PORT OF DAMPIER HANDBOOK

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1 PORT OF DAMPIER HANDBOOK

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. PURPOSE PORT OF DAMPIER TRADE FIGURES METEOROLOGY CLIMATE WINDS CYCLONES FOG TROPICAL CYCLONE RESPONSE OCEANOGRAPHY WATER TEMPERATURES WAVE CLIMATE TIDES JURISDICTION IN WEST AUSTRALIAN PORTS THE SHIPPING AND PILOTAGE ACT (SPA PORTS) THE PORT AUTHORITY ACT (PAA PORTS) PORT AUTHORITY PORTS COMPARED WITH SHIPPING AND PILOTAGE PORTS DAMPIER PORT LIMITS SECURITY ZONES PORT SECURITY AT THE PORT OF DAMPIER WATERSIDE RESTRICTED AREAS WITHIN THE PORT BOATING SAFETY EXCLUSION ZONE PRE ARRIVAL NOTIFICATION NOTICE OF ARRIVAL BILLING AGENT CARGO DETAILS INCIDENT AND NEAR MISS REPORTING COMMUNICATIONS DAMPIER VTS RIO TINTO WOODSIDE MERMAID MARINE SHIPS AGENTS DAMPIER VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE REPORTING PROCEDURES AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEMS (AIS)...26 Page 2 of 93

3 15. DAMPIER PILOT LIMITS PILOT BOARDING AREAS ANCHORAGES DAMPIER ANCHORAGES WESTERN ANCHORAGE EASTERN ANCHORAGE MALUS CHANNEL INNER ANCHORAGE WOODSIDE ANCHORAGE BUNKERING ANCHORAGE PHILLIP POINT, ANCHORAGE SMALL SHIPS ANCHORAGE NICKOL BAY ANCHORAGES MOORING AREAS MAIN CHANNELS CHANNELS, BERTHS, TRADE SERVICE PROVIDERS LICENCES PILOT SERVICE PROVIDERS BUNKERING SERVICE PROVIDERS THE BUNKERING ANCHORAGE TOWAGE SERVICE PROVIDERS BARGES ALONGSIDE PORT FACILITIES VHF WORKING FREQUENCIES IN THE NORTH WEST OF AUSTRALIA PILOTAGE PILOTAGE IS COMPULSORY IN PORTS EXCEPTIONS TO PILOTAGE PROVIDED BY THE PORT AUTHORITY REGULATIONS PILOTAGE IS COMPULSORY FOR DAMPIER PILOT EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (PEC) THE PILOT EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE FIRST MATES AND PEC ENDORSEMENTS RESTRICTED AND UNRESTRICTED PILOT EXEMPTION CERTIFICATES (PEC) OBTAINING A PILOT EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (PEC) ELIGIBILITY PROCEDURE Page 3 of 93

4 31.3 DEFINITION OF A MOVEMENT FOR PEC PURPOSES IN DAMPIER HARBOUR TUG MASTERS OBTAINING A PILOT EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE MAINTAINING A PEC REVALIDATION OF EXPIRED PEC WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF PEC EXPIRY REVALIDATION OF EXPIRED PEC OUTSIDE OF 6 MONTHS OF PEC EXPIRY TOWING AND PILOT EXEMPT MASTERS PILOT EXEMPTIONS AND MERMAID MARINE SUMMARY OF PILOTAGE REQUIREMENTS WITHIN THE DAMPIER PILOTAGE LIMIT APPROVAL OF PILOTS DECLARED DEPTHS DAMPIER CHANNEL AND BERTH DEPTHS, JULY ZONE OF CONFIDENCE PILBARA PORTS AUTHORITY FACILITIES MOORING LINE CONDITION ANHYDROUS AMMONIA DAMPIER CARGO WHARF, SMALL CRAFT LANDING EIGHT (8) KNOT SPEED ZONE WET STOW OF CHAIN IN SPOIL GROUND JACK UP LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS PORT OF DAMPIER, MINIMUM UNDER KEEL CLEARANCE (UKC) REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM UKC IN HARBOUR CHANNELS MINIMUM UKC IN BERTH POCKETS LAUNCH OF FAST RESCUE CRAFT (FRC) IN WATER LIFE BOAT DRILLS REQUESTS FOR IN WATER LIFEBOAT DRILLS AT BERTHS AT INNER ANCHORAGES AT OUTER ANCHORAGES AT NICKOL BAY ANCHORAGES MAIN ENGINE IMMOBILISATION REQUESTS FOR MAIN ENGINE IMMOBILISATION AT BERTHS AT INNER ANCHORAGES AT OUTER ANCHORAGES AT NICKOL BAY ANCHORAGES Page 4 of 93

5 45. ROUTES IN DAMPIER RIO TINTO BULK CARRIERS AND TANKERS WOODSIDE LNG, LPG AND CONDENSATE VESSELS GENERAL CARGO AND OFF SHORE SUPPLY VESSELS AND TANKERS BOUND FOR THE BULK LIQUIDS BERTH (BLB) PASSAGE PLANNING FOR PILOT EXEMPT MASTERS MERMAID SOUND - RECOMMENDED ROUTES FOR PILOT EXEMPT MASTERS MERMAID STRAIT - RECOMMENDED ROUTES FOR PILOT EXEMPT MASTERS PASSAGE PLANNING IN MERMAID MARINE KING BAY SUPPLY BASE (KBSB) AND BULK MATERIALS FACILITY (BMF) PORT EMERGENCY PROCEDURE KAYAK EXPEDITION DISCHARGES TO THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE OF SHIPBOARD WASTE BIOFOULING MANAGEMENT AND BALLAST WATER EXCHANGE DIVE OPERATIONS...93 Page 5 of 93

6 1. PURPOSE This Port of Dampier Handbook provides information and directions for masters and vessel operators, on navigation within Dampier Port Limits. The Pilbara Ports Authority complies with The Port Authorities Act 1999 (WA) and the Port Authorities Regulations 2001 (WA) these documents take precedence over this Handbook in the event of any conflict. The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, also take precedence over this Handbook in the event of any conflict. 2. PORT OF DAMPIER TRADE FIGURES Trade Figures Cargo Tonnes Commodity Tonnes Tonnes 2013/ /2015 Iron Ore export 146,111, ,103,550 Salt export 3,499,579 3,799,177 Condensate export 3,249,575 3,221,577 LNG export 20,117,711 21,374,910 LPG export 1,245, ,833 Ammonia export 803, ,459 General imports 219, ,204 General export 1,560, ,798 Petroleum imports 336, ,542 Total 177,144, ,802,050 Trade Figures Vessel Arrivals Harbour Channel Vessel Arrivals Vessel Arrivals 2013/ /2015 Rio Tinto Channels Iron Ore Rio Tinto Channels Salt Woodside Channel NWSJV Woodside Pluto Channel Facilities Channel Mermaid Marine Channel King Bay Supply Base Channel Total trade and supply, vessel arrivals Other vessels, Bunker vessels, rig tenders, barges, work vessels, crew transfer, vessels into and around Dampier Port Total vessel arrivals, (vessels greater than 150 GT) Total vessel movements, (vessels greater than 150 GT) 19,113 Page 6 of 93

