PORT &

SHIPPING
DIRECTORY

LATITUDE 19º 15' S | LONGITUDE 146º 50' E

TOWNSVILLE PORT AUTHORITY

www.townsville-port.com.au

BERTH USAGE
Berth 1 § A dedicated bulk liquids, common user wharf
§ Used by tankers for bulk oil, fuel, gas and
sulphuric acid discharge.
§ Bunker fuel oil facilities available
§ Distillate available through pipelines however is
subject to oil company approval.
Berth 2 § Used for unloading nickel ore.
§ Leased to M.I.M. Holdings Limited who has
licensed its use to Queensland Nickel Pty Ltd.
§ M.I.M. Holdings Limited is permitted to determine
the order of berthing, under the priority berthing
arrangements that exist in the Port of Townsville.
Berth 3 § Leased to M.I.M. Holdings Limited
§ Operated and controlled by Northern Shipping &
Stevedoring Pty Ltd and has access to three
operational cranes.
§ Typical cargoes handled include lead ingots,
refined copper, nickel and zinc
§ Also used for containerised cargo, fertiliser
imports and live cattle exports area of 1.2
hectares for storing 184 dry containers.
SIZE/UKC
§ The berth pocket is 250 metres in length
and can accommodate vessels to a
maximum of 238 metres.
§ Vessels alongside this berth are required
to remain afloat at all times with a
minimum UKC of 0.50 metres.
§ The berth pocket is a total length of 281
metres and can accommodate vessels up
to 238 metres in length.
§ Vessels alongside this berth are required
to remain afloat at all times with a
minimum UKC of 0.50 metres.
§ The largest berth pocket within the
Townsville Port at 283.5 metres
§ Can accommodate vessels up to a
maximum length of 238 metres.
Vessels along side this berth are
required to remain afloat at all times
with a minimum UKC of 0.50 metres.
berth is 12.4 metres, which is below
port datum (LAT).
LWD and LAT
§ LWD and LAT at wharf deck
are 5.18 metres and 5.46
metres respectively.
§ As at 27 March 2003, the
declared navigation depth at
this berth is 12.4 metres, which
is below port datum (LAT).
§ LWD and LAT at wharf deck
are 5.79 metres and 6.07
metres respectively.
§ As at 27 March 2003, the
declared navigation depth of
this berth was 12.4 metres,
which was below port datum
(LAT).
§ LWD and LAT at berth 3 wharf
deck are 5.79 metres and 6.07
metres respectively.
§ As at 27 March 2003, the
actual navigation depth of this
berth is 12.4 metres, which is
below port datum (LAT).
CARGO BERTH INFORMATION
OTHER INFORMATION
§ Berth 1 does not have any priority
berthing arrangements.
§ Shore power connections are
available at this berth at 100
amperes 415 volts.
§ Two gantry cranes can be equipped
to unload ore from the vessel into
hoppers and feed a conveyor
system, carrying the ore to the load-
out site - contact Northern Shipping
and Stevedoring Pty Ltd.
§ Shore power connections are
available at 100 amperes 415 volts
§ Ore Unloading Crane and Container
Crane – operated by Northern
Shipping and Stevedoring Pty
Limited, and all enquiries should be
addressed to the operators.
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BERTH USAGE SIZE/UKC LWD and LAT OTHER INFORMATION

Berth 4 § Has a landing pad, supported by steel piling, to
service the stern angle ramp RORO vessels.
§ A molasses pipeline to this berth is capable of
loading up to 400 tonnes per hour.
§ Is used for importing motor vehicles and is also
capable of handling bulk cement which is
imported from Gladstone by Queensland Cement
Limited
§ Queensland Cement Limited has priority berthing
rights with respect to the use of this wharf, subject
to approval of Port Control.
§ With a berth pocket length of 220 metres ,
this berth can accommodate vessels up
to 200 metres in length.
§ At Berth 4 wharf deck LWD is § Shore power connections are
5.18 metres and the wharf deck available on Berth 4 at 100
LAT is 5.46 metres. amperes 415 volts.
§ Vessels along side this berth
are required to remain afloat at
all times with a minimum UKC
of 0.50 metres.
§ The RORO Pad’s wharf deck
LWD and LAT are 4.81 metres
and 5.09 metres respectively.
§ As at 27 March 2003, the
declared navigation depth of
this berth was 10.7 metres,
which is below port datum
(LAT).

Berth 5 § Berths 5 and 6 are used for mooring Townsville Port Authority line boats and floating plant.

Berth 6 § Berths 5 and 6 are used for mooring Townsville Port Authority line boats and floating plant.

Berth 7 § Supports a bulk ship loader for mineral
concentrates and ores, and fertilisers.
§ It operates at the rate of 1,000 tonnes per hour.
§ Mineral concentrates are exported over this
berth.
§ Subject to approval of Port Control, M.I.M.
Holdings Limited is permitted to determine the
order of berthing of vessels at this berth.
§ Berth 7 has a berth pocket of 183
metres and can accommodate vessels
up to 190 metres in length.
§ Vessels beside this berth are required
to remain afloat at all times with a
minimum UKC of 0.50 metres.
§ It has a LWD and LAT of 5.09 § Berth 7 is also equipped with
metres and 5.37 metres bunker fuel oil pipelines and has
respectively. molasses pipeline access.
§ As at 27 March 2003, the § Shore power connections are
declared navigation depth of this available at 60 amperes 415 volts.
berth is 11.2 metres, which is
below port datum (LAT).

