Sydney (AUSYD)

A natural harbour, with a substantial amount of ferry traffic, the port of Sydney includes the Sub Port areas of Ball's Head, Ballast Point, Balmain, Berry's Bay, Blackwattle Bay, Darling Harbour, Glebe Island, Gore Bay, Port Jackson, Pyrmont, Snail's Bay, Sydney Cove and White Bay. With the expansion of nearby Botany Bay Harbour commercial terminals, cruise liners and tourism have become the major economic activity for Sydney Harbour. Cargo still includes petroleum products, dry bulk, vehicles, general cargo and some containerised goods. Botany Bay is expected to handle most of Sydney's cargo activity within the next few years.

Summer.

The port of Sydney is located on the E coast of Australia.

LOA 348m, beam 13.7m, draught 13.7m, 119,950DWT.

Approx 1,300,000t of cargo, 2,500,000TEU and 1,900 vessels call handled annually.

There are a number of anchorages and moorings within Sydney Harbour available for commercial shipping. Anchoring inside port limits must be approved by the Harbour Master. There are several naval moorings E of Garden Island. Anchorage is prohibited within 0.1nm of any wharf or jetty in any position which may obstruct vessel traffic and also in the vicinity of submarine cables and pipelines. Bank Anchorage No 1, depth 13.7m Bank anchorage No 2, depth 13.7m Triangle anchorage, depth 12.8m Watson's Bay Anchorage 10.5m.

Sydney Harbour is approached through Sydney Heads (least depth 24.4m), which form the entrance to Port Jackson, and entered between Middle Head (33°49.1'S 151°16.1'E) and S Head, through either Western (main channel, width 210m, depth 13.7m) or Eastern Channel (width 180m, depth 10.5m). The entrance to the port is for the most part steep-to on each side. The bottom is sand and silt. The entrance is clear of dangers but, although there are depths of 20m within 0.1nm of the N shore, the sea generally breaks heavily on the cliffs. Entrance Leading Lights: The alignment (294°) of Grotto Point Light and Rosherville Light lead through the centre of the Traffic Separation Line in the entrance.

Aus 197, 200, 201, 202, 203. Admiralty Pilot NP14, NP286(4).

1025.

Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels 30m in length or more unless the master holds a PEC (Pilotage Exemption Certificate), and is available throughout 24 hours. ..... ARRIVING VESSELS: 1. Preliminary arrangements for a pilot must be made through a local agent accredited by the Port Corporation. 2. After radio contact has been established with an in-bound vessel on VHF Ch 13, the Pilot will then use Ch 06 for boarding and operating instructions. 3. Vessels are not permitted inside the port limits or to proceed inshore of the Pilot Boarding Place without the approval of the pilot or Harbour Control. Pilot boarding areas: 1. 34°01.2'S 151°18.8'E (415nm due E of Cape Solander). 2. 34°50.5'S 151°21.6'E (4.0nm E of Hornby Light) by prior arrangement only. REQUIREMENTS FOR ARRIVAL: Engines are to be tested before the Pilot boards, if they have not been tested in the previous 24 hours. Pilot ladders on all vessels, entering or departing Sydney Harbour, are to be rigged in strict accordance with SOLAS regulations and IMPA recommendations. Harbour Control will advise of the height of ladder above water (2.5 to 3m) requirements. Two proper manropes must be provided at all times. No tripping lines are to be attached to the pilot ladder below the lowest spreader. Where the freeboard of the vessel exceeds nine metres and the use of a combined accommodation ladder and pilot ladder is necessary, the lower platform of the accommodation ladder should be about seven metres above the waterline and, together with the pilot ladder and manropes, be secured to the ship's side. Pilot hoists are not acceptable as an alternative to a combination ladder and may only be used with the agreement of the Harbour Master. A vessel manoeuvring to pick up a pilot for Sydney Harbour should maintain a speed of about 7kts and steer a course which puts the prevailing swell on the opposite quarter to the side on which the pilot ladder is rigged. ..... The pilot, prior to boarding a vessel, will establish radio contact on VHF Ch 13, using VHF Ch 06 as the working channel for boarding instructions and the boarding operation. REPORTING POINTS: North Head 33°49.80'S 151°17.73'E North of Middle Head (outward bound only) 33°49.25'S 151°16.28'E Junction Buoy 33°49.86'S 151°16.31'E Bradley's Head 33°51.43'S 151°14.90'E Fort Denison 33°51.30'S 151°13.47'E Long Nose Point 33°50.80'S 151°11.20'E Looking Glass Point 33°50.65'S 151°07.44'E Wentworth Point 33°49.39'S 151°04.90'E ..... DEPARTING VESSELS: 1. On boarding, the Pilot will contact Sydney Ports VTS on VHF Ch 13 to confirm the vessels readiness to depart and to request departure clearance. The vessel will maintain radio communication from this time. 2. Exempt Masters should contact Sydney Ports VTS 15 mins prior to departure to confirm readiness to depart and to request departure clearance. 3. Immediately prior to departure, the vessel should contact Sydney Ports VTS on Ch 13 for final departure clearance.

