Port of Darwin The Port of Darwin, located at latitude 12° 28’S, longitude 130° 50’E, on the southern shore of the Beagle Gulf in the Timor Sea, encompasses approximately 1,000km2 of open water, with deep shipping channels. A line between Charles Point and Lee Point defines the seaward boundary of the port. Darwin, capital of the Northern Territory, is a modern, well-appointed city with ready access to the port. Nearby, at Frances Bay, an extensive complex for the fishing industry has been developed and includes a tide-free mooring basin to serve both fishing, small commercial and recreational vessels. The facilities better serve the requirements of Darwin’s growing export industry and provide significant opportunities for business and trade expansion. In the longer term, the East Arm development is expected to become the nucleus of a thriving maritime business centre, with Darwin an increasingly significant multimodal regional transport hub, well situated to facilitate trade between Australia and its neighbours in southeast Asia. Darwin is well positioned at the tropical Top End of the Northern Territory, where it is half way between markets in southern Asia and the populous southeastern coastal strip of the Australian continent. For good reason, it is often referred to as Australia’s “Gateway to Asia”. The combination of sea and land transport via Darwin has the ability to provide substantial reductions in delivery times for cargoes between Asia and Australia’s southern States. The Port of Darwin is Australia’s pre-eminent port for the export of live cattle. The port is also the service and supply base for the offshore and onshore oil and gas industry in Northern Australia. The mining, agriculture, horticulture, tourism and construction industries also utilise the port’s world class facilities. The city boasts a modern international airport terminal, capable of handling the largest aircraft currently operating. There are regular services to major South-East Asian hubs and to all Australian States and territories. The advantages of this close proximity to Asia are enhanced by the port at East Arm. 1 2 Administration Contact Details Darwin Port Corporation Admin. Building, Berrimah NT 0828 Australia GPO Box 390 Darwin NT 0801 Australia Phone: Facsimile: Internet: Email: + 61 8 8922 0660 + 61 8 8922 0666 www.darwinport.nt.gov.au [email protected] Operations East Arm Wharf East Arm Berrimah NT 0828 Australia Phone: Facsimile: + 61 8 8947 7201 + 61 8 8947 5276 1998 amendments to the Act see the establishment of the Darwin Port Corporation and the adoption of a greater commercial focus for the port operations and management. As of the 20th September 1999, the Corporation operates under: • A legislative commercial charter • A name change to the Darwin Port Corporation • An Advisory Board and Chairman Board of Directors David Looker Kerry Dwyer Bruce Fadelli Linda Mackenzie Robert Ritchie - Management Duty Office (24 Hrs) Phone: + 61 8 8947 7214 Mobile: 0401 110 320 Robert Ritchie Chief Executive officer Organisational Overview Capt. W. Bruce Wilson Harbour Master The Darwin Port Authority was established under the Darwin Port Authority Act 1983. The Authority’s role is to control, develop and manage all waters and land within the port and to facilitate marine related activities and industries. Subsequent amendments to the Act in 1992-93: • • Recognised the Authority’s responsibility for the development and management of recreational, tourist and commercial activities. Provided for port boundaries to be declared and gazetted to take into account the Darwin Wharf precinct development, rationalisation of port land and extensions to East Arm Port. Chairman Member Member Member CEO Kerry Whiting Business Manager Alastair Black Engineering Manager Cheryl Day Corporate Services Manager Garry Scanlan Trade Development Manager Jan Young Cruise Ship Facilities Manager 3 Navigation & Pilotage Maximum Size Vessel Pilotage East Arm Port, depth alongside 13m at chart datum. Pilotage is compulsory for all craft exceeding 