BERTH USAGE
Berth 8 § A general purpose berth, with scrap metal and
fertiliser being handled over the berth.
§ It services the export frozen beef trade with
cargoes drawn from freezer stores adjacent to
the port.
§ This berth is also equipped with molasses
pipelines and bunker fuel oil pipelines.
Berth 9 § The raw sugar loading berth.
§ A bulk ship loader delivers sugar to carriers at
the rate of 2,000 tonnes per hour.
§ This berth is also equipped with bulk
molasses and bunker pipelines.
Berth 10
§ A general purpos e berth and is leased to
Patrick Stevedores. A stern RORO ramp is
available at this berth.
§ Live cattle and mining supplies are exported
from this berth.
§ Known as the Outer Berth Mineral
Berth 11 Concentrates Loading Facility.
§ Lead and zinc concentrates are placed onto a
conveyor system by front end loader and
transported to the ship loader at 1350 tonnes
per hour.
§ Is owned by BHP Billiton who have priority
berthing rights with respect to the use of this
berth, subject to approval of Port Control
SIZE/UKC
§ The berth is 213 metres in length and can
accommodate vessels to a maximum
length of 200 metres.
§ Vessels beside this berth are required to
remain afloat at all times with a minimum
UKC of 0.50 metres
§ The berth pocket at this wharf is 248
metres in length and can accommodate
vessels to a maximum length of 228
metres.
§ Vessels beside this berth are required
to remain afloat at all times with a
minimum UKC of 0.50 metres.
§ Has an area of 2.6 hectares which can § The wharf deck LWD and LAT at
accommodate 400 containers, 18 of
which may be connected to refrigeration
power outlets. § As at 27 March 2003, the actual
§ the Authority’s smallest berth, with a
berthing pocket of 160 metres.
§ Can accommodate vessels up to 152
metres. Vessels beside this berth are
required to remain afloat at all times
with a minimum UKC of 0.50 metres.
§ The total length of this berth pocket is
240 metres and can accommodate
vessels up to a maximum length of 195
metres.
§ Vessels beside this berth are required
to remain afloat at all times with a
minimum UKC of 0.50 metres.
LWD and LAT
§ The LWD and LAT at berth 8 are
5.49 metres and 5.77 metres
respectively.
§ As at 27 March 2003, the
declared navigation depth of this
berth is 10.4 metres, which is
below port datum (LAT).
§ The LWD and LAT at Berth 9
are 5.49 metres and 5.77
metres respectively.
§ As at 27 March 2003, the
declared navigation depth of
this berth is 12.1 metres, which
is below port datum (LAT).
Berth 10 are 4.99 metres and
5.27 metres respectively.
navigation depth of this berth is
9.4 metres, which is below port
datum (LAT).
§ The LWD and LAT this berth are
9.17 metres and 9.45 metres
respectively.
§ As at 27 March 2003, the
declared navigation depth of this
berth is 11.4 metres, which is
below port datum (LAT).
CARGO BERTH INFORMATION
OTHER INFORMATION
§ It serves as access to storage in the
Authority’s Suter Pier shed.
§ Presently there is no priority berthing
agreements on berth 8.
§ Shore power connections are
available at 60 amperes 415 volts.
§ Queensland Sugar Limited has
priority usage of Berth 9 for loading
sugar, subject to the approval of
Port Control.
§ The wharf is also used by the
Australian Defence Forces.
§ Patrick Stevedores is permitted to
determine the order of berthing
subject to approval of Port Control
§ Australian Defence Force has priority
rights at this berth under certain
conditions.
§ Has a Slewing Luffing Crane
§ Shore power connections are
available at 100 amperes 415 volts.
 CRANES

Ore Unloading Crane

This crane (above) is equipped with 32 tonne grab that can traverse the length of Berth 2
(except for about 32 metres at the northern end).

The ore unloader is operated by Northern Shipping and Stevedoring Pty Limited, and all
enquiries should be addressed to the operators.

Container Crane

This Container Crane (left) is capable of

servicing Panamax container vessels and
travels approximately 170 metres of berth
2.

It has a heavy lift capacity of 55.9 tonnes

and a standard lift of 40 tonnes, with the
longitudinal clearance between legs is
15.3 metres.

As it is also operated and controlled by

Northern Shipping and Stevedoring Pty
Ltd, all enquires should be addressed to
the operators.

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Ore Unloading Crane

This crane (above) is equipped with 32 tonne grab which can traverse the length of Berth 3 (except
for a length of rail occupied by the 25 tonne crane and the 55 tonne crane at the southern end.).
The ore unloader is operated by Northern Shipping and Stevedoring Pty Limited, and all enquiries
should be addressed to the operators.

Container Crane

This Container Crane (left) is capable of

servicing Panamax container vessels and
travels the full length (less the width of the
25 tonne crane) of Berth 3.

It has a heavy lift capacity of 55.9 tonnes

and a standard lift of 40 tonnes. The
longitudinal clearance between legs is
15.3 metres.

This Container Crane is operated and

controlled by Northern Shipping and
Stevedoring Pty Ltd and all enquires
should be addressed to the operators.

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Slewing Crane
This 25.4 tonne slewing crane, which travels along a
190 metre length of the southern end of Berth 3, is
operated by Northern Shipping & Stevedoring Pty
Ltd.

All enquiries should be addressed to the operators.

Slewing Luffing Crane

This 30 tonne slewing luffing crane
(left) can traverse the full length of
Berth 10 and can outreach beyond the
fender line to 25 metres. It is owned
and operated by Patrick – The
Australian Stevedore and all enquiries
should be addressed to the operators.

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 CHANNEL AND HARBOUR DEPTHS

The access channels to the Port of Townsville have a total length of 6.4 nautical miles. The channel is 92 metres
wide and has a depth of approximately 11.7 metres below Lowest Astronomical Tide (LAT).