The port limits extend to the arc of a circle 4.0nm from Hornby Light, South Head.

Macquarie Light (white round tower, height 24m) (33°50.1'S 151°17.0'E). Grotto Point Light (white tower) (33°49.2'S 151°15.6'E). Rosherville Light (white tower) (0.9nm NW of the above).

Under Keel Clearance (UKC): Except for tankers, all vessels navigating within Sydney Harbour are required to maintain an UKC of 10% of the vessel's draught for the harbour transit to the berth box where a min under keel clearance of 0.6m is required. Tankers are required to maintain 10% of draught + 0.2m under keel clearance. BRIDGES (VERTICAL CLEARANCE): Sydney Harbour Bridge, spans the harbour between Milsoms Point and Dawes Point, 0.25nm SW, a pylon stands at each end of the bridge. Vertical clearances under the bridge are as follows: Clear headway at the centre of the span is 51.3m, not less than 51m. From 46m to 80m either side of the centre (not less than 50m). There is a travelling gantry in the centre of the bridge which, when in use, reduces the vertical clearances by 2.5m. A yellow light is displayed from each end of the gantry, when in use. A light (red obstruction, elevation 138m) is displayed from above the centre of the bridge on either side of the centre point of the bridge. The centre point of the bridge is marked as follows: ..... By day A diamond shape By night A diamond shape outlined in red neon lights, with a yellow stripe at an elevation of 52.4m, on each side of the bridge. The gantry, when in use, is marked by a blue light at each end. A red obstruction light is exhibited at an elevation of 138m above the centre of the bridge. Pyrmont Bridge marks the southern boundary of Darling Harbour and is not normally open to commercial shipping. The Glebe Island Bridge crosses the entrance to Rozelle Bay/Blackwattle Bay and shall remain in the open position for the passage of a vessel unless exempted by the Harbour Master and supported by a Marine Notice to that effect. Clear opening through the swing spans is 18.8m. When closed, the clear headway under the swing span varies from 4.9m at the inner end to 6.8m at the outer end. The Anzac Bridge is located close to the S of the Glebe Island Bridge. It is a single span fixed arch bridge with a max clearance to 27m above low water. The eastern (Pyrmont) channel is open to one way traffic controlled by navigation traffic lights. The western channel is closed to all commercial and recreational traffic. BRIDGES (HORIZONTAL CLEARANCE): Old Glebe Island Bridge directly NE of the Anzac Bridge is a swing bridge which is fixed open, navigable passage 18m wide on its E side only. Lights are displayed from the inner and outer ends. Marine traffic lights in operation.

MHWS 1.6m, MHWN 1.3m. In the approaches the tidal streams set N and S. In the harbour the outgoing and ingoing streams set NE and NW respectively. The tidal stream, especially at spring tides, is interrupted by the numerous headlands and bays, causing eddies to shoot off the points, partly into adjoining bays and partly into the fairway.

