Thevenard

1. Port Thevenard pilot boarding Pilot boards32°12.5′S 133°33.8′E

Size limits

Max draught 9.5m, LOA 190m, beam 32.26m, 49,463DWT.

Water density

1026-1029.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

MHWS 1.71m; MHWN 1.12m; MLWN 0.97m; MLWS 1.12m.

The actual height of the tide for deep draught vessels leaving the port, can be obtained from the gauging station on the NE side of the building near the inboard end of the berths at Thevenard Jetty.

Tidal streams in the shoal grounds at the S end of Denial Bay have a rate of 1.5-2kts at springs, in the dredged channel the NE and SW going streams set across the channel at a rate of less than 0.5kt, in the N part of Murat Bay the streams are almost imperceptible.

E winds may lower the sea level by 0.3-0.6m.

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

Approach

Murat Bay is approached from S and W through Danial Bay, via Yatala Channel and entered between Cape Beaufort (32°12.0'S 133°44.0'E) and Cape Thevenard (4.8nm ENE).

The approach is from S and W through Denial Bay and entry is through Yatala Channel. The least depth in the channel is 8.2m. Arrival draught should not be more than 6.0m unless approved by the Port Manager.

From the vicinity of the pilot boarding position (32°12.6'S 133°33.7'E), the track leads NE into Yatala Channel passing, with positions relevant to No 1 Light Beacon (32°11.4'S 133°35.6'E):

SE of Yatala Channel Entrance Light 1nm SW, then; SE of No 2 Light Beacon 0.2nm W, then; NW of No 1 Light Beacon.

The track then continues to lead generally NE then E and ENE through Yatala Channel, dredged and marked by light beacons, passing; S of No 10 Light Beacon, 0.8nm ENE. Then track leads E to pass: S of Bird Rock, 1.25nm ENE, then; between No 11 Light Beacon, 1.5nm E and No 12 Light Beacon, 1.5nm E.

The track then leads NE then generally N through a dredged channel marked by light beacons, passing; between No 19 Light Beacon, 2.0nm ENE and No 20 Light Beacon.

Port limits

The port limits extend from Cape Beaufort, S to position 32°12.4'S 133°33.0'E then SSE to St Peter Island then ENE to Wittelbee Point.

Anchorages

Outer anchorage for vessels awaiting pilot for extended periods may be obtained with the entrance light beacon, bearing 055°, distance 4nm.

Temporary anchorage is available with jetty head bearing 300° x 1nm.

Caution: Mariners should not approach the light beacon before the pilot has boarded owing to restricted sea room.

Restrictions

Day and night sailing is permitted although vessels not equipped with bow thruster can berth in daylight only. Vessels equipped with bow thruster may berth at night with prior approval of Flinders Port. Vessels with LOA less than 180m and beam between 28m and 29m may perform night berthing under pilot discretion.

Under Keel Clearance (UKC): All vessels require min 0.3m on berth at all times. In the channel 0.9m or 10% of draught, whichever is the greater.

The speed limit within the port is 7kts.

Tugs

There are 2 tug available, "Capel" LOA 25.68m with 34t bollard pull and "Warren" LOA 25.3m with 28t bollard pull. There is a launch available to run lines.

Charts and publications

BA 4709. Admiralty Pilot NP13, NP286(4).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessel's ETA must be advised to pilots 24 and 4 hours prior to arrival. Mandatory reporting of AQIS requirements 96 hours before arrival, including ballast water details if discharge of ballast required on berth, see Country section for further details.

Communications

VHF: Port: Ch 16, 12, 08, 06, and 67. Callsign "Thevenard Port Control", a listening watch kept during office hours 0845-1700hrs weekdays or by arrangement. Vessels arriving on weekends or outside the working hours should obtain radio contact 40 minutes prior to pilot boarding.

Tugs: Ch 06, 08.

Emergency Response: Ch 13.

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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Notice of readiness

A vessel is considered arrived when at the pilot boarding ground.

Health

Thevenard is a first port of entry. A quarantine officer will board the vessel as soon as possible and carry out an inspection.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificate issued.

Customs and immigration

Customs authorities are located at Port Lincoln.

Notices and regulations

Bunkers: Forms should be completed before taking onboard fuel and permission is also required if removing sludge or bilge water from vessels

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. Minor repairs and welding. Diving services available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available with load rate approx 15tph.

Bunkering: Available.

Stores: Limited supply.

Medical

Ceduna, 5km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Ceduna, 6.5km NE.

Airport facilities: Daily service to Adelaide (not Sat).

Nearest railway: Goods trains only. Passenger trains available at Whyalla (450km by road, frequent long distance bus service).

Working hours

Normally 0730-2300hrs for grain loading. Other cargoes can be loaded throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Thevenard is situated 793km W of Adelaide and 3km from Ceduna.

The port

Imports of fertiliser and exports of wheat, barley, oats, gypsum and salt are handled.

Traffic

Approx 2,500,000t of cargo, 100 vessels and 200,000t of grain handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Thevenard?

The pilot boards at Port Thevenard pilot boarding, 32°12.5′S 133°33.8′E.

What time zone is Thevenard in?

Local time at Thevenard 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 Thevenard?

The deepest berth listed is at Thevenard Jetty: 9.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Thevenard?

1026-1029.

Which load line zone is Thevenard in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Thevenard?

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

What is the UN/LOCODE of Thevenard?

The UN/LOCODE of Thevenard is AUTHE.

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