7 Port Comparisons Port 2013/2014 Financial Year Vessel Arrivals 2014/2015 Financial Year 2013/2014 Financial Year Cargo tonnes 2014/2015 Financial Year Port of Dampier 6,027 5, ,528, ,802,050 Port of Port Hedland 2,447 2, ,301, ,921,901 Port of Melbourne 3,050 3,023 85,395,180 86,963,078 Port of Brisbane 2,672 2,528 38,692,788 50,270, METEOROLOGY 3.1 CLIMATE The average air temperatures during the cooler months (May to August) are in the mid to high twenties. The average air temperatures during the warmer months (September to April) are low to mid-thirties. March has the highest average temperature of 34.8 o C, with July the lowest average temperature of 25.8 o C. On average over two hundred days per annum exceed 30 o C, five of which exceed 40 o C. Monthly and annual rainfall is highly variable with the majority of rain falling during the warmer months (September to April) as a result of tropical low pressure systems. Mean annual rainfall for the Port is mm with highest mean rain falling in February 97.1 mm and lowest mean rainfall in November 0.1 mm. 3.2 WINDS In the warmer months (September to April) prevailing winds are west to south westerly and average between 15 and 20 knots. During these months the wind strength tends to increase throughout the day and is strongest in the afternoon. In the cooler months (May to August) prevailing winds are easterly and are typically between 20 and 25 knots. During these months the wind strength tends to be fresh in the mornings and decrease in the afternoon. 3.3 CYCLONES The official tropical cyclone season runs from November to April, however, cyclones have occurred outside of this period. On average up to five cyclones per year pass the region in which three may track near the Port. Since 1910, the Port of Dampier has recorded 48 cyclones where wind gusts have exceeded 90 km/h, approximately one every two years. Page 7 of 93

8 3.4 FOG Fog within the Port generally lasts only a few hours and first indications of fog generally appear over the Withnell Bay flare tower. Should visibility reduce to less than half nautical mile, shipping movements will continue only at the Harbour Masters discretion. 4. TROPICAL CYCLONE RESPONSE The official tropical cyclone season extends from 1 st November to 30 th April, although Australia has recorded cyclone events in every calendar month. Every vessel operating in Dampier during the official tropical cyclone season must have a Cyclone Response Plan, typically: Large vessels will head out to sea in sufficient time to clear the port and obtain adequate sea room before coming under the influence of gale force winds. Small vessels will be secured to cyclone approved moorings and their crews ferried ashore before the onset of gale force winds. The Pilbara Port Authority has a Cyclone Response Plan for Dampier which involves five Stages: Stage Key Element Parameter 1 Monitor Cyclone or tropical low has formed in northern waters 2 Prepare Cyclone is tracking toward the port with potential for impact 3 Clear Port Potential for gale force winds to impact port within 12 hours 4 Shut Down Potential for gale force winds to impact port within 6 hours 5 Re-Open Cyclone or threat of cyclone has passed During a cyclone event the Dampier Harbour Master issues directions via and a cyclone distribution list. Harbour Master directions may also be given via VHF through Dampier VTS. Persons wishing to be added to the cyclone distribution list should contact Dampier.VTS@pilbaraports.com.au. For more information see Port of Dampier Cyclone Response Plan on the Pilbara Ports Authority web site. Page 8 of 93

9 5. OCEANOGRAPHY 5.1 WATER TEMPERATURES Mean water temperature within Dampier Archipelago including the Port of Dampier varies significantly throughout the year and is highly site dependent. Typically seasonal fluctuation of almost 10 o C occurs between summer and winter (February 31 o C / August 21 o C). 5.2 WAVE CLIMATE Typically, swell and waves enter the Port of Dampier from the north as a result of Southern Ocean swell refraction around the Montebello Islands, 120 km to the west. The Port is protected to the west by the islands of the Dampier Archipelago and south by mainland Australia. Swells tend to be greatest in winter (June/July, typically 2 m in height) and smallest in summer (February/March, typically less than 1 m in height) Tropical cyclone swells may reach 10 m in the outer Port and are usually reduced to 2.5 m in the inner Port. Ninety percent of locally generated wind waves within the Port are less than 0.6 m in height. 5.3 TIDES The tidal regime of the Port of Dampier is semi-diurnal with a slight diurnal inequality (difference in height between the two highs or two lows). The Port of Dampier experiences mean high water spring tides of 4.5 m and mean low water spring tides of 0.8 m approximately 2 days after the full and new moon. Tidal currents in the waters off the Burrup Peninsula are locally influenced by surrounding islands and channels that form the Dampier Archipelago. During spring tides the seaward reaches of Mermaid Sound (outer Port) can experience currents of 0.5 m/s (0.97 knots) with inner Sound (inner Port) currents about half that observed further offshore. Currents through Searipple and Flying Foam Passages to the east can reach in excess of 2 m/s (3.8 knots). 6. JURISDICTION IN WEST AUSTRALIAN PORTS Western Australia ports operate under one of two pieces of legislation: The Shipping and Pilotage Act 1967, and the Shipping and Pilotage (Ports and Harbours) Regulations Or The Port Authorities Act 1999 and Port Authorities Regulations Page 9 of 93

10 6.1 THE SHIPPING AND PILOTAGE ACT (SPA PORTS) Cape Lambert (Port Walcott), Onslow, Cape Preston, Thevenard Island, Barrow Island, Varanus Island and Airlie Island. These ports are administered by the Department of Transport. 6.2 THE PORT AUTHORITY ACT (PAA PORTS) Broome, Port Hedland, Dampier, Ashburton, Anketell, Cape Preston East, Geraldton, Fremantle, Bunbury, Albany and Esperance. These ports are administered by the Regional Port Authorities. Ship masters must be aware in some areas SPA / PAA ports border each other and the legal requirements differ between the ports. 6.3 PORT AUTHORITY PORTS COMPARED WITH SHIPPING AND PILOTAGE PORTS Under the Port Authority Act (PAA) pilotage is compulsory for vessels of greater than 150 gross tonnes, and pilotage exemption certificates (PEC) are issued to Masters of vessels over 150 GT. Under the Shipping and Pilotage Act (SPA) pilotage is compulsory for vessels of greater than 500 gross tonnes, and pilotage exemption certificates (PEC) are issued to Masters of vessels over 500 GT. This applies to all vessels operating within the pilotage limits of a port including tugs. In PAA ports a PEC becomes invalid if not used for an interval of 6 months. In SPA ports a PEC becomes invalid if not used for 12 months. In PAA ports a pilotage provider must be licenced. And the individual pilots must be approved by the Harbour Master. In SPA ports pilotage providers are not licensed, only the individual pilots are approved. In PAA ports fishing vessels of less than 35m in length do not require a pilot. In SPA ports there is no such exemption. In PAA ports providers of services in the port such as towage, line boats, stevedoring, mooring and bunkering are licenced. In SPA ports there is no such requirement. In PAA ports vessels are charged port dues based on their gross tonnage. In SPA ports, port dues are not charged. Page 10 of 93

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12 7. DAMPIER PORT LIMITS Dampier is a port established under the Port Authorities Act 1999 (WA) and the Port Authorities Regulations 2001 (WA). Dampier Port Limits PD _Slide1_Harbour_Management 8. SECURITY ZONES 8.1 PORT SECURITY AT THE PORT OF DAMPIER Australia complies with the IMO s ISPS code for Maritime Security. Accordingly, the Port of Dampier operates its maritime security under the Australian Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act (MTOFSA). Under the Port Security Plan, the Harbour Master is the Port Security Officer (PSO) and there are a number of Port Facility Security Officers (PFSO s) also appointed. Should you have any maritime security issues including a requirement for a Declaration of Security (DOS), please contact the PSO at: Dampier.VTS@pilbaraports.com.au Page 12 of 93

13 8.2 WATERSIDE RESTRICTED AREAS WITHIN THE PORT Under MTOFSA areas directly adjacent to the port facilities are off limits to all but authorised vessels. 8.3 BOATING SAFETY EXCLUSION ZONE A vessel should not enter a boating safety exclusion zone unless authorised by the Harbour Master. Port Authority Regulations 2001, Schedule 1, Division 4, Clause 38. Port Security Zones PD _A1_DPA_Exclusio_Zone Page 13 of 93

