Hay Point

1. Hay Point boarding position Bravo Pilot boards21°13.3′S 149°21.2′E
2. Hay Point boarding position Charlie Pilot boards21°17.4′S 149°22.5′E

Size limits

Max LOA 300m, beam 50m, draught 19.60m, 230,000DWT.

Water density

1016 to1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Mean spring range 4.9m, mean neap range 2.3m. Maximum predicted spring tide 7.14m.

Tides are affected by prevailing winds and currents are very strong at times.

The tidal stream sets 160° through the port area on the rising tide and 340° on the falling tide with a maximum rate of 2kts. Slack water occurs about 1.5 hours before the times of HW and LW.

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

Approach

The port may be approached from a general NE direction as required by draught. From a position 14nm ENE of Hay Point Light the recommended track, with min depth 13.1m LAT, leads WSW towards Hay Point. The course may then be directed as required to the assigned anchorage or pilot boarding place.

DBCT: The swing basin off Berth Nos 1, 2, 3 and 4 is 390m in length, 60m wide and 13.1m deep. Bottom is mud and silt.

HPCT: The dredged basin is 343m in length; width 61m; depth 16.6m. Bottom is mud and silt.

A departure channel has been established with a design depth of 14.7m at LAT which extends approximately 6.2 miles from the berths.

The departure channel is marked by a lighted Port Hand Beacon FL R 4s and Racon (Q) in position 21°14.9'S 149°24.7'E, a lighted Port Lantern Mark Beacon Fl R 4s in position 21°15.9'S 149°20.8'E and a lighted Starboard Lateral Mark Beacon Fl G 4s in position 21°15.7'S 149°20.7'E. Deep draught vessels are advised to keep to the centre of the channel on departure.

Port limits

The port of Hay Point consists of the area covered by waters, including tidal waters, of the sea, or waters connecting with the sea, within the following boundary - starting at the high water mark at the southern extremity of the N head of Bakers Creek entrance, then generally NE'ly along the geodesic to 21°10.76'S 149°17.73'E, then generally NE'ly along the geodesic to 21°09.91'S 149°20.06'E, then E along the parallel to 21°09.91'S 149°30.06'E, then S along the meridian to 21°17.91'S 149°30.06'E, then W along the parallel to the intersection of the high water mark on the mainland with latitude 21°17.91'S, then generally N'ly along the high water mark on the mainland to the starting point.

The port limits also include all navigable waters of rivers and creeks flowing directly or indirectly into waters within the boundary.

Anchorages

Vessels arriving off the Port of Hay Point are assigned a designated anchorage position by VTS, while awaiting berthing instructions. These anchorages are shown on Chart AUS 249 and identified by either a northern or southern prefix or a number.

Dalrymple Bay Anchorage Sites Coordinates (WGS84)

Restrictions

The maximum allowable speed of approach onto berth is 1.3m/min.

Anchoring is prohibited in the restricted areas shown on Chart AUS 249.

Tugs

A separated tug harbour is located 1nm S of Hay Point at Highwater Island.

DBCT: Owns and operates Daltug Pty Ltd. which proves tug and line launch services. There are also 2 x 55t bollard pull tugs and 2 line handling launches available on Berth Nos 1, 2 and 3.

HPCT: Use Teekay Shipping to provide tugs and line services to vessels at their terminal. There are 2 x 70t bollard pull tugs and 2 line handling launches available on Berth Nos 1 and 2.

Usually vessel movements require a minimum of two tugs. Each terminal coordinates their own tug movements. Arrangements should be made via ship's agents.

Mooring

DBCL: All mooring lines are to be provided by the vessel. These must be in good condition and have a 3m tail of light rope spliced into the eye to facilitate transfer from the line boat to the dolphin. Wire rope mooring lines may only be used as springs and must have a least 17m of synthetic mooring rope attached to the end and be finished with a standard eye for securing to the slip hooks.

Charts and publications

AUS 823, 4602. Admiralty Pilot NP15, NP286(4).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Berthing and departure times are managed by the VTS centre on behalf of the Regional Harbour Master. In the case of adverse weather conditions, these times remain at the discretion of the Harbour Master.

Vessels ETA should be sent 7 days, 48, 24 and 2 hours prior to arrival.

Vessels should complete the Arrival/Departure Report (form F3452 ES), this should be completed and lodged with the harbour master no later than 48 hours before the vessel's expected arrival or no later that 24 hours before vessel's expected departure or removal. Alternatively the Report may be sent electronically by the vessel's agent.

Continuous watch on Chs 14 and 16, 2 hours prior to arrival, while at anchor and alongside berths.

Agents should advise MSQ 24 hours in advance and ascertain whether a pilot vessel is required or a helicopter can be accepted.

Vessels will receive anchorage position of Pilot on Board (POB) time in 2 hours contact.