Depths alongside the wharves vary according to the requirements of the individual trade using the wharf.

As of 27 March 2003* declared depths below port datum (Lowest Astronomical Tide) were as follows:

Actual
Depth Remarks
Metres
West of a line from dolphin across
Outer Harbour (Arrival Channel) 7.8 Berth pocket to edge of arrival
channel.
Outer Harbour (Departure Channel) 11.5
Sea Channel 11.7
Platypus Channel 11.7
Harbour 11.7
No 1 Berth 12.4
No 2 Berth 12.4 Not beyond 785 metre mark
No 3 Berth 12.4
No 4 Berth 10.7
No 7 Berth 11.2
No 8 Berth 10.4
No 9 Berth 12.1
No 10 Berth 9.4 To Seaward Dolphin
No 11 Berth 11.4
Between No 7 and No 8 10.0 Seaward of zero mark at No 7 Berth
Between No 9 and No 10 10.1 Seaward of zero mark at No 10 Berth
Ross River Channel 2.4
Ross River & Ross Creek - No declared depth

*These depths are subject to change. Any vessels over this size may be able to enter the harbour at the discretion
and determination of the Regional Harbour Master

Please check the latest Notice to Mariners issued by the Regional Harbour Master, Townsville for current
depths or contact Port Control on telephone 07 4781 1684. Alternatively, please check the Authority’s
website on www.townsville-port.com.au

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 LOAD LIMITS FOR WHARVES

1 2
Berth No. UDL Point Load tonnes Forklift Container Special Conditions
(tonnes/sqm) (on a min. bearing Capacity stacking
area of 0.3m x (tonnes)
0.3m)
3 3.6 55 32 20ft x 2 high • Point loads at 5m
(stage 1) minimum centres

3 4.0 55 32 20ft x 2 high • Point loads at 5m

(stage 2) minimum centres
4 4.8 55 32 40ft x 1 high • Point loads at 5m
minimum centres
7 1 20 4 • Point loads at 5.5m
all loading minimum centres
subject to parallel to quay line and
restricted areas 2.3m minimum centres
perpendicular to quay
line
8 3.8 40 32 20ft x 1 high • Loads expansion
(2.2) (25) (12) 40ft x 1 high panels between grids
28-29 limited to values
in brackets N.B no
containers can be
placed in these areas

• Point Loads at 6m
minimum centres

• Minimum clear distance

between forklifts 8m
9 3.8 40 32 20ft x 1 high • Point loads at 6m
40ft x 1 high minimum centres
• Minimum clear distance
between forklifts 8m
10 4.8 60 42 20ft x 2 high • Excludes relieving slab
40ft x 2 high (slab between the wharf
and hard fill area)
• Point loads at 5m
minimum centres

1. Forklift Capacity based on the following forklifts. Minimum clearance distance to other
load types 5m, minimum clear distance to other forklifts 3m unless otherwise noted. No
limitations on clear spacing to containers.
42t CATERPILLAR V925 forklift (Max Axle Load = 120.5t)
32t OMEGA 44C Forklift (Max Axle Load = 78.4t)
12t OMEGA 14-6 Forklift (Max Axle Load = 27.9t)
4t OMEGA SF-40 Forklift (Max Axle Load = 10t)

2. Container loads have been based on the following. Minimum clear distance to other load
types 5m. No limitations on clear spacing to forklifts. No limitation to minimum clear
distance to adjacent containers.
40ft (12.20m long x 2.440m wide) (Total Load/Container = 30t)
20ft (6.096m long x 2.440m wide) (Total Load/Container = 24t)

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UNDER KEEL CLEARANCE (UKC)

Dead Weight Sea & Platypus Channel Inner Harbour

Tonnage

Up to 40,000 tonnes 0.90 m 0.60 m

40,000 to 50,000 tonnes 1.10 m 0.90 m
Over 50,000 tonnes 1.30 m 0.90 m

All vessels in the Outer Harbour are required to maintain a minimum under keel clearance (UKC) of 1.3 metres at
all times.

Vessels alongside every berth in the Inner Harbour are required to remain afloat at all times with a minimum
clearance of 0.50 metres.

DRAFT/MINIMUM UNDER KEEL CLEARANCE (UKC)

The diagram below indicates the relationship between the Draft, UKC, Tide and Depth.

Generally, if the draft exceeds 10.4 metres, a tidal window may exist and a draft check should be made with the
Duty Pilot.

This UKC increases with dead weight. The maximum draft varies from time to time depending on the available tide
in the navigational channels and the harbour.

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 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Applications to Berth
Applications to berth in the Port of Townsville must be received by Port Control no later than 48 hours prior to the
vessel’s estimated pilot boarding time (or estimated arrival time in channel for pilot exempt vessels). Blank
“Applications for Berth in the Port of Townsville” may be obtained by contacting port control.

Berthing Signal
A quick flashing green light at day/night indicates the position of the vessel’s bridge.

Bunkering
Bunker fuel oil is available through pipelines at berths 1, 3, 7, 8 and 9. Distillate is available through pipelines at
Berth 1 subject to oil company approval. Road tankers are used to bunker small ships at other berths. Permission
in writing must be sought from Port Services Officer, prior to the bunkering operations of any vessel within the port.

Dangerous Goods
For all dangerous cargoes, there is a requirement to make application to both Maritime Safety Queensland and
Townsville Port Authority. No person shall cause the handling, storing and transportation of dangerous goods in or
through the port, without prior written application from the Authority’s Manager Marine Services or his/her
representative, at lease 48 hours before cargo arrives in port.

