Wallaroo (AUWAL)

Wallaroo is a small commercial port. Cargoes handled include grain, phosphate rock and fertiliser. The cargo is exported with almost no coastal traffic using the port. Grain exports are handled by modern, purpose built equipment including a conveyor system and loading spouts.

Summer.

Wallaroo is located on the E side of the Spencer Gulf, 158km NW of Adelaide.

LOA 229.113m, beam 32.28m, 82,499DWT.

There is good and secure anchorage for vessels awaiting a pilot between 1-2nm W of the entrance light beacon. Anchorage within the compulsory pilotage area, may be found in a depth of approx 10m, approx 0.75nm NW of the outer end of the Wallaroo Jetty.

Approach channel runs 090°-270°, width 90m, marked by 9 beacons, depth 8.4m ISLW. Swinging basin dredged to 8.4m. From a position S of the pilot boarding position, 33°54'S 137°33'E, the track leads E into Wallaroo dredged entrance channel passing with (positions from the entrance Light Beacon, 33°54.5'S 137°33.2'E) N of the entrance light beacon marking the S side of the outer end of the channel, then between No 1 Light Beacon (0.5nm E) and No 2 Light Beacon. The track continues to lead E, then generally SE and S, through the dredged channel marked by light beacons, passing W of No 12 Light Beacon, then as required into the turning area and towards the berth. Lights in line: Front light, (white triangle apex up, black border), (33° 55.9'S 137°36.9'E); rear light, (white triangle apex down black border), 305m from the front light. The alignment, 120.5° of these lights, assist in berthing vessels.

BA 4709. Admiralty Pilot NP13, NP286(4).

The Volunteer Coastguard Station is located at North Beach, Wallaroo, VHF Ch 16.

1028-1030.

Vessels berthing at Berth No 2(N) mainly berth portside alongside under the 5 loading areas for grain, peas, etc. Vessels berthing at Berth No 1(S) berth starboard side alongside for fertiliser discharge into hoppers and trucks.

Compulsory for all vessels over LOA 35m unless exempt. ETA should be sent 24 and 4 hours in advance and request for pilot at least 2 hours prior to arrival (4 hours if outside office hours). Pilot and mooring party must be ordered not later than 1630hrs for evening and early morning berthing up to 0900hrs. Pilots board 1.5nm W of entrance light. Continuous listening watch should be maintained whilst within the port limit on VHF Ch 12. Pilot Boards at: 33°54.38'S 137°31.58'E.

The subjacent land underlying, and the adjacent land extending from, the waters, rivers, creeks and inlets to high water mark of that part of Wallaroo Bay bounded as follows: Commencing at a point on high water mark intersected by a line 150m NE and parallel to the northern face of the shipping pier; then generally NW'ly along a line joining high water at the SW extremity of Point Riley to the intersection with a line being the production generally E'ly of a line 250m from and parallel to the port side of the maintained channel; then generally W'ly along that line to its intersection with western boundary of the harbour of Wallaroo; then generally S'ly along the harbour boundary for 0.6nm; then generally ESE'ly along a line joining the front lead to the intersection with high water mark; then generally NE'ly along high water mark to the point of commencement.

Wallaroo Jetty Head Light, (white metal tower) 33°55.6'S 137°36.6'E.

Daylight entry only. Masters or agents must obtain permission from Flinders Ports before any repositioning of vessel. Permission should be requested from Client Services Officer/Marine Traffic, Operations Superintendent, Duty Pilot or Signal Station.

Range: Mean high water springs 1.21m, mean high water neaps 0.88m.

Berthing: Vessels not exceeding LOA 200m or a 30m beam will be allocated 1 tug (Lucinda). Vessels over LOA 200m or exceeding 30m beam will be allocated 2 tugs (Lucinda + 1). Vessels in excess of LOA 220m and 32.2m beam will be allocated 2 tugs (Taminga + Lucinda). Departure: Vessel departures will be assisted by 1 tug (Lucinda).

Prevailing winds: SW'ly.

WALLAROO, S.A. 33°55.52'S 137°36.71'E UNCTAD LOCODE: AU WAL For details see: ADELAIDE PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 36/25 Flinders Port Guides, (RSDRA2025000293312), 36/25

..... VHF Frequency Purpose Notes Ch 16 Calling - Distress and Safety Ch 67 for Distress & Safety. Ch 12 Ship/Shore/Ship Operations Vessels should monitor VHF at all times in Port Limits for information. Transit advices/messages and information. Ch 06, 08 Tug Operations Primary Channel 06. Ch 13 Flinders Ports communications and Emergency Exercise/Response. To keep primary channels clear. All radio communications within the port will be conducted in standard marine navigation vocabulary. Communication must be preceded by the identification of the channel the operator is using. Marine services are coordinated by Flinders Port Client Services Officer during normal office hours (0830-1700hrs) Mon-Fri, or the Signal Station at all other times.

