Port Bonython

1. Port Bonython boarding (draft-dependent) Pilot boards33°07.0′S 137°40.0′E

Size limits

LOA 255.9m, draught 16.0m, 116,715DWT, Beam 44m

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Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range, 2.5m springs, 1.7m neaps.

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

Approach

Depths in approach channels, below CD: W of Fairway Bank, 11.2m; E of Fairway Bank, 18.4m.

From the pilot boarding position approx 5nm SSE of Whyalla entrance light beacon, 33°02.5'S 137°37.6'E, the track leads NE passing SE of No 2 Lightbuoy 10nm SSW. The track continues to lead NE between E shoal to the SE and fairway bank to the NW, through the channel marked by lightbuoys, passing E of No 8 Lightbuoy, then as required for the berth.

Port limits

The port limits extend approx 3.5nm SE from Point Lowly between the limits of Whyalla and Port Pirie.

Anchorages

Anchorage may be found in a depth of approx 16m, sand, good holding ground, in a position near the pilot boarding area, approx 10nm SW of Point Lowly, 33°00'S 137°47'E, a long, low projection, the land rising gradually approx 0.5nm W of the point. A light is exhibited from the SE of the point.

Restrictions

Tankers will not be berthed during the hours of darkness.

Restricted area: The "T" head jetty is enclosed within a Restricted Area. Whenever the berth operations lights, exhibited from the jetty head, are lit, vessels are prohibited from entering the area, without prior permission from Port Bonython.

Tugs

Additional tugs may be obtained from Port Pirie.

Charts and publications

Aus 135, 136, 778. Admiralty Pilot NP13, NP286(4).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessels should advise ETA via agent, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival, who will arrange pilotage and towage services. Vessels should advise draught, last port of call, whether ballast is clean and hull sound.

Communications

VHF: Port: Ch 16, 06, 08, 12. Callsign "Whyalla port control", continuous watch kept.

Pilot Station: Ch 16, 12, callsign "Port Pirie Harbour" only manned when pilot is present.

Terminal: Ch 16, 12.

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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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

Limited assistance available from Whyalla.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Not available.

Bunkering: Not available.

Medical

Whyalla.

Crew change

Crew change can be arranged via Adelaide.

Transport

Nearest airport: Whyalla, 45km.

Airport facilities: Interstate flights available. International flights are available from Adelaide.

Nearest railway: Whyalla.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Port Bonython is situated approx 30km NE of Whyalla, at the head of the Spencer Gulf.

The port

Port Bonython was established to facilitate the export of products from the Cooper Basin oil fields. Major commodities handled include crude oil, liquid propane and butane.

Where does the pilot board at Port Bonython?

The pilot boards at Port Bonython boarding (draft-dependent), 33°07.0′S 137°40.0′E.

What time zone is Port Bonython in?

Local time at Port Bonython is UTC+10:30. Back to UTC+9:30 on 3 Apr 2027. Clocks go to UTC+10:30 on 2 Oct 2027.

What is the maximum draft at Port Bonython?

The deepest berth listed is at Santos Terminal: 16.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Port Bonython?

1025.

Which load line zone is Port Bonython in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Port Bonython?

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

What is the UN/LOCODE of Port Bonython?

The UN/LOCODE of Port Bonython is AUPBY.

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