25m LOA unless a valid Pilotage Exemption Certificate is held by the Master. Vessels up to 246m LOA and 12.83m draft have been accepted in the Port. Drafts over 11m may be accepted by prior consultation, depending on tidal predictions. Middle Pass, the channel through Charles Point Patches, at the entrance to Darwin Harbour has a least depth of 12.2m. Vessels drawing more than 11m may need to wait for appropriate tidal conditions before entering the Port. Petroleum tankers are not berthed during the hours of darkness. Tidal Information MHWS: 6.9m MHWN: 5.0m MLWN: 3.2m MLWS : 1.3m The maximum daily tide height is 8.0m (HWS). Notice of ETA and request for a pilot must be made to the Harbour Master not less than 24 hours before ETA at Channel Rock Buoy (No.6). Harbour Office Fax: (08) 8947 2373. Confirmation of ETA is required two hours before arrival at Channel Rock Buoy (No.6). VHF Channels 16 and 10 are continuously watched and ETA may be confirmed or adjusted on Channel 10, the port’s working frequency. The usual pilot boarding point is one nautical mile north-west of Channel Rock Buoy (No.6). By arrangement with deep draft vessels, pilot will board to seaward of Charles Point Patches Buoy (No.5) at an extra charge. In case of bad weather, the pilot will lead ahead to sheltered waters, using VHF radio. Pilot boarding arrangements MUST be according to IMO rules. Vessels awaiting pilot may anchor one nautical mile north-west of Channel Rock in 25m of water, sand bottom and good holding ground. The minimum daily tide height is 4.1m (HWN). Darwin harbour has a maximum tidal range of 8m. Bridges There are no bridges or other air draft features preventing access to the port. Masters familiar with the port may be invited to proceed to the Quarantine area, 0.3-0.5 nautical mile west of “Q” Buoy (No.10 Iso. Y. Sec) where there is good holding ground in not less than 15m of water. Electric power cables cross the port north of Emery Point and anchorage in this area is prohibited - see chart AUS 27 and AUS 28. Maximum Water Density 1024kg/m3 may reduce to 1021kg/m3 or lower during the Wet Season. 4 Navigation & Pilotage Radio Weather VHF ch 16 & 67. VHF ch 10 for port working, ch 12 (Tug) and ch 6 for Frances Bay Mooring Basin and Fisherman’s Wharf. VHF ch 14 is for Navy operations. Darwin is within the southern zone of tropical revolving storms. The season extends from November to April each year and the port may be affected at any time during that period. All vessels entering Darwin during the “cyclone season” are supplied with copies of the Port Procedures which set out in full the various stages of alert and preparation to be observed in the case of an approaching cyclone. Ships may be placed on short notice for sea and in such circumstances are required to maintain themselves in seagoing condition while the alert remains in force. The local coast radio station is: “Darwin Radio” Call Sign Victor India Delta. Refer A.L.R.S. Vol 1, HF and VHF channels 16 & 67. Radar There is no Port Control Radar but the pilot boats are radar equipped. Time Local Time is UTC +9 hours 30 minutes. All ETA and other messages should be made in local time (Time Zone IK). Public Holidays Christmas Day, New Years Day, Good Friday, May Day (Labour Day) 1st Monday in May, Anzac Day (25 April) and Picnic Day (1st Monday in August). Working within the port on the above days is at the discretion of the stevedoring companies. Vessels must not immobilise main engines at any time without prior permission from the Harbour Master. Tankers will not be allowed to shut down main engines while working cargo. Hazardous Cargo Precautions Presently governed by the Australian Association of Ports and Marine Authorities Guidelines for dangerous substances and prior to the imminent introduction of an Australian Standard. Copies of port tanker rules are supplied on arrival and will be amplified by pilots if necessary. Emergency Services All emergency services are available through the Harbour Office. Automatic fire alarms are installed throughout the