..... Sydney: From the port limits to Longnose Point (33°50.76'S 151°11.12'E) excluding Middle Harbour W of Dobroyd Head (34°48.75'S 151°16.38'E). Botany: From the port limits to a line from Bonna Point (34°00.47'S 151° 11.25'E) to the Georges River Channel Pile (33°59.46'S 151°09.39'E) Sydney Ports VTS operate a Traffic Organisation Service requiring participating vessels to seek clearance to enter, leave, or move within the VTS area to report when passing Reporting Points. They will: ..... 1. Monitor all movements of vessels in the VTS area. 2. Provide vessel movement updates and information. 3. Direct vessels as required. 4. Provide an efficient communications base during any emergency situations which may develop in the port and surrounding areas. 5. Advise mariners on the initiation, continuation and termination of activities within the port area which may affect the safe passage of vessels. 6. Provide navigation information and warnings to mariners. All vessels of LOA 30m and over are required to participate in the VTS. Vessels towing, or pushing a tow, where the combined length of tug and tow is equal to, or greater than, 30m are considered to be participating vessels. ..... PROCEDURE: Vessels Inbound: 1. Vessels should maintain watch of VHF Ch 12 and confirm their position and ETA to Sydney Ports VTS when 2hrs and 1hr from the Pilot boarding position. 2. Sydney Ports VTS provide navigational, weather, tidal and shipping movement information on VHF Ch 13 at 5mins past each hour of the day. Masters are requested to monitor these broadcasts when approaching the port to familiarise themselves with local traffic movements. 3. Vessels must obtain clearance from Sydney Ports VTS prior to entering port. 4. Vessels should contact Sydney Ports VTS on berthing or brought up to anchor. Vessels Outbound: Vessels should call Sydney Ports VTS 1hr before ETD for permission to proceed. Vessels, unless fitted with AIS, are required to report to Sydney Ports VTS on VHF Ch 13 when passing the following Reporting Points: Information Broadcasts: Harbour Control transmits expected shipping movements, navigational warnings, weather and tidal information every hour after the 'silent period' on VHF Ch 13. Regulations are in force to separate inbound from outbound traffic in the approach to Port Jackson within an area bounded by a line drawn 090° from outer North head, a line drawn 130° from Hornby Light on South head and the arc of a circle, radius 4nm centred on the light. Anchorage within the above area is prohibited. Area 'A' is defined as that part of the above area N of the 293.9° leading line; Area 'B', is defined as the part S of the leading line. Only vessels entering the port may pass through area 'A' and only vessels leaving may pass through area 'B'.

Waratah Towage, a private company, provides a full range of harbour and coastal towage services including line handling, launch and lighterage. The following tugs are available: ..... Warrawee* Bollard pull 50t "Worang" * Bollard pull 50t "Woona"* Bollard pull 50t "Walana" Bollard pull 50t "Watagan" Bollard pull 50t "Wombi" Bollard pull 28t "Wolli" Bollard pull 28t * Fire fighting capability. Adsteam Harbour, provides line services. They operate 3 tugs and 3 line running/general workboats including: "Coramba" "C" Class tug, bollard pull 8t "Morpeth" "C" Class tug, bollard pull 6.5t. "Lismore" bollard pull 6t

Prevailing winds: NE'ly.

