Wyndham (AUWYN)

Wyndham has 1 jetty with 2 deep water berths for general, bulk and containerised cargo. Exports include live cattle, sugar, agricultural produce and general cargo. Imports include, bulk fuel, building materials, general cargo, ammonium nitrate and fertilisers. The port is naturally deep but relies on monsoon rains to periodically prevent silting in the approach channels.

South Indian Ocean Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical May 1 to Nov 30, Summer Dec 1 to Apr 30.

Wyndham is the principal port of Kimberley and is situated towards the S end of the Cambridge Gulf in the N of Western Australia.

LOA 195.26m, beam 32.26m, draught 8.0m, 53,603DWT.

Approx 440,000t of cargo and 150 vessels handled annually.

The outer anchorages are as follows: Lacrosse Island: Mariners waiting for a pilot should anchor approx 4.0nm S of Lacrosse Island, (14°45'S 128°19'E) in depths of 17-18m, sand and shell. Anchorage can be obtained under the lee of Lacrosse Island, on either side, or in Turtle Bay, close S of West Bluff, (14°44'S 128°18'E). Myrmidon Ledge: Anchorage for small coasting vessels, can be obtained S of Vancouver Point, (14°50'S 128°12'E) off the S edge of Myrmidon Ledge, a drying rocky ridge in depths of 9.0-11m. Caution: The outgoing tidal stream sets towards this ledge and care is necessary when taking up this anchorage. Cherrie Cove: Lies between Ina Island, (15°00'S 128°07'E) and the mainland SW of Island Point, affords good anchorage for small coasting vessels. The cove is entered by a narrow passage S of Ina Island. Tidal streams are very strong off the E side of the island causing overfalls and rips, local knowledge is required. Ausralind Bank: Anchorage clear of the main tidal currents can be obtained 2.5nm NNE of Nicholls Point, (15°03'S 128°07'E), off the W side of Australind Bank in depths of 11-13m. Steep Head: Ocean going vessels waiting for the tide or slack water can anchor in mid channel approx 0.7nm SW of Steep Head, (15°07'S 128°07'E), in depths from 22-31m. Anchorage can be obtained by smaller vessels in the bight 1.0nm of Steep Head. Nellie Bay: Anchorage for small coasting vessels can be obtained off Nellie Bay, (15°11'S 128°07'E) in a depth of 11m, mud. Still Bay: At 1.0nm S of Nellie is reported to be the best anchorage in the gulf for small coasting vessels as the tidal streams here form an eddy which causes comparatively slack water at all times. The best berth is with the extremity of Red Head, (15°13'S 128°07'E), bearing 248° distance 0.2nm, depth 10m, mud. Quarantine Anchorage: Situated between Wyndham Wharf, (15°27'S 128°06'E) and Anthon Landing, 0.6nm S, between 0.2-0.7nm off the E shore.

Cambridge Gulf is approached between Medusa Bank on the E and King Shoals on the W and entered either side of Lacrosse Island. The preferred entrance is W of Lacrosse Island. The approach channel and fairway through the greater part of the gulf is relatively deep as far as Pender Point (15°17'S 128°06'E), on the W shore 33nm SSW of Cape Dussejour. The channel is divided into 2 parts by middle ground. Hare Channel, along the W bank, is entered between Pender Point and the N extremity of middle ground and is marked by leading beacons. It is recommended for vessels, proceeding to Wyndham, in preference to the main channel which leads E of the middle ground. The entrance channel has a least depth of 5.9m.

BA 4721. Admiralty Pilot NP13, NP286(4).

There are no coastguard facilities available.

1015-1000.

A boat is available to run mooring lines. Depending on weather conditions, vessels berth at most states of the tide. Berthing and unberthing at Wyndham Wharf is dependent on the draught of the vessel but is best accomplished between 3 hours before and 2 hours after HW.

Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels 500GT and available throughout 24 hours. Vessels should request the services of a pilot 7 days, 48 and 24 hours in advance (stating pilot boarding position required), to the Harbour Master Wyndham Port. Vessels should maintain a listening watch on Ch 16 from at least 24 hours before pilot boards. Pilot boards in the following position: a) Sea Pilot Station (Lacrosse): 14°48.90'S 128°18.70'E. b) Wyndham Pilot Station (Nicholls Point): 14°58.10'S 128°10.70'E. c) Smaller vessels may embark pilot in the vicinity of Steer Head (15°07.00'S 128°06.00'E) by arrangement with the Harbour Master.

The N port limit is a line joining Cape Dussejour, Lacrosse Island and Cape Dommet.

Lacrosse Island Light, (white round metal hut, 6.0m in height), (14°44'S 128° 18'E).

A comprehensive set of lit navigation aids between Nicholls Point and Pender Point. The port is operational throughout 24 hours except for tankers, which are restricted to daylight hours. Contact the Harbour Master. The least depth in the approach channel is 5.9m, the least depths alongside the berths are 5.0m in the North Berth and 8.5m in the South Berth at zero datum. A continuous maintenance dredging programme is required and changes in the max draught may occur due to silting.

Vessel operation is greatly affected by tidal range and flow. Range: mean spring approx 6.5mm, mean neap approx 2.7m. Tidal streams run at up to 7kts through the narrower sections of the Cambridge Gulf passage. Maximum Tidal Range: 8.2m.

There are no traffic schemes operating in the port, AIS station installed.

There is one ASD tug with 45t bollard pull available. Vessels should request tug service 72hrs in advance.

Prevailing winds: E'ly (winter). Strong Katabatic winds blow off the Bastion Range at times. Strong E'ly winds can be experienced during the dry season, Apr to Oct. Strong squalls can be experienced during the wet season, Nov to Mar.

WYNDHAM, CAMBRIDGE GULF, W.A. 15°27.10'S 128°06.07'E UNCTAD LOCODE: AU WYN ________________________________________________________________________________

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Darwin Radio is the nearest coast radio station. VHF: Port: Ch 16, during office hours 0700-1600hrs. Ch 12 is monitored during pilotage and berthing operations. The range may be limited at times due to geographical and atmospheric conditions. Pilot vessel: Ch 16, 12. 2182kHz.

There is no resident Customs Officer in Wyndham, officers attend each vessel as required.

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 to the Harbour Master 7 days prior to arrival. Updated ETA's must be sent at least 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival. Vessels within port limits or at an anchorage within the port must maintain a listening watch on Ch 12.

Wyndham is a first port of entry. Masters are required to radio Port Hedland not less than 24 hours prior to arrival giving ETA and usual health declarations. Radio Pratique is usually given to all vessels except livestock carriers.

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. ...................... 2. ...................... 3. ...................... 4. ...................... 5. ...................... 6. ...................... 7. ...................... 8. ...................... 9. ...................... 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.