Hastings (AUHAS)

Western Port is the former name for Hastings.

Summer.

The port of Hastings (formerly known as Western Port, Victoria), is situated in Western Port Bay SE of Port Phillip Bay, approx 72km SE of Melbourne.

Max draught 15.5m, LOA 300m, 165,293DWT.

Approx 100 vessels, 1,500,000t of cargo, comprising mostly oil exports, handled annually.

There is an anchorage NE of Long Island Point (38°18.40'S 145°13.70'E). Depths between 10.0 - 15.0m. There is also an anchorage for general use in East Arm, in depths of 15.0m, NE of Cowes Jetty (38°27.00'S 145°14.00'E).

The port is approached via the buoyed Western Entrance channel. The entrance to the channel is marked with a fairway buoy and has a width of 400m and a swept clearance of 14.8m. It is used as a two-way traffic channel. The Western Entrance channel leads from the W entrance of Hastings Port Bay, along the NW side of Phillip Island to Sandy Point, where the buoyed channel continues to the N. The main channel in the North Arm is a one-way traffic channel with a maintained depth of 14.2m and a width of 180m between Hanns Inlet and Crib Point swing basin (between Buoy No 19 and 23); and a width of 245m between Crib Point and Long Island Point swing basin (between Buoy No 25 and 29). The swing basins at Crib Point and Long Island Point have a maintained depth of 14.2m. The channel N of Long Island Point swing basin has a maintained depth of 9m and width of 200m. Further N leads to the swing basin off the Steel Wharves with a depth of 12m. Declared depth from Fairway Buoy to Buoy No 13 is 14.8m. Declared depth from Buoy No 13 to 31 is 14.2m. Declared depth from Buoy No 31 to 34 is 9m. Each berth has its own leading lights.

Old name for Hastings.

Aus 151, 152. Admiralty Pilot NP14, NP286(4).

This is operated by AMSA.

1025.

Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels exceeding LOA 35m unless exempt, and is available 24 hours. Vessels should send their ETA to Harbour Control and Port Phillip Sea Pilots at least 48 hours in advance, and confirm 4 hours in advance. Vessels should contact Harbour Control not less than 1 hour in advance on VHF Ch 14 stating ETA at the pilot boarding ground. Pilot boards in the following position: a) 38°32.75'S 145°01.84'E (3.5nm S of West Head). b) In the case of bad weather, vessels with a draught less than 9.75m should proceed: 38°28.34'S 145°04.52'E (at the Lt buoy, 2nm ENE of West Head). c) At night, with Cape Schank Lt (38°29.60'S 144°53.50'E) bearing 295° and in the white sector of McHaffie's Pt Lt (38°28.05'S 145°10.00'E). Pilotage is provided by Port Phillip.

Port limits extend NE from the pilot boarding position (38°33.0'S 145°02.0'E) and comprise the navigable fairways of Western Channel, East Arm as far E as Observation Point (38°27.0'S 145°18.0'E), the S part of Middle Spit Channel, and North Arm as far N as No 2 Light Beacon (38°15.0'S 145° 15.6'E) including the port facilities at Stony Point, Crib Point, Long Island Point and Steel Industry Wharves.

There is a naval gunnery range to both the S and W of the port approaches, vessels should endeavour to avoid these areas but advice can be sought from Stony Point Harbour Control on VHF Ch 16 or 14.

MHWS 2.84m; MHWN 2.39m; MLWN 1.06m; MLWS 0.61m.

Vessel Traffic Management System is in operation. Vessels to request permission to enter port and report waypoints "Fairway Buoy" and "Sandy Point" to port control on VHF Ch 14.

Three tugs available.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly summer and N'ly (winter).

WESTERN PORT, VICTORIA 38°21.15'S 145°13.57'E ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

HASTINGS, WESTERN PORT, VICTORIA 38°20.96'S 145°13.56'E UNCTAD LOCODE: AU HAS For details see: GENERAL DIAGRAM HASTINGS (WESTERN PORT) REPORTING SYSTEM PORT PHILLIP PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 17/23 Australian Hydrographic Office correspondence, (RSDRA2023000061894), 17/23

Radio: "Inmarsat" direct or through coast station "Coast Radio Melbourne". VHF: Prior to arrival and departure from the port vessels should advise "Stony Point" Harbour control on Ch 14 or 16. Use Ch 14 for emergency, such as fire or escape of oil and to maintain listening watch. Port Phillip Sea Pilots: Ch 16, 12, 13, 09. Tel: +61 352 581400. Port(s) served: Melbourne, Geelong and Hastings (Westernport). Tugs: Ch 16, 06, 08, 12, 14. Harbour Control: Ch 14, 16, 06, 08, 12, 14, 67.

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)

Patrick Ports Hastings requires notice of ETA at Fairway Light Buoy 48 hours in advance through a Nominated Shipping Agent. Changes in ETA of more than 1 hour should be notified immediately via the agent, and the time should be confirmed 1 hour before arrival on VHF Ch 14. Vessels should report to Harbour Control on VHF Ch 14 as follows: 1. Inward-Bound Vessels: a) At least 1 hour before ETA at Pilot Boarding Ground or Fairway Lt buoy. b) Abeam Fairway Lt Buoy (38°30.3'S 145°05.3'E). c) Abeam Sandy Pt (38°24.5'S 145°14.0'E). d) On berthing or anchoring. 2. Outward-Bound Vessels: a) 1 hour before ETD. b) Leaving berth or anchorage. c) Abeam Sandy Pt. d) When clear of VTS area.

Vessels of 200GT or more must fly its national colours between sunrise and sunset whilst within port waters.

No discharges into harbour waters are allowed without permission. Ballast water restrictions apply. Details available through ship's agent.

Free pratique is usually granted prior to arrival from Harbour Control. Renewal of Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Exemption Certificate possible.

NOR to be lodged with shipper/receiver by ship's agent.

Declaration required prior to arrival from tankers, the declaration reads as follows: quote: "The Master of a ship which carries liquid bulk dangerous substances or oil in bulk, other than oil fuel used for the propulsion or operation of the ship, shall ensure that the Harbour Control is advised, in writing with answers to the following questions at least 48 hours prior to arrival in the port: ..... 1. Is the hull leak free? 2. Is an inert gas system fitted? 3. Is the inert gas system, if fitted fully operational? 4. Is a crude oil washing system available? 5. Is the crude oil washing system, if fitted fully operational? 6. Are there any defects to the ships machinery and equipment which may affect safe pilotage; berthing; cargo or ballast operations? 7. Have stress calculations for the envisaged programme of cargo handling, ballasting and bunkering been made? 8. Is the hull stress calculated within recommended safety limits? Additional information required for liquefied gas carriers: 9. Are all cargo tanks and lines free of air? 10. Is the re-liquefaction or boil-off control equipment in good working order." unquote