14 PD _A4_Dampier_Waterside_Restricted_Zones 9. PRE ARRIVAL NOTIFICATION 9.1 NOTICE OF ARRIVAL The Master of a vessel must ensure 24 hours notice of arrival is given to the Pilbara Ports Authority. Port Authorities Regulations 2001, Part 2, Division 1, Section BILLING AGENT A vessels master, owner and agent are jointly and severally liable to pay Port charges to the Port Authority. Port Authorities Act 1999, Part 8, Section 115,116,117,118,119 The Master must ensure the Pilbara Ports Authority has been advised who the Billing Agent is for their vessel. (Note: the Billing Agent may be different to the Charterer) 9.3 CARGO DETAILS The Master (or the vessel s agent) must ensure the Pilbara Ports Authority is provided with details of the cargo loaded and/or discharged from the vessel and details of fuel bunkered. Page 14 of 93

15 Port Authorities Regulations 2001, Part 4, Goods and Cargo, Section Masters must ensure their agents are providing this information to Pilbara Ports Authority within 24 hours of the vessel s departure from Dampier and in the prescribed format. 10. INCIDENT AND NEAR MISS REPORTING Vessel Masters and Port of Dampier marine pilots are obliged to report incidents or near miss situations to Dampier VTS or Port of Dampier Harbour Master as soon as practicable. A failure to meet this obligation is considered non-compliance and will be treated accordingly. 11. COMMUNICATIONS 11.1 DAMPIER VTS Dampier VTS is the first and primary point of contact for all marine traffic. Dampier VTS maintains a listening watch on VHF Channel 11 and Channel 16. All vessels shall maintain a listening watch on VHF channels 11 and 16 when within or approaching Dampier Port Limits. Port Authorities Regulations 2001, Schedule 1, Division 4, Clause RIO TINTO (Call sign Hamersley Base) monitors VHF Channel 11 and 16. Pilots use private VHF frequencies and also VHF Channel 13 and Channel WOODSIDE (Call sign Woodside Radio or for supply boats Marine Admin) monitors VHF 11 and 16, and working channel is VHF channel 82. Woodside Pilots use private UHF frequencies and also VHF Channel 21 and MERMAID MARINE (Call sign VKW567 Mermaid Base) monitors VHF Channel 11 and 16, and working channel is VHF Channel SHIPS AGENTS Monitor VHF Channel 11 and 16, and working is VHF Channel 74. Page 15 of 93

16 12. DAMPIER VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE The Pilbara Ports Authority (PPA) Port of Dampier is authorised as a Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Authority in accordance with the provisions of Marine Order 64 (Vessel Traffic Services) 2013 (MO64). Call sign - Dampier VTS. Dampier VTS is authorised to render the following services as defined in the guidelines for VTS mentioned in IMO resolution A.857 (20): 1. Information Service (INS) 2. Traffic Organisation Service (TOS) Definitions of INS and TOS: INS is defined as provision of relevant information at appropriate times and on request for the promulgated VTS area. TOS is defined as a service to prevent the development of dangerous maritime traffic situations and to provide for the safe and efficient movement of vessel traffic within the declared VTS area. VTS coverage area: The VTS coverage area includes all of the port waters extending to the extremities of the port limits. Additionally, anchorage areas immediately adjacent to the port limits are also covered by the VTS service. Participation of vessels: It is mandatory for all vessels over 150 GRT or where there is no GRT, any vessel having a length overall of greater than 35 metres and operating within the VTS coverage area to participate in the VTS. Additionally; All commercial vessels when operating within the VTS coverage area will be required to participate in the VTS reporting requirements. The Dampier VTS may request any other vessel entering the VTS coverage area to participate in the VTS reporting requirements. Page 16 of 93

17 New information to be reported by vessels operating within the VTS coverage area: Vessels operating in the VTS coverage area will now be required to provide the following information to the VTS: 1. Dangerous goods on board (Class numbers only) This should be reported prior to arriving port limits and prior departing the berth 2. Declaration that the vessel has no defects affecting the safe navigation of the vessel - This should be reported prior to arriving port limits and prior departing the berth Dampier VTS contacts: The Dampier VTS can be contacted by: 1. Landline phone (08) Mobile phone (emergencies only) dampier.vts@pilbaraports.com.au 4. VHF Channels 11 and 16 Page 17 of 93

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19 13. REPORTING PROCEDURES Vessels shall contact Dampier VTS on VHF Channel 11 and report when: INBOUND FROM THE NORTH (MERMAID SOUND) VESSEL REQUIRES PILOT (BULK CARRIERS, LNG AND CONDENSATE TANKERS, GENERAL CARGO VESSELS, PASSENGER VESSELS, RIGS UNDER TOW, PILOTED OSV S) TIME FRAME VESSEL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION GIVEN BY DAMPIER VTS 4 hours from Port Limits 1 hour from Port Limits or from anchorage allocated ETA to Port Limit Vessels last Port Ship security level ETA to Port Limits or to Anchorage allocated Any vessel defects affecting navigation Dangerous goods on board (class numbers) Acknowledge information received Port security level Anchorage allocated Pilot Boarding Ground A,B,C, or D and Pilot On Board time Next reporting point: one hour before Port Limits Acknowledge information received Anchorage allocated Pilot Boarding Ground A,B,C, or D and Pilot On Board time Relevant traffic information Next reporting point: When anchored / Pilot On Board / 2 way reporting point At anchorage or At Pilot Boarding Ground A,B,C, Number of anchorage Anchored time Pilot On Board time Route to destination Acknowledge information received Page 19 of 93

20 At 2 way reporting point inbound for vessels proceeding to Pilot Boarding Ground D At berth Confirm vessel inbound and proceeding to Pilot Boarding Ground D First line time Name of berth Acknowledge information received Any squall / adverse weather reports received (that may potentially affect this passage inbound) Relevant traffic information Next reporting point: at berth Acknowledge information received OUTWARD BOUND TO THE NORTH (MERMAID SOUND) VESSEL WITH PILOT ON BOARD (BULK CARRIERS, LNG AND CONDENSATE TANKERS, GENERAL CARGO VESSELS, PASSENGER VESSELS, RIGS UNDER TOW, PILOTED OSV S) TIME FRAME VESSEL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION GIVEN BY DAMPIER VTS Commencing singling up Singling up time Name of berth Route outbound Vessel s next port Any vessel defects affecting navigation Dangerous goods on board (class numbers) Departing Berth Last line time ETA to Pilot disembarkation point At pilot disembarkation area D At pilot disembarkation point A,B,C Acknowledge information received Any squall / adverse weather reports received (that may potentially affect this passage outbound) Relevant traffic information Next reporting point: Last line Acknowledge information received Next reporting point: Pilot disembarks Pilot departing Acknowledge information received Next reporting point: 2 way reporting point Pilot departing Acknowledge information received Page 20 of 93

21 INBOUND FROM THE NORTH (MERMAID SOUND) VESSELS WITH PILOT EXEMPT MASTERS TIME FRAME VESSEL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION GIVEN BY DAMPIER VTS ETA to Port Limits Vessel s last port Ship security level 1 hour from Port Limits PEC number Destination within port Any vessel defects affecting navigation Dangerous goods on board (class numbers) At 2 way reporting point Confirm destination and route to destination, At anchorage Anchored time Acknowledge information received Port security level Confirm PEC valid Next reporting point: at 2 way reporting point Acknowledge information received Any squall / adverse weather reports received (that may potentially affect this passage inbound) Relevant traffic information Next reporting point: anchorage or berth Acknowledge information received At berth First line time Name of berth Acknowledge information received Page 21 of 93