Prior to berthing vessels are required to have the propeller fully immersed and the trim not more than 2.5m by the stern, trim by the head is not permitted.

Communications

Regional Harbour Master: Tel: +61 7 4944 3700 (+61 7 4956 3489 out of hours).

Radio: Perth or Townsville Radio.

VHF: Callsign "Hay Point Harbour".

Duty Pilot: Tel: +61 7 4942 8320, Fax: +61 7 4965 6499.

Email: [email protected]

Continuous watch is kept on Ch 16, vessels should commence a listening watch 2 hours prior to arrival, at anchor and while alongside the berths.

Hay Point VTS: Tel: +61 7 4956 3489, Fax: +61 7 4956 3367, Email: [email protected].

NQBP Port Supervisor (Hay Point):Tel: +61 7 495 3111

NQBP Emergency Response Duty Officer: Tel: +61 7 4955 5107

Garbage disposal: Tel: +61 7 4952 3555.

Notice of readiness

Tendering dependant on charter, arrival time deemed from crossing port limit.

Documents

Hay Point VTS: A completed Application to Berth form, obtainable from vessel's agent, must be received by Hay Point VTS, and either DBCT or HPCT, no later than 48 hours before a vessel's estimated pilot boarding time. The ship's agent will send a blank form to the vessel 7-10 days before their arrival. This ensures up to date documents are always used.

Health

Pratique/Health Regulations: Hay Point is a First Port of Entry and notification of quarantine inspection is required. Radio pratique is available. All overseas arriving vessels or installations are required to give prescribed information (pratique status of your vessel) to the Maritime National Coordination Centre (MNCC). A Pre-Arrival Report for Vessels (QPAR) should be completed no less than 12 hours and no more that 96 hours prior to ETA and submitted to the MNCC by email: [email protected].

Ship Sanitation Control inspections can be carried out.

Customs and immigration

All sea crew need a visa for Australia, see Country Section or www.immix.go.au/sea for details.

Notices and regulations

Vessels of 20,000-200,000DWT, can be accommodated. Vessels in excess of 200,000DWT will be considered.

Vessels will not be berthed under circumstances in which the wind speed is considered excessive and the wave height is greater than 1.8m.

Prior to berthing, vessels are required to have their propellers fully immersed and the trim should not be more than 2.5m by the stern, trim by the head is not permitted.

All hatches should be clean, dry and opened before berthing. Hatch covers should be clearly numbered for easy identification. No responsibility is attached to shoreloading personnel if there is any infringement to this requirement.

All loading is expressed in metric tonnes of 1,000kg.

Engines must not be immobilised whilst alongside, except under special circumstances and with the approval of the Regional Harbour Master.

A minimum under keel clearance of 1.5m of draught is to be maintained while vessel is berthed. Depths should be checked for latest information.

Access to the wharf and loading plant is restricted. Crew members and visitors must wear safety hard hats at all times, safety shoes, adequate eye protection and comply with all safety regulations.

Pedestrian access along the wharf is not permitted. Special authorisation is required for private vehicles and visitors within the port for access to the wharf area. Access to the remainder of the port area is strictly forbidden.

Vessels must ensure all measures are taken to prevent the release of hydrocarbons into the environment. In the event of an oil spill, the Regional Harbour Master must be notified immediately.

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

Light repairs are available at Mackay. A chandler is available to attend vessels, if necessary.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Not available.

Bunkering: Not available.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Sarina Hospital & Primary Health Care Centre (18km).

Crew change

Available, crew must arrive in Australia with a visa. All crew baggage is subject to 100% examination by officers to the Australian Quarantine & Inspection Service (AQIS) when the crew depart the vessel.

Transport

Nearest airport: Mackay Airport (15km).

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours, 365 days a year.

Where it is

Situated on the central coast of Queensland approx 12nm S of Mackay.

The port

Hay Point is one of the largest coal export ports in Australia, located on the central coast of Queensland. It primarily serves the nearby Bowen Basin, which is one of the world's richest coal reserves. The port has two coal terminals, Hay Point Coal Terminal (HPCT), operated by BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA), and the Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal (DBCT), operated by the Queensland Government. The port facilitates the export of metallurgical and thermal coal to global markets, especially in Asia. It features offshore trestle jetties that connect to deep-water berths, allowing large bulk carriers to load coal.

Traffic

Approx 98,000,000t of cargo and 1,000 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Hay Point?

The pilot boards at Hay Point boarding position Bravo, 21°13.3′S 149°21.2′E. Hay Point has 2 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Hay Point in?

Local time at Hay Point is UTC+10. No summer time.

What is the water density at Hay Point?

1016 to1025.

Which load line zone is Hay Point in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Hay Point?

Port State Control at Hay Point: Tokyo MOU, Indian Ocean MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Hay Point?

The UN/LOCODE of Hay Point is AUHPT.

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