Weipa Port Handbook - North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation

PORT HANDBOOKPORT OF WEIPA

NORTH QUEENSLAND BULK PORTS CORPORATION LIMITEDRevised June 2012This document is a port directory describing the general characteristics and facilities at the Port ofWeipa. The information contained in this document is produced in good faith and according to theknowledge available to North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation Limited (NQBP) at the time ofpublication. No warranty is given as to its accuracy.Any relevant service provider either included or not included in this directory is welcome to email NQBPat info@nqbp.com.au for correction or consideration of inclusion of its details in the next edition.Port of Weipa Port Handbook

NORTH QUEENSLAND BULK PORTS CORPORATION LIMITEDTable of Contents1.0 OVERVIEW NORTH QUEENSLAND BULK PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED ____ 12.0 THE PORT OF WEIPA _________________________________________________ 23.0 PORT AUTHORITY ROLE AT WEIPA _____________________________________ 34.0 TERMINAL OPERATOR ROLE AT WEIPA _________________________________ 44.1 Key Rio Tinto Alcan Contacts __________________________________________ 55.0 REGIONAL HARBOUR MASTER ROLE AT WEIPA __________________________ 55.1 Regional Harbour Master Contact Details _________________________________ 56.0 Port Control Role at Weipa – Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) ___________________ 67.0 SERVICES – NAVIGATION _____________________________________________ 67.1 Location ____________________________________________________________ 67.2 Port Limits __________________________________________________________ 67.3 Anchorages _________________________________________________________ 77.4 Berth Facilities _______________________________________________________ 87.5 Departure Channel ____________________________________________________ 87.6 Depths of Water ______________________________________________________ 87.7 Pilotage _____________________________________________________________ 97.7.1 General _____________________________________________________________ 97.7.2 Request for Pilot _____________________________________________________ 98.0 SERVICES - OPERATION _____________________________________________ 108.1 Application to Berth _________________________________________________ 108.2 Bunkering __________________________________________________________ 108.3 Cargo Completion ___________________________________________________ 108.4 Communications ____________________________________________________ 108.5 Cyclone Procedures _________________________________________________ 108.6 Electrical Power _____________________________________________________ 108.7 Emergency Services _________________________________________________ 108.8 Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) Notice __________________________________ 118.9 Fresh Water ________________________________________________________ 118.10 Fuel _______________________________________________________________ 118.11 Gangway/Deck Watchmen ____________________________________________ 118.12 Garbage Disposal ___________________________________________________ 118.13 Ship Loaders _______________________________________________________ 118.14 Loaded Tonnage ____________________________________________________ 118.15 Line Boats _________________________________________________________ 128.16 Port Notices/Rules and Charges _______________________________________ 128.17 Stowage Factor _____________________________________________________ 128.18 Pratique/Health Regulations ___________________________________________ 12Port of Weipa Port HandbookRevised June 2012Page i

NORTH QUEENSLAND BULK PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED8.19 Oil Spill Procedures __________________________________________________ 128.20 Repatriation ________________________________________________________ 138.21 Restrictions ________________________________________________________ 138.22 Seaman’s Club ______________________________________________________ 138.23 Ship’s Chandler _____________________________________________________ 138.24 Shore Leave ________________________________________________________ 138.25 Time Zone __________________________________________________________ 138.26 Waste _____________________________________________________________ 139.0 PORT SECURITY ____________________________________________________ 139.1 Security Contacts ___________________________________________________ 1410.0 SHIPPING CONTACTS ________________________________________________ 1410.1 Agents ____________________________________________________________ 1410.2 Tugs ______________________________________________________________ 1510.3 Providores _________________________________________________________ 1610.4 Marine Pilots _______________________________________________________ 1610.5 Port Users _________________________________________________________ 1610.6 Commercial Diving __________________________________________________ 1710.7 Ship Repairs ________________________________________________________ 1711.0 NQBP CONTACTS ___________________________________________________ 1712.0 TERMINAL OPERATOR CONTACTS ____________________________________ 1713.0 REGIONAL HARBOUR MASTER CONTACTS _____________________________ 1814.0 GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY CONTACTS _______________________________ 18Appendix 1 ______________________________________________________________ 20Port of Weipa Port HandbookRevised June 2012Page ii

NORTH QUEENSLAND BULK PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED1.0 OVERVIEW NORTH QUEENSLAND BULK PORTS CORPORATIONLIMITEDNorth Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation Limited (NQBP) is the port authority for the Port ofWeipa and four other ports throughout the state. In 2010-11, NQBP ports collectively handledalmost 130 million tonnes throughput, making a vital contribution to the export performance ofQueensland and Australia.NQBP trading ports handle bulk shipments of coal, bauxite, grain, petroleum, sugar/sugarproducts and molasses, as well as live cattle and general cargo.WeipaFigure 1 NQBP Ports with Weipa highlightedPort of Weipa Port Handbook Page 1 of 20Revised June 2012

