Yamba

1. Clarence River (Yamba) pilot boarding Pilot boards29°25.7′S 153°23.1′E

Size limits

Max LOA 120.0m, beam 20.0m, draught 5.4m and 1,164DWT.

Water density

1020-1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

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

Approach

Clarence River is entered between two breakwaters close N of Clarence Head (29°26'S., 153°22'E). The continuous navigable dredged depth has been increased to 4.2m (Nov 09).

The channel from sea to Yamba is well marked by a series of leading lights. However, these lights may be moved to meet changes in the channel. The Port Authority provides a passage plan to assist vessels and is used as a guide only.

Port limits

The entrance is protected by 2 breakwaters. 1.0nm E of the ends of the N and S breakwaters defines the seaward limits of the port.

Boundaries - The waters of the main channel of the Clarence River, Iluka Bay and Yamba Channel bounded by MHW mark and by, as upstream boundaries, the E side of Harwood Bridge in the main channel and, in Yamba Channel, a line drawn from the S point of Freeburn Island to the E point of Rabbit Island and from there produced SW'ly to the opposite shore and by, as seaward boundary, a line drawn between the E extremity of the N breakwater at the entrance to the Clarence River and the E extremity of the S breakwater at that entrance.

Anchorages

Anchorages are available off Iluka, Goodwood Island Wharf and Palmers Island wharf for smaller vessels (under LOA 80m). The strong tidal streams reduce the holding power even though the holding ground is generally good. As a result, careful anchor watch must maintained at all times. Larger vessels may request anchorage and will be assessed on an individual basis.

It is worth noting that anchorage is not recommended off the coast for vessels waiting to enter the port. Vessels are requested to remain at least 3.0nm from the coastline.

Restrictions

Harwood Bridge.

Vessels must approach Harwood Bridge with extreme caution and must not pass (reciprocal or overtaking) under the bridge. Passage through the navigation span of the bridge, whether it is open or closed, must only be undertaken by vessels when power driven. A prohibited anchorage area is located to the approach to the navigation span, in the event that vessels are waiting to pass, then they are recommended to remain clear of the prohibited anchorage area.

A road and rail bridge consisting of 6 spans crosses the river at Grafton (29° 41.860'S., 152° 56.574'E). Vertical clearance is 7.9m and width clearance of 67m through five of the spans. The bridge has a vertical span

height of 29.3m and width between pylons of 34m in the navigation span. Masters are advised that various cable and submarine pipelines cross the river at regular intervals and are usually indicated by warning notices.

Tugs

Towage is not normally required and will be assessed on an individual basis. All towed vessels over LOA 50m must have arrangements for access and boarding in smooth waters and rigged before arrival. A single screw steel hull tug, "FRANCIS FREEBURN" bollard pull 5t and "FURY", a twin screw steel hull tug, with a bollard pull of 23t. Requests for towage/hire made via the Sydney Integrated Port System (ShIPS) or with Harwood Marine.

Mooring

For Goodwood Island Wharf, vessel berth port alongside however may be instructed to berth starboard alongside due to the tide. In the event that vessels berth stern into the current, they are required to have a bow-thruster and/or tug. Vessels with an LOA exceeding 100m will be required to run ‘long’ head and stern lines. The length of the lines is approx 130m. Vessels with an LOA 80-100m will be assessed on an individual basis.

Berthing at Harwood Marine is daylight only. A vessel may depart at night provided adequate lighting is available for persons tending moorings.

UKC Clearance:

Underway – minimum of 10% UKC during all stages of the passage

Alongside – minimum of 5% UKC

Port approach – 10% plus an additional 1.5m.

Mooring Lines:

Goodwood Island Wharf: Minimum of four linesmen are required for vessels berthing or un-berthing at Goodwood Island Wharf if lines are to be handled outside the fence line.

Vessels with an LOA exceeding 100m will require long-lines run to shore bollards.

Harwood Slipway Wharf: Minimum of four linesmen are required for vessels berthing or un-berthing at Harwood Slipway Wharf.

Charts and publications

Australian National Tide Tables AHP 11. AUS 220, 222, 812 and 813. Admiralty Pilot NP15.

Communications

Yamba contact info

Telephone: +61 2 4985 8321/ +61 2 4985 8322

VHF: Ch 16, 11, 10

Call Sign: “Yamba Harbour”

Note: The Port only maintains selected VHF monitoring periods which correspond to planned vessel movement at the facilities. Times given to the port must use 24hr in Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC +10) or Australian Eastern Daylight Saving Time (UTC +11) at the appropriate times of the year.

Harwood Marine contact info

Telephone: +61 2 6646 4222

Facsimile: +61 2 6646 4472

Email: [email protected]

Harwood Slipway and Engineering Co contact info

Telephone: +61 2 6646 4222

Facsimile: +61 2 6646 4472

Email: [email protected]

Marine Rescue NSW – Iluka-Yamba contact info

Telephone: +61 2 6646 6311

Facsimile: +61 2 6646 6785

Email: [email protected]

Call Sign: “Marine Rescue Iluka Yamba – VMR257”

VHF: Ch 2, 4, 6, 8, 16, 28, 73

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 should be tendered on arrival.

Health

Pratique should be applied for at least 24 hours and not less than 12 hours prior to arrival. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

Customs and immigration

Masters of arriving vessels must lodge a report of the ship's impending arrival, a cargo and a crew/passenger report with Customs, not later than 48 hours prior to arrival through the vessels agent.

The Customs allowances are as follows: Spirits, 1.25 litres and 200 cigarettes, confiscation and fines will be imposed for non-compliance.

Notices and regulations

The port is entry for commercial vessels only, recreational vessels must first call at an alternate port including Coffs Harbour or Brisbane. Persons requiring to use the Goodwood Island Wharf and site must hold a current ‘Conditions of Use and Occupation’ agreement with Port Authority NSW.

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

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Good quality potable water available in unlimited quantities at 30tph per connection at Goodwood Island Wharf.

Bunkering: Bunker fuel, Yacht fuel, Marine fuel, Marine gas oil (MGO), and Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel (ULSD) are available by road transport with arrangements being made through agent.

Stores: Deck, engine and cabin stores available. Excellent fresh produce with no seasonal restrictions.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Maclean District Hospital (12.85km)

Note: Distance given from Goodwood Island Wharf.

Transport

Nearest airport: Clarence Valley Regional Airport (49.7km) and Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (65km).

Nearest highway: The port has access to Highway 1. The road circumnavigates Australia, 14,500km, connecting all mainland state capitals and to Tasmania.

Nearest public transport: Bus routes throughout Iluka and Maclean.

Nearest railway: Grafton (50.1km)

Note: Locations given are from Goodwood Island Wharf.

Working hours

Stevedores work throughout 24 hours and holidays if required.

Where it is

The port of Yamba, Australia's most E'ly sea port, is situated approx 310nm N of Sydney, at the mouth of the Clarence River.

The port

The main wharf (Goodwood Island Wharf) is situated 5.0nm up river and handles general cargo. Further up river is Harwood Marine; a shipyard for building, repairs, engineering, design and testing of marine vessels.

Traffic

Approx 1,800t of cargo and 40 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Yamba?

The pilot boards at Clarence River (Yamba) pilot boarding, 29°25.7′S 153°23.1′E.

What time zone is Yamba in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Yamba?

The deepest berth listed is at Goodwood Island Terminal: 5.40 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Yamba?

1020-1025.

Which load line zone is Yamba in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Yamba?

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

What is the UN/LOCODE of Yamba?

The UN/LOCODE of Yamba is AUYBA.

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