Gladstone (AUGLT)

Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC) is a government-owned organisation. The port has a natural deepwater harbour with protected waters sheltered by harbour islands. Port Gladstone is Queensland'ss largest multi-commodity port, handling over 30 different products. Major cargoes include coal, LNG, bauxite, alumina, aluminium and cement. Imports: Bauxite, caustic soda, container, gypsum, petroleum products, copper slag, LP gas, bunker oil, general cargo, liquid ammonia, petroleum coke, magnetite, liquid pitch and bulk. Exports: Coal, alumina, scrap metal, magnesia, cement, grain, break bulk, aluminium, cement clinker, calcite, magnesite, ilmenite, limestone, fly ash, ammonium nitrate and liquefied natural gas.

South Pacific Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Apr 1 to Nov 30, Summer Dec 1 to Mar 31.

The port of Gladstone is situated approx 160km N of Hervey Bay and 525km N of Brisbane.

LOA 320m, beam 55m, draught 17m, 220,000DWT.

Approx 118,000,000t of cargo (including 66,000,000t of coal), 2,300TEU and 1,800 vessels are handled annually.

Outer anchorage: Vessels awaiting a pilot or the tide may obtain anchorage in depths between 15-23m, good holding ground, N or E of the entrance (23°54.0'E 151°30.5'E) to Wild Cattle Cutting and South Channel in numbered anchorages clear of the prohibited anchorage. Inner harbour: Good anchorage inside Gatcombe Head, approx 0.7nm S of Bushy Islet, in sand and mud, N of Facing Island leads, is available at the Harbour Master's discretion. Prohibited anchorage: Anchorage is prohibited in the restricted area extending 3nm to seaward of the entrance to Wild Cattle Cutting. All vessels are required to remain outside the same area unless entering or leaving the dredged channel, or in the process of embarking or disembarking a pilot for the port.

The port is approached from that part of Curtis Channel abreast the coast between Rodds Peninsula and Facing Island. The deep water entrance is through South Channel. Gladstone Harbour has a restricted area at the approach to the channel entrance. This area is only accessible for vessels engaged in entering or leaving the channel, embarking or disembarking the pilot. Channels: ..... Channel: Length Depth LWS Width (nm) (m) (m) Outer harbour 12.1 16.3 183 Inner Harbour - Auckland 4.7 15.8 180 Inner Harbour - Clinton 1.2 16.0 180 Inner Harbour - Clinton Bypass 10.6 160 Inner Harbour - Targinie 6.1 10.6 120 The combined length of the three sea channels is 10.4nm from the Fairway Buoy. All three channels are 183m wide with a maintained depth of 15.7m at LAT. RG Tanna Swing Basin: NW of berths, diameter 600m, depth 10.4m. Auckland Point Swing Basin: Between channel and wharf, diameter 523m, depth 11.5m. South Trees Basin: Width 670m, depth 12.8m. Boyne Wharf Basin: Depth 15.0m.

AUS 244, 245, 271, 272, 490, 819. BA 4635. Admiralty Pilot NP15, NP286(4).

The coastguard is for the benefit of small craft only. All vessels in this area must be using the Australian ship reporting system via AMSA in Canberra.

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Berthing operations in the port of Gladstone are completely standard apart from the 'flood tide only' requirements of the following berths: RG Tanna Coal, Barney Point and South Trees East. Tankers may enter port after darkness at the discretion of the Harbour Master. Berthing criteria for berthing partly loaded vessels: ..... 1. Berthing of vessels with a displacement tonnage of up to 140,000t is acceptable. 2. Part loaded vessels of over 100,000t displacement will be accepted for night berthing if they have a fully operational doppler ship log. 3. Min UKC of 2.0m must be maintained in swing basin area. 4. Vessels to enter swing basin no more than 1 hour before high water.

Compulsory for all foreign vessels over LOA 35m and Australian vessels over LOA 50m. Not compulsory for Australian vessels if a valid PEC is held. Vessels should send ETA and maximum draught at least 24 hours in advance and subsequent amendments should be sent immediately. Vessels requiring pilotage (or vessels exempt pilotage) are considered "arrived" vessels for traffic purposes when crossing a line 6nm radius centred on the Fairway Lightbuoy (23°53.05'S 151°31.00'E). At this point vessels should inform Gladstone Harbour Control on VHF Ch 13. All radio communication for vessels embarking and disembarking a pilot at the pilot boarding area will be carried out on Ch 10. Gladstone Harbour Control will advise vessels when they are required to change to Ch 10 prior to pilot boarding. Pilot boards by helicopter if vessel is suitable, or otherwise by pilot vessel in the following positions: ..... 1. Alpha 23°51.00'S 151°31.50'E 2. Bravo 23°51.88'S 151°32.70'E 3. Charlie 23°53.00'S 151°33.00'E 4. Delta 23°55.00'S 151°31.00'E 5. LNG Vessels 23°50.09'S 151°34.67'E

From: ..... Latitude Longitude Remarks 1. 23°43.1'S 151°17.7'E Connors Bluff 2. 23°49.6'S 151°34.6'E On Aus 246 from N border at Long 151°34.6'E 3. 23°56.6'S 151°34.6'E 4. 23°59.6'S 151°26.4'E Tiber Point Then W to the HW line at Wild Cattle Island.

