Portland (AUPTJ)

The port of Portland is a sheltered, all weather port situated on the SW coast of Victoria (38°21'S 141°36'E). The Harbour is formed by two breakwaters enclosing 101ha. The main breakwater extends 1,280m in a N'ly direction from Battery Point, its N extremity is in 14.5m of water. The Lee Breakwater extends in an E'ly direction for a distance of 1,179m, with its extremity in 12.2m of water. The port entrance is 244m wide. The swinging basin is bounded by Berth No 6 and the two breakwaters. Much of the traffic is coastal with most of the remainder being mainly bulk cargo for export. Exports: Grain, woodchips, logs, aluminium ingots, livestock and timber products. Imports: Alumina, petroleum coke, fertilisers, sulphuric acid and liquid pitch.

Summer.

Portland is located on the E side of Cape Discovery, Victoria State.

Draught 11.50m, LOA 265m, 93272 DWT, Beam Unrestricted.

Approx 7,000,000t of cargo handled annually.

Portland Bay, 1.5nm NE of the main breakwater. The anchorage is bound by lines joining the following points: ..... 1. 38°192'S 141°396'E 2. 38°192'S 141°386'E 3. 38°19.9'S 141°386'E 4. 38°19.9'S 141°396'E The holding ground is good with excellent shelter from the W but anchoring is not recommended in strong E and SE weather as there may be a confused sea and swell.

Approach from the W is as follows: For a safe course into Portland Bay, round Lawrence Rocks at a distance of 1.3nm offshore, altering until a course of 330° can be steered, which will clear the S side of the bay between Point Danger and Portland by 1.3nm. When Whalers Point lighthouse bears 270° approx 1.2nm distance, the course can be altered to the harbour entrance. Approach from the E is as follows: A straight course passing Lady Julia Percy Island, 288° x 18nm from the breakwaters.

Aus 140, 349. Admiralty Pilot NP14, NP286(4).

Emergencies at sea and all coastal Search and Rescue functions are co-ordinated by the Australian Maritime and Safety Authority through the Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre in Canberra.

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The port has personnel capable of providing mooring and unmooring services to all vessels. Mooring restrictions at KS Anderson No 1: Due to limitations of the fendering system at this berth the following restrictions will be in place until further notice: Vessels affected: These restrictions apply to all vessels with an arrival or departure displacement greater than 40,000t. Berthing: Will take place in wind speeds (inclusive of gusts) of less than 20kts from any direction. Furthermore, in instances when there is an onshore wind (wind direction from south-westerly to north-north-westerly), then the duty pilot after consulting with the Harbour Master may lower the wind speed limit for berthing to 15kts(inclusive of gusts). Unberthing: Will take place in wind speeds of a maximum of 25kts (inclusive of gusts) from any direction. Two tugs will be used for the unberthing of all large vessels.

Pilotage is compulsory and is available 24 hours for any vessels over LOA 35m and/or over 350GT. Pilotage is not compulsory for vessels exempted by law. Vessels should send ETA and request for pilots at least 24 hours in advance to the Harbour Master. Pilot boards in position at: 38°20.00'S 141°40.00'E. Vessels must not approach closer than 1.5nm off the port entrance without a pilot.

The port limits extend about 2nm E from the harbour entrance.

..... Whalers Point Lighthouse Fl(3)WR30s40.5m15M Main Breakwater QR, height 18.3m on N extremity, visible 5nm Lee Breakwater FlG4s, height 13.5m on E extremity, visible 2nm.

Vessel with an arrival draught greater than 10.5m, or a departure draught greater than 11.0m, must contact the Harbour Master at the Port of Portland office on (03) 5525 0900 for clarification and guidance on the restrictions applicable to vessel at various berths.

Depth of water in the harbour is based on a datum of 19.2cm above LWOST which ensures a depth of not less than 12.0m under all tidal conditions. Mean rise and fall is approx 0.75m, but prevailing winds have an influence on the tidal range. ..... Higher HW 0.8m Lower HW 0.5m Mean Maximum range 0.9m. Mean Minimum range 0.3m.

..... Built GT BHP Bollard Pull Cape Grant 1992 355 2,880 37t Cape Nelson 1990 355 2,880 37t Both tugs are owned and operated by North Western Shipping & Towage.

Weather systems approach predominantly from the SW. Wind's strength is moderate.

PORTLAND, VICTORIA 38°20.70'S 141°37.29'E UNCTAD LOCODE: AU PTJ ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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The following coast radio stations can be used to pass ETA's: ..... Melbourne Radio VIM 24 hours Sydney Radio VIS 24 hours Perth Radio VIP 24 hours Inmarsat Pacific Ocean Region Satellite. VHF: Port & tugs: Ch 12 and 16. Listening on Ch 16 between 0800hrs and 1700hrs Mon to Fri and when shipping is expected, the callsign is "Portland Port Control". A listening watch should be maintained on the above channels at all times while a vessel is in the port and at anchor. Harbour Master: (03) 5525 0900

The Australian Customs Services acts on behalf of the Department of Immigration for everyday matters concerning vessels crews and passengers in the port of Portland. Crew may come ashore providing the crew members carry some 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 members' cabin, the remainder of such stores onboard will be kept in bonded store. The penalty for non-compliance is forfeiture of the goods.

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 port of Portland Pty Ltd requires that notification of ETA be made, by fax, to the Harbour Master, 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival. Fax: +61 55 217488. Vessels need only send ETA's to their agents, who will pass them on to the Harbour Master. Although vessels are bound by Charter Party to advise ETA's at certain times, it can be beneficial if they also bear in mind ordering deadlines for stevedore labour and tugs. Stevedore Labour: The only stevedore labour provider in the port of Portland is Victorian Regional Stevedores. Stevedore labour must be ordered by 1300hrs Mon-Fri for Tue to Sun (labour for Sun must be ordered by 1300hrs Fri) and 1000hrs Sun for Mon labour.Tugs: Tug operations and provision of linesmen are under the control of the Harbour Master. Tugs can be ordered with a min of 1 hour notice, between 0800-1630hrs Mon to Fri. For weekend services tugs must be ordered by 1630hrs Fri and although the times for tugs so ordered cannot be brought forward, they can, with a min of 4 hours notice, be put back without penalty. Mandatory requirement to submit AQIS report between 48 and 12 hours before arrival, this is necessary if water ballast is to be discharged on the berth as AQIS permission is required before this can be performed. See Country section for further details.

Portland is a first port of entry, when requiring pratique inform the Port Health Officer of ETA, number of crew and passengers and their state of health. Use the prefix "Portland" for all messages. Renewal of Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Exemption Certificates possible.

Notice of Readiness usually tendered as per each vessel's applicable Charter Party terms.

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, 96 hours prior to the vessel's arrival. unquote