22 OUTWARD BOUND TO THE NORTH (MERMAID SOUND) VESSEL WITH PILOT EXEMPT MASTERS TIME FRAME VESSEL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION GIVEN BY DAMPIER VTS Commencing singling up Singling up time Name of berth Route outbound Vessel s next Port PEC number Any vessel defects affecting navigation Dangerous goods on board (class numbers) Acknowledge information received Any squall / adverse weather reports received (that may potentially affect this passage outbound) Relevant traffic information Next reporting point: Last line Departing berth Last line time Acknowledge information received Next reporting point: 2 way reporting point At 2 way reporting point outbound Passing 2 way reporting point outbound Acknowledge information received Page 22 of 93

23 INBOUND FROM THE WEST (MERMAID STRAIT) ALL VESSELS TIME FRAME VESSEL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION GIVEN BY DAMPIER VTS 1 hour from Port Limits (before arrival North West Reef) Port Limits or North West Reef Pilot Boarding Ground E or Channel Reef At anchorage / berth ETA to Port Limits Vessel s last port Ship security level PEC number or Pilot On Board time Destination within port Any vessel defects affecting navigation Dangerous goods on board (class numbers) Confirm destination and route to destination / Pilot On Board time Acknowledge information received Port security level Confirm PEC valid Next reporting point: Port Limits or North West Reef Acknowledge information received Any squall / adverse weather reports received (that may potentially affect this passage inbound) Relevant traffic information, Rio Tinto Channel Next reporting point: Pilot Boarding Ground E or Channel Reef Pilot on Board / Passing Channel Reef Acknowledge information received Next reporting point: Anchorage or Berth Anchored time / First line time Name of berth / Anchorage Acknowledge information received Page 23 of 93

24 OUTWARD BOUND TO THE WEST (MERMAID STRAIT) ALL VESSELS TIME FRAME VESSEL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION GIVEN BY DAMPIER VTS Commencing singling up Singling up Name of berth Route outbound Vessel s next Port PEC number / Pilot On Board time Any vessel defects affecting navigation Dangerous goods on board (class numbers) Acknowledge information received, Any squall / adverse weather reports received (that may potentially affect this passage outbound) Relevant traffic information Next reporting point: Last Line Departing berth Last line time Acknowledge information Next reporting point: Pilot Boarding Ground E or Channel Reef Pilot boarding ground E or Channel reef Pilot disembarked or Passing Channel Reef Acknowledge information received Next reporting point: North West Reef North West Reef Vessel departing port Acknowledge information received Page 24 of 93

25 ALL VESSELS DEPARTING AN ANCHORAGE TIME FRAME VESSEL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION GIVEN BY DAMPIER VTS Commencing heaving anchor Anchor aweigh and underway Number of anchorage Time commenced heaving anchor Acknowledge information received Destination (inbound / outbound) Further reporting requirements as per sections 6 and 7 Acknowledge information received ALL VESSELS ARRIVING / DEPARTING A MOORING TIME FRAME VESSEL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION GIVEN BY DAMPIER VTS Mooring number Arriving a mooring All fast time Vessel manned or unmanned Departing a mooring Mooring number Time departed from mooring Further reporting requirements as per section 6 and 7 Acknowledge information received Acknowledge information received Page 25 of 93

26 14. AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEMS (AIS) Commercial vessels greater than 8m in length or carrying more than 6 persons within Dampier Port Limits are required to have a Class A or Class B AIS fitted and operating. This includes SOLAS vessels and Non-SOLAS vessels. 15. DAMPIER PILOT LIMITS Under the Port Authorities Act 1999, Pilotage is compulsory in port waters. Port Authorities Act 1990, Part 7, Division 2, Section 97 For the convenience of shipping the Dampier Harbour Master has established a compulsory pilotage area within the Dampier Port Limits. On directions from Dampier VTS, vessels may enter the port waters of Mermaid Sound and proceed to their allocated Western or Eastern anchorage. On directions from Dampier VTS, vessels may enter the port waters of Mermaid Sound and proceed to their designated pilot station A, B, C, or D. Vessels proceeding to pilot station D should follow the recommended route printed on the chart. On directions from Dampier VTS, vessels of less than 200 metres in length, may enter the port waters of Mermaid Sound and proceed to their allocated Inner Anchorage (IA 1, IA 2, IA 3, IA 4). Vessels should follow the recommended route printed on the chart. On directions from Dampier VTS, vessels may enter the port waters of Mermaid Strait and proceed to the designated pilot station E, or to the Mermaid Strait mooring areas. Vessels proceeding to pilot station E should follow the recommended route printed on the chart. Vessels involved with bunkering in the bunkering anchorage are exempt from pilotage when manoeuvring between the three bunkering anchorages. 16. PILOT BOARDING AREAS Pilot Station A: S E Woodside LPG / LNG tankers using helicopter pilot transfers. Pilot Station B: S E Rio Tinto, Dampier Salt Bulk Carriers and Conventional Tankers, using helicopter and pilot boat, pilot transfers. Pilot Station C: S E Woodside LPG / LNG Tankers and Conventional Tankers, using pilot boat pilot transfers. Pilot Station D: S E General Cargo Vessels, Offshore Supply Vessels, Ammonia and Product Tankers bound for the Bulk Liquids Berth (BLB). Pilot Station E: S E General Cargo Vessels and Offshore Supply Vessels using Mermaid Strait. Page 26 of 93

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28 17. ANCHORAGES Anchorage Vessel Type Pilotage Allocation Notes Nickol Bay Anchorages NB 1-14 Western Anchorages WA 1-26 Eastern Anchorages EA 1-4 Inner Anchorages IA1-4 Bulk carriers, Petroleum Tankers, Drilling rigs, Offshore platforms, Pipe laying vessels, Gas tankers Bulk carriers, Petroleum Tankers, Drilling rigs, Offshore platforms, Pipe laying vessels, Gas tankers Gas tankers Vessels up to 200 m in length No pilot required Outside of Port Limits No pilot required No pilot required No pilot required No allocation required Outside of Port Limits Anchorage booking system Anchorage booking system Anchorage booking system These anchorages are outside of Dampier Port Limits, and away from sea bed gas pipelines. Vessels may carry out main engine immobilisation in water life boat drills, at Masters discretion. Main engine immobilisations and in water life boat drills are not permitted. Only used in settled weather and SWly winds as known to be poor holding ground in strong winds. Main engine immobilisations and in water life boat drills are not permitted. See section 42 for In water lifeboat drills See section 43 for Main Engine Immobilisations Woodside Anchorages WS 1, WS 2 Malus Anchorages MA1 MA 2 FDTS 1 LNG, LPG and condensate tankers Vessels up to 200m in length. Transhipment operations FDTS2 Vessels less than 200 m in length. Small Ships Vessels less than 100 SSA1-6 m in length WF 1 WF 2 Phillip Point Pilot required Pilot or PEC Master required Pilot required Pilot or PEC Master required Anchorage booking system Anchorage booking system Anchorage booking system Dampier VTS to allocate or Master to advise his choice of See section 42 for In water lifeboat drills See section 43 for Main Engine Immobilisations See section 42 for In water lifeboat drills See section 43 for Main Engine Immobilisations See section 42 for In water lifeboat drills See section 43 for Main Engine Immobilisations See section 41 for Fast Rescue Craft drills See section 42 for In water lifeboat drills See section 43 for Main Engine Immobilisations Page 28 of 93