Dangerous cargo must be handled in accordance with Townsville Port Authority Rules. For further information
contact the Manager - Marine Services.

Density of Seawater
The average density of seawater in Townsville in 1025 kilograms per cubic metre.

Disposal of Garbage
Port of Townsville provides daily garbage collection services for both quarantine and non-quarantine garbage. A
garbage collection vehicle will call at each ship that has ordered the service before 0800 hours each day or at other
times as directed by the Quarantine Officer. All garbage must be kept in sealed plastic bags on board the vessel
until the arrival of the collection vehicle. The ship’s crew is required to deliver garbage to the collection vehicle.
Bags will be supplied on arrival of the vessel.

Electric Power
Shore power connections are available at No. 2, 3 and 4 Berths at 100 amperes, 415 volts, and at all other berths
(except No.10 Berth) at 60 amperes 415 volts. A portable generator, 260 KVa, 415 volts is also available.

Emergency Services
For Fire, Ambulance or Police dial “000”.

Fire Fighting
Hydrants and hose reels are located at all berths. Around the port there are 19 fire hydrants in conspicuous red
boxes that are connected to the flaked hoses with spray nozzles and are fed by salt water pumps. The opening of a
hydrant brings an electric pump into operation. Fire fighting monitors with foam making capabilities are also
provided at Number 1 Tanker Berth.

Fire fighting monitors (towers and nozzles) are supplied by two (2) large diesel pumps located at the end of Berth
2. The monitors can be activated and operated by remote control from Port Control Tower. The tugs “Giru” and
“Werra” are equipped as fire fighting platform. Fire fighting foam for use on oil fires is stored in the port and
adjacent oil tank farms.

The various oil terminals at Townsville have in stock over 10,000 litres of foam concentrate. Stocks of over 40,000
litres of foam concentrates are stored at other locations throughout the city. Fire fighting foam stocks available in
the immediate port area are as follows:

13,000 Litres – Tug “Giru”

21,000 Litres – Storage (for Berth 1)

Gangway Watchmen
This service is arranged through the ship’s agent.

General Discharges
Any discharge to Harbour waters is prohibited.
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Heavy Lift
Please contact Port of Townsville’s engineering department on (07) 4781 1600 for heavy lift requirements.

Manifests
It is an offence for an agent or Master or other person in control of a ship, not to lodge a true and accurate manifest
of goods loaded to or unloaded from a ship and/or transhipped at the port within 24 hours of loading, unloading or
transhipping operations.

Navigation Depths
Please contact Port Control for current rated depths, or check the Authority’s website – www.townsville-port.com.au

Notice of Arrival
Vessels bound for the port are required to advise their ETA to Port Control 48 hours prior to arrival and submit an
application to berth.

Oil Spillage Equipment

Floating booms and oil skimming devices are available to respond to oil spills. Oil absorbent pads are used for
minor spills. Oil spill equipment should be deployed in accordance with the Port of Townsville Oil Spill Contingency
Plan.

Oil Spill Procedures

In the event of an oil spill, you must immediately notify the Duty Officer of the spillage on Phone: (07) 4781 1683.
Following assessment, the area may be enclosed with booms and depending of the amount of oil, may be
removed, either by absorbent pads or skimmers. Please note that it is an offence not to notify the Duty Officer or
not to comply with the directions of an Authorised Officer in the event of an oil spill. All costs of response will be
borne by the polluter.

Port Busy Signals

A red occulting light every 2.5 seconds (Oc.R.2.5s) will be exhibited by day and night from the Port Control Tower
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in approximate position 19 15.227’E during large vessel arrivals, departures or removals within the Harbour or
during an emergency. To obtain clearance, mariners are requested to liaise with Townsville Port Control on VHF
channel 8 or 12.

Port Notices & Emergency Responses for Port Users

The business operations of the port are regulated by the above. This reference document contains instructions for
the Orderly Conduct of Business and Public Safety in the Port of Townsville. Copies are available on request.

Port Security
Port Control operates 24 hours, 7 days a week. The port area is also under 24 hour electronic surveillance and
patrols.

Pratique/Health Regulations
Townsville is a first port of entry and notification of 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 Townsville Port.

Roads and Railway Lines

All berths are accessible to road transport, whilst berth 3 is serviced by railway lines integrated with the State
railway system.

Services
Following completion of berthing operations, a Port Services Officer will deliver to the ship forms to be completed
by the Master giving particulars of the ship. It will also list services such as power, water and garbage collection
that the ship may order during its stay in the port.

Ship’s Lines Service

Operated by North Queensland Marine Towage Pty Ltd, two lines launches are available at all hours.

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Ship Repair
A slipway situated on the eastern side of Ross Creek operated by Curtain Bros., is capable of accommodating
vessels to 67 metres in length and 800 tonnes (dead weight). A modern ship repair workshop is attached which
has a lathe for shafts up to 7.2 metres in length.

Speed
Townsville Harbour

From Breakwater to Ross Creek 10 kts

Ross Creek 6 kts
Ross River (upstream of beacon No. 8) 6 kts
Breakwater Marina 6 kts

Stevedoring Labour
Several stevedoring companies engage their own labour under enterprise agreements. Working hours can be
arranged with the stevedoring company up to a continuous 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

Tides (LAT)
Spring high water tides rise from 2.8 to 4.0 metres, neap high water tides rise from 1.5 to 2.8 metres; the smallest
neap range of about 0.3 metres, occurs about two days before the moon’s third quarter. The diurnal inequality of
0.9 metres chiefly affects high water, and is the largest when the moon’s declination is large and altogether absent
when the moon is on the equator.

