Derby

Size limits

Beam 29.1m, LOA 241.84m, 27,841DWT.

Tides

Tidal range up to 11.8m.

Tidal stream: In the vicinity of Inner Rip Shoal the falling tidal stream sets W. At springs the ingoing tidal stream attains a rate of 2.5kts and sets slightly out from the jetty.

Caution: The channel is liable to constant change and tidal streams are strong.

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

Approach

The approach is subject to constant change. Vessels proceed through Sunday Strait, approx 0.5nm E of East Roe Island and 0.75nm E of East Sunday Island. Once vessels are approx 2.75nm SW of Amur Reef, they must steer 157° approx 24.3nm passing W of Fairway Rocks to Black Rock Light bearing 135°, distance 12.2nm.

The channel from Point Torment to Derby and into Fitzroy River passes between the E shore and Mary Islands.

Local knowledge is required owing to its shallow nature and the number of dangers which encumber it.

The mooring buoys may be approached W of Inner Rip Shoal in depths greater than 5.0m.

The least depth in the approach to the berth is 2.9m, the berth dries at low water.

Anchorages

Available in depths of 11-12.8m, with Black Rock Light bearing 090°, distant 3.4nm.

Further anchorage available in depths 7.3-9.1m, located NNW of North Mary Island, with the front range light bearing 141°, distant 5.6nm.

Final anchorage is available for smaller vessels in depths of 5.5-7.3m NE of the same islet.

Restrictions

Wharf dries at low tide.

Mooring

Facilities were upgraded with a modern fendering system.

Charts and publications

Admiralty Pilot NP13.

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

Medical

Nearest hospital: Derby Hospital: Emergency Department (3km).

Transport

Nearest airport: Derby Airport (10.3km).

Nearest highway: The port has access to Highway 1. The road circumnavigates Australia, 14,500km, connecting all mainland state capitals and to Tasmania.

Nearest public transport: Bus route through Derby.

Where it is

Salomague Port is situated in Ilocos Sur Province, on the NW coast of Luzon Island, approximately 360 km North of Manila.

The port

Originally a small fishing port, with private facilities for transhipment of goods, Salomague has had its pier extended to a length of 500m with new facilities built on shore.

Sureste Properties (Bloomberry Cruise Terminals Inc) has a ten year lease from the Philippines Port Authority, giving the Company the right to construct, develop, manage and operate cruise passenger facilities at Salomague. Initially, cruise liners anchor off the port and use tenders to take visiting passengers ashore. A new 4.0m by 57m floating pontoon is being provided, able to berth three tender boats simultaneously, with a passenger access way and staging facilities for buses, vans and taxis.

What time zone is Derby in?

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

Who carries out Port State Control at Derby?

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

What is the UN/LOCODE of Derby?

The UN/LOCODE of Derby is AUDRB.

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