Mackay (AUMKY)

The Port of Mackay is Queensland's fourth busiest port in terms of cargo throughput. It comprises four wharves catering primarily for the export of sugar, sugar product and grain, as well as the import of petroleum products and the import and export of break-bulk cargoes.

Tropical.

Mackay Harbour lies on the E coast of Queensland midway between Rockhampton and Bowen. It is approximately 950km N of Brisbane.

LOA 230m, Beam 36.5m, 82,151DWT.

Approx 2,900,000t of cargo and 190 vessels handled annually.

A dedicated anchorage (M1) has been declared in position at 21° 6.000'S 149° 18.000'E. There is spoil ground located WNW off the anchorage area. Upon anchoring, ships are to advise 'Hay Point VTS' of their anchoring time. There is a prohibited anchorage area defined by a decked line drawn from the following positions: - 21°05.82'S 149°13.50'E - 21°06.78'S 149°16.55'E - 21°07.63'S 149°15.70'E - 21°07.63'S 149°13.20'E.

The port is approached from seaward as required by draught; the recommended track from the Inner Route or Hydrographers Passage being ESE. The outer harbour is entered between the heads of the enclosing breakwaters. Entrance channel: Width 183m, design depth 8.5m LAT, actual depth 8.6m (11/12). Swinging basin: Diameter 490m, design and actual depth 8.5m LAT, bottom clay and sand. When approaching from S or E vessels should make for a position 10nm E of Flat Top Island. When the approach leading light beacons have been identified, the rear yellow triangular beacon with a black stripe, point down situated 0.75nm WNW of Forgan Smith Point and the front a similar light beacon point up, 0.15nm ESE of the rear light beacon, vessels should steer for them bearing 288° which leads N of downward patches and a rocky spit extending SSE of Slade Islet in a depth of 7.8m. A light is exhibited by day from the rear light structure. When the entrance light beacons, similar to those of the approach lead, the rear 15m in height, situated 0.25nm WSW of the root of main breakwater and the front, 12m in height, situated on the root of that breakwater, come into line bearing 248.5°, vessels should steer for them, which then leads into the harbour. Both of the above leads are very difficult to distinguish in the late afternoon. Leading lights in line bearing 261.75° situated at the root of the pier, act as an inner harbour lead. Approaching from NE keep Flat Top Island Lighthouse bearing more than 223° in order to pass at least 0.50nm SE of the 6m shoal, situated 6nm E of Slade Point. When the approach leads come into line proceed as above.

Aus 249, 250, 823 and Admiralty Pilot NP15, NP286(4).

1025.

Prior to berthing vessels are required to have the propeller fully immersed and trim not more than 2.5m by the stern, trim by the head is not permitted. Swing Basin Depth: 8.5m.

North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation Ltd. provides pilotage services at the Port of Mackay. It is a requirement of the Transport Operations Act 1994 that, unless a current Pilotage Exemption Certificate (PEC) is held by the Master of a ship, pilotage is compulsory for: - a vessel that is LOA 50m or more, - a vessel towing another vessel where combined length is LOA 50m or more, - a vessel whose owner or master asks for the services of a pilot and a ship whose Master is directed by the Harbour Master to use the services of a pilot. Should a pilot be required, the following periods of notice apply: Arrivals - 48hrs Removals - 24hrs Departures - 24hrs. Night Pilotage - Depending on weather and tidal conditions, the Port of Mackay is open for pilotage and exempt ship movements for vessels less than LOA 200m, 24hrs a day. Vessels greater than LOA 200m will be assessed on their individual merits for night manoeuvring suitability by the Regional Harbour Master. The Mackay pilot boarding ground is located at 21° 7.031'S 149° 17.139'E approx. 3nm E of the southern breakwater.

The port limits extend about 8nm seaward. Port Limits: - starting at the HW mark at the northern extremity of Slade Point - then easterly along the to 21°03.81'S 149°22.06'E - then S along the meridian to 21°09.91'S 149°22.06'E - then W along the parallel to 21°09.91'S 149°20.06'E - then SW'ly to 21°10.76'S 149°17.73'E - then SW'ly to the intersection of the HW mark at the southern extremity of the N head of Bakers Creek entrance - then northerly along the HW mark on the mainland to the starting point.

Dredged depths: The Port Authority should be contacted for actual channel and berth depths as currently they are less than the design depths shown in the berths table. Dredging of the channel and berth pockets is expected to start early Aug 12 and revised depths will be published when completed in approx 4-6 weeks. UKC: Alongside under keel clearance is min 0.6m at all times.

..... HAT MHWS MHWN MSL MLWN MLWS 6.58m 5.3m 4.1m 3.037m 2.0m 0.7m Tidal streams set S across the harbour entrance on the rising tide and N on the falling tide. The maximum rates to be expected are 1kt at neaps, 1.5kts 3 days each side of neaps and 2.5kts at springs. The rate exceeds 1.5kts for a maximum of 3.5 hours at springs. Large vessels should not attempt to entry when the rate of stream is more than 0.5kts. Mean Spring Range: 4.56m. Mean Neap Range: 2.12m.

All vessels greater than LOA 10m are to report to Mackay VTS on VHF Ch 14 before departing a berth or when entering the pilotage area.

Smit Lamnalco Towage Australia uses the following tug in Mackay: ..... Bollard Pull Engine Power Steering System 54t 4,000BHP ASD

Prevailing winds: SE'ly, Apr-Nov; NW'ly, Dec-Apr.

MACKAY, QUEENSLAND 21°06.33'S 149°13.96'E UNCTAD LOCODE: AU MKY ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 21/23 Australian Chart 249 2023 Edition, (RSDRA2023000088559), 21/23

VHF: Port: Ch 16, 06. Callsign "Mackay Harbour". For berthing instructions contact Mackay VTS 2 hours before ETA and then remain on standby. ..... Contact: VHF Frequency: Duty Pilot Ch 13 Mackay VTS Ch 14, 16 Port Control/Harbour Operations Ch 06 Tugs Ch 13 All vessels LOA 10m are to report to Mackay VTS on Ch 14 before departing a berth or when entering the pilotage area. Whilst at anchor and alongside berth vessels should maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Chs 14 and 16.

Australian Customs Service: PO Box 769, Mackay, Queensland 4740. Tel: +61 749 517100, Fax: +61 749 517199. The office is situated in the Customs Office, Cnr Mackay Marina, Mackay, QLD 4740. Under the provisions of the Customs Act 1901, vessels using the port will be subject to Customs inspections on arrival and are to report to Customs and obtain a duly signed Customs Clearance before departure. The Australian Customs Service is also responsible for Immigration clearance procedures for crew members. Quarantine Office: PO Box 668, Mackay, Qld 4740. Tel +61 749 576388, Fax: +61 749 532309.

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)

The initial ETA should be sent via the agent at least 48 hours before arrival, where possible. Vessels final ETA should be advised at least 2 hours prior to arrival, via VHF Ch 16. The following information should be reported: ..... Time: Report: 48 hours before arrival. Arrival Information to RHM via QShips, dangerous goods report to RHM and NQBP, gas free status for tankers, customs. Not more than 96hours or less than 12 hours before arrival. Quarantine. 24 and 12 hours before arrival update ETA if necessary. Arrival information update to RHM via QShips. 24 hours prior to loading/handling dangerous goods (includes bunkers). Dangerous goods report to RHM, AMSA and NQBP. 2 hours before arrival pilotage area. Call Mackay VTS Chs 16/14. In transit. VTS reporting points.

Renewal of Ship Sanitation Control Certificates and Exemption Certificates possible.