When the sun has south declination the higher tides at springs occur during the day, and when in north declination,
at night. Also, when the sun is south, the high tide of the Lunation is at new moon, and when north, at full moon.
When Perigee occurs, about the time of a full or new moon, the tides are at the highest.

Tide Boards
Tide boards, showing the height of the tide about chart datum are established on the P2 and P14 Beacons, on a
pile off the western breakwater, at the outer end of each pier and in Ross Creek on a pile next to Queensland
Transport’s jetty. Automatic tide gauges are situated at Berth 10 and the North Cardinal Beacon.

Time Zone
Time is Eastern Standard Time and equates to G.M.T. + 10 hours. All E.T.A. or other messages should be made in
local time.

Transport
Nearest Airport: Townsville Airport, 9.6km.
Airport Facilities: Domestic Terminal.
Nearest Railway: Townsville Central Station, 3km.

Tug Requirements
Tugs are an aid to the safe and efficient manoeuvring of ships in confined waterways. The number of tugs required
will be as per the schedule contained within the Port Procedures Manual or at the discretion of the Pilot or Regional
Harbour Master (see contact details in back directory).

VHF Port Radio Station/s

Call Sign TOWNSVILLE HARBOUR

Frequency Channels 12 and 16

Channels 6, 8 and 13 (pilots and tugs)

Hours A continuous watch is kept on both channels 12 and 16.

Waste Reception
Waste reception (for a variety of wastes) can be arranged with 24 hours prior notice. Contractors can be contacted
on:
Oil: NQ Resource Recovery (07) 4774 7333 – 24 hours
Garbage: JJ Richards 0403 387 108 – 24 hours or (07) 4774 5555 (B/H)

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Water Supply
Fresh Water is available at all berths.

Weather
The prevailing winds tend to be easterly to south easterly. Although calmer conditions occur during the winter
months, conditions may become very difficult during the summer months when the sea breeze augments the
prevailing south easterlies.

Weighbridge
A 60 tonne weighbridge facility is available at the Capricorn Barge Company terminal on Ross Street, South
Townsville. This facility is available 24 hours, by arrangement.

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 NAVIGATION AND OPERATIONS

Buoys/Beacons
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.

Datum
Tidal Datum changed from Low Water Datum (LWD) to Lowest Astronomical Tide Datum (LAT) with the tidal
predictions on 1 January 1994.
To convert LWD levels to LAT levels, add 0.28 metres to LWD levels. To convert LWD sounding to LAT sounding
subtract 0.28 metres from LWD soundings.

Entrance Channel
Depth in the 92 metre wide entrance channels, which are marked by pairs of lighted beacons, is 11.7 metres at
LAT, however this is subject to change. Refer to Port Control for current depths.

Inner Harbour Swing Basin

The swing basin within the harbour breakwater is an elliptical basin 440 metres maximum diameter.

Outer Harbour Swing Basin

Arrival
The swing basin o f r ships arriving into the outer harbour has a minimum diameter of 352 metres and a design
depth of 8.5 metres LAT (subject to change). Refer to Port Control for current depths.

Departure
The departure channel for the outer harbour has a design depth of 11.7metres LAT (subject to change). Refer to
Port Control for current depths.

The Sea Channel

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The sea channel alters in direction by 10 at “P1” and “P2” beacons to become the Platypus Channel. Refer to Port
Control for current depths.

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 PILOTAGE

Pilotage within the Townsville pilotage area

is provided by Maritime Safety Queensland.

Unless a Master is the holder of a current

Certificate of Exemption, pilotage is
compulsory.

Vessels requiring the service should advise

Maritime Safety Queensland. Pilotage is
available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week,
subject to notice.

The pilot vessel is equipped with VHF radio

monitoring international frequencies 16 and
12.

Pilot Boarding Ground

There are two Pilot Boarding Grounds:

Pilot Boarding Ground Alpha

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Latitude 19 06.57’S
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Longitude 146 54.16’E

Pilot Boarding Ground Bravo

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Latitude 19 09. 5’S
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Longitude 146 55.5’E

Vessels with drafts of 7 metres are accepted

at pilot boarding ground Bravo.

Vessels arriving with drafts exceeding 8

metres are to proceed to pilot boarding
ground Alpha.

Vessels with drafts between 7 and 8 metres

shall require advice from the Duty Pilot as to
which pilot boarding ground to use.

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OIL major oil companies operate terminals in close proximity to the port

RAW SUGAR two storage sheds of 285,000 tonnes total capacity are located adjacent to No. 9 wharf
and a new 400,000 tonne shed is due for operations in the latter half of 2003

MOLASSES four bulk storage tanks of 60,000 tonnes total capacity, located adjacent to No. 4 wharf

CAUSTIC SODA one 5,000 tonne storage tank, located adjacent to No. 4 wharf

CONCENTRATES 170,000 tonne covered storage area, located adjacent to No. 7 wharf

CEMENT one 30,000 tonne bulk cement storage silo, located in the Eastern Port Development Area

CHEMICALS two sulphuric acid storage tanks of 17,000 tonnes total capacity (1 x 5,000, 1 x 12,000
tonne capacity), located in the Eastern Port Development Area

LP GAS five LPG storage tanks with a total capacity of 1,250 tonnes.

FERTILISER one 90,000 tonne covered storage shed, located in the Eastern Port Development Area

SULPHUR one 10,000 tonne covered storage shed, located in the Eastern Port Development Area

Open Space storage for Crude Lead, Refined Copper, refined Zinc and other cargoes.

