Stanley

Size limits

LOA 63m, beam 14.6m, 1,413DWT.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

MHWS, 2.6m; MHWN, 2.0m.

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

Approach

Stanley harbour is approached and entered from the W side of Sawyer Bay, which is itself entered between Circular Head (40°46'S 145°18'E) and a point 6nm SE.

Caution: Allowance must be made for a current which sets E round the head of Breakwater Pier in all weathers.

Port limits

Stanley Port limits extend seawards to a radius of 2.5nm from position 40°45.9'S 145°18.1'E.

Anchorages

Vessels may anchor in the roads in a depth of 11m, sand and clay. Strong E winds cause a heavy sea to set into the roadstead when shelter should be taken in the lee of Breakwater Pier, in a depth of approx 6.0m, 0.1nm WSW of the pier.

Restrictions

Berthing daylight only, unberthing possible at night.

Tugs

One tug available of 30t bollard pull.

Charts and publications

BA 4644, 4601. Admiralty Pilot NP14, NP286(4).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessel's ETA should be sent to Harbour Master 7 days prior to arrival.

Communications

VHF: Pilots: Ch 16.

Port: Ch 16, 21, call "Stanley Harbour" during office hours, 0830-1230hrs.

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

Minor repairs can be undertaken.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at a rate of 18tph.

Bunkers: Fuel and diesel oil are available by road tanker.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Smithton District Hospital: Accident and Emergency (17.5km).

Crew change

Available.

Transport

Nearest airport: Smithton Airport (20km).

Where it is

The port of Stanley is on the northern coast of Tasmania situated on the southern side of Circular Head.

The port

The port is a small commercial harbour and ferry terminal protected by a Breakwater Pier, catering primarily for the local fishing fleet. Port Latta ore loading facilities lie approx 5nm to the SE.

Principal imports are wheat, bentonite, ammonium, nitrate and exports include timber and agricultural products.

What are the pilot arrangements at Stanley?

Pilotage is compulsory for merchant vessels over LOA 35m unless exempted.

What time zone is Stanley in?

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

Which load line zone is Stanley in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Stanley?

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

What is the UN/LOCODE of Stanley?

The UN/LOCODE of Stanley is AUSTA.

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