All channels are well marked with synchronised beacons. The first starboard hand beacon is fitted with Racon "G". A red and white Fairway Buoy with Fl 10s light marks the approach to the harbour entrance and is situated approx 17.8nm NW of Bustard Head. Lighthouses are situated as follows: Bustard Head, SE of Gladstone Fl (2) 10s, Gatcombe Head NW of Gladstone Fl 10s.

UKC: A computerised UKC program has been adopted by Queensland Transport and GOPA for vessels arriving at or departing from Gladstone. Maritime Safety Queensland, predicts maximum draughts for each tide based on this computer program. Optional departure times are also determined by this program. Restrictions apply to berthing partly laden vessels, the port should be contacted for information. The following Under Keel Clearances apply in the port: ..... Vessel Size At Berth Inner Harbour Outer Channel Up to 85,000DWT 0.5m 0.7m 1.5m 85,000-200,000DWT 0.5m 1.2m 1.8m Over 200,000DWT 0.5m 1.2m 2.0m Barney Point Wharf: Following difficulties with vessels remaining alongside at the Wharf, the UKC for all visiting has been increased from 0.5m to 1.00m. Draught limits: The maximum allowable draught of a vessel passing through the channel is based on the dredged depth of the channel plus the tide height less the UKC allowance. Currently the approach channels to the port are dredged to 16.3m LWS, which guarantees a minimum sailing draught of 17.0m on almost any day of the year and up to 18.0m on days with a maximum tide height. Maximum tidal rise in the port is in the range of 2.7-4.9m, which allows the greater departure draught for vessels on tides in excess of 2.7m.

Range 3.2m (spring), 1.6m (neap). Maximum daily tide height is 4.9m (HWS), minimum daily tide height is 2.7m (HWN).

Gladstone Harbour has established a VTS comprising of port radar, VHF, radio and cameras. This system is compulsory for all commercial (trading) vessels and voluntary for all other vessels. Area covered: 30nm seaward of Facing Island. The Harbour Control Area is the area within Gladstone Harbour Limits including all waterways up to Fisherman's Landing Wharf (23°47.5'S 151°10.0'E). All vessels are encouraged to monitor VHF Ch 13 for traffic movements. Commercial vessels are requested to use Ch 13 to announce their intentions and to communicate with harbour control (Vessel Traffic Service). All vessels are required to maintain a listening watch on VHF Ch 16. Reporting: Vessels inbound of LOA 10m and over should call Gladstone Harbour Control on VHF Ch 13 as follows: ..... 1. At least 2 hour before arrival and again on crossing a line 4nm radius centred on the Fairway Lightbuoy 2. The Narrows: when inbound and passing the starboard light beacon at Laird Point at the entrance to Graham Creek 3. North entrance: when passing Nor Point 4. East Channel: when passing E2 Lightbuoy 5. Main (South) Channel: when passing the Fairway Lightbuoy Outbound vessels of LOA 10m and over should contact the VTS Centre on VHF Ch 13 at least 15 minutes before departure, on departure and when outside the port limits.

A new facility has been opened berthing accommodation for up to 12 tugs and an administration building. Five new tugs have been purchased to service the LNG industry, all of 70t bollard pull. Tug's wires are always used when a pilot is embarked.

Prevailing winds SE'ly, cyclone season Dec to Mar, dry season Mar to Nov, visibility only affected by heavy rain. Fog occurs approx 3 days each year. Gladstone entrance is within the Great Barrier Reef therefore swell is minimal but seas from the SE can be dangerous.

GLADSTONE, QUEENSLAND 23°45.25'S 151°18.47'E UNCTAD LOCODE: AU GLT ________________________________________________________________________________ ______

