Weipa (AUWEI)

The port is designed for handling very large quantities of bauxite for export which is mined from the Rio Tinto Alcan (RTA) mines. A small amount of petroleum products are imported for local consumption.

South Pacific Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Apr 1 to Nov 30, Summer Dec 1 to Mar 31.

Weipa is situated approximately 200km south from the tip of Cape York on the west coast of the Cape York Penisula.

Max LOA 236m, beam 43m, draught 12.2m, DWT unrestricted.

Approx 20,000,000t of cargo and 300 vessels handled annually.

..... Anchorage A 12°44.8'S 141°36.2'E Anchorage B 12°45.5'S 141°35.2'E Anchorage C 12°46.0'S 141°36.3'E Anchorage D 12°46.2'S 141°34.2'E Anchorage E 12°46.7'S 141°35.3'E Anchorage F 12°47.2'S 141°36.4'E The bottom is soft mud and the holding is generally good, but care must be taken during strong westerly winds. Emergency anchorage for detained vessels inside the Pilotage Area: 12°45.5'S 141°38.0'E

The directions for entering the harbour are as follows: N approach and South channel: From a position, 12°35'S 141°32'E, approx 4.5nm W of Duyfken Point, the approach leads SE then E across Albatross Bay passing SW of Dufyken Point at a distance of at least 4nm. Gonbung Point Leading Lights: Front light (white metal tower), 12°40.1'S 141°50.4'E; Rear light, (as front light), 1.75nm ENE of the front light. The alignment 078° of Gonbung Point Leading Lights then leads through the centre of South Channel into the deep water channel of Embley River passing SSE of Fairway Light Beacon, marking the N side of the entrance to the South Channel. The South Channel has a designed depth of 11.1m and the minimum static UKC for is 1.2m. Then between No 1 and No 2 Light Beacons, then between numbered pairs of light beacons marking the S and N sides of the dredged channel, then between No 17 and No 18 (special) Light Beacons, at the inner end of the South Channel. No 18 Light Beacon marks the E end of a drying sandbank at the junction of South Channel and Emberley River, then NNW of Urquhart Point, the S entrance point of Emberley River. The track then leads E passing S of No 20 Light Beacon. This light beacon stands on the alignment of Gonbung Point Leading Lights and marks the N side of the deep water channel of Embley River. A departure channel has been established with a designed depth of 11.1m LAT. Caution: Check current depth information in latest Notice to Mariners for the Port of Weipa at: http://www.msq.qld.gov.au/Notices-to-mariners.aspx.

AUS4 and 301. BA 4603, 4720. Admiralty Pilot NP13, NP286(4).

1015-1022.

Vessels less than LOA 200m can berth at any state of the tide. Vessels over LOA 200m can only berth at the flood tide. Vessels can sail either 1 hour.15 minutes before HW or 30 minutes before LW. Berthing and sailing times may be varied to take account of vessels draught and other shipping movements. Vessels over LOA 200m proceed to their berth via the South (Main) Channel then via the channel S of Cora Bank and berth starboard side to the wharf. (Note the channel S of Bora Bank is only 7.3m in depth). Vessels less than LOA 200m proceed direct to their berths without passing the channel S of Cora Bank. These vessels can berth either port side or starboard side to the berth and use Lorim Point Swing Basin (9.4m) either on arrival or departure.

Pilotage is compulsory for all vessel LOA 50m and over when transiting within the port, unless a current PEC is held for this port. Pilotage is provided by Ports North. Vessels requesting a pilot must forward their request at least 48 hours before arrival and amend or confirm ETA 24 hours before arrival. If after 24 hours is given and the ETA varies by more than 1 hour the agent should inform the duty pilot. Details required at the time of notification should include the following information: ..... 1. Vessel's name (and previous name if applicable) 2. ETA and ETD 3. Draught fore and aft (for arrival and departure) 4. LOA and beam 5. GT 6. Whether vessel's main engine is fixed or variable pitch 7. Whether vessel has an operable bow thruster 8. Preferred side alongside 9. Whether a line launch has been ordered 10. Whether pratique has been granted 11. Whether or not standard pilot ladder boarding arrangements exist (if no, clarification of boarding facility is required) Pilot boards in position: 12°43.90'S 141°36.00'E.

The port of Weipa comprises of the waters of Albatross Bay E of a line from Jantz Point, the W extremity of Duyfken Point, to Boyd Point (20.75nm S).