SYDNEY, N.S.W. 33°51.17'S 151°12.70'E (PORT JACKSON) UNCTAD LOCODE: AU SYD For details see: General Diagram SYDNEY VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE General Diagram SYDNEY HARBOUR ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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The vessel will be in radio communication from this time. (c) Immediately prior to departure, the vessel should contact Sydney VTS on VHF Ch 13 for final departure clearance. (d) Pilot disembarkation is at the Pilot Boarding Area off Port Botany (see BOTANY BAY) ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE DESCRIPTION: (1) Sydney VTS is divided into two sectors: (a) Sydney Harbour (b) Port Botany (2) Participating vessels are required to seek clearance to enter, leave or move within the VTS area and to report when passing Reporting Points. (3) Sydney VTS will: (a) Monitor all movements of participating vessels (b) Provide vessel movement updates and information (c) Direct vessels as required (d) Provide an efficient communications base during any emergency situation which may develop in the ports (e) Advise mariners on the initiation, continuation and termination of activities within the port area which may affect the safe passage of vessels (f) Provide navigational information and warnings to mariners CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Sydney VTS VHF Channel: Ch 16; 12 13 Telephone: +61(0)2 92964999 E-mail: sydneyvts@portauthoritynsw.com.au Website: www.portauthoritynsw.com.au HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) All vessels of LOA 30m and over are required to participate in the VTS. (2) Vessels towing or pushing a tow, where the combined length of tug and tow is equal to or greater than 30m are considered to be participating vessels. (3) Masters of vessels bound for Sydney Harbour and Botany Bay are requested to send their notice of ETA (Pre-arrival declaration Form 20), by e-mail to Sydney VTS 12-24h beforehand stating: (a) ETA (b) Arrival draught (forward and aft) (c) Displacement on arrival (d) Confirmation that bow thruster, if fitted, is 100% operational (e) Information on any defects (f) LOA (4) On receipt of the ETA notice, Sydney VTS will advise Pilot boarding time and Pilot ladder information by return e-mail. (5) Vessels should maintain watch on VHF Ch 13 and confirm their position and ETA on VHF Ch 12 to Sydney VTS when 2h from the Pilot boarding position. (6) Vessels should contact Sydney VTS on VHF Ch 13 when 5 n miles from the Pilot boarding position confirming their ETA. (7) Vessels must obtain clearance from Sydney VTS prior to entering port. (8) The Master of any vessel participating in Sydney VTS must not anchor anywhere within port limits without prior consent of the Hr Mr. The Hr Mr's consent is sought through Sydney VTS. (9) Vessels must advise Sydney VTS when secured to a berth or buoy or brought-up to anchor. (10) Vessels must maintain a VHF radio watch on the relevant channel when navigating in the VTS area, or using a berth or anchorage mentioned in the documentation on the Port Authority website, unless otherwise agreed by the Hr Mr. (11) Shifting Vessels: The Port Authority will determine the requirement for a Marine Pilot and/or tug(s) to attend the vessel. Approval must be sought through Sydney VTS at least 24h in advance via the Port Authority Vessel Booking System unless otherwise authorised by the Hr Mr. The following information should be provided at the time of the application: (a) Reason for shifting (b) Distance to be shifted (c) Minimum under keel clearance at the time of shifting (12) Vessels departing are requested to: (a) Send a Departure Declaration Form 6-12h before booked departure time by e-mail to Sydney VTS (b) Seek permission from Sydney VTS to depart port boundaries and to move or anchor within VTS coverage area REPORTING POINTS: Vessels, unless fitted with AIS, are required to report to Sydney VTS on VHF Ch 13 when passing the following Reporting Points: Reporting Points Position North Head 33°49·80S 151°17·73E North of Middle Head (outward-bound only) 33°49·25S 151°16·28E Junction buoy 33°49·77S 151°16·38E Bradley's Head 33°51·43S 151°14·90E Fort Denison 33°51·30S 151°13·47E Longnose Point 33°50·71S 151°11·27E Wedding Cake Island (transiting VTS sectors) A line extending E between Wedding Cake Island (33°55·55S 151°15·92E) and the VTS limit INFORMATION BROADCASTS: Sydney VTS provides navigational, weather, tidal and shipping movement information in the table below. Masters are requested to monitor these broadcasts while approaching the port to familiarise themselves with local traffic movements. Requests for Navigational Warning broadcasts may be made to the VTS by VHF or telephone. Broadcasts of local and coastal Navigational Warnings are also made by Sydney Coast Radio (see NP283(2)). Information VHF Ch Time Navigation warnings, weather, tidal and shipping movement information 12 0005, 0205, 0405, 0605, 0805, 1005, 1205, 1405, 1605, 1805, 2005, 2205 Navigation warnings, weather, tidal and shipping movement information 13 0105, 0305, 0505, 0705, 0905, 1105, 1305, 1505, 1705, 1905, 2105, 2305 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PORT CONTACT DETAILS: Port Authority Telephone: +61(0)2 92964999 Fax: +61(0)2 92964742 E-mail: enquiries@portauthoritynsw.com.au Website: www.portauthoritynsw.com.au Hr Mr Telephone: +61(0)2 92964650 Fax: +61(0)2 92964744 E-mail: harbourmaster@portauthoritynsw.com.au ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ TUGS CONTACT DETAILS: VHF Channel: Ch 08 10 68 69 72 PROCEDURE: Notification of intended port arrival or departure routes for tug and barge operations are to be submitted to Sydney VTS a minimum of 12h prior to arrival or departure. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ " }

WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 29/23 Sydney Harbour and Port Botany Hr Mr Directions 2023, (RSDRA2023000125191), 29/23 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

..... Port Authority: Tel: +61 2 9296 4999, Fax: +61 2 9296 4742. Email: enquiries@sydneyports.com.au Website: http://www.sydneyports.com.au Harbour Master: Tel: +61 2 9296 4650. Fax: +61 2 9296 4744. Email: harbourmaster@sydneyports.com.au Pilot: VHF: Ch 13. Pilot (boarding): VHF: Ch 06. Tel: +61 2 9296 4888, Fax: +61 2 9296 4744. Email: pilotenquiries@sydneyports.com.au Sydney Ports VTS: VHF: Ch 13. Callsign "Sydney Ports VTS" Tel: +61 2 9296 4000, Fax+ 61 2 9247 7804. Email: vts@sydneyports.com.au Tugs: VHF Ch 68, 69 and 72.

Sydney is a First Port of Entry.

Sydney Ports operates an internet based computerised system ("ShiPS") which coordinates vessel movement schedules, bookings and port service providers. ..... The ShiPS system operates 24hrs, 7 days a week, and includes: 1. Agents to book pilots, tugs and linesmen. 2. Agents to lodge applications for work permits and bunkers. 3. Agents and freight forwarders to make dangerous goods lodgements. 4. Port service providers to confirm their ability to provide services. 5. Sydney Ports providing dangerous goods information to emergency services. 6. Stevedores, government agencies and associated industries to view vessel schedules. Use of ShiPS is a compulsory requirement for all accredited agents and service providers so all movement bookings, work or bunker permit applications and dangerous goods lodgements should be via this system (Contact: Tel: +61 2 9296 4800, Fax: +61 2 9296 4812, Email: shipping@sydneyports.com.au). 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 documents required for Customs, Immigration and Quarantine department formalities may be summarised as follows:

Customs arrival message to be sent 96 hours before arrival, see details in Country Information. ..... INBOUND VESSELS: Masters of inbound vessels are requested to send their 4hr ETA notice by email to Sydney Ports VTS (vts@sydneyports.com.au) stating: 1. ETA 2. Arrival draught (forward and aft) 3. Displacement on arrival. 4. Confirmation that bow thruster, if fitted, is fully operational. On receipt of the 4hr ETA notice from a vessel, Sydney Ports VTS will advise (by return email) a Pilot boarding time and give information on a pilot ladder. The vessel will then be requested to call Sydney Prots VTS on VHF Ch 12 when 2hrs from the Pilot Boarding Area. (See also Pilot and VTS sections). ..... 1. Vessels should send ETA 3 hours and 1 hour in advance to Ports of New South Wales Port Operations and Information Service (Call: Harbour Control). 2. Vessels should contact Harbour Control on VHF Ch 13 when 5nm from the port. 3. Vessels should be obtained from Harbour Control or the Pilot Vessel before proceeding westward of the pilot boarding position. 4. Vessels should report to Harbour Control when passing the Reporting Points listed in the Reporting System (in pilotage section). 5. Vessels should report to Harbour Control on arrival at destination. 6. Vessels should maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 13 within the Port Area and in an area up to 5nm from the port. Vessels Outbound and Shifting Berth: 7. Vessels should send ETD 1 hour and 15 minutes in advance. 8. Vessels should report to Harbour Control when clear of the Port Area.

