Wallaroo

1. Wallaroo pilot boarding Pilot boards33°54.4′S 137°31.5′E

Size limits

LOA 229.113m, beam 32.28m, 82,499DWT.

Water density

1028-1030.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range: Mean high water springs 1.21m, mean high water neaps 0.88m.

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

Approach

Approach channel runs 090°-270°, width 90m, marked by 9 beacons, depth 8.4m ISLW. Swinging basin dredged to 8.4m.

From a position S of the pilot boarding position, 33°54'S 137°33'E, the track leads E into Wallaroo dredged entrance channel passing with (positions from the entrance Light Beacon, 33°54.5'S 137°33.2'E) N of the entrance light beacon marking the S side of the outer end of the channel, then between No 1 Light Beacon (0.5nm E) and No 2 Light Beacon.

The track continues to lead E, then generally SE and S, through the dredged channel marked by light beacons, passing W of No 12 Light Beacon, then as required into the turning area and towards the berth.

Lights in line: Front light, (white triangle apex up, black border), (33°55.9'S 137°36.9'E); rear light, (white triangle apex down black border), 305m from the front light. The alignment, 120.5° of these lights, assist in berthing vessels.

Port limits

The subjacent land underlying, and the adjacent land extending from, the waters, rivers, creeks and inlets to high water mark of that part of Wallaroo Bay bounded as follows: Commencing at a point on high water mark intersected by a line 150m NE and parallel to the northern face of the shipping pier; then generally NW'ly along a line joining high water at the SW extremity of Point Riley to the intersection with a line being the production generally E'ly of a line 250m from and parallel to the port side of the maintained channel; then generally W'ly along that line to its intersection with western boundary of the harbour of Wallaroo; then generally S'ly along the harbour boundary for 0.6nm; then generally ESE'ly along a line joining the front lead to the intersection with high water mark; then generally NE'ly along high water mark to the point of commencement.

Anchorages

There is good and secure anchorage for vessels awaiting a pilot between 1-2nm W of the entrance light beacon.

Anchorage within the compulsory pilotage area, may be found in a depth of approx 10m, approx 0.75nm NW of the outer end of the Wallaroo Jetty.

Restrictions

Daylight entry only.

Masters or agents must obtain permission from Flinders Ports before any repositioning of vessel. Permission should be requested from Client Services Officer/Marine Traffic, Operations Superintendent, Duty Pilot or Signal Station.

Tugs

Berthing:

Vessels not exceeding LOA 200m or a 30m beam will be allocated 1 tug (Lucinda).

Vessels over LOA 200m or exceeding 30m beam will be allocated 2 tugs (Lucinda + 1).

Vessels in excess of LOA 220m and 32.2m beam will be allocated 2 tugs (Taminga + Lucinda).

Departure:

Vessel departures will be assisted by 1 tug (Lucinda).

Mooring

Vessels berthing at Berth No 2(N) mainly berth portside alongside under the 5 loading areas for grain, peas, etc.

Vessels berthing at Berth No 1(S) berth starboard side alongside for fertiliser discharge into hoppers and trucks.

Charts and publications

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

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessels ETA should be sent 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival to ships agent.

Communications

All radio communications within the port will be conducted in standard marine navigation vocabulary. Communication must be preceded by the identification of the channel the operator is using. Marine services are coordinated by Flinders Port Client Services Officer during normal office hours (0830-1700hrs) Mon-Fri, or the Signal Station at all other times.

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

NOR tendered as per Charter Party.

Health

Radio pratique is available 24 hours prior to arrival.

Customs and immigration

There is a Customs Officer located at Wallaroo who also acts for the Immigration Department.

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 available by local foundry.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at all berths. Rate of flow 15tph. International ship to shore connection available.

Bunkering: Available by road tanker. The agent must inform Flinders Ports whenever a vessel is to take on board fuel by means of a completed 'Application for Permission to Take on Oil' form. Conditions relating to bunkering are detailed on this form.

Stores: Available

Medical

Nearest hospital: Wallaroo Hospital and Health Services (1.6km).

Transport

Nearest airport: Copper Coast Airport (6.5km).

Working hours

Normally 0800-1700hrs and 1700-2300hrs.

Where it is

Wallaroo is located on the E side of the Spencer Gulf, 158km NW of Adelaide.

The port

Wallaroo is a small commercial port. Cargoes handled include grain, phosphate rock and fertiliser. The cargo is exported with almost no coastal traffic using the port. Grain exports are handled by modern, purpose built equipment including a conveyor system and loading spouts.

Where does the pilot board at Wallaroo?

The pilot boards at Wallaroo pilot boarding, 33°54.4′S 137°31.5′E.

What time zone is Wallaroo in?

Local time at Wallaroo 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 water density at Wallaroo?

1028-1030.

Which load line zone is Wallaroo in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Wallaroo?

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

What is the UN/LOCODE of Wallaroo?

The UN/LOCODE of Wallaroo is AUWAL.

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