29 Anchorage Vessel Type Pilotage Allocation Notes PhP 1-5 Bunkering Anchorages (BA1-3) For bunker tankers and vessels to be bunkered less than 150m in length Pilot or PEC Master required anchorage Anchorage booking system Vessels may shift between bunkering anchorages without a pilot or Pilot Exempt Master on board Masters attention is drawn to the three seabed gas pipelines and the non-anchoring areas associated with these pipelines. Page 29 of 93

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31 18. DAMPIER ANCHORAGES 18.1 WESTERN ANCHORAGE Name Latitude Longitude Diameter of anchorage circle Size of vessel WA S ' E 1.0 Nautical miles Up to Cape Size WA S ' E 1.0 Nautical miles Up to Cape Size WA S ' E 1.0 Nautical miles Up to Cape Size WA S E 1.0 Nautical miles Up to Cape Size WA S E 1.0 Nautical miles Up to Cape Size WA S E 1.0 Nautical miles Up to Cape Size WA S E 1.0 Nautical miles Up to Cape Size WA S E 1.0 Nautical miles Up to Cape Size WA S E 1.0 Nautical miles Up to Cape Size WA S ' E 1.0 Nautical miles Up to Cape Size WA S ' E 1.0 Nautical miles Up to Cape Size WA S ' E 1.0 Nautical miles Up to Cape Size WA S E 1.0 Nautical miles Up to Cape Size WA S E 1.0 Nautical miles Up to Cape Size WA S E 1.0 Nautical miles Up to Cape Size WA S E 1.0 Nautical miles Up to Cape Size WA S ' E 1.0 Nautical miles Up to Cape Size WA S E 1.0 Nautical miles Up to Cape Size WA S ' E 1.0 Nautical miles Up to Cape Size WA S ' E 1.0 Nautical miles Up to Cape Size WA S ' E 1.0 Nautical miles Up to Cape Size WA S E 1.0 Nautical miles Up to Cape Size WA S E 1.0 Nautical miles Up to Cape Size WA S ' E 1.0 Nautical miles Up to Cape Size WA S ' E 1.0 Nautical miles Up to Cape Size WA S ' E 1.0 Nautical miles Up to Cape Size 18.2 EASTERN ANCHORAGE Name Latitude Longitude Diameter of anchorage circle Size of vessel EA S E 1.0 Nautical miles Up to Cape Size EA S E 1.0 Nautical miles Up to Cape Size EA S E 1.0 Nautical miles Up to Cape Size EA S E 1.0 Nautical miles Up to Cape Size Page 31 of 93

32 18.3 MALUS CHANNEL Name Latitude Longitude Diameter of anchorage circle Size of vessel MA S E 0.50 Nautical miles Up to 200 m FDTS S E 0.50 Nautical miles Up to 200 m MA S E 0.50 Nautical miles Up to 200 m 18.4 INNER ANCHORAGE Name Latitude Longitude Diameter of anchorage circle Size of vessel IA ' S ' E 0.50 Nautical miles Up to 200 m IA S ' E 0.50 Nautical miles Up to 200 m IA S ' E 0.50 Nautical miles Up to 200 m IA S ' E 0.50 Nautical miles Up to 200 m FDTS S E 0.50 Nautical miles Up to 200 m 18.5 WOODSIDE ANCHORAGE Name Latitude Longitude Diameter of anchorage circle Size of vessel WS S E 0.70 Nautical miles Up to Cape Size WS S E 0.70 Nautical miles Up to Cape Size 18.6 BUNKERING ANCHORAGE Name Latitude Longitude Diameter of anchorage circle Size of vessel BA S E 0.50 Nautical miles Up to 150 m BA S E 0.50 Nautical miles Up to 150 m BA S E 0.50 Nautical miles Up to 150 m 18.7 PHILLIP POINT, ANCHORAGE Name Latitude Longitude Diameter of anchorage circle Size of vessel PP S E 0.25 Nautical miles Up to 100 m PP S E 0.25 Nautical miles Up to 100 m PP S E 0.25 Nautical miles Up to 100 m PP S E 0.25 Nautical miles Up to 100 m 18.8 SMALL SHIPS ANCHORAGE Name Latitude Longitude Diameter of anchorage circle Size of vessel SS S E 0.25 Nautical miles Up to 100 m SS S E 0.25 Nautical miles Up to 100 m Page 32 of 93

33 SS S E 0.25 Nautical miles Up to 100 m SS S E 0.25 Nautical miles Up to 100 m SS S E 0.25 Nautical miles Up to 100 m SS S E 0.25 Nautical miles Up to 100 m WF S E 0.25 Nautical miles Up to 100 m WF S E 0.25 Nautical miles Up to 100 m 19. NICKOL BAY ANCHORAGES The Nickol Bay Anchorages are: In Commonwealth waters, outside of Port Limits and outside of State Waters Over 10 nautical miles from the nearest danger. Depth of water 40 metres Rio Tinto will accept a Notice of Readiness tendered from a vessel arriving at this anchorage, whether the vessel is bound for the Port of Dampier or Port Walcott. Outside of the Marine National Park The seabed is fine sand, the bottom is flat with no obstructions, and there are no environmentally sensitive organisms such as sponges or corals. Name Latitude Longitude Diameter of anchorage circle Size of vessel NB S E 1.0 Nautical miles Up to Cape Size NB S E 1.0 Nautical miles Up to Cape Size NB S E 1.0 Nautical miles Up to Cape Size NB S E 1.0 Nautical miles Up to Cape Size NB S E 1.0 Nautical miles Up to Cape Size NB S E 1.0 Nautical miles Up to Cape Size NB S E 1.0 Nautical miles Up to Cape Size NB S E 1.0 Nautical miles Up to Cape Size NB S E 1.0 Nautical miles Up to Cape Size NB S E 1.0 Nautical miles Up to Cape Size NB S E 1.0 Nautical miles Up to Cape Size NB S E 1.0 Nautical miles Up to Cape Size NB S E 1.0 Nautical miles Up to Cape Size NB S E 1.0 Nautical miles Up to Cape Size Page 33 of 93

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35 20. MOORING AREAS Within designated mooring areas, mooring buoys are required to be marked with reflective tape but they are not required to be lit at night. There maybe hawsers floating in the water and vessels moored to these mooring buoys are not required to be lit at night. Vessels should not transit through these designated mooring areas. Vessels required to enter a designated mooring area must navigate with the upmost caution. For further information refer to PPA Dampier Moorings Handbook. Dampier Mooring Areas PD _Slide 2_Mooring_Areas Page 35 of 93

36 21. MAIN CHANNELS The main shipping channels within Dampier are: Rio Tinto Channel (Hamersley Channel) Mistaken Island departure Channel East Intercourse Island departure Channel Parker Point departure Channel Parker Point Approach Channel Facilities Channel Pluto Channel Woodside Channel Mermaid Marine Supply Base Channel King Bay Supply Base Channel These are also the Narrow Channels for the purposes of complying with Rule 9 of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. Page 36 of 93