port and alarms can be raised or emergencies reported on VHF Channel 16 at any time. Emergency 000 Police 8922 3344 Fire 8946 4122 Ambulance 8927 9000 Hospital 8920 7211 5 Port Services Towage Surveyors Two tugs are available one of 1,300kw and 20t bollard, the second 40t bollard pull. Classification Society and Cargo Surveyors are available. Australian Maritime Safety Authority and Northern Territory Government Surveyors are also appointed at the port. Towage Company Coastal Tug & Barge c/- Adsteam Agency, GPO Box 3646, Darwin NT 0801 Telephone: (08) 8981 2901 Facsimile: (08) 8941 1987 Workboats Darwin Tug & Line Services c/- Frances Bay Marine Pty Ltd PO Box 39669, Winnellie NT 0821 Telephone: (08) 8981 4588 Facsimile: (08) 8981 4574 Stevedores P&O Ports Ltd GPO Box 775, Darwin NT 0801 Telephone: (08) 8922 2300 Facsimile: (08) 8941 0604 Reception Private contractors will remove dirty ballast waste oil, sewage, sludge and chemical waste but quantity is subject to road tanker capacity. Waste oil and sewage reception at East Arm Port will be by pipeline connection to shore holding tanks. Fresh Water Good quality potable water available in unlimited quantities at approximately 100t per hour per connection at Fort Hill, Stokes Hill and Iron Ore Wharves. Water Supply to 100t per hour at East Arm Port. Medical Full hospital facilities available without prior notice. Quarantine Clearance Patrick Stevedores GPO Box 939, Darwin NT 0801 Telephone: (08) 8984 4701 Stevedoring Working Hours Starting and Finishing times of shifts shall fall within the following ranges. Shift Start Finish Day 0700 - 0800 1400 - 1500 Twilight 1300 - 1600 2000 - 2300 Night 2200 - 2400 0500 - 0700 The Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service can be contacted on Telephone: (08) 8981 1211. Subject to the receipt of a satisfactory health questionnaire, radio pratique may be available on request. Quarantine Officers will clear vessels, other than livestock carriers, at all times, subject to the provision of suitable lighting during the hours of darkness. 6 Port Services Customs Telephone Aboard Vessels Australian Customs Service, which includes immigration formalities, may be contacted on Telephone: (08) 8946 9999 Facsimile (08) 8946 9932 VHF ch 16. Connection to the Australian Telstra service is available at all berths by prior arrangement through the agents. Standard rates apply. Bunkers Repairs Routine maintenance and light engineering facilities are available. Darwin Ship Repair and Engineering operates a synchrolift platform with dimensions 65m LOA x 22m beam and a capacity of 2,550t for docking. The approach to the synchrolift has been dredged to minus 4m below chart datum. Each vessel has to have its stability checked by the company’s naval architect prior to acceptance. Bunkers can be supplied by pipeline, subject to availability, across the East Arm, Iron Ore, Fort Hill and Stokes Hill berths. Other berths serviced by road tanker. Shore Power Connections 3-phase, 415 V AC, 100 Amp power connections available at all berths. Corringle Slipway, operated by Perkins Shipping, has two marine slipways, one capable of lifting up to 500t and the other 60t. Sadgroves Quay operates a marine Travelift with a maximum capacity of 70t. Cargo Gear Discharge of general cargo and containers is either by rail-mounted container crane or ship’s gear. However, a wide range of mobile cranes up to 150t capacity are available for hire. Public Weighbridge An Avery Hawke (90110150) Licensed Public Weighbridge, situated at Kitchener Drive, is available to vehicles with a wheel base not exceeding 24m. It has an electronic digital readout and a capacity of 50t x 0.2t. Cost is $5 per unit. A second public weighbridge is located on Berrimah Road, the main arterial to East Arm Port. The facility is able to accommodate a full road train. 