PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Amrun
Pilot
updated Dec 2018The Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Act 1994 specifies that, unless a current pilotage exemption certificate (PEC) is held by the master of a vessel, pilotage is compulsory for the following:
- a vessel LOA 50m or more,
- a vessel towing another vessel where combined LOA is 50m or more,
- a vessel whose owner or master asks for the services of a pilot,
- a vessel whose master is directed by the Regional Harbour Master (Cairns) to use the services of a pilot.
Pilotage exemption may be obtained by masters of vessels, depending on vessel length, trading regularly to the port after they have completed the required number of observation trips, mentoring pilotage trips and checking pilotage as determined by the Regional Harbour Master (Cairns) and completed a written examination.
Pilot boarding ground is located 12°48.90âS 141°34.80âE. Pilots disembark from 12° 54.62âS 141° 35.04âE.
Pilot transfer instructions will be advised to the vessel prior to the pilot boarding by Amrun VTS. Instructions may include:
- pilot boarding time,
- restrictions/requirements (by the Regional Harbour Master (Cairns)),
- boarding position,
- desired course and speed to conduct the transfer.
Vessels are to be at the pilot boarding ground at the notified time of pilot boarding, with all preparations for boarding completed.
Key data
updated Dec 2018Size limits
LOA 260m, beam 43.0m, draught 15.5m, 120,000DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Tropical: 1st April - 30th November.
Summer: 1st December - 31st March.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chith Export Facility | 15.50 m | 260 m | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Dec 2018Charts and publications
AUS 4, 301, 4603, 4720.
Inspections
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
About Amrun
updated Oct 2024Where it is
The port of Amrun is situated approx. 280km S from the tip of Cape Yorke on the W Coast of the Cape Yorke Peninsula.
The port
The port's principal export is bauxite from the Rio Tinto Alcan (RTA) mine.
Traffic
Approx 24,000,000t of cargo handled annually.
Questions about Amrun
What are the pilot arrangements at Amrun?
The Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Act 1994 specifies that, unless a current pilotage exemption certificate (PEC) is held by the master of a vessel, pilotage is compulsory for the following: - a vessel LOA 50m or more, - a vessel towing another vessel where combined LOA is 50m or more, - a…
What time zone is Amrun in?
Local time at Amrun is UTC+10. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Amrun?
The deepest berth listed is at Chith Export Facility: 15.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Amrun?
1025.
Which load line zone is Amrun in?
Tropical: 1st April - 30th November.
Who carries out Port State Control at Amrun?
Port State Control at Amrun: Tokyo MOU, Indian Ocean MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Amrun?
The UN/LOCODE of Amrun is AUAMR.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Amrun say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
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