Hastings

Size limits

Max LOA 300m, beam 45m, draught 15.5m, 165,293DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

MHWS 2.84m; MHWN 2.39m; MLWN 1.06m; MLWS 0.61m.

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

Approach

The port is approached via the buoyed Western Entrance channel. The entrance to the channel is marked with a fairway buoy and has a width of 400m and a swept clearance of 14.8m. It is used as a two-way traffic channel. The Western Entrance channel leads from the W entrance of Hastings Port Bay, along the NW side of Phillip Island to Sandy Point, where the buoyed channel continues to the N.

The main channel in the North Arm is a one-way traffic channel with a maintained depth of 14.2m and a width of 180m between Hanns Inlet and Crib Point swing basin (between Buoy No 19 and 23); and a width of 245m between Crib Point and Long Island Point swing basin (between Buoy No 25 and 29). The swing basins at Crib Point and Long Island Point have a maintained depth of 14.2m.

The channel N of Long Island Point swing basin has a maintained depth of 9m and width of 200m. Further N leads to the swing basin off the Steel Wharves with a depth of 12m.

Declared depth from Fairway Buoy to Buoy No 13 is 14.8m.

Declared depth from Buoy No 13 to 31 is 14.2m.

Declared depth from Buoy No 31 to 34 is 9m.

Each berth has its own leading lights.

Port limits

Port limits extend NE from the pilot boarding position (38°33.0'S 145°02.0'E) and comprise the navigable fairways of Western Channel, East Arm as far E as Observation Point (38°27.0'S 145°18.0'E), the S part of Middle Spit Channel, and North Arm as far N as No 2 Light Beacon (38°15.0'S 145° 15.6'E) including the port facilities at Stony Point, Crib Point, Long Island Point and Steel Industry Wharves.

Traffic schemes and VTS

Vessel Traffic Management System is in operation. Vessels to request permission to enter port and report waypoints "Fairway Buoy" and "Sandy Point" to port control on VHF Ch 14.

Anchorages

There is an anchorage NE of Long Island Point (38°18.40'S 145°13.70'E). Depths between 10.0 - 15.0m. There is also an anchorage for general use in East Arm, in depths of 15.0m, NE of Cowes Jetty (38°27.00'S 145°14.00'E).

Restrictions

There is a naval gunnery range to both the S and W of the port approaches, vessels should endeavour to avoid these areas but advice can be sought from Stony Point Harbour Control on VHF Ch 16 or 14.

Tugs

Three tugs available.

Charts and publications

BA 4709, 4601. Admiralty Pilot NP14, NP286(4).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Patrick Ports Hastings requires notice of ETA at Fairway Light Buoy 48 hours in advance through a Nominated Shipping Agent. Changes in ETA of more than 1 hour should be notified immediately via the agent, and the time should be confirmed 1 hour before arrival on VHF Ch 14.

Vessels should report to Harbour Control on VHF Ch 14 as follows:

1. Inward-Bound Vessels:

a) At least 1 hour before ETA at Pilot Boarding Ground or Fairway Lt buoy.

b) Abeam Fairway Lt Buoy (38°30.3'S 145°05.3'E).

c) Abeam Sandy Pt (38°24.5'S 145°14.0'E).

d) On berthing or anchoring.

2. Outward-Bound Vessels:

a) 1 hour before ETD.

b) Leaving berth or anchorage.

c) Abeam Sandy Pt.

d) When clear of VTS area.

Communications

Radio: "Inmarsat" direct or through coast station "Coast Radio Melbourne".

VHF: Prior to arrival and departure from the port vessels should advise "Stony Point" Harbour control on Ch 14 or 16. Use Ch 14 for emergency, such as fire or escape of oil and to maintain listening watch.

Port Phillip Sea Pilots: Ch 16, 12, 13, 09. Tel: +61 352 581400.

Port(s) served: Melbourne, Geelong and Hastings (Westernport).

Tugs: Ch 16, 06, 08, 12, 14.

Harbour Control: Ch 14, 16, 06, 08, 12, 14, 67.

Standard messages

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Notice of readiness

NOR to be lodged with shipper/receiver by ship's agent.

Health

Free pratique is usually granted prior to arrival from Harbour Control. Renewal of Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Exemption Certificate possible.

Flags

Vessels of 200GT or more must fly its national colours between sunrise and sunset whilst within port waters.

Notices and regulations

No discharges into harbour waters are allowed without permission. Ballast water restrictions apply. Details available through ship's agent.

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

Available from port based local company Crib Point Engineering.

Medium repairs can be effected.

Dry docks

None.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: By road tanker only.

Medical

Frankston District Hospital (Ambulance service), local doctors available in Hastings.

Crew change

Possible via Melbourne.

Transport

Nearest airport: Tullamarine, Melbourne (International) 80km; Hastings (local).

Nearest railway: Hastings Railway Terminal.

Working hours

Normally 24 hours.

Where it is

The port of Hastings (formerly known as Western Port, Victoria), is situated in Western Port Bay SE of Port Phillip Bay, approx 72km SE of Melbourne.

The port

The entrance is to the W of Phillip Island which fronts the bay to seaward, the E'ly entrance is narrow and tortuous and only available for small vessels. Principal cargoes handled include;

Imports: Petroleum and steel products.

Exports: Crude oil, refined petroleum products and LPG.

Traffic

Approx 100 vessels, 1,700,000t of cargo, comprising mostly oil exports, handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Hastings?

Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels exceeding LOA 35m unless exempt, and is available 24 hours.

What time zone is Hastings in?

Local time at Hastings is UTC+11. Back to UTC+10 on 3 Apr 2027. Clocks go to UTC+11 on 2 Oct 2027.

What is the maximum draft at Hastings?

The deepest berth listed is at Crib Point Terminal: 15.10 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Hastings?

1025.

Which load line zone is Hastings in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Hastings?

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

What is the UN/LOCODE of Hastings?

The UN/LOCODE of Hastings is AUHAS.

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