Gove (AUGOV)

The port has facilitated and serviced the Gove bauxite mine following initial production in 1971. In 2017, the decision was made to permanently terminate the refinery and expects to finish mining bauxite by 2030. The refinery is currently being demolished and recycled under the 'Gove Closure Program' and as a result the port is being used to transport scrapped metal to Asia. Following the closure of the refinery, the Gove Port Tourism Precinct project is underdevelopment to enable the growth of the tourism industry to the region. Gove also facilitates liquid cargo and a service from Darwin for the transportation of containerised, project and general goods.

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

Gove is situated in the NW Northern Territory of Australia. It is bounded by the Gulf of Carpentaria to the E, the Arafura Sea to the N and includes the body of water known as Melville Bay.

Max LOA 245.0m, beam 43.0m, draught 15.0m and 120,397DWT.

Outer anchorages: ..... Name Location Remarks G1 Anchorage 1.7nm WNW of West Woody Island (12°10.0'S., 136°38.2'E) Depth 16.0m, mud and shingle. Bulk vessels, less than 10m draught. G2 Anchorage 2.3nm NW of West Woody Island (12°08.6’N., 136°38.6’E) Depth 20.0m. Tankers awaiting berth. G3 Anchorage NE of G2 (12°07.3’N, 136°39.1’E). Depth 21.0m. Anchorage berth: Anchorage for vessels seeking shelter is available SW of Half Tide Rock (12°13'S., 136°41'E) in depths of 6.0-9.0m, sand and mud. Quarantine anchorage: Located 1.5nm WNW of West Woody Island.

Gove Harbour is approached WNW of Bremer Island (12°06'S., 136°49'E) through Melville Bay and W of Wargarpunda Point. A passage for shallow draught vessels leads WNW from NE of Cape Arnhem (12°21'S., 136°59'E), S of Bremer Island to Gove Harbour. The least reported depth to the bauxite pier is 13.7m.

Aus 306, 15, 715. Admiralty Pilot NP13, NP286(4).

1025.

UKC - Min 10% of water depth at the bauxite pier. Two vessels of 60,000DWT are able to berth at the bauxite pier (dry and liquid cargo). The pier, currently being used to send scrap metal to Asia, generally handles vessels up to 20,000DWT but may handle vessels up to 30,000DWT in favourable conditions.

Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels using the Bulk Cargo Wharf and for vessels over LOA 50m at all other berths. Pilotage is usually performed during daylight hours only, for oil tankers, and boards 0.43nm N of the Fairway light buoy in position 12°10.7’S., 136°38.6’E. Vessels are prompted to report 10 days prior to arrival through Darwin their ETA (GMT), draught fwd and aft. Following confirmation must be made 48hrs and 24hrs prior to arrival. Pilots are to be contacted through VHF Ch 16, however, working frequencies also include Ch 6 and 12.

The Gove Harbour port limits are a line joining Wargarpunda Point, (12°11.0'S., 136°41.0'E) and Shepherd Bluff.

There are 3 light beacons established in the following positions: ..... Beacon name Notes Fairway Lighted Buoy Located approx 1.7nm NW of Dundas Point. Five Fathom Situated at 12°12.68'S., 136°40.41'E, marking shoal water off Dundas Point. Characteristic Fl R Half Tide Rock Situated at 12°12.73'S., 136°41.39'E. Characteristic Fl (2) W 10sec. Further conspicuous landmarks used may be an aeronautical radio beacon is located at the airstrip, 8.6nm SE of Gove Harbour.

A lighted buoy marks a 3m shoal which lies approx 0.17nm SE of Dundas Point as well as a 5.2m shoal which lies approx 0.26nm SSE of the same point.

MHWS 3.2m and MHWN 2.2m. Tidal currents follow a cyclical pattern generally flowing parallel to the coast in both the inner and outer harbours. The flood tide is estimated to run at a max of 3kts, but is generally much less. The flood sets SSE through the entrance and the ebb sets NNW. It is recommended to moor before half-flood tide as the tidal current sets off the bauxite pier after that time.

Controlled via Gove Harbour.

There are 2 new 'Z' drive tugs, "Baru" & "Guya", both 60t bollard pull. There is also a work boat/pilot boat. These boats undergo a survey within a drydock every five years, one at a time. For a period of 2-3 weeks, availability for hire is therefore restricted accordingly. Ship owners and agents will be advised at the appropriate time of applicable limitations.

The weather within the region is directly affected by the monsoons. Prevailing Winds: During dry season (May-Oct) SE'ly to S'ly. Strong winds up to 30kts during the same period. Prevailing winds also during NW monsoon (Nov-Apr) NW'ly and can be light and variable. Cyclones: Theregion is affected by cyclones and during the NW monsoon they can bring gale force winds. Rain: Average annual rainfall is approx 1,300mm.

GOVE, N.T. 12°12.35'S 136°40.22'E UNCTAD LOCODE: AU GOV ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 44/25 Australian Hydrographic Office correspondence, (RSDRA2025000482601), 44/25

Gove Harbour contact info Call Sign: "Gove Harbour" VHF: Ch 06, 12, 16 SeaSwift contact info Telephone: +61 08 8935 2435

Full Customs facilities exist, Customs Officers are resident at Gove and regulations of the Australian Customs Service apply. The sub collector of Customs is prepared to effect clearance at any time day or night with a minimum of 24 hours notice. However payment of overtime is applicable for outward clearance. This applies Monday to Friday between 1600hrs and 0800hrs and for weekends and public holidays, such charges are to vessels account. Customs Officers also act as Immigration Officers and all crew discharges are to be referred to them in the ordinary way. Vessel's arrival details and a Crew List are required a minimum of 96 hours in advance.

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 are required to send their ETA 10 days, 48 and 24 hours in advance. Prior to arrival, vessels are requested to provide the following information: ..... 1. For all vessels: a. ETA Gove: 10 days prior to arrival 48 hours 24 hours b. Anticipated draught forward and aft. 2. For vessels loading bauxite and/or alumina: a. Actual quantity to be loaded with estimated loaded draught. Hatch loading plan. b. Customs, quarantine & pilotage information 3. For tankers discharging: a. Approx quantity and product to be discharged; b. Order of unloading products and/or grades if more than one product or grade is carried; and c. Mooring arrangements, position of winches etc. d. Customs, quarantine & pilotage information

The port of Gove is a port of first entry to Australia and can provide health clearance for vessels arriving from overseas. The commonwealth quarantine regulations provide for the health clearance of vessels between sunrise and sunset. Quarantine Pre-arrival Report for vessels (pratique) are required between 12 and 48 hours prior to arrival and should be sent by telex or Fax. Earlier notification is required for weekends and in the case of high risk vessels from Russian Far East ports for Asian Gypsy Moth and vessels which have carried livestock. Health Declaration Forms are not required unless requested by Quarantine Authorities. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Exemption Certificates are required to be produced upon request by Quarantine Authorities.

Issued as per Charter Party.

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. Intended date of departure .................... Note: To be lodged at Customs Marine Centre, with a copy of the Crew List, 96 hours prior to the vessel's arrival. unquote