine Controller will provide Master with port guidelines pamphlet on arrival covering such topics as garbage disposal and pollution information in a brief overview. Permits: In order to undertake bunkering, hot work and immobilisation of vessels, it is necessary to request permission from the Marine Services Dept, via the vessels agent. A Port Officer will inspect the vessel and if satisfied, will issue the necessary permit.

Radio Pratique application: Send answers to latest Request for Pratique (Health) Form to agent to be forwarded to the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS). In the case of Radio Pratique not being granted before arrival, the vessel may be allowed to berth providing the appropriate flag is flown and no one boards or disembarks before an AQIS inspector boards and conducts a pratique inspection. Renewal of Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Exemption Certificates possible.

NOR usually tendered as per each vessel's applicable Charter Party terms.

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.'