There is a Customs Officer located at Wallaroo who also acts for the Immigration Department.

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)

Vessels ETA should be sent 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival to ships agent.

..... Navigation: 1. International Rules for Prevention of Collisions at Sea Regulations apply to all vessels in State waters including those within Port Adelaide, unless indicated otherwise 2. The Master or Operator of a vessel proceeding along the course of a river or channel must keep the vessel as near to the outer limit of the river or channel which lies on its starboard side as is safe and practicable. 3. The Master or Operator of a vessel which can safely navigate outside a channel must not allow the vessel to hamper the safe passage of any other vessels which can navigate only inside the channel. . 4. The Master or Operator of a vessel engaged in fishing must not allow the vessel to impede the passage of any other vessel navigating within the channel. 5. The Master or Operator of a vessel must not, except in an emergency, anchor the vessel in the channel. 6. If a vessel is anchored in a channel due to an emergency, the Master or Operator must, as soon as practicable, move the vessel to the side of the channel. The Signal Station must be notified. 7. The Master or Operator of a vessel navigation in a channel must only overtake another vessel if this can be done safely. 8. A person must not, except with the approval of Flinders Port, cause or permit a cable, chain, hawser or rope to be placed across the channel. 9. No vessel will be manoeuvred at height of tide less than 1m. Permits: No work shall be carried out by means of a device producing a naked flame or flash exposed to the air on a vessel in a port to which these rules apply unless 1. Flinders Port has been notified in writing of the intention to undertake the work. 2. The work has been authorised in writing by the owner of the vessel, including fishing vessels, or the owner's agent. 3. The work is carried out in a safe and professional manner and according to Australian Standards 1674/1980, section 7, 10. If welding or hot work is to be performed, the relevant operator is to be provided with permit under the responsibility of Flinders Port. Bunkers: 1. The agent, on behalf of the vessel's Master, is required to inform Flinders Port whenever a vessel is to take onboard fuel by means of 'Application to Take On Fuel' form. Permission is granted by Flinders Port and forwarded to the agent. Condition relating to bunkering are detailed on the 'Permission to Take onboard Fuel' form. In addition permission is also required if removing sludge or bilge water from a vessel. 2. Approval is given by means of the Permission to Take onboard Fuel Oil in Bulk forms. This form sets out the condition under which fuel can be taken onboard. 3. Permission is also required if removing sludge or bilge waters from the vessel. Handling of inflammable Material in Bulk: 1. The agent must inform Flinders Port whenever a vessel is to load or discharge inflammable substances by means of 'Notice of Intention to Handle Inflammable Liquid/Inflammable Oil/Liquified Inflammable Gas in Bulk' form. 2. Approval is given by the assigned portion of the form by Flinders Port and forwarded to the relevant agent. Environment: 1. Vessel must not discharge smoke or vapour to the extent that it causes danger to any other person. 2. No offensive material is to be discharged from a vessel directly or indirectly into waters or onto land in the port. Ballast: A Port Management Officer may give the Master of a vessel in a port directions relating to any ballast water carried on the vessel. 1. The direction may include prohibiting discharge of ballast water. 2. Requiring ballast water to be discharged in specified waters and a specified manner. 3. Requiring ballast water to be exchanged in specified waters. 4. Relating to the loading of Ballast water. Divers: The Master or Operator of a vessel of more than 10m in length is to inform Flinders Port and request permission to carry out diving activities and display the appropriate signals 1. The Master or Operator of a vessel over 10m in length must, at all times, display International Code Flag A while a diver is operating from the vessel. 2. The Master or Operator of a vessel that is less than 10m in length must display International Code Flag A measuring at least 750 x 600mm in size while a diver is operating from a vessel. 3. A diver, operating independently from a vessel must display a rigid replica of Code Flag A, at least 300 x 200mm at all times, from a buoy or float moored within 30m of the diver. 4. A diver must not operate in a harbour, independently of a vessel, in a dredged channel used by vessels. 5. A Master or Operator of a vessel in the vicinity of a vessel, float or buoy displaying the International Code Flag A or a replica, must navigate to avoid injury to the diver or interfere with the vessel, float or buoy. 6. When an International Code Flag A or replica is displayed, the person displaying the flag must ensure it is illuminated during the hours of darkness. 7. Vessels passing a vessel displaying an International Code Flag A, must do so at a speed not greater than 4kts and keep well clear. Dangerous Substances: Details of any dangerous or hazardous substances are to be provided to Flinders Port for further action 1. Cargo of an explosive nature must be listed and forwarded to Flinders Port. 2. The agent must forward a hazardous cargo list to Flinders Port 48 hours prior to the vessel's arrival. The list should include all relevant details, including UN numbers, to enable a complete check to be made. 3. Flinders Port has adopted the Standard AS 3846 'The Handling of Dangerous Cargoes in Port Areas'.

Radio pratique is available 24 hours prior to arrival.

NOR tendered as per Charter Party.

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