Milner Bay (AUMIB)

The port mainly handles manganese ore and has facilities for discharging tankers. Vessels can work general cargo at the berth, but must in this case supply their own (crew) labour. Water and limited provisions are available, bunkers are only available in emergencies.

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

Milner Bay is situated at Groote Eylandt in the Gulf of Carpentaria.

Max LOA 197m, beam 32.7m, 58,818DWT.

Quarantine anchorage is available 1.5nm W of Milner Bay Jetty, (13°52'S 136° 25'E) in a depth of approx 21.0m, sand, good holding ground. Brandy Rock Anchorage: Available for mariners awaiting the pilot, about 1nm E of Brady Rock (13°40.90'S 136°26.90'E) clear of the recommended track, in depths of 36m. North West Bay: Entered between a point 1.5 miles S of Chasm Island (13° 39.60'S 136°35.40'E) and the NE extremity of Winchilsea Island, 2.5nm WSW, has not been surveyed. The S part of North West Bay appears to be shallow.

From a position 13°36'S 136°33'E the recommended track leads initially 221° passing, NW of Chasm Island, then; SE of Hawknest Island. Because of its low height, Hawknest Island will probably not be sighted from the NE before Bustard Island, then SE of Brady Rock, then NW of Winchelsea Rock, then SE of Bustard Island. The line of bearing 250° of Bickerton Island Light (13°47'S 136°17'E), in line with Hand Islet, (13°47.0'S 136°17.5'E), then leads in the fairway passing SSE of Arruwa Islet, then; NNW of the N side of Connexion Island. When Islet is 250°, distance 2.25nm, the track leads 195° through Warwick Channel passing ESE of Hand Islet, then between Connexion Island Light, distance 1.5nm and the unnamed islet and reefs lying off the SE side of Bickerton Island. When Milner Bay Jetty, (13°52'S 136°25'E), bears 085° the track leads to Milner Bay, passing SW, S then SE of Connexion Island. Bartalumba Bay Cyclone Mooring Buoy, (13°48.7'S 136°27.9'E), (Y.Q). Weather Wall Light (13°51.2'S 136°25.0'E), (FW, height 2m).

Aus 14, 305. Admiralty Pilot NP13.

1017-1021.

Pilotage is compulsory for vessels berthing at the Ore Jetty and is available during daylight hours only. The pilot boarding ground is situated 2nm W of the jetty (13°51.6'S 136°23.5'E). At extra cost arrangements can be made for the pilot to board 1nm SE of Brady Rock, (13°41'S 136°27'E).`

The port limits are a line drawn joining the approx positions: North West Bluff, 13°50.0'S 136°25.0'E, 13°50.6'S 136°20.4'E, 13°53.5'S 136°21.9'E, 13° 52.8'S 136°26.1'E the S side of Connexion Island and a position 3.5nm SSE of the SW point of Connexion Island and a position 3nm SSE of North West Bluff.

Ore vessels can be berthed and sailed, daylight hours only, at discretion of Pilot.

Mean Spring Neaps 1.3m. Mean Neap Range 1.1m. The tidal direction maintains the normal semi-diurnal pattern reversing direction four times during the course of a day. The rise and fall, however, is diurnal with only one HW per day. The time of HW or LW can vary considerably from one day to the next. Tide tables are available from the Port Office. At neap tides, it is quite common for the tide to neither rise nor fall. On passage into the port, through the approach channels, eddies are often experienced. These are of no concern providing due care is exercised.

Available. ..... Name Gross Tons Power (hp) Bollard Pull (t) Yirumba 190 2,350 28

Prevailing winds: SE'ly (winter); NW'ly (summer). In Jun and Jul heavy fog may be experienced locally in the early morning but this usually disperses before 1100hrs. The cyclone (typhoon) season is from Dec-May.

MILNER BAY, GROOTE EYLANDT, N.T. 13°51.63'S 136°24.96'E UNCTAD LOCODE: AU GTE ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Port: Ch 06, 16, from 0730-1730hrs, weekdays. Tel: +61 8 8987 4284, Fax: +61 8 8987 4202.

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 bound for Groote Eylandt are to radio their ETA on departure from their last port, 7 days prior to arrival, then at 3 days, 2 days and 24 hours prior to arrival. Customs require Pre arrival Report for all crew and passengers at least 96 hours before arrival in an Australian port.

The following regulations apply: Quote: ..... 1. The Port Authority is to be notified of any oil or chemical spill into the harbour. 2. In the event of any emergency, notify the shiploader, Port Authority, VHF Ch 16 or 06 or sound ship's whistle. 3. If Master wishes to use the shore gangway he will be liable for all damage. 4. An effective deck watch shall be maintained by a responsible officer to check that: a. The ship is securely moored and alongside. (Strong tidal currents and storms are common at Milner Bay). b. The cargo loading is progressing in a seamanlike fashion and that the vessel is upright. c. The shore gangway or ladder is clear and safe. d. Crew are on deck ready for every shift ship. 5. Main engine may help shift ship and must be available at short notice. 6. Sufficient crew members are to remain onboard to deal with an emergency. 7. During office hours the Port Office listens to VHF Ch 16 & 06, 0730-1730hrs. 8. Please ensure that crew members are aware of Customs and Quarantine Regulations contained in "Notice to Ship Masters and Crew". unquote. The Groote Eylandt Mining Company (GEMCO) reserves the right to restrict shore leave of ship's personnel for violating the following regulations: quote: ..... 1. In accordance with the wishes of the Groote Eylandt Traditional Owners and with full concurrence of GEMCO, Aboriginal people are not permitted to consume or be supplied with alcohol onboard ship or ashore at the club irrespective of quantity. 2. No foodstuff or alcohol is to be conveyed ashore. Animals, birds and fruit shall not be taken aboard the vessel (Customs and Quarantine Act). 3. You are reminded that Groote Eylandt is an Aboriginal land. GEMCO has a mining lease subject to the provisions of the Mine Safety Control Act 1982, as amended. Ship's crew are only permitted to visit the local township of Alyangula. 4. Dumping rubbish and garbage into the sea is strictly prohibited, (Quarantine Act). 5. Ship's crew are advised not to enter the sea due to deadly box jellyfish and crocodiles. unquote The Master is expected to notify all crew members of the content of this notice and it should be displayed in a prominent position. Should any person require further clarification, the port office should be contacted.

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 2,000mt 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