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38 21.1 CHANNELS, BERTHS, TRADE Berth Mistaken Island Channel Rio Tinto Channel East Intercourse Island Rio Tinto Channel Parker Point Dampier Fuel Berth Rio Tinto Channel Rio Tinto Channel Terminal Operator Commodity Dampier Salt Salt in bulk Rio Tinto Iron Ore Rio Tinto Iron Ore Viva Energy Diesel Towage Provider Westug Pilotage Provider Marine Services Western Australia (MSWA) PEC No Withnell Bay LNG 1 LNG 2 LPG 3 or Condensate Pluto Woodside Channel Pluto Channel Woodside Woodside LNG Condensate LPG LNG/Conden sate/lpg Riverwijs Woodside No Dampier Cargo Wharf DCW Facilities Channel Bulk Liquids Berth BLB Facilities Channel Heavy Load Out Facility HLO Alternative Load Out Facility ALF Floating Deck Trans Shipment Facility FDTS Patricks Marine Facility PMF Facilities Channel Facilities Channel Facilities Channel Facilities Channel PPA PPA General Cargo/Heavy Lift Anhydrous Ammonia and Diesel Various Various Argonaut Marine Group (AMG) Yes PPA Heavy Lifts Various Yes PPA Qube Patricks Construction materials General Cargo/Heavy Lift Offshore Supplies Various TBC Various Argonaut Marine Group (AMG) No Yes King Bay Bulk Materials Facility BMF King Bay Channel King Bay Channel Woodside Woodside, leased to Mermaid Marine Offshore Supplies Offshore Supplies Riverwijs Various Argonaut Marine Group (AMG) Yes Mermaid Marine Offshore Slipway Mermaid Channel Mermaid Channel Mermaid Marine Mermaid Marine Offshore Supplies/ Heavy Lift Support Vessel Repairs Various Argonaut Marine Group (AMG) Yes No Page 38 of 93

39 22. SERVICE PROVIDERS LICENCES The Port Authorities Act 1999 requires the providers of the following services to be licensed by the Port Authority: Pilot services Bunkering services Towage services Line boat services Stevedoring services The purpose of these licences is to satisfy the Port Authority that a service provider has the appropriate qualifications, training and experience, as well as appropriate equipment and operational procedures. Port Authorities Regulations 2001, Schedule 1, Division 4, Subdivision 4 Port Authorities Regulations 2001, Part 3, Division 3, Section PILOT SERVICE PROVIDERS Woodside provides pilot services to their private berths at Pluto and North West Shelf joint venture terminals. Marine Services Western Australia (MSWA) provides pilot services to Rio Tinto s private berths at Mistaken Island, East Intercourse Island, Parker Point and the Dampier Fuel Berth. Argonaut Marine Group provide pilot services to the Dampier Cargo Wharf, Bulk Liquids Berth, Heavy Load Out, Malus Channel, Mermaid Marine, King Bay Supply Base and other general port movements. 24. BUNKERING SERVICE PROVIDERS BP vessels anchor in the bunkering anchorage and supply fuel to vessels which come alongside. Viva Energy imports fuel into the Dampier Fuel Berth and supplies Rio Tinto s operations as well as supplying vessels berthed at the Dampier Cargo Wharf. Viva Energy also imports fuel through the Bulk Liquids Berth into the King Bay Supply Base tanks then bunkers vessels at King Bay Supply Base. Mermaid Marine is also a bunkering service provider. Page 39 of 93

40 25. THE BUNKERING ANCHORAGE Anchorages BA 1, BA 2, BA 3 are the designated bunkering anchorages. Bunkering operations take place under the following conditions: The vessel to be bunkered approaches the bunker vessel during the hours of daylight. There is adequate fendering between the two vessels. The bunker hose is connected and bunkering commences during the hours of daylight. The bunkering operation may continue into the hours of darkness and the vessel to be bunkered may move away from the bunkering vessel in the hours of darkness. Dampier VTS is to be advised on VHF Channel 11 at the commencement and on completion of bunkering. The fuel transfer must be stopped at a 10 minute average wind speed of over 25 knots. The bunker hose must be disconnected at a 10 minute average wind speed of over 30 knots The vessel to be bunkered must move off the bunker vessel at a 10 minute average wind speed of over 35 knots Pilotage is not required when vessels move between the three bunkering anchorages. 26. TOWAGE SERVICE PROVIDERS Current towage service providers: Riverwijs Westug Bhagwan Marine Mermaid Marine 27. BARGES ALONGSIDE PORT FACILITIES Barges moored alongside port facilities must as a minimum have; Secure moorings which accommodate the port s 4m tidal range Safe gangway access A contract with a licensed towage provider to provide emergency towage at short notice on a 24/7 basis A night and day watchman to tend to the moorings and the gangway and to call on the towage provider if required Page 40 of 93

41 28. VHF WORKING FREQUENCIES IN THE NORTH WEST OF AUSTRALIA VHF Channel Users From ship station Transmit Frequency From coast station Port Operations Purpose Inter ship X X X X 61 Wheatstone X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 06 Port Hedland Pilots X X X X X 67 Aus Safety X X 08 Port Hedland Pilots X Onslow Salt Barrow Island pilots 68 Rio Tinto Pilots (Departures) X Public 09 AMG pilots (Primary) X X Port Walcott Pilots Barrow Island pilots X X 10 Mermaid Marine X X Port Walcott Pilots Barrow Island Ops 70 DSC only Digital selective calling for distress, safety, and calling 11 Dampier Port X 71 Professional Fishing X 12 Port Hedland X 72 Professional Fishing X 13 Rio Tinto Pilots X X (Arrivals) 73 AMG pilots DCW and X X BLB 14 Port Walcott Pilots X Page 41 of 93

42 VHF Channel Users Transmit Frequency Port of Ashburton Thevenard Island Ops 74 Agents Port Operations X Varanus Island 15 Cape Preston Port Company X X Purpose X 16 Distress, Safety & Distress, Safety & Calling Calling X 17 Woodside Okha FPSO X X 77 Ship to Ship X 18 Wheatstone X X X X X X 19 Wheatstone X X X X X X X X 20 Wheatstone X X X X X X 21 Woodside Pilots X X (Primary) X X 22 Wheatstone X X 82 Woodside Ops X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Page 42 of 93

43 VHF Transmit Users Channel Frequency AIS AIS Purpose 29. PILOTAGE The Port Authority is to: Ensure pilotage services are provided in the port Ensure Pilot Service Providers are licensed Approve Individual Pilots Port Authorities Act 1990, Part 7, Division 2, Section PILOTAGE IS COMPULSORY IN PORTS Under the Port Authorities Act 1999, Pilotage is compulsory in ports A vessel movement is defined as entering or leaving the port or moving between places within the port. Port Authorities Act 1990, Part 7, Division 2, Section 95 (3) A vessel moving in a port must use pilotage services, except as otherwise provided by the Port Authority Regulations Port Authorities Act 1990, Part 7, Division 2, Section 97 The Harbour Master may require a second pilot to be used in certain circumstances. Port Authority Regulations 2001, Part 3, Division 4, Section 38 For the convenience of shipping the Dampier Harbour Master has established a compulsory pilotage area within the Dampier Port Limits EXCEPTIONS TO PILOTAGE PROVIDED BY THE PORT AUTHORITY REGULATIONS 2001 Australian Navy Vessels (except troop carriers, navy tankers and provisioning vessels). Navy vessels from any other country. Non-commercial vessels. Australian fishing vessels less than 35 m in length. A vessel less than 150 gross tonnes. A vessel being led by another vessel that is under the control of a pilot, the vessel being led is still liable for pilotage charges. A vessel engaged in port dredging, and exempted by the Harbour Master A vessel exempted by the Harbour Master from using pilotage services. A vessel under the Command of a Master holding a current Pilotage Exemption Certificate covering that vessel. Port Authority Regulations 2001, Part 3, Division 4, Section 30 Page 43 of 93