COLD STORAGE FACILITIES

Cold storage facilities are operated by Harbourside Coldstores Pty Ltd with a capacity of approximately 5,000
tonnes adjacent to the port (Boundary Street). Harbourside also has 1.5 hectares of land for further expansion of
capacity when the demand necessitates.

CONTAINER TERMINAL STORAGE

No. 3 berth, with an area of 1.2 hectares has storage accommodation for 184 dry containers.

No. 10 berth, with an area of 2.6 hectares can accommodate 400 containers, 18 of which may be connected to
refrigeration power outlets.

Northern Shipping and Stevedoring’s terminal has an area of 1.6 hectares capable of holding 25 refrigerated
containers and 1200 dry containers.

WHARF SHEDS

One shed may be available for hire, at No. 8 Berth. Warehousing is also available within 4 km of the wharves.

MOBILE CARGO HANDLING EQUIPMENT

Individual stevedoring companies have an extensive range of mobile cargo handling equipment including forklifts,
tractors, trailers (container), loaders and earth-moving equipment.

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 CONTACT DETAILS
AGENTS
Ocean Shipping Pty. Ltd.
Adsteam Agency Pty Ltd Ph 07 4721 5568
Ph 07 4771 2011 Fax 07 4721 3570
Fax 07 4721 1380 Email oceanship@bigpond.com
Email info@tsva.adsteam.com.au PO Box 980
Web www.adsteam.com.au Townsville Qld 4810
Telex 51 940 789 86G
PO Box 1119
Townsville Qld 4810 P & O Nedlloyd Limited
Ph 07 4771 6188
Fax 07 4772 5402
Barwil Agencies (Townsville) Email ponltvl@austarnet.com.au
Ph 07 4721 4955 Web www.ponl.com
Fax 07 4772 5743 PO Box 1050
Mobile 0419 049 868 Townsville Qld 4810
Email townsville@barwil.com.au
Web www.barwil.com
Telex 51 9407 8343 (via UK) Strang International Pty. Ltd.
PO Box 1055 Ph 07 4725 2077
Townsville Qld 4810 Fax 07 4725 1873
Email strangtsv@stxgroup.com.au
Telex 147406
Beaufort Shipping Agency Company PO Box 655
Ph 07 4772 4793 Castletown Qld 4812
Fax 07 4721 5232
Mobile 0412 131 242
Email manager.townsville@ The McArthur Shipping & Agency
beaufortshipping.com Co. Pty Ltd
Web www.beaufortshipping.com Ph 07 4721 1140
Telex 47131 Fax 07 4721 1635
PO Box 5895 TMC Mobile 0414 930 325
Townsville Qld 4810 Email townsville@mcaship.com.au
Web www.mcaship.com.au
Telex 94078943 via UK 051 (MACA G)
Carpentaria International – A Telegrams 4TMCARTHUR
Division of Toll North Pty Ltd PO Box 1409
Ph 07 4778 3266 Townsville Qld 4810
Fax 07 4775 7725
PO Box 7964
Garbutt Qld 4814 Tranz Link Seacargo
Ph 07 4772 5222
Fax 07 4772 5136
C & S Shipping Agency Pty Ltd Mobile 0418 193 924
Ph 07 4721 0907 Email tonylyons@ozemail.com.au
Fax 07 4721 0908 Web www.tranzlink.com.au
Email khan@cnsshipping.com PO Box 1749
PO Box 1715 Townsville Qld 4810
Townsville Qld 4810

LLYOD’S AGENT
Inchcape Shipping Services Pty Ltd
Ph 07 4724 2477 Adsteam Agency Pty Ltd
Fax 07 4724 2480 Ph 07 4771 2011
Mobile 0403 380 103 Fax 07 4721 1380
Telex 5194078835 ISTO G Email info@tsva.adsteam.com.au
Email Townsville@iss-shipping.com.au Web www.adsteam.com.au
Web www.iss-shipping.com Telex 51 940 789 86G
PO Box 5778 MC PO Box 1119
Townsville Qld 4810 Townsville Qld 4810

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STEVEDORES
Townsville Customs & Forwarding
Coral Sea Shipping Lines Pty. Ltd. Services Pty. Ltd.
Ph 07 4721 1877 Ph 07 4771 5422
Fax 07 4721 1414 Fax 07 4771 5368
Mobile 0418 735 419 Email tvlcust@ultra.net.au
Email cssl@curtainbros .com.au PO Box 872
Web www.curtainbros.com.au Townsville Qld 4810
PO Box 2078
Townsville Qld 4810

COMMERCIAL DIVING & SHIP REPAIRS

Northern Shipping & Stevedoring
Pty Ltd
Ph 07 4771 4111 Pacific Marine Group Pty Ltd
Fax 07 4772 1413 Ph 07 4724 2200
Email nss@ultra.net.au Fax 07 4724 2208
PO Box 5740 MC Mobile 0412 778 803
Townsville Qld 4810 Email info@pacificmarinegroup.com.au
Web www.pacificmarinegroup.com.au
PO Box 1155
Patricks Stevedoring Townsville Qld 4810
Ph 07 4721 3230
Fax 07 4721 3062 Providores
Mobile 0418 778 883 PROVIDORES
Email tcrather@patrick.com.au
PO Box 5494 TMC
Townsville Qld 4810
Atlas Shipping Supplies
Ph 07 4721 4341 or 07 4721 3879
Total Stevedoring Services Fax 07 4721 2102
Ph 0417 195 459 (Townsville) Email atlasss@ultra.net.au
Ph 07 4935 2000 Telex 147471
Fax 07 4935 2100 Telegrams 4TATLASS
Email tsskaren@cqnet.com.au PO Box 5576 MC
“Nulgarra”, Port Alma Road Townsville Qld 4810
Bajool Qld 4699

