Albany

1. Albany pilot boarding Pilot boards35°04.0′S 118°00.0′E

Size limits

LOA 294m, beam 37m; draught 11.7m, 82,926DWT.

Water density

1026.

Load line zone

Summer

Tides

Range 1.0m, can be influenced by weather.

Weather conditions influence tide levels.

Mean Maximum Range: 0.6m. Mean Minimum Range: 0.1m.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

The entrance channel has a width of 550m with a navigable section of 2.0nm in length, width 145m, min depth 12.2m MLWS.

Vessels have 400m turning area off the berths and berth port side to.

Port limits

Port limits include all the waters of King George Sound and Princess Royal Harbour westward of a line from Herald Point to Bald Head via Breaksea Lighthouse.

Anchorages

Anchorage is located with King Point Light, bearing 292°, distance 3.0m, or as directed by the Harbour Master.

The prohibited anchorage lies within a 0.8nm radius from a position midway between No 1 and No 2 Buoys.

Woodchip vessels to anchor at King Point light Bearing, unless advised otherwise.

Restrictions

Vessels in ballast to retain all ballast onboard until at loading berth.

Vessels can berth or sail at night subject to a pilot being available.

Tugs

There are 2 tugs available with 3,600hp and 45t bollard pull.

Mooring

All vessels berth port side alongside unless by special request.

Charts and publications

Aus 109, 110, 118. Admiralty Pilot NP13, NP286(4)

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessel's ETA must be advised to Harbour Master 24 hours and 2 hours prior to arrival.

Communications

Perth "VIP" is used for passing messages at long range.

VHF: Ch 16, 12 and 06.

Listening watch is maintained on weekdays from 0830-1700hrs and one hour prior to movements at weekends and public holidays, callsign "Albany Port".

Port: + 61 (0)8 98929000, email: [email protected]

Pilots: +61 (0)4 88929095

Standard messages

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

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Notice of readiness

The NOR should be tendered on arrival.

Health

Pratique should be applied for 24 hours prior to arrival, this can be applied for by radio. Ship Sanitation Control and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

Customs and immigration

The Customs allowances for officers and crew are 1,125ml of spirits, a carton of cigarettes per person on arrival, the penalty for non-compliance is the seizure of goods.

Notices and regulations

Guidelines for loading grain:

As from October 2000, AMSA has changed their policy on the checking of stability calculations. The result being that all grain vessels will be submitted stability forms direct to AMSA who will conduct the desktop audit and if satisfied the vessel complies, will fax the Albany Port Authority and the agent. Should they feel that the vessel does not comply, they will make arrangements to attend the vessel.

To safeguard the Albany Port Authority sections 103, 104, 111 by the Port Authority Act 1999, all vessels are not allowed to commence loading until a fax from AMSA confirms that the vessel complies with all regulations. During the loading if the Master or stevedore wished to change the approved plan, AMSA must be informed and again confirmed by fax that this variation complies with the regulations.

Should the Harbour Master become aware that cargo has not been loaded according to the approved plan, the vessel will be detained until AMSA has checked the situation and advised the Harbour Master by fax.

At sailing, the Master must supply the pilot with a copy of the approved stability and loading plan.

Port State Control here: Tokyo MOU, Indian Ocean MOU.

Running now: the Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on cargo securing, 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its questions are published: the questionnaire.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.

Contact person: The Secretary.

Address: GPO Box 594, Canberra ACT 2601 Australia.

Tel: +61 2 6274 7114.

Fax: +61 2 6274 7994.

Mob: +61 0417 273 185.

24 hour contact: Office of Transport Security Operations Centre.

Tel: +61 2 6274 8187.

Fax: +61 2 6274 6089.

Email: [email protected]

ISPS Compliance: ISPS compliance is 100% for Australian ports, Australian port facilities and Australian flagged ships.

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org

Repairs

Slipway for maximum 40 MT vessels at Emu Point slipway services. Small repairs only are dealt with by local engineering workshops. Hold cleaning is done by contractors. Contact local or ship's agent for further details.

Dry docks

A slipway for vessels up to 340t is available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at all berths at a rate of 60-80tph.

Bunkering: Marine diesel by pipeline is available at Berth No 2 at a rate of approx 100tph. Small quantities may be delivered by road tanker.

Medical

Albany Regional Hospital, 4km.

Crew change

Crew change can be arranged.

Transport

Nearest airport: Albany, 11km. There is a regular passenger service available to Perth International Airport, 410km N.

Airport facilities: One airport with twice daily commercial flights to Perth International.

Nearest railway: Albany, 2km, freight only.

Working hours

Day shift, 0730-1530hrs; afternoon shift, 1530-2330; night shift 2330-0730hrs.

There is a registered workforce of 14 men, plus 2 foremen and a supplementary work force of an additional 30 persons.

Where it is

The port of Albany is situated in King George Sound on the S coast of Western Australia.

The port

In the Autumn of 2014, the ports of Albany, Bunbury and Esperance merged to form the Southern Ports Authority responsible for the control and management of all these three ports.

Export : Grain, woodchips, silica sand

Import : Fertiliser and fuel

Traffic

Approx 4,700,000t of cargo and 170 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Albany?

The pilot boards at Albany pilot boarding, 35°04.0′S 118°00.0′E.

What time zone is Albany in?

Local time at Albany is UTC+8. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Albany?

The deepest berth listed is at Princess Royal Harbour: 11.70 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Albany?

1026.

Which load line zone is Albany in?

Summer

Who carries out Port State Control at Albany?

Port State Control at Albany: Tokyo MOU, Indian Ocean MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Albany?

The UN/LOCODE of Albany is AUALH.

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