The Port Procedure Guide for Sydney Harbour and Botany Bay is produced by Sydney Ports Corp; and includes information on arrival and departure procedures; navigation within the port; berths, safety and pollution. Pilot ladder requirements: ..... 1. Pilot ladders are to be rigged in strict accordance with the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea and International Maritime Pilots Association recommendations. 2. The pilot ladder should be set with the bottom rung about 3.0m above the water and 2 proper manropes must be provided. 3. Where the freeboard of the vessel exceeds 9.0m and the use of a combined accommodation ladder and pilot ladder is necessary, the lower platform of the accommodation ladder should be above 7.0m above the waterline and, together with the pilot ladder and manropes, be secured to the ship's side. 4. Pilot hoists are not acceptable as an alternative to a combination ladder and may only be used on agreement of the pilot service provider. 5. When the ladder is rigged over a bulwark, stanchions should be fitted to the top of the bulwark and steps provided to the deck. 6. A heaving line should be available and, by night the ladder should be suitably illuminated. Embarkation of pilot: 1. A vessel manoeuvring to pick up a pilot for Sydney Harbour should maintain a speed of about 7-8kts and steer a course which puts the prevailing swell on the opposite quarter to the side on which the pilot ladder is rigged. 2. The Master of an arriving vessel should ensure sufficient sea-room is maintained to allow manoeuvres to provide a lee for the pilot cutter. 3. Because of the frequent pressure of swell, and its changing pattern close to the harbour entrance, no arriving vessel should enter boarding ground without the approval of the pilot. 4. If the pilot cannot board at the pilot boarding point the pilot cutter will lead a vessel into smoother water between Sydney Heads. Traffic regulations: 1. Vessels waiting to enter the port are not permitted to anchor inside port limits. 2. Vessels entering the port should not proceed W of the pilot boarding ground without permission of the Duty Communications Superintendent (Harbour Control) or the attendant pilot vessel. 3. Inbound vessels must not enter Area B; Outbound vessels must not enter Area A. Speed regulations: Vessels exceeding 30m in length other than ferries, tugs and self-propelled dredgers, must: 1. Between a line joining South Head and North Head, 1.3nm ENE, and a line joining Bradleys Head and Shark Point, 0.9nm E, including Middle Harbour and North Harbour, not exceed a speed of 12kts. 2. Between a line joining Bradleys Head and Shark Point, and Sydney Harbour Bridge, not exceed a speed of 10kts, and; 3. Being in that area bound by Sydney Harbour Bridge and a line drawn between Balls Head and Ballast Point, 0.3nm SSW, not exceed a speed of 8kts, and; 4. In all waters, including rivers and creeks, W of a line joining Balls Head and Ballast Point, not exceed a speed of 6kts. The speed of any power vessel must be reduced to dead slow when within a radius of 90m from the wharves at Miller's Point or any works of the Port Authority in progress, or any dredger or other vessel in execution of such works, and, if necessary to prevent damage or interruption of such wharves, or prior to passing over or along mooring chains of any such dredger or other plant, the engines of such vessel must be stopped until the vessel has passed beyond such wharves or mooring chains.

A quarantine officer will board the vessel as soon as possible and carry out an inspection. The granting of pratique does not release a vessel's cargo from quarantine, all international goods including ballast water, cargo and crew/passenger effects must be cleared through quarantine before being imported into Australia. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate issued.