Universal Ship Chandler

CUSTOM BROKERS Ph 07 4723 5965
Fax 07 4773 2847
Mobile 0412 341 473
Coral Sea Shipping Lines Pty. Ltd. Email universalchandler@bigpond.com.au
Ph 07 4721 1877 161 Nathan St
Fax 07 4721 1414 Cranbrook Qld 4814
Email cssl@ozemail.com.au
PO Box 2078
Townsville Qld 4810 Kabayan Mabuhay Chandlers
Ph 07 4721 2250
Fax 07 4724 5800
Carpentaria International – A 465 Sturt Street
Division of Toll North Pty Ltd Townsville Qld 4810
Ph 07 4778 3266
Fax 07 4775 7725
Email colleentaylor@toll.com.au Nautilus Australia
PO Box 7964 Ph 07 4775 5766
Garbutt Qld 4814 Fax 07 4775 5966
Telex 47272
PO Box 5093 MC
North Queensland Customs Townsville Qld 4814
Services
Ph 07 4772 2400
Fax 07 4772 3121 Townsville Shipping Supplies
Mobile 0408 182 686 Ph 07 4721 6864
Email Chris@nqcs.com.au Fax 07 4721 6627
Web www.nqcs.com.au Mobile 0412 341 348
PO Box 377 Email T.S.S@beyond.net.au
Townsville Qld 4810 46 Perkins Street West
Railway Estate Qld 4810
Maps and/or Mapping

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MAPS & MAPPING
TOWAGE SERVICES
Towage Services
North Queensland Marine Towage
The Navigation Centre Pty. Ltd.
Ph 07 4772 1069 Ph 07 4771 5246
Fax 07 4772 1069 Fax 07 4721 1380
Email NavigationCentre@ultra.net.au Email info@nqmt.adsteam.com.au
9C Palmer Street Telex 47178
South Townsville Qld 4810 PO Box 721
Ship R Townsville Qld 4810

SHIP REPAIRS/BUILDERS
PORT CONTROL
Breakwater Chandlery and Marine
Electronics Port Control
Ph 07 4771 4409 Townsville Port Authority
Fax 07 4771 4150 Port Services (All Hours)
PO Box 2156 Ph 07 4781 1683
Townsville Qld 4810 Fax 07 4771 4493
PO Box 1031
Townsville Qld 4810
Curtain Bros. (Qld) Pty. Ltd. Marine Pilot
Ph 07 4750 6222 s
Fax 07 4750 6258
Email curtain@ultra.net.au MARINE PILOTS
22 Ross Street
South Townsville Qld 4810 Suter Pier Office, Port of Townsville
Duty Pilot Ph 07 4781 1639
Industrial Supplies Office Fax 07 4781 1637
(Queensland) Limited
Ph 07 4771 2045
Fax 07 4721 2375 Maritime Safety Queensland
Email info@isoqld.com.au Ph 07 4724 4126
Web www.isoqld.com.au Fax 07 4724 4281
PO Box 5873 PoOBox 1921
Townsville Qld 4810 Townsville Qld 4810

HARBOUR MASTER
KG Smith & Co.
Ph 07 4771 4288
Fax 07 4721 1440 Maritime Safety Queensland
Mobile 0419 720 277 Regional Harbour Master, Townsville
Email kgsmith@wilh.com.au Ph 07 4771 5135
10-12 Cannan Street Fax 07 4721 2028
South Townsville Qld 4810 Email Michael.m.graham@msq.qld.gov.au
PO Box 1921
Townsville Qld 4810
Pacific Coast Engineering Pty. Ltd. Cold Storage Facilities
Ph 07 4774 8477 COLD STORAGE FACILITIES
Fax 07 4774 8478
Mobile 0418 778 458 Harbourside Coldstores
Email pce@ozemail.com.au Ph 07 4721 2899
PO Box 7284 Fax 07 4721 1520
Garbutt Qld 4814 Email hstvl@hside.com.au
Web www.hside.com.au
PO Box 535
Rosshaven Marine Pty. Ltd. Townsville Qld 4810
Ph 07 4772 6392
Fax 07 4771 4337
Email rosshaven@email.com.au CUSTOMS AND QUARANTINE
PO Box 886
Townsville Qld 4810
Australian Customs Service
Ph 07 4722 3700
Fax 07 4722 3735
Mobile 0419 791 883
Email townsvilledo@customs.gov.au
Web customs.gov.au
PO Box 1118
Townsville Qld 4810