..... Duyfken: Duyfken Point Light Tower 12° 34.0'S 141° 36.0'E Fl.5 sec 17M Racon (K) South Channel: Fairway Beacon SC 2 Beacon 12° 42.140'S 141° 40.020'E LFl.10 sec 8M South Channel lateral beacons SC 1, 3-21 Beacons Synchronised to flash every 4 secs. Fl R/G 4 sec Lateral beacon SC 22 Beacon Marks the end of the South Channel and junction of Embley River and Jackson Channels V.Q.Y Gonbung Point leading lights White towers Lights in line 078° mark centre of South Channel F.Gn (F. by day) Cora Bank South Channel: Lateral Buoy SC 24 Red buoy Northern side of Embley River channel Q.Fl.R Cora Bank West beacon CBW Y.B.Y West cardinal of Cora Bank Q.Fl (9)15 sec Cora South Channel lateral beacons CS 1-6 Beacons Synchronised to flash every 4 secs. Fl.R/G 4 sec Cora Bank East beacon CBE B.Y.B East cardinal of Cora Bank V.Q(3)5 sec. Departure Channel: Cora North Channel Lateral beacons 1, 3-14, 16, 18 Beacons Synchronised to flash every 4 secs. Fl.R/G 4 sec Lorim Point wharf clearance leads (90) (Rear) 12° 39.74'S 141°50.90'E (Front) 12° 39.81'S 141°51.03'E Indicates a clearance of 133 m from the line of fenders at this wharf. F.B day (occas.) F.Bu night (occas.) Lateral beacon CN2 Beacon Off Gonbung Point Q.Fl.R

There are normally no restrictions as to movements during the hours of darkness, however this will depend on the circumstances prevailing at the time. All vessels traversing the South Channel must do so at a moderate speed to prevent erosion of the side slopes. There is no speed limit, however 10kts is considered to be the maximum. No vessel will enter or depart the port without the permission of the Harbour Master.

Range 2.2m at springs, 0.8m at neap.

There is a Vessel Traffic Service in operation. Reporting points are as follows: ..... Vessels Inbound: 1. All vessels must call Weipa Harbour on VHF Ch 16 at the following times: a. When entering S Channel on passing the Fairway Light Beacon b. When secure at a berth (naming the wharf). Vessels Outbound or Changing Berth: 2. All vessels departing from a wharf or anchorage within the Weipa Harbour Area must call Weipa Harbour at the following times: a. On leaving a wharf b. On securing to another wharf (removal) c. On passing Fairway Light Beacon.

Four tugs are available. Tug services are provided by Smit Lamnalco Towage Australia and tug requisitions are generally made by ship's agents. The following tugs are available: ..... Tug Bhp Bollard pull (t) SL Gibson 4000 57 Peter Crooke 4582 50 SL King 5600 69 Harry Evans 4582 50 Arrival movements of LOA greater than 100 m will utilise a minimum of two tugs. Under normal conditions no tugs are required for vessels less than 100 m.

Prevailing winds: E'ly to SE'ly.

WEIPA, QUEENSLAND 12°39.93'S 141°50.84'E UNCTAD LOCODE: AU WEI For details see; GENERAL DIAGRAM WEIPA VTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Weipa VTS (provided from Cairns VTS) VHF Channel: Ch 16; 08 12 Telephone: +61(0)7 40527470 Fax: +61(0)7 40527460 E-mail: vtscairns@msq.qld.gov.au REPORTING POINTS: (1) Vessels inward-bound: All vessels must call Weipa VTS via VHF Chs 16 or 12 at the following times: (a) Two hours prior to arrival (b) When entering South Channel on passing the Fairway Lt Bn (c) When secure at a berth (naming the wharf) (2) Vessels outward-bound or shifting berth: All vessels departing from a wharf or anchorage within the Weipa Harbour Area must call Weipa VTS at the following times: (a) On leaving a wharf (b) On securing to another wharf (removal) (c) On passing Fairway Lt Bn ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PORT CONTACT DETAILS: Harbour Control Call: Weipa VTS (provided by Cairns VTS) VHF Channel: Ch 16; 08 12 Telephone: +61(0)7 40527470 Fax: +61(0)7 40527460 E-mail: vtscairns@msq.qld.gov.au Regional Hr Mr (Cairns) Telephone: +61(0)7 40527400 Fax: +61(0)7 40527451 E-mail: rhmcairns@msq.qld.gov.au Port Authority (North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation) Telephone: +61(0)7 32247088 (Brisbane Office) +61(0)7 40697749 (Weipa Office) Fax: +61(0)7 32247234 (Brisbane Office) +61(0)7 40697518 (Weipa Office) E-mail: info@nqbp.com.au Website: www.nqbp.com.au Wilhelmsen Ship Services Telephone: +61(0)7 40697203 (Office hours) +61(0)7 40697938 (AOH) Telex: +71 48808 (Rio Tinto AA48808) Rio Tinto Emergency Services Telephone: +61(0)7 40698444 Tugs VHF Channel: Ch 06 (outward-bound) 08 (inward-bound) HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Vessels can confirm ETA direct to Weipa VTS via VHF Chs 16 or 12 or Wilhelmsen Ship Services by telephone, fax or telex. (2) Vessels should contact Weipa VTS via VHF Ch 16 or 12, 2h and 1h before arrival at the Pilot boarding position to confirm ETA and to obtain Pilot boarding information. Weipa VTS should also be notified when a vessel anchors off the port. OIL SPILL: All pollution incidents occurring in the Weipa Region are to be reported to Weipa VTS by VHF or telephone. DANGEROUS GOODS: (1) A manifest of dangerous goods must be received not less than 48h prior to the vessel's ETA at the pilotage area. (2) Permission must be obtained from the Port Authority in order to transport dangerous goods across any wharf and the onus is on the Master and/or owner of any vessel carrying dangerous goods to comply with all the necessary international and local authority regulations. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________" }

