Townsville (AUTSV)

The port consists of nine operational berths, all of which are accessible by road and rail. Main imports: General cargo, oil, petroleum products, bulk fertilisers, nickel ore, sulphur, cement, motor vehicles and sulphuric acid. Main exports: General cargo, sugar, coke, molasses, frozen meat, hides, tallow, by products, cattle, refined copper, copper concentrates, sulphur/sulphuric acid, zinc concentrates, lead products, sand, gravel, timber and nickel.

Tropical.

The port of Townsville is situated on the SW side of Cleveland Bay on the Queensland coastline, 1,359km N of Brisbane.

Draught 12m, LOA 306m, Beam 38m, 88,125DWT.

Approx 7,000,000t of cargo, 45,000TEU, 600 vessels and 20,000 passengers are handled annually.

There is good holding ground everywhere in Cleveland Bay and vessels awaiting a pilot should anchor according to draught as close to the fairway beacon as possible, but keeping clear of the line of prohibited anchorage. With the increased shipping in the port, it is necessary for ships to anchor whilst awaiting berth and labour. Boundaries: Orchard Rocks/Cape Cleveland. Cleveland Bay depths 8.2-12.2m.

Cleveland Bay is approached from between ESE and NNW from the Inner Route. The recommended track shown on chart AUS 371 for the approach from the ESE leads in charted depths of less than 18.3m but greater depth may be obtained a little farther to seaward if required. Townsville harbour is entered through dredged channels leading SSW for 7nm from the E side of Magnetic Island, the channels are marked by leading lights and light beacons. Coasters may approach the harbour through W Channel on the SW side of Magnetic Island.Controlling depths: Note: Townsville berths and channels are subjected to constant siltation through various times of the year, as a result soundings are given to the Harbour Master on a quarterly basis and declared depths may differ from design depths. Any vessels with a draught over 9.2m will need to make tidal window calculations. ..... Sea Channel 11.5m Platypus Channel 10.5m Outer Harbour arrival Channel 6.1m Outer Harbour departure Channel 9.8 Harbour 11.3m Deep Draught Swing Basin to Berths 1, 2, 3 11.7m Ross River Channel has a depth 2.2m at Beacon No 6 with no declared depth upstream. Approach from SE: From a position 5.5nm ENE of Cape Bowling Green (19°18'S 147° 24'E) the recommended track shown on chart AUS 371 leads WNW in a least charted depth of 13.4m, passing, with positions from Cape Cleveland (19°11.0'S 147° 01.0'E): NNE of charted depths of 11.3m (7.0 and 9.5nm E), then: NNE of charted depth 13.1m 5.5nm E; then: NNE of Salamander Reef, 2.75nm E, two steep to drying rocks over which the sea nearly always breaks. A safe passage for small vessels rounding the cape closer inshore exists between Four Foot Rock, which is steep to, 1.0nm WSW of the reef and Twenty Foot Rock lying 0.8nm farther WSW. Salamander Reef and Four Foot Rock are both covered by the red sector (259°-286°) of Cape Cleveland Light, then: NNE of Cape Cleveland distant 3nm. The cape is a narrow hilly point at the N extremity of a promontory extending from Mount Cleveland 4.5nm S; Cape Cleveland Light stands on the cape. The track then leads either 6.75nm WNW to the outer pilot boarding ground, passing N of a light beacon (N cardinal) (19°08.0'S 146°54.0'E) indicating the deeper water in the approach to Sea Channel; or 5.5nm WSW to the inner pilot boarding station. Approach from N: From a position a convenient distance N of Magnetic Island (19°08.0'S 146° 50.0'E), the track leads between SSE and S as required in open water to the vicinity of the required pilot boarding ground. The track passes; E of the NE point of Magnetic Island; Orchard Rocks, which are plainly visible and some below water rocks all within 0.2nm of the point are the outermost dangers; the E side of Magnetic Island between there and Bremmer Point 2.5nm farther SSW is indented and otherwise generally rocky and steep to. The access channels to the port have a total length of 6.4nm. Depth in the 92.0m wide entrance channels, which are marked by pairs of lighted beacons, is 11.7m LAT (subject to change). The Sea Channel alters in direction by 10° at "P1" and "P2" beacons to become the Platypus Channel (design depth 11.7m). Refer to Port Control for current rated depths. Outer Harbour Swing Basin: Arrival: The swing basin for ships arriving into the outer harbour has a minimum diameter of 352m and a design depth of 8.5m LAT. Departure: The departure channel from the outer harbour has a design depth of 11.7m LAT. Right of way: The first ship to arrive at Pilot Boarding Ground Alpha (A) is given preference to enter the channel and use of the berth. Inner harbour swing basin: Within the harbour breakwater is an elliptical basin with 440m max diameter. Note: All buoys in the bay are liable to a change of position. The positions given must, therefore, be regarded as approximate only. The majority of buoys have been replaced by beacons.