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Australian Quarantine Inspection Copper Refineries Pty. Ltd.
Service Ph 07 4781 8211
Ph 07 4722 2685 Fax 07 4778 2308
Fax 07 4778 4796 Web www.mim.com
Mobile 0407 517 347 PO Box 5484 MSO
Email duty.officer@aqis.gov.au Townsville Qld 4810
Web www.aqis.gov.au
Telegrams QUARANTINE
PO Box 1085 CSR Molasses/CSR Sugar
Oonoonba Townsville Qld 4810 Ph 07 3364 1678
Fax 07 3364 1611
Mobile 0419 476 732
Email choogewerf@csr.com.au
CUSTOMS AGENT Web www.csr.com.au
PO Box 2059
Milton Qld 4064
Townsville Customs & Forwarding
Services Pty. Ltd.
Ph 07 4771 5422
Department of Primary Industries
Fax 07 4771 5368
Ph 07 4722 2688
Email tvlcust@ultra.net.au
Fax 07 4778 2970
PO Box 872
PO Box 1085
Townsville Qld 4810
Townsville Qld 4810
Port Customers
PORT CUSTOMERS Goninan North Queensland
Ph 07 4753 2100
Australian Meat Holdings Fax 07 4753 2101
Ph 07 4720 8000 PO Box 7866
Fax 07 4778 4281 Garbutt Business Centre Qld 4814
PO Box 1160
Aitkenvale Qld 4814
HBL Chemtrans
Ph 07 4779 0699
Australian Molasses Trading Pty. Ltd. Fax 07 4725 1203
Ph 07 3364 1678 24 Hour Emergency Ph 1800 190 900
Fax 07 3364 1611 Email ldavy@hbl.ct.com
Mobile 0419 476 732 PO Box 5596 MSO
Email choogewerf@csr.com.au Towns ville Qld 4810
Web www.ausmolasses.com.au
PO Box 2059
Milton Qld 4064 Incitec Limited
Ph 07 4721 6255
Fax 07 4721 6259
BHP Billiton PO Box 2134
Ph 07 4722 5885 Townsville Qld 4810
Fax 07 4721 4896
Email Hillam.Russell.R@BHP.com.au
Web www.BHP.com Metalcorp Recyclers
PO Box 5874 MC Ph 07 4725 1770
Townsville Qld 4810 Fax 07 4779 6624
15 Bolam Street
Garbutt Qld 4814
BP Australia Limited
Ph 07 4721 1588
Fax 07 4772 2397 M.I.M. Holdings Limited
PO Box 5047 MSO Ph 07 4726 5600
Townsville Qld 4810 Fax 07 4721 2717
Email bulk.handling@mim.com.au
Web www.holdings.mim.com.au
Caltex Australia Petroleum PO Box 5422 MC
Ph 07 4771 4071 Townsville Qld 4810
Fax 07 4772 3403
PO Box 233
Townsville Qld 4810 Northern Oil
Ph 07 4722 4600
Fax 07 4772 5830
Capricorn Barge Co. Pty. Ltd. Email mmktcnqoil@associates.shell.com.au
Ph 07 4772 5422 PO Box 640
Fax 07 4721 3576 Townsville Qld 4810
PO Box 1612
Townsville Qld 4810

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NQX Freight Systems – A Division Queensland Terminals Pty. Ltd.
of Toll North Pty Ltd Ph 07 4771 2888
Ph 07 3275 7141 Fax 07 4771 2610
Fax 07 3275 7130 PO Box 5997 TMC
Mobile 0419 402 156 Townsville Qld 4810
Email jeff_sanderson@toll.com.au
PO Box 262
Archerfield Qld 4108 Royal Australian Navy
Ph 07 4050 3393
Fax 07 4050 3300
Origin Energy Draper Street
Ph 07 4726 0400 Cairns Qld 4870
Fax 07 4772 3136
Web www.originenergy.com.au
PO Box 5621 MC Shell Company of (Aust.) Limited
Townsville Qld 4810 Ph 07 4722 4600 07 4722 4601
Fax 07 4772 6928
PO Box 1100
Pivot Limited Townsville Qld 4810
Ph 07 4774 6699
Fax 07 4744 6511 Simsmetal Ltd.
788 Ingham Road Ph 07 4771 2185
Bohle Qld 4818 Fax 07 4721 1493
PO Box 927
Townsville Qld 4810
Placer Pacific (Osborne) Pty Ltd
Ph 07 4769 2600
Fax 07 4769 2601 Sun Metals Corporation Pty. Ltd.
Email dave_halley@placerdome.com Ph 07 4726 6666
Web www.placerdome.com Fax 07 4726 6300
PO Box 5170 MC Email admin@sunmetals.com.au
Townsville Qld 4810 P.M.B. 10 TMC
Townsville Qld 4810

QRX – A Division of Toll North

Pty Ltd Sunferries Magnetic Island Pty. Ltd.
Ph 07 3275 7141 Ph 07 4771 3855
Fax 07 3275 7130 Fax 07 4771 3955
Mobile 0419 402 156 Email sunferries@ultra.net.au
Email jeff_sanderson@toll.com.au PO Box 1194
PO Box 262 Townsville Qld 4810
Archerfield Qld 4108

WMC Fertilizers Pty. Ltd.

Queensland Cement Ltd Ph 07 4727 0029
Ph 07 4720 1620 Fax 07 4727 0091
Fax 07 4720 1628 PO Box 568
Email Aitkenvale Qld 4814
Townsville_Terminal@QCL.com.au sion to Seafarers
Web www.qcl.com.au OTHER
PO Box 2029
Townsville Qld 4810
Mission to Seafarers
Suter Pier Office, Port of
Queensland Nickel Pty. Ltd. Townsville
Ph 07 4772 5612 Ph 07 4772 2774
Fax 07 4772 5587 Fax 07 4772 2774
P.M.B. 5 Email seafarers.tsv@beyond.net.au
Townsville Qld 4810 Web www.beyond.net.au\seafarers
PO Box 729
Townsville Qld 4810
Queensland Rail
Australian Volunteer Coastguard
Ph 07 4772 8257
Ph 07 4771 4831
Fax 07 4772 8322
Fax 07 4721 5854
PO Box 1102
PO Box 487
Townsville Qld 4810
Townsville Qld 4810

Coral Sea Containers

Queensland Sugar Limited
Ph 07 4728 1000
(Townsville Terminal)
Fax 07 4775 5021
Ph 07 4789 7200
Mobile 0418 765 021
Fax 07 4789 7222
Email admin@coralseacontainers.com.au
PO Box 954
PO Box 7818
Townsville Qld 4810
Garbutt Qld 4910
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