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(7) Pilot boards by helicopter (if vessel suitable), or by PV, in the following positions: (a) Alpha: 23°51.00S 151°31.50E (b) Bravo: 23°51.88S 151°32.70E (c) Charlie: 23°53.00S 151°33.00E (d) Delta: 23°55.00S 151°31.00E (e) LNG vessels: 23°50.09S 151°34.67E ________________________________________________________________________________ ______ VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE AREA: 30 n miles seaward of Facing Island. The Harbour Control Area is the area within Gladstone Harbour Limits including all the waterways up to Fishermans Landing Wharf (23°47.50S 151°10.00E). CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Gladstone Harbour Control VHF Channel: Ch 16; 13 67 82 Telephone: +61(0)749 731208 Fax: +61(0)749 731212 E-mail: vtsgladstone@msq.qld.gov.au HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) This system is mandatory for all commercial (trading) vessels and voluntary for all other vessels. Information supplied by the VTS Centre is of an advisory nature rather than control. 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Radio: Messages may be sent by Inmarsat, 'A', 'B' or 'C' or alternatively to coastal stations MF/HF voice broadcast "VIS" (Sydney Radio) throughout 24 hours on 2201, 4426, 6507, 8176 and 12365kHz. "VIP" (Perth Radio) throughout 24 hours: 2201, 4426, 6507, 8176 and 12365kHz. VHF: When in vicinity of Gladstone, Ch 27 can be used to make radio telephone calls, callsign "Brisbane Radio". ..... Vessels arriving or departing the port should contact Gladstone Harbour Control on Ch 16 or 13, at least 15 mins in advance. Contact details for the Port are as follows: Port: VHF: Ch 16, 13. Call "Gladstone Harbour Control" Harbour Master: Tel: +61 7 4971 5200, Fax: +61 7 4971 5520 Port Authority: Tel: +61 7 4976 1333, Fax: +61 7 4972 3045. Email: info@gpcl.com.au Website: http://www.gpcl.com.au Pilot: VHF: Ch 16, 10, 13. Call "Gladstone Pilots". Tel: +61 749 768201, +61 749 768203. Fax: +61 749 768250. Helicopter: VHF: Ch 10 and 13. VTS: VHF: Ch 16, 13, 67, 82. Call "Gladstone Harbour Control" (24hrs) Tel: +61 7 4971 5208. Fax: +61 7 4971 5212. Email: vtsgladstone@msq.qld.gov.au Tugs: VHF: Ch 08, 10, 12. Intership: VHF: Ch 06, 09. Bunker Ops: VHF: Ch 06. Long Range: VHF: Ch 82. Port Agents: VHF: Ch 74

Customs board at the anchorage or at the berth. The Australian Customs Services acts on behalf of the Department of Immigration for everyday matters concerning vessels crew and passengers in the port of Gladstone. 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 member's cabin, the remainder of such stores onboard will be kept in bonded store. The penalty for non-compliance is forfeiture of the goods. Passengers and non-working supernumeraries such as family of crew members require Australian Visa, non compliance will incur a fine.

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 must advise ETA to Port Authorities 7 days, 5 days, 48 hours and 24 hours prior to arrival and pilots at least 24 hours in advance and confirm 2 hours before arrival, stating whether or not the pilot can be accepted by helicopter transfer.

Regulations concerning entry: Tankers: Tankers carrying petroleum products may only enter in daylight unless otherwise agreed with the Harbour Master. Vessels passing: All vessels should normally avoid passing in the dredged cuttings, but may do so using the charted bypass channels where draught permits between Gatcombe Head and Clinton Wharf. Deep draught vessels and non gas free tankers at any draught are not permitted to pass other such vessels except in Gatcombe Channel and Bypass, and then only if their draughts are suitable. Vessels carrying explosives: Vessels carrying in excess of the quantity stipulated may not proceed above Barney Point (23°50.2'S 151°16.3'E). Vessels in ballast: Required to be in seaworthy trim with forward draught not less than 2% of LOA and with propellers submerged.

Vessels should send health message via agent 24 hours prior to arrival with request for radio pratique. A system of radio pratique has been adopted for vessels with Gladstone as a first Australian port provided they are regular callers from disease free areas. Vessels granted radio pratique will be cleared on berthing unless otherwise advised. The following information is required: ..... 1. Name of vessel, callsign, type of vessel, nationality. 2. Name of last port and departure date. 3. If any deaths during voyage or if any cases of illness during last 21 days with a fever of 30°C or above and accompanied by. a. Rash, jaundice or glandular swelling; b. Diarrhoea lasting longer than 24 hours. 4. If any animals onboard. 5. Has vessel carried livestock in last six months? 6. Date of Ship Sanitation Control/Exemption Certificate. 7. Does vessel intend to discharge ballast water while in Australian waters, has vessel exchanged ballast at sea during voyage and have log book certification of time and co-ordinates when re-ballasting occurred, or is vessel part of a compliance arrangement for ballast water control accepted by the Australian Quarantine Inspection Service? 8. a. In the past 2 years has vessel been in a Russian Far East port/s between 40° N and 60°N during any period between Jul and Sep? b. If yes, since your last visit to the port/s, has vessel been inspected and cleared as being free of Asian Gypsy Moth by Agricultural Authorities in Australia, Canada, New Zealand or the USA? c. If no, during your last visit to a Russian Far East port did you obtain a certificate issued by the Russian Agricultural Authorities certifying that they had inspected vessel and found it free of Asian Gypsy Moth egg masses?

NOR tendering times vary according to Charter Party, however vessels are considered arrived when passing a line on a 4nm radius off the Fairway Buoy. Gladstone Port Control should be advised by VHF of this arrival time.

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. Previous name ...................... 2. Lloyds No ...................... 3. Official No ...................... 4. Country of Registration ...................... 5. Type of vessel ...................... 6. Last visit to Australia ...................... 7. Animals onboard ...................... 8. Does Master hold valid Identity documents for all crew ...................... 9. Number of passengers (if applicable) ...................... 10. Last 4 overseas ports of call i. ..................... ii. ..................... iii. ..................... iv. ..................... 11. Ship's certificates Safety Radio ..................... Safety Construction ..................... Load Line ..................... IOPP ..................... Oil vessel ..................... (vessels carrying more than 2,000t oil as cargo) 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