Aus 256, 257, 827. Admiralty Pilot NP15, NP286(4).

Australian Volunteer Coastguard Tel: +61 7 4771 4831.

1025.

Priority berthing arrangements: The following priority berthing arrangements exist in the port for the berths indicated: ..... Berth Berthing Priority No 2 Xstrata Limited is permitted to determine the order of berthing No 3. Xstrata Limited is permitted to determine the order of berthing, subject to approval of the Port Services Officer. No 4 Cement Australia Limited has priority berthing rights with respect to the use of Wharf No 4, subject to approval of the Port Services Officer. No 7 Xstrata Limited is permitted to determine the order of berthing of vessels, subject to the approval of the Port Services Officer No 9 Queensland Sugar Ltd has at all times, priority in the use of Wharf No 9 and in the berthing of vessels at the wharf for the purpose of loading or unloading sugar in bulk, subject to the approval of the Port Services Officer. No 10 Patrick- The Australian Stevedore is permitted to determine the order of berthing at Wharf No 10, subject to the approval of the Port Services Officer. No 11 BHP Billiton has priority berthing rights with respect to the use of Berth No 11, subject to the approval of the Port Services Officer. For further information on berthing priorities contact the Authority's Port Services, Tel: +61 7 4781 1683. Berthing restrictions: The max length of a vessel entering Berth No 4 is 200m but only on condition that any vessel berthed at Berth No 3 is not closer inshore than the 360m mark. When tankers of over 213m in length are being berthed at Berth No 1, no vessel at Berth No 2 is to be seaward of the 660m mark. When vessels of over 180m in length are being berthed at Berth No 2, tankers or other vessels of over 180m berthed at Berth No 1 may be shifted to allow berthing space at the seaward end of Berth No 2. Vessels over 180m in length may be berthed at Berth No 7 subject to weather conditions and at the Harbour Master's discretion. Conditions will apply to the arrival and departure of vessels on Berth No 4. ..... Length of vessel to Berth No 4 Vessel at Berth No 3 (not closer inshore than) (m) (metre mark) Arrival: 200 350 190 340 180 330 170 320 160 310 150 300 140 290 130 280 Departure: 200 310 190 300 180 290 170 280 The max LOA for Berth No 4 is 200m. All vessels at Berth No 6 to be inshore of the 50m mark with beam no greater than 12m during arrival and departure of vessels at Berth No 4. Dependant on weather, type and characteristic of vessels using Berth No 4 the above conditions are subject to alteration which will be determined by the Regional Harbour Master or his delegate. Restrictions for Berth No 11: Max acceptable ship size: LOA 195m. Berthing operations to take place on slack water or ebb tide only. Unberthing operations for ships over LOA 120m on slack or ebb tide only. Unberthing operations for ships up to LOA 120m on any tide. Max wind speed not to exceed 15kts for all operations Min UKL (Under Keel Clearance) required for all ships is 1.3m at all times.

Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels over 50m unless operating under a Pilotage Exemption Certificate. Vessels requiring the services of a pilot are required to give a minimum of 48 hours notice for arrivals and 24 hours notice for departures. Pilots should be ordered via ship’s agent using the internet-based Queensland Shipping Information Planning System (QSHIPS). Vessels with an arrival draught exceeding 8.0m should proceed to Pilot Boarding Ground A. Vessels with a draught of between 7.0m and 8.0m should seek advice from the duty pilot as to which pilot boarding ground to use. Vessels with a draught less than 7.0 will be accepted at Pilot Boarding Ground B. Pilot transfer instructions will be given prior to the pilot boarding by Townsville VTS. Pilot boarding ground: There are 2 pilot boarding grounds: ..... Pilot Boarding Ground Alpha 19°06.57'S 146°54.16'E Pilot Boarding Ground Bravo 19°09.50'S 146°55.50'E

As stated in the Transport Infrastructure (Ports) Regulation 1994 the Port of Townsville consists of the area covered by waters, including tidal waters, of the sea or waters connecting with the sea within the following boundary: From the HW mark at the northern extremity of Cape Cleveland, to 19°05.41'S 146°52.06'E, to 19°05.41'S 146°45.06'E, to the HW mark on the mainland at the meridian of 146°45.06'E and along the HW mark initially in an E'ly direction, to the northern extremity of Cape Cleveland; includes the area covered by water of navigable rivers and creeks flowing directly or indirectly into waters within the boundary.

The port busy signal is as follows: A red light Oc R (2)5s will be exhibited by day and night from the port control tower in approx position 19°15.2'S 146° 49.9'E, when the port is busy due to emergencies or large vessel arrivals, departures or removals within the harbour.

..... Deadweight tonnage UKC (DWT) Sea and Platypus Channel (m) Inner Harbour (m) Up to 40,000 0.9 0.6 40,000-50,000 1.1 0.9 over 50,000 1.3 0.9 All vessels in the outer harbour are required to maintain a minimum UKC of 1.3m at all times. Vessels alongside every berth in the inner port are required to remain afloat at all times with a min UKC clearance of 0.5m. Draught/Minimum Under Keel Clearance (UKC): If the draught exceeds 10.4m, a tidal window may exist and a draught check should be made with the Duty Pilot. The Townsville Channel is dredged to 11.7m (LAT) and a minimum UKC of 0.9m is required. This UKC increases with deadweight (see above). The maximum draught varies from time to time depending on the available water in the navigational channels and the harbour.Speed restrictions are as follows: ..... Townsville Harbour: From breakwater to Ross Creek 10kts Ross Creek 6kts Ross River (upstream of Beacon No 8) 6kts Breakwater Marina 6kts Cleveland Bay: No speed limits are specified. Ships are to proceed at a speed that complies with the Queensland Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Act 1994, and subordinate legislation.

The tidal rise at the wharves is 2.9m at MHWS, and 1.9m at MHWN. The currents in the vicinity do not appear to be a hindrance. Flood currents generally run WSW, in the direction of Palm Passage, shifting to the S between Magnetic Island and the Great Barrier Reef. Ebb currents flow opposite, running N to Palm Passage, then turning ENE through the passage. During the flood tide, it has been reported that there is a strong set to the W upon exiting the Eastern Breakwater.

The Vessel Traffic System is mandatory for all vessels of LOA 35m and greater. Notice of ETA must be sent 48 hours prior to arrival with further messages 24 hours and 12 hours if necessary. Vessels carrying dangerous cargo must give 48 hours minimum notice prior to arrival and 3 hours minimum notice prior to departure. Vessels are not to move within the pilotage area unless satisfactory two way communications are maintained with Townsville VTS. Vessels are to report to Townsville VTS to obtain clearance and arrival information 2 hours before ETA at the pilotage area. Pilotage exempt vessels are to report 2 hours prior to ETA at the Fairway Lighted Beacon. Vessels are only to anchor in the area designated by Townsville VTS. Upon anchoring, vessels are to advise Townsville VTS of their anchoring time and position as a bearing and distance from the N Cardinal Lighted Beacon (19°07.42'S 146°54.23'E). Vessels at anchor in the pilotage area are to maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF channel 16 and report if ragging their anchor. Vessels departing the anchorage are to advise Townsville VTS of the vessel’s name and time of weighing anchor. Changes requested by the master/agent to scheduled movements may be made via QSHIPS, telephone, or email.