7 Darwin Shipping Agents Adsteam Agencies Swire Shipping GPO Box 3646, Darwin NT Tel: (08) 8981 2901 Fax: (08) 8941 1987 Telex: AA 85047 GPO Box 35807, Winnellie, NT 0820 Tel: (08) 8984 3893 Fax: (08) 8984 4845 AustralAsian Marine Management Barwill Agencies PO Box 36169, Winnellie NT 0821 Tel: (08) 8947 2882 Fax: (08) 8947 2881 Telex: AA85003 Norman Marine Services Pty Ltd GPO Box 660, Darwin NT 0801 Tel: (08) 8181 6287 Fax: (08) 8981 6236 Mobile: GPO Box 3927, Winnellie NT 0821 Tel: (08) 8927 1613 Fax: (08) 8945 1819 United Shipping Services - UBS Provedores PO Box 37219, Winnellie NT 0821 Tel: (08) 8947 5400 Fax: (08) 8947 5433 0419 845 536 NT Shipping Agencies Pty Ltd GPO Box 443, Berrimah NT 0828 Tel: (08) 8947 2570 Fax: (08) 8947 2640 Patrick Defence Logistics PO Box 847, Sanderson, NT, 0813 Tel: (08) 8981 1514 Fax: (08) 8981 4514 Mobile: 0418 974 480 Perkins Shipping GPO Box 1019, Darwin NT 0801 Tel: (08) 8984 4886 Fax: (08) 8941 0991 Telex: AA 85259 8 East Arm Wharf OWNED BY: Darwin Port Corporation OPERATED BY: Multi-user TYPE OF FACILITY: Multi-user berth designed to handle livestock exports, dry bulk imports containerised, breakbulk, general and heavy lift cargoes. ACCESS: By road and rail. WORKING HOURS: 24 Hours / Day Berth Details Type: Sheet pile with retained fill Length: 600m Fenders: svedala (Fender face 4m from wharf face) Apron width: 25.3m + rear access roadway. Depth alongside: 13m chart datum Under keel clearance alongside: 0.5m Height of deck level above chart datum: 9.4m Deck surface: Bituminous Cement Polymer Modified Deck loading: 6t/sqm or 1000t over 10m x 10m Alignment: 127º/307º Approach: 2.5km causeway 9 East Arm Wharf Cranage IHI/Sumitomo single-lift, rail mounted gantry crane. Maximum outreach from fenders - 32m Height from deck level to underside of boom - 30m Lifting capacity: 40t @ 32m outreach 50t @ 23m outreach 70t @ 14.450m outreach Equipped with a 10m3 grab for bulk cargoes. 100t – 150t Crawler Cranes on Berth. Shipping Design vessel capacity: 75,000 DWT Beam: Unlimited LOA Unlimited Arrival draft: 12m + tide – 1.5m UKC Departure draft: 12m + tide – 1.5m UKC (Drafts in excess of 12m by approval of the Harbour Master) Common User Facilities 10 hectares of sealed hardstand. 8 hectares of bunded area for future reclamation. 4,000sqm cargo transit shed with dry bulk cargo handling facilities and 20 reefer outlets. 24 reefer outlets on hardstand. Container washdown and pre-tripping facilities. Quarantine & Customs Services. Dry bulk cargo import facilities. Quarantine waste collection and disposal. Sewage and oily bilge receptacle tanks. (Pipeline from wharf face) 10 East Arm Wharf Freightlink - Intermodal Facilities A 16m wide railway access embankment for the Adelaide to Darwin railway. An Intermodal Container facility incorporating: • Priority access to 220m of the existing common user berth facility • A nominal 180m x 240m intermodal container terminal yard with 924 TEU ground slot capacity. The facility has two 200m rail sidings. Bulk Liquids Berth Should a vessel need only to use one Marine Loading Arm and this is the western most MLA the vessel must have the following parallel side: A parallel side form the bow to the manifold to be used of 32.7m or from the stern to the manifold to be used of 32.7m. This will determine which side to the vessel parallel side throughout the period it is secured alongside. Physical measurements of the berth have been taken which have required the original parameter for parallel side requirements to be amended. Provision of a dedicated bulk liquids berth by extending the general purpose berth by an additional 154m to provide a total of 754m continuous berth face plus mooring dolphins. For more details of the Vopka Darwin Terminal go to www.vopak.com The following are the requirements of petroleum vessels that can use this facility: The master planning for the future development of East Arm nominates a second stage of development as outlined below: Vessels up to 70,000 tonnes DWT • Current depth of water alongside is 11m at Chart Datum. Vessles must maintain a 0.5m under keel clearance whilst alongside. Therefore, the maximum draft, unless otherwise aprpoved by the Harbourmaster, is 10.5m. All vessels must have a parallel side from the