UKHO WEEKLY CORRECTIONS WEEK 23/18 Australian Notice 10/391/18, (RSDRA2018000125839), 23/18 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

For operational maritime questions, marine incidents, marine pollution, pilotage, buoy moorings, navigation aids or towage requirements, contact the Regional Harbour Master's office: Tel +61 7 4052 7412, Fax +61 7 4052 7451, Email: RHMCairns@msq.qld.gov.au, After hours emergency: 1300 551 899. Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) for Weipa is situated at the Regional Harbour Master's office. For ship traffic scheduling, marine pollution incidents and reporting defective navigation aids, direct initial enquiries to the VTS: VHF Ch 12, 16 and 8. Callsign "WEIPA VTS". Tel: +61 7 4052 7470, Fax: +61 7 4052 7460, Email: vtscairns@msq.qld.gov.au. VHF: Port Operations: Ch 16, 12, 13, 14. Tugs: Ch 06 (outbound) and 08 (inbound). Port Authority: Tel: +61 7 3224 7426, Fax: +61 7 4069 7518. Rio Tinto Marine Operations: Tel: +61 7 4069 8336, Email: weipamarineoperations@riotinto.com. Port Control - Weipa VTS: Tel: +61 7 4052 7470, Fax: +61 7 4052 7460.

Vessels arriving from foreign country must submit documentation 96 hours prior to vessel's ETA.

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) ..... Dangerous Goods: 1. A Manifest of Dangerous Goods must be received not less than 48 hours prior to the vessel's ETA at the Pilotage Area. 2. Permission must be obtained from the Port Authority in order to transport Dangerous Goods across any wharf and the onus is on the Master and/or Owner of any vessel carrying Dangerous Goods to comply with all the necessary International and Local Authority Regulations.

Vessel's ETA should be emailed or faxed to the ship's agent at least 7 days before arrival. Details should include name of vessel, type of vessel, ETA, total cargo quantity required, hatch loading sequence (Pour by Pour), sent 48 hours prior to arrival. The "Application to Berth" form must be received by Weipa VTS no later than 48 hours before the vessel's estimated pilot boarding time.

Weipa is a proclaimed Australian first port of entry and therefore all overseas vessels or installations are required to give prescribed information (pratique status of your vessel) to the Maritime National Coordination Centre (MNCC). You are required to complete a Pre-arrival Report for Vessels (QPAR) and submit it to the MNCC by email MaritimeNCC@agriculture.gov.au or phone 1300 004 605 if in Australia and +61-8-8201-6185 if outside of Australia, through the help of your agent. The information must be submitted on the QPAR no less than 12, and no more than 96 hours prior to the Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) of the vessel or installations at anchorage or berth. Once forwarded to the MNCC, the information supplied on the QPAR will be assessed by a Quarantine Officer (QO). The QO will then issue the Vessel Master, through the Shipping Agent, with a Quarantine Approval to Berth (ATB) which lists Quarantine directions placed on the vessel or installations.

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. Intended date of departure .................... Note: To be lodged at Customs Marine Centre, with a copy of the Crew List, 96 hours prior to the vessel's arrival. unquote.