..... Name Power (bhp) Bollard Pull (t) Werra 3,600 45 Giru 3,600 43 If necessary, additional tugs can be brought from neighbouring ports. Tugs are equipped with VHF and SSB radios. The necessity to use tugs is at the sole discretion of the Harbour Master and depends upon the vessel size, draught and the berth being occupied.

Prevailing winds: E'ly to SE'ly. Although calmer conditions occur during the winter months, conditions may become very difficult during the summer months when the sea breeze augments the prevailing SE'ly. As a general rule, neither vehicle carriers arriving or departing, nor tankers in ballast departing Berth No 1, will be moved when E'ly or SE'ly winds exceed 25kts. Similar conditions present serious problems when coupled with a flood tide. Cyclone season: Nov-Apr.

TOWNSVILLE, QUEENSLAND 19°14.89'S 146°50.06'E UNCTAD LOCODE: AU TSV ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Townsville VTS VHF Channel: Ch 16; 12 Telephone: +61(0)1300 721263 E-mail: vtstownsville@msq.qld.gov.au HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) This system is mandatory for the following: (a) Vessels of 35m and over LOA or a combination of vessels of 35m and over LOA (b) Vessels carrying dangerous cargo (c) Vessels using the services of a Pilot (2) The movement of all vessels of 35m and over LOA arriving at Townsville is recorded in an internet based system known as QSHIPS, available at www.qships.tmr.qld.gov.au/webx/. Shipping agents must submit booking information online in accordance with the reporting requirements (Prior notification of movements and record their requisitions for Tugs, Pilot and Linesmen). The ancillary services respond online to acknowledge the booking and allocate their resources; the movement then assumes the 'confirmed' status. Owners or masters who are not using an agent are required to complete an arrival/departure report and lodge it with the VTS. (3) Vessels are required to give prior notification (via QSHIPS) of movement inside the pilotage area 48h prior to entry and 24h prior to removal or departure. The report must include the following: (a) IMO Number (b) Vessel's name (c) From (d) To (e) Side alongside (f) Forward draught (g) Aft draught (h) Displacement (i) dwt (j) Port (k) Agent (l) Agency (m) Invoicing body (n) Last/next port (o) Estimated start/end times (p) Dangerous goods (yes/no) (q) LOA, Beam, gt (noting: LOA, gt, and Beam are all provided by Lloyds data, however if the vessel has not previously visited a Queensland port the fields may not automatically be populated) (r) Defects (including but not limited to: navigational and mooring equipment, steering gear and main engines, auxiliary engines, main air compressors. thrusters (bow and stern), gyro compasses, radars, AIS, UMS status, VDR and so on). (4) Vessels carrying dangerous cargo must give 48h minimum notice prior to arrival and 3h minimum notice prior to departure. (5) Vessels are not to move within the pilotage area unless satisfactory two-way VHF communications are maintained with Townsville VTS. (6) Any marine incident, for example a collision, grounding or fire occurring within the port should be reported immediately to Townsville VTS on VHF Ch 12. (7) All vessels are to maintain a listening watch on VHF Ch 12 and 16 whilst within the VTS and Pilotage area. REPORTING: (1) Inward bound vessels are required to report to the VTS as follows: (a) 2h prior to entry into the pilotage area or for Pilot exempt vessels 2h prior to Fairway Beacon, providing the following: (i) Vessel's name (ii) Position (iii) Forward and aft draught (iv) Changes to vessel details (v) Any defects (vi) ETA to Pilot boarding position (b) On anchoring, providing the following: (i) Vessel's name (ii) Anchor position as a bearing and distance from the N Cardinal Mark (19°07· 60S 146°54·57E) (iii) Time of anchoring (c) On departure from an anchorage, providing the following: (i) Vessel's name (ii) Anchor aweigh time (d) Exempt masters should call the VTS before proceeding past the Pilot boarding place to obtain clearance before entering the channel and the time of first line and the time that they are secured alongside the berth. (2) Outward bound vessels are required to report to the VTS as follows: (a) 3h prior to departure, providing the following: (i) Vessel's name (ii) Estimated departure draught (iii) Readiness to depart (b) To obtain clearance prior to movement, providing the following: (i) Vessel's name (ii) Radio check (iii) Destination port/anchorage (iv) Forward and aft draught (v) Any changes to vessel details (c) When carrying out unassisted removal along the berth, providing the following: (i) Vessel's name (ii) Time of commencement of movement (d) Upon completion of unassisted removal along the berth, providing the following: (i) Vessel's name (ii) Time of completion of movement (e) Pilot onboard and ship ready to depart (not less than 30 mins prior to ETD), providing the following: (i) Vessel's name (ii) Pilot on board time (iii) Pilot name (iv) Forward draught (v) Aft draught (vi) Changes to scheduled movements (f) On departure from an anchorage, providing the following: (i) Vessel's name (ii) Anchor aweigh time (iii) Destination (g) On entering Platypus Channel when passing between P13 and P14 Lt bns (19° 14·07S 146°50·39E) (h) On entering Sea Channel when passing between P1 and P2 Lt bns (19°11·51S 146°52·03E) (i) Pilot transfer (when the Pilot transfer has been completed from outbound vessel to launch), providing the following: (i) Vessel's name (ii) Pilot disembarked (iii) Pilot disembarkation time ________________________________________________________________________________ PORT CONTACT DETAILS: Regional Hr Mr Telephone: +61(0)7 44218100 Fax: +61(0)7 47212028 E-mail: rhmtownsville@msq.qld.gov.au Website: www.msq.qld.gov.au Port Authority Call: Marine Services VHF Channel: Ch 16; 08 12 Telephone: +61(0)7 47811500 Fax: +61(0)7 47811525 E-mail: info@townsville-port.com.au Website: www.townsville-port.com.au Manager (Pilot Services) Telephone: +61(0)7 47811562 Fax: +61(0)7 47811525 E-mail: pilotmanager@townsville-port.com.au HOURS: H24 ________________________________________________________________________________ TUGS CONTACT DETAILS: VHF Channel: Ch 16; 06 08 13 (Emergency) Telephone: +61(0)1300 596606 E-mail: sltowagetownsville@smitlamnalco.com.au HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Vessel's agents shall requisition tug services via the QSHIPS programme. (2) Amendments to tug bookings should be made by telephone or e-mail (monitored from 0800 to 1800 LT daily). (3) Requests must include the following: (a) Vessel's name and IMO number (b) Berth and side to (c) Capacity of bow thruster (d) Defects/restrictions with navigational and mooring equipment, steering gear and engines (including auxiliary engines) (e) Immobilisation in port or at anchor (f) Forward and aft draught ________________________________________________________________________________ }

WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 06/25 Australian Notice 01/09/25, (RSDRA2025000014704), 06/25

VHF: Port Authority: Ch 12 and 16, Call sign "Townsville Harbour". Tel: +61 7 4781 1500. Email: info@townsville-port.com.au. Pilots: Ch 06, 08. Tel: +61 1300 721263. Email: msg.townsville.pilots@tranport.qld.gov.au. Tugs: Ch 16, 06, 08. Townsville VTS: Ch 16, 12. Tel: +61 1300 721263. Email: vtstownsville@msg.qld.gov.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)

Vessel's ETA must be advised 48 hours prior to arrival. Further messages should be sent 12 hours and 6 hours prior to arrival. Vessels should send ETA and draught to the duty pilot at least 24 hours in advance.

Dangerous goods: For all dangerous cargoes, there is a requirement to notify Maritime Safety Queensland, Regional Harbour Master and submit an application to the Townsville Port Authority. No person shall cause the handling, storing and transportation of dangerous goods in or through the port, without prior written application to the Authority's Marine Services Manager or delegate, at least 48 hours before berthing of a vessel. A dual application form addressing the requirements of both Maritime Safety Queensland and Townsville Port Authority is available for this purpose.

Townsville is a first port of entry and notification of AQIS quarantine inspection is required. Requirements should be made not more than 24 hours or less than 12 hours in advance. Inspections may be carried out at all hours at the wharf or at the quarantine anchorage, at the discretion of the Quarantine Officer. Rat guards are to be maintained on all mooring lines while vessels are berthed in the port. Ballast water not permitted to be discharged until permission granted by AQIS authorities. Renewal of Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Exemption Certificates possible.

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 2,000t 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