bow to the manifolr, or the manifolds it intends to use, of not less than 35.2m. This means that the vessel will starboard side to. If the vessel has a parallel side from the stern to the manifold, or manifolds it intends to use, or notless than 35.2m, it will go to port side to. The vessel must confirm that they can maintain this minimum parallel side throughout the period it is secured alongside. Master Plan The master plan makes provision for in excess of 1.5km of continuous berth face. The plan includes dedicated bulk liquid export berths, extension of the common user berth and a corresponding extension of the container storage yard and rail sidings Further reclamation behind the general-purpose berths providing additional areas for general cargo handling. Provision of a dry bulk import/export facility by extending the general purpose berth to the East and the construction of travelling gantry shiploader/ unloaders on the berth. Reclamation of a I0 hectare stockpile area East of the existing reclamation and the installation of dry bulk loading conveyor systems. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 No.1 Berth OWNED BY: Darwin Port Corporation OPERATED BY: Multi-user TYPE OF FACILITY: Multi-user berth ACCESS: By road. WORKING HOURS: 24 Hours / Day Berth Details Type: Concrete deck berth on steel piles Berth Length: 142m Length including mooring dolphins: 282m Fenders: Polyethylene faced steel piles (driven) Apron width: 12.0m Apron area: 1,500sqm Depth alongside: 11.7m below chart datum Under keel clearance: 0.5m Height of deck level above chart datum: 10.4m Deck surface: Concrete Deck loading: Up to 3t/sqm Approach: 200m causeway * Berth being decomissioned. Used periodically as lay-up berth for visiting smaller vessels. Access on application to Harbourmaster. 18 No.2 Berth - Fort Hill Wharf OWNED BY: Darwin Port Corporation OPERATED BY: Multi-user TYPE OF FACILITY: Multi-user Naval and cruise ship berth ACCESS: By road. WORKING HOURS: 24 Hours / Day Berth Details – West & East Type: Concrete deck berth on steel piles Total length: 300m - East berth 150m - West berth 150m Fenders: Polyethylene faced steel composite driven piles connected to wharf via Waler and arch fenders. Apron width: 35.0m Apron area: 10,500sqm Depth alongside: - West berth 10.2m below chart datum - East berth 9.1m below chart datum Under keel clearance: 0.5m Height of deck level above chart datum: 9.5m Deck surface: Concrete Deck loading: - West berth 2.5t/sqm - East berth 4t/sqm - East berth rear apron 6t/sqm Forklift axle load: 100t 19 No.2 Berth - Fort Hill Wharf Shipping Design vessel capacity: 100,000tT Displacement Beam: Unlimited LOA 300m Arrival draft: 11.4m (Subject to Harbour Masters approval) Departure draft: 11.4m (Subject to Harbour Masters approval) Storage Facilities Yard capacity - 7,000 sqm hardstand. Ro-Ro Linkspan Located at the Western end of No.2 berth. 77m long extendable ship-to-shore semi-buoyant bridge, connecting with a 30m x 42m pontoon. Load limit – 70t rolling load. The pontoon can be extended, retracted and ballasted so that it can be used by Ro-Ro vessels of any size or type – side-loading, end-loading, or quarter loading (port or starboard). It is possible to work the facility in a number of configurations as per following pages. 20 21 22 No.3 Berth - Stokes Hill Wharf OWNED BY: Darwin Port Corporation OPERATED BY: Multi-user TYPE OF FACILITY: Multi-user berth ACCESS: By road WORKING HOURS: No longer a cargo berth Berth Details – West & East Type: Concrete deck berth on steel piles Total length: 292m Fenders: 400mm diameter Seapile composite piles. Apron width: - East 34.0m - West 12.2m Apron area: - East 2,958sqm - West 1,690sqm Depth alongside: 6.6m below chart datum Under keel clearance: 0.5m Height of deck level above chart datum: 10.6m Deck surface: Concrete Deck loading: - West berth 2.8t/sqm - East berth 3.1t/sqm 23 No.3 Berth - Stokes Hill Wharf Shipping Design vessel capacity: Beam: Unlimited LOA Limited to under 100m LOA Arrival draft: Subject to Harbour Masters approval