NORTH QUEENSLAND BULK PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED2.0 THE PORT OF WEIPA2.1 DescriptionLocated on the north-west coast of Cape York Peninsula, the Port of Weipa’s main activity isthe export of bauxite (aluminium ore) from the Rio Tinto Alcan (RTA) mine.There are four berths located at the Port of Weipa:Lorim Point East Wharf – managed by RTA for bauxite export;Lorim Point West Wharf – managed by RTA for bauxite export;Evans Landing Wharf – managed for RTA by Shell for import of fuel and oil; andHumbug Point Wharf – managed for RTA by Perkins Gulf Freight Services for import ofgeneral cargo.Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) provides pilotage and NQBP undertakes regular dredgingto maintain the shipping channels.2.2 FacilitiesOperated by RTA, the commercial facilities at Weipa consist of onshore bauxite handling,processing and stockpiling facilities and conveyors running to Lorim Point East and WestWharves for shiploading.RTA refurbished the Lorim Point West Wharf and constructed a second shiploader in 2005 onthis wharf resulting in an increase of its shiploading capacity.Other port facilities include Humbug Point Wharf which handles imports of general cargo andEvans Landing Wharf which is the centre for fuel imports. There are also berths for tugsoperated by Svitzer Australasia that are located on the inside of the Lorim Point East Wharf.NOTE: There is an agreed “common user“ arrangements procedure for Humbug Point WharfUsage – refer to Appendix 1 at the end of this handbook for details.2.3 TradeThe Port of Weipa handled 397 ships in 2010–11, carrying 22,235,783 tonnes of bauxite,which was another record figure. In addition, 47,225 tonnes of fuel and 39,638 tonnes ofgeneral cargo were handled.Port of Weipa Port Handbook Page 2 of 20Revised June 2012

NORTH QUEENSLAND BULK PORTS CORPORATION LIMITEDFigure 2 Port of Weipa trade figures 2001-20112.4 Transport LinksWeipa has a population of about 3,340 people (Australian Bureau Statistics 2008). The townwas constructed by RTA in the 1960s to house its mining workforce and today is the regionalhub of the Western Cape, hosting many businesses and government services. Thecommunities of Napranum, Aurukun and Mapoon have all been developed on the site offormer Presbyterian mission stations.The nearest regional centre is Cairns which is about 804 km south-east of Weipa. Cairns hasa population of 168,251 (Australian Bureau Statistics 2010).2.4.1 AirportThe Weipa airport has daily flights to Cairns operated by Qantas. Cairns airport offers bothdomestic and international services.2.4.2 BusDue to the remote location of Weipa, there is no bus transport to larger centres.3.0 PORT AUTHORITY ROLE AT WEIPAAs the port authority for Weipa, NQBP’s key roles are to:manage and develop (or facilitate development by others) suitable port facilities andinfrastructure to cater for existing and future trade needs;work with port users and tenants co-operatively to promote port business growth;promote the Port of Weipa as the port of choice to service the Gulf communities;maintain appropriate levels of port security and safety;co-ordinate first strike ship-sourced marine pollution emergency response;protect the environment by minimising impact of development; andbe committed to, and have regard for the interests of the community.NQBP provides a key service in the port by maintaining shipping channels and swing basinsfor trading ships through a regular maintenance dredging program. Pilotage and portnavigation is the responsibility of MSQ.Port of Weipa Port Handbook Page 3 of 20Revised June 2012

NORTH QUEENSLAND BULK PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED3.1 Key NQBP ContactsManager CommercialPort Supervisor(Weipa)Manager Safety and SecurityEmergency Response24 hours – 7 daysRobert WatkinsTel: +61-7-4969 0706Mobile: 0427 052 633Email: rwatkins@nqbp.com.auJohn ClarkTel: +61-7-4069 7749Mobile: 0428 885 022Email: jclark@nqbp.com.auGrahame MarwoodPhone: +61-7-4955 8174Mobile: 0429 064 402Email: gmarwood@nqbp.com.auNQBP Duty OfficerPhone: +61-7-4955 51074.0 TERMINAL OPERATOR ROLE AT WEIPAAt Weipa, RTA mines bauxite for both its operations and customers located worldwide. Themine supplies bauxite to the Queensland Alumina Limited refinery and to RTA’s Yarwunrefinery, both located in Gladstone, Queensland. They also supply a growing export marketto Ukraine, Japan and China. These refineries produce alumina as feedstock for RTA’ssmelting operations and for sale on the international market.RTA supports Native Title rights and has continued its mining operations in consultation withthe traditional owners of the region. RTA signed an Indigenous Land Use Agreement, the‘Western Cape Communities Coexistence Agreement’, with the traditional owner groupsaround Weipa, under which their traditional rights to the land are formally recognised.The commercial export operations for RTA are located at both Lorim Point East and WestWharves and terminal operation can be broken into the following components:onshore bauxite handling;processing and stockpiling facilities;conveyors running to Lorim Point East and West Wharves; andshiploading.Port of Weipa Port Handbook Page 4 of 20Revised June 2012

NORTH QUEENSLAND BULK PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED4.1 Key Rio Tinto Alcan ContactsTerminal Phone: +61-7-4069 8432Fax: +61-7-4069 8402General Manager OperationsManager East Weipa OperationsPort Facility Security OfficerJo-anne ScariniPhone: +61-7-4069 8972Email: Jo-anne.Scarini@riotinto.comCraig MackeyPhone: +61-7-4069 8967Email: craig.mackey@riotinto.comHolly WallacePhone: +61-7-4069 8675Email: holly.wallace@riotinto.com5.0 REGIONAL HARBOUR MASTER ROLE AT WEIPAShipping legislation in Queensland is administered by MSQ, a State Government agencyattached to the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads, whose role is toprotect Queensland's waterways and the people who use them by providing safer and cleanerseas.Regional Harbour Masters are responsible for:improving maritime safety for shipping and small craft through regulation and education;minimising ship sourced waste and providing response to marine pollution;providing essential maritime services such as port pilots and aids to navigation;encouraging and supporting innovation in the maritime industry; andregulating the safe movement of vessels within Pilotage limits, through Vessel TrafficManagement Services and Pilotage.State waters extend to the first three nautical miles of the territorial sea from the coast line.Pilotage areas have been gazetted around designated ports and maritime areas to ensure thesafe and efficient movement of shipping. These areas encompass the approaches, mainshipping channels and waters of the port.The Regional Harbour Master and the port authority work co-operatively to manage the safeand efficient operation of the port.5.1 Regional Harbour Master Contact DetailsFor operational maritime questions, marine incidents