Strahan (AUSRN)

The port of Strahan consisting of one wharf is mainly used by local fishing boats and small tourist vessels.

Southern Winter Seasonal Zone, Winter Apr 16 to Oct 15, Summer Oct 16 to Apr 15.

Strahan is Tasmania's only W coast port.

Draught 3.7m.

A designated anchorage has been established in Risby Cove, to the NE of Regatta Point Leading Light, (42°09.7'S 145°20.2'E). Pine Cove in the E side of King's Point provides good anchorage in a depth of 5.5m for small vessels, local knowledge is required. Anchorage is prohibited within 150m of Regatta Point Wharf. Vessels carrying explosives must anchor S of a line between Regatta Point, (42° 09.7'S 145°20.0'E), on the E side of Long Bay and Magazine Point on the W side.

The N area of Macquaire Harbour is entered between Yellow Bluff, (42°13.7'S 145°18.0'E) and Sophia Point, 3.5nm E and leads to Strahan. A deep channel extends between the shore banks through the area to Strahan.

The following charts cover the approaches to Macquarie Harbour: ..... Chart No Title Area AUS 422 Cape Otway, Gabo Is incl Tasmania General AUS 353 Hunter Island to Low Rocky Point W Coast BA 3531 Macquarie Harbour and Entrance W Coast. Admiralty Pilot NP14, NP286(4).

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Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels over LOA 35m. In the case of vessels bound for Strahan special arrangements must be made in advance if a pilot is to be provided. The pilot boarding ground is outside the bar (Chart BA 3531, 42°12.0'S 145°13.0'E). For vessels embarking a pilot at Strahan the pilot will advise the ship by radio of the time he intends to board. All pilots are stationed at Hobart. Pilots board vessels at the port of Strahan from a small wooden boat with a blue hull and white cabin. Contact can be made via VHF Ch 06, 08, 12 and 16 when within 1 hour's steaming of the entrance to Macquarie Harbour. Special signals: An exempt Master displays by day, a white square flag superior to the berth number. By night, a green over red light, visible all round the horizon. A vessel having a pilot onboard displays by day the pilot flag ("H") superior to the berth number and by night displays the green over red lights.

The port limits include all the waters of Macquarie Harbour and all bays and estuaries opening into that harbour. Not beyond an imaginary line bearing 000°, for a distance of 1.2km from Watts Hill, then bearing 090° to the shoreline.

Leading lights in line are exhibited as follows: Rear light, from the SE part of the town of Strahan; Front light, on the E side of Long Bay, 0.5nm S of the rear light. In line bearing 005° these lights lead into Long Bay between Dead Horse Point and the dangers of Town Point.

Strong tidal currents into Macquarie Harbour may restrict entrance.

Tides in Macquarie Harbour are unpredictable with heights not varying greatly, but the strength at the harbour entrance is very strong depending on the weather.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly-N'ly.

STRAHAN, MACQUARIE HARBOUR, TASMANIA 42°09.23'S 145°18.96'E UNCTAD LOCODE: AU SRN For details see: HOBART PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 36/23 TasPorts,(RSDRA2023000174496 & RSDRA2023000197107),36/23

Radio: Melbourne Radio (VIM) maintains a 24 hour listening watch on the following frequencies: HF 2182, 4125, 6215.5, 8291kHz, VHF Ch 16 and 67, Seaphone Ch 07 and 27. forecasts are transmitted daily as follows: 0403hrs, 0803hrs, and 2003hrs (UTC) on the HF traffic list frequencies. All gale, navigational and strong wind warnings are transmitted on the HF traffic list frequencies immediately upon receipt and every 2 hours on an even number (UTC) times. VHF: VHF can only be used in close proximity to Macquaire Harbour. Contact can be made via digital phone: 0418 331 349. Small Craft Radio: Voluntary small craft radio stations are located near North West Bay and at Dunalley on the Tasman Peninsula. These stations maintain a listening watch on VHF Ch 16 and HF. Weather forecasts are passed on VHF Ch 67 at 0845hrs, 1345hrs, 1845hrs and 2145hrs, local time.

Customs Officers board all vessels upon arrival with the exception of intermediate port, non-passenger carrying cargo vessels. For such vessels, officers board Mon to Fri between 0600hrs and 2330hrs, at the department's cost, if such vessels arrive and depart outside these hours or Customs officers are required, there will be an expense to the applicant. Customs officers require prior advice of: ..... 1. The total number of passengers onboard; 2. The number of passengers disembarking at Hobart. Requests for the services of Customs Officers should be made through vessels Agents. Vessels wishing to lower their own lifeboats must receive permission from Customs Boarding Officers.

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)

Vessel's ETA should be sent 24 hours before arrival and confirmed 12 hours prior to arrival.

By-laws are made by Marine and Safety, Tasmania and administered by local port corporations.

A vessel approaching the port and requiring pratique, should reply to a radio questionnaire to the Quarantine Office, not more than 24 hours and not less than 12 hours prior to arrival. On arrival the health report should be given to the Quarantine Officer, two copies being furnished on the prescribed form "Q360", one of which will be signed by the Quarantine Officer and returned to the Master. A passenger list, together with a list of passengers disembarking including their permanent address within the country is also required. The facsimile number of the Quarantine Department is +61 2 346785. Radio Pratique will be granted to vessels which forward satisfactory answers to the radio questionnaire. Vessels granted radio pratique may berth on arrival without requiring the boarding of a Quarantine Officer. Radio Pratique is granted for the first port of entry. The vessel and persons onboard are released from Quarantine. All goods remain subject to quarantine. A complete health report is required before free pratique is granted and this is obtained whilst the vessel is in port. If radio pratique is not granted the vessel will be boarded on arrival. The appropriate day or night quarantine signal should be displayed until clearance is obtained.

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