Departure draft: Subject to Harbour Masters approval Darwin Function Centre The $1.5M architect-designed facility is situated centrally on Stokes Hill Wharf. The building is a 1,000sqm purpose built facility, with 840sqm airconditioned and a 160sqm external deck area. Covered walkways and viewing areas. Due to load limitations and security difficulties at the berth, cruise and defence vessels are allocated to Fort Hill Wharf. Alternative cruise passenger processing facilities are planned for Fort Hill Wharf. Darwin Wharf Precinct – Retail, Restaurant and Tourism Complex Situated at the western end of the berth is a 1,750sqm complex with shopping, restaurants and tourist facilities. 24 No.3 Berth - Stokes Hill Wharf (Inner Berths) OWNED BY: Darwin Port Corporation OPERATED BY: Multi-user TYPE OF FACILITY: Multi-user berth for smaller vessels e.g. research vessels, trawlers, large pleasure craft and tugs. ACCESS: By road. WORKING HOURS: 24 Hours / Day Berth Details – Inner West & East Type: Concrete deck berth on steel piles Total length: 280m Fenders: 300-400mm diameter hardwood piles. Apron width: - East 9.0m - West 11.9m Apron area: - East 450 sqm - West 832 sqm Depth alongside: 4.3m below chart datum Height of deck level above chart datum: 9.2m Deck surface: Concrete Deck loading: - West berth 4.2t/sqm - East berth 2.2t/sqm (with localised restrictions) 25 26 Darwin Fishing Harbour Mooring Basin OWNED BY: Darwin Port Corporation OPERATED BY: Multi-user TYPE OF FACILITY: Multi-user berth for smaller vessels and the fishing Industry. ACCESS: By road. WORKING HOURS: 24 Hours / Day Berth Details Type: Concrete deck berth on steel piles Total length: 200m Apron width 21.0m Apron area 4,200sqm Depth alongside: 4.0m below chart datum Height of deck level above chart datum: 8.5m Deck surface: Concrete Deck loading 1.0t/sqm – 10t axle load The wharf is capable of accommodating up to eighteen 30m vessels, berthed 3 abreast. It is provided with 3 phase 415 volt ac x 65 amp shore power, fresh water and telephone services. Bunkers are available from road tanker. Vessels operating in the inshore barramundi fishery are provided with a pontoon berth located adjacent to Hornibrooks Wharf in Frances Bay. The Frances Bay Industrial Village provides marine related services and is situated on land backing onto Fisherman’s Wharf. 27 Darwin Fishing Harbour Mooring Basin The basin is operated by the Darwin Port Corporation to provide tide-free, secure and sheltered moorings for the Northern fishing fleet with a full range of supply, maintenance and repair facilities close by. Located on an 11 hectare site at Frances Bay, the basin has a depth of 5m and provides 85 berths of either 20m, 25m or 30m at 4.9m wide concrete decked finger piers. A further four berths are located at the service wharf. Access to the basin is via a lock system which is operated between a tidal range of 3.2m to 7.5m. Lock attendants are available 0730-1545 weekdays, call-outs apply at other times. The basin has 5 hectares of adjacent land for the development of fishing related support services. Small Ship Repair Facility The private company of Darwin Ship Repair & Engineering has a 2,500t capacity ship lift capable of lifting vessels up to 70m length x 29m beam. Maintenance facilities on the site include a machine shop, fabrication shop and electrical workshop. Repair berths for vessels up to 80m long are available. Fishing vessels, offshore supply vessels, tugs, barges and naval patrol vessels take advantage of these facilities which removes the necessity for voyages to Fremantle in Western Australia or Cairns in Queensland. Slipways Darwin has three privately operated slipways. Two are operated by Perkins Shipping, with a maximum capacity of 350t for vessels up to 30m in length. The company also operates associated repair and maintenance facilities. The third operator is Sadgroves Quay which has a boat lifter with a maximum capacity of 35t and associated repair and maintenance facilities 28 29 30
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