Port Alma (AUPTL)

Rockhampton is an alternative name for Port Alma.

Summer.

Flooding: Port Alma has re-opened for 24hr navigation with reduced draughts on berths (Feb 2011). See Queensland NTM's or Port Authorities for further information. Port Alma is the deep sea port of Rockhampton on the southern tip of the Fitzroy River delta, close to the mouth of Raglan Creek.

LOA 180m, draught 9.14m, beam 27.4m, 35,000DWT.

Approx 250,000t of cargo, 1,000TEU and 80 vessels handled annually.

In the region of "Timandra" Buoy or Sea Hill. Outer anchorage: May be obtained 0.5nm or more to seaward of Timandra Lightbuoy (23°25'S 151°00'E) if required. Holding ground is good but it is recommended that a minimum of 110m (4 shackles) of cable is veered to allow for wind and tidal stream.

The port is approached through Keppel Bay and entered in the vicinity of Timandra Lightbuoy 23°25'SW 151°00'E. The controlling depths is 7.3m but is regularly promulgated by Australian Temporary Notices to Mariners, the latest copy of which is available from the Harbour Master. Channel depths are as follows: ..... Channel Depth (LAT) (m) Baclava Leads (Sea Reach) 7.6 Katazch Leads 7.0 Eupatoria Leads 7.9 Shell point leads 7.0 Swing basin 5.8 Port Alma Wharves 9.2

Rockhampton is an alternative name for Port Alma.

Aus 247. Admiralty Pilot NP15. NP286(4).

1025.

A launch and linesman is available to assist with mooring.

Pilotage is compulsory for vessel that is 50m or more, a vessel towing another vessel where the combined length of the vessels is 50 metres or more, a ship 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. GPC provides pilotage services at the Port of Rockhampton (Port Alma). Should a pilot be required, the following periods of notice apply: Arrivals 48hrs, removals 24hrs and departure 24hrs.

The port of Rockhampton is defined by the Fitzroy River from the barrage to a line joining Cape Keppel and Arch Rock and then to Cattle Point, including all rivers, creeks and navigable waters as far as the northern limit of Port Curtis.

Min depth in the approach channel is 7.0m LAT, making some deeper vessels tide bound. The maximum LOA of vessels that may enter the port is typically 180m, depending on vessel capability. ..... Vessels less than 165m No restrictions Vessels 165-173m On individual merits Vessels 173-180m Bow thruster plus individual merits Under Keel Clearances (UKC): ..... Min allowance underway 0.7m Min allowance in turning basin/at berth 0.5m

Range 3.8m (springs); 1.7m (neaps).

There are no tugs stationed in the port as towage is not normally required, however they can be ordered from Gladstone, by prior arrangement.

Prevailing winds: SE'ly.

PORT ALMA, QUEENSLAND 23°34.99'S 150°51.77'E UNCTAD LOCODE: AU PTL For details see: ROCKHAMPTON PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

ROCKHAMPTON, INCLUDING PORT ALMA, QUEENSLAND 23°34.00'S 150°53.00'E UNCTAD LOCODE: AU ROK ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Radio is installed on the pilot vessel and also in the port office. Port Alma and the Harbour Master's operations centre in Gladstone: Ch 16. Gladstone Harbour Control: Ch 16, and 13. Port Alma Wharves: Ch 06.

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)

ETA and maximum draught should be advised at least 24 hours in advance when a pilot is required. Alterations to this ETA should be sent immediately.

Ammonium nitrate and explosives: Port Alma can handle large quantities of ammonium nitrate, (Class 5.1 under the IMDG Code) and explosives (Class 1) compared with other ports. The following information provides an overview of facilities and requirements. Port users should refer to the Authority's Notices for further details. Allowable limits: The quantities of ammonium nitrate and explosives permitted to be handled in Port Alma are restricted by the following: ..... 1. The Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Regulation and Standards 1995 which passes obligations on certain persons and which limits the quantities permitted on a ship in the pilotage area. These limits are currently gazetted at 15,000t for ammonium nitrate and 1,500t for explosives. 2. Rockhampton Port Authority procedures which are laid down in Authority Notices or directed as required by authorised authority staff. In particular, Notice No 7 specifies Rockhampton Port Authority limits which vary depending on the circumstances and which may be lower than the gazetted limits above. The authority refers to the Guidelines for Safe Transport, Handling and Storage of Dangerous Substances and Oils in Port Areas formerly published by the Association of Australian Port and Marine Authorities. An Australian Standards for Storage, Handling and Transport of Dangerous Cargoes in Port Areas is currently being drafted by Standards Australia. 3. Other authorities such as the Chief Inspector of Explosives, Australian Maritime Safety authority, etc. As the limits for a normal berth are 400t for ammonium nitrate and 25kg for explosives, Port Alma offers a cost effective port facility for these cargoes. Special procedures apply including restricted access to the wharf area and 24 hour fire prevention and detection services. Port users, shippers and agents should consult with the Port Authority prior to such shipments, particularly if such persons have not used Port Alma previously as a considerable lead time may be required. Vessels carrying explosives in excess of the quantity stipulated may proceed to Berth No 2 but are restricted to a draught which will permit rapid departure at any time of day.

Pratique: Port Alma is a first port of entry for overseas vessels and full quarantine and customs facilities are available when required. There is a quarantine anchorage at Sea Hill Point in the approach channel. The port is also a designated timber port and facilities are available for the issue of Ship Sanitation Control Certificates. Fumigation services for both ships and cargo are provided by private firms based at Rockhampton and under the control of the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS).

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. ...................... 2. ...................... 3. ...................... 4. ...................... 5. ...................... 6. ...................... 7. ...................... 8. ...................... 9. ...................... 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. .................... Note: To be lodged at Customs Marine Centre, with a copy of the Crew List, 48 hours prior to the vessel's arrival. unquote