44 29.3 PILOTAGE IS COMPULSORY FOR A commercial vessel greater than 150 gross tonnes. Fishing vessels greater than 35 m in length. Port Authority Regulations 2001, Section DAMPIER PILOT EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (PEC) Pilot Exemption Certificates are a privilege granted to the Masters or First Mates of vessels who have gained local knowledge of the port through a training process and whose local knowledge is maintained through frequent movements within the port THE PILOT EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE A current Pilot Exemption Certificate authorises the holder to move a vessel of greater than 150 gross tonnes, or a fishing vessels greater than 35 m in length, within the pilotage limits of the port without engaging a licensed marine pilot. Subject to the following conditions: The holder of the certificate is the Master in command, of the vessel being moved. Any conditions imposed on the PEC. The Harbour Master has not specifically directed a licensed pilot be employed. The Harbour Master may direct a Pilot Exempt Master to take a Pilot when the Harbour Master considers it necessary due to: a) Local tide or tidal current conditions b) Major works being carried out in the port c) The vessel or another vessel in the port carrying noxious or hazardous cargo. d) Any other reason the Harbour Master considers may endanger, safety of the vessel or other vessels, people or port facilities. Port Authority Regulations 2001, Part 3, Division 4, Section FIRST MATES AND PEC Under the Port Authorities Act, the definition of an exempt master is the master or first mate of a vessel that holds a pilot exemption certificate. Port Authority Regulations 2001, Part 3, Division 1, Section 22 Pilot Exemption Certificates are granted to the First Mate of a vessel, with the view of the Mate being promoted to Master in the near future. The First Mate is able to gain and maintain his PEC but he is not able to use it to move a vessel as he is not in command of the vessel. Page 44 of 93

45 If the First Mate is logging a vessel movement to maintain his PEC the Dampier Harbour Masters expectation is that he is on the bridge actively involved in the navigation of the vessel. Port Authority Regulations 2001, Part 3, Division 1, Section 22 Port Authority Regulations 2001, Part 3, Division 4, Section 30 (d) 1, ENDORSEMENTS A Pilot Exemption Certificate may be endorsed with conditions: a) Maximum length of vessel or; b) Maximum gross tonnage of vessel c) Any prescribed condition the Harbour Master considers appropriate, e.g. Day time, Wind limits, and Geographical areas. Port Authority Regulations 2001, Part 3, Division 6, Section 52(1) a, b Port Authority Regulations 2001, Part 3, Division 6, Section 52(5) 30.4 RESTRICTED AND UNRESTRICTED PILOT EXEMPTION CERTIFICATES (PEC) A restricted Pilot Exemption Certificate (PEC) approves a Master to move their vessel through Mermaid Strait and through Port waters south of latitude S. An unrestricted PEC approves a Master to move their vessel through all Port waters, Mermaid Strait and Mermaid Sound. Restricted Pilot Exemption Certificates will remain valid and Masters will continue to use these in Port waters south of latitude S. However all new PEC s issued will be unrestricted PEC s and the training requirements are specified in section 30. Upgrading from a restricted to unrestricted PEC As Master of the vessel holding a current restricted PEC and under the control of a licensed pilot or; As Mate of the vessel holding a current restricted PEC under the command of an exempt master or the control of a licensed pilot they complete; 1 inward movement through Mermaid Sound by day 1 outward movement through Mermaid Sound by day 1 inward movement through Mermaid Sound by night 1 outward movement through Mermaid Sound by night (4 movements in total) The above movements are to be recorded on the application form and signed by the Pilot/Exempt Master. The application form can be found at: Page 45 of 93

46 Including copies of: Proof of Australian residency (Passport or Visa) Certificate of Competency Marine Medical Certificate complying with AMSA Marine Orders Then arrange an interview with the Harbour Master. PEC will be revalidated with the original PEC number. 31. OBTAINING A PILOT EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (PEC) 31.1 ELIGIBILITY 1) A person is entitled to reside permanently in Australia under an Act of the Commonwealth. 2) A person holds a Certificate of Competency under the Navigation Act or the Marine Act that authorises the person to command the vessel for which the pilotage exemption certificate is sought. 3) A current AMSA recognised valid medical certificate. Port Authorities Regulations 2001, Part 3, Division 6, Section PROCEDURE 1) Create a personal PEC Log book; maintain a written record of each qualifying movement and each movement made under the authority of the pilot exemption certificate. This log must contain the: Name of vessel Date and time Length of vessel Gross tonnage of vessel Description of the movement Name and signature of the training pilot or PEC master Port Authorities Regulations 2001, Part 3, Division 6, Section 49 (4) Port Authorities Regulations 2001, Part 3, Division 6, Section 59 2) The candidate has within 12 months of application been Master of a vessel under the control of a licensed pilot for the approved number of movements; or The candidate has within 12 months of application been First Mate of a vessel under the command of a PEC Master or under the control of a licensed pilot for the approved number of movements. Page 46 of 93

47 3) The approved number of movements in Dampier is; 2 inward movements through Mermaid Sound by day 2 outward movements through Mermaid Sound by day 2 inward movements through Mermaid Sound by night 2 outward movements through Mermaid Sound by night 4 movements day or night via either Mermaid Strait or Mermaid Sound (12 Movements in total) 4) The above movements are to be recorded on the application form and signed by the Pilot/Exempt Master. Application forms can be found at: Including copies of: Proof of Australian residency (Passport or Visa) Certificate of Competency Marine Medical Certificate complying with AMSA Marine Orders 5) Completion of an examination process approved by the Port Authority, presently conducted by Argonaut Marine Group (AMG) 6) Fee payable to Pilbara Ports Authority Port Authorities Regulations 2001, Part 3, Division 6, Section ) PEC will be issued and posted to nominated address 31.3 DEFINITION OF A MOVEMENT FOR PEC PURPOSES IN DAMPIER The candidate must be the Master or Mate on a vessel greater than 150 GT or where the vessel is a fishing vessel greater than 35 metres in length. On each occasion the PEC master moves a vessel under the authority of his PEC he is to quote his PEC number to Dampier VTS on VHF channel 11 and the Master is to record the movement in his personal logbook. A night movement is a movement which commences between 2000 and No more than two arrivals and two departure movements may be recorded within a 24 hour period. The movement is within 12 months before the date of application for the PEC. Port Authority Regulations 2001 Part 3 Division 6 Section 49(3). Page 47 of 93

48 The movement must be between: MERMAID STRAIT Inward Movement From: Pilot Station E Outward Movement From Hampton Harbour Phillip Point Bunkering Anchorage Dampier Cargo Wharf Mermaid Marine Supply Base King Bay Supply Base or; Small Ships Anchorage MERMAID SOUND Inward Movement From: Pilot Station D Outward Movement From: Hampton Harbour Phillip Point Bunkering Anchorage Dampier Cargo Wharf Mermaid Marine Supply Base King Bay Supply Base or; Small Ships Anchorage To: Hampton Harbour Phillip Point Bunkering Anchorage Dampier Cargo Wharf Mermaid Marine Supply Base King Bay Supply Base or; Small Ships Anchorage To: Pilot Station E To: Hampton Harbour Phillip Point Bunkering Anchorage Dampier Cargo Wharf Mermaid Marine Supply Base King Bay Supply Base or; Small Ships Anchorage To: Pilot Station D Page 48 of 93

49 31.4 HARBOUR TUG MASTERS OBTAINING A PILOT EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE In order to obtain a PEC for a Harbour Tug Master the applicant must submit the following: 1) A letter from their employer to confirm the length of service and completion of internal training plan 2) A copy of a valid Certificate of Competency 3) A copy of an up-to-date AMSA Medical 4) Proof of Australian residency (passport or visa) 5) The application form: MAINTAINING A PEC If an Exempt Master does not move a vessel under the authority of his PEC for a period of 6 months the PEC expires at the end of that period. Port Authority Regulations 2001, Part 3, Division 6, Section 54 (2) Under the Authority of his PEC means the movement is of a vessel greater than 150 GT or a fishing vessel greater than 35 metres in length. On each occasion the PEC Master moves a vessel under the authority of their PEC they are to quote their PEC number to Dampier VTS on VHF channel 11. The PEC Master must maintain a written record of each occasion their vessel moves under the authority of their PEC. When PEC Masters renew their medical certificates, a copy is to be forwarded to Dampier VTS. Port Authority Regulations 2001, Part 3, Division 6, Section REVALIDATION OF EXPIRED PEC WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF PEC EXPIRY The Exempt Master may apply to the Harbour Master to have their PEC revalidated within 6 months after their PEC expires if they: As Master of the vessel under the control of a licensed pilot or; As Mate of the vessel under the command of an Exempt Master or the control of a licensed pilot, complete: One inward movement through Mermaid Sound or Mermaid Strait One outward movement through Mermaid Sound or Mermaid Strait Completion of an examination process approved by the Port Authority. This process may be with AMG pilots or an interview with the Harbour Master. PEC will be revalidated with the original PEC number. Page 49 of 93

50 Port Authorities Regulations 2001, Part 3, Division 6, Section 55 & REVALIDATION OF EXPIRED PEC OUTSIDE OF 6 MONTHS OF PEC EXPIRY Candidate must fulfil the training as described in Obtaining a Pilot Exemption Certificate. Port Authorities Regulations 2001, Part 3, Division 6, Section 56(A) 32. TOWING AND PILOT EXEMPT MASTERS A pilot Exempt Master may use his vessel to tow another vessel within the pilotage limit of the port provided; The towed vessel is less than 50 m in length The total length of the tow is less than 120 m The towed vessel does not obstruct the visibility of the towing vessel The Master considers his vessel, his tow lines and his crew training is suitable to perform the tow Tows of greater than 50 m in length overall must use a Pilot and a second tug. Vessel operators operating a regular service may refer to the Harbour Master for determination on Pilotage and Towage requirements. 33. PILOT EXEMPTIONS AND MERMAID MARINE Mermaid Marine Australia is a private facility accessed via the Mermaid Channel. Mermaid Marine may have additional requirements for access to their facilities SUMMARY OF PILOTAGE REQUIREMENTS WITHIN THE DAMPIER PILOTAGE LIMIT Vessel greater than 100 m in length Vessel Movement Description Pilotage Requirements Pilot Vessel less than 100 m in length, which requires assistance from harbour tugs, even where the Pilot Page 50 of 93

51 master holds a PEC. E.g. Bow Thruster failure or strong wind necessitates a tug Vessel less than 100 m in length. Including harbour tugs. Fishing vessels over 35 m in length. Vessel less than 150 gross tonnes. Vessel Movement Description Pilotage Requirements Pilot or PEC Master No Pilot or PEC Master required Fishing vessels less than 35 m in length. Navy vessel of any length. No Pilot or PEC Master required Vessel engaged in harbour dredging and exempted by the Harbour Master. Towage Movement Description Pilot Requirements Towed vessel is less than 50 m in length and the total length of the tow is less than 120 m. < 50 metres Pilot or PEC Master < 50 meters < 120 meters Includes the towage of loading hoses Page 51 of 93

52 Towed vessel is greater than 50 m in length > 50 meters Pilot and a second tug. See note Note: A vessel operator operating a regular service may refer to the Harbour Master for a determination on Pilotage and Towage requirements. 34. APPROVAL OF PILOTS The Harbour Master licences the companies providing the pilotage services and approves the individual licenced Pilots. The Port Authorities Regulations 2001, Part 3, Division 2, Section 23 Eligibility to be approved as a pilot: Medical standards of AMSA Marine Order 9 Harbour Master is satisfied person has adequate knowledge, is competent and suitably qualified Undergone training regime approved by the Harbour Master Harbour Master may approve a person as a pilot subject to restrictions, or conditions: Vessel size and type Number of movements within a period In certain circumstances, e.g. wind limits, day/night To certain berths or channels Pilot license is maintained subject to conditions imposed by Harbour Master but as a minimum: 1) A current marine medical is submitted to the Harbour Master 2) Every 5 years pilots are audited and the results must be submitted to the Harbour Master 3) And perform pilot duties in the port a. on vessels of sizes and types b. on the number of occasions c. within the period d. in the circumstances e.g. wind limits, particular berths That the Harbour Master requires and sets out in the approval Page 52 of 93

53 General provisions: Pilots must carry their pilot license and produce it, should the master request it Harbour Master may direct the master to employ a second pilot to assist in the control of the vessel Tug masters to comply with pilots instructions The Vessel Owner and the Vessel Master are jointly and severally liable to pay for pilotage charges 35. DECLARED DEPTHS 35.1 DAMPIER CHANNEL AND BERTH DEPTHS, JULY 2015 The declared depth is the depth according to the latest sounding information, and should be used by vessels when calculating under keel clearances. The designed depth is the depth the channel has been in the past, this is the depth displayed on hydro graphic charts. Berth or Channel Declared Designed Depth Depth Rio Tinto Channel 15.5 m 15.6 m East Intercourse Island Departure channel 15.5 m 15.5 m East Intercourse Island 20.8 m 21.5 m East Intercourse Island Lay By Berth 19.7 m 19.5 m Mistaken Island Departure Channel 11.3 m Mistaken Island 12.2 m 12.0 m Parker Point Departure Channel to / from berth 15.4 m 15.5 m PP 2, PP 4, Dampier Fuel Berth and PP 5. Parker Point Departure Channel to / from berth PP m Parker Point Approach Channel 8.0 m 8.0 m Approaches to Dampier Fuel Berth 8.0 m 8.0 m Dampier Fuel Berth 11.4 m 12.0 m Parker Point m 19.5 m Parker Point m 19.5 m Parker Point m 19.5 m Parker Point m 19.5 m Woodside Channel (Star Rock) 12.0 m 12.2 m NWSJV Swing Basin 12.0 m 12.3 m NWSJV Swing Basin north corner 11.5 m 12.3 m Withnell Bay Jetty 1 (LNG 1) 12.8 m 13.5 m Withnell Bay Jetty 2 (LNG 2) 12.8 m 13.2 m Withnell Bay Jetty 3 (LPG / Condensate) 13.3 m 13.2 m Pluto Channel 12.0 m 12.5 m Pluto Swing Basin 11.7 m 11.5 m Page 53 of 93

54 Declared Designed Berth or Channel Depth Depth Pluto LNG / Condensate 13.5 m 13.5 m Facilities Channel (DBLB) 11.0 m 11.0 m Dampier Cargo Wharf East Channel 5.6 m Dampier Cargo Wharf west face 9.1 m 10.0 m Dampier Cargo Wharf east face 6.9m 6.5 m Dampier Floating Deck, (Patricks Marine 7.8m Facility), west face. Dampier Floating Deck, (Patricks Marine 6.7m Facility), east face. FDTS 5.1 m 5.0 m HLO 5.9 m 6.5 m ALF 1.5 m Bulk Liquids Berth (BLB) 12.4 m 13.0 m KBSB Channel 6.0 m 6.0 m KBSB swing basin 6.0/5.5 m 5.5 m KBSB 7.2 m 7.5 m BMF 7.9 m 8.0 m Mermaid Channel 5.9 m 6.0 m MM m 7.5 m MM 2 7.2/6.6 1 m MM m MM m MM m MM m Slipway Channel 4.0 m 4.0 m 1 See Chartlet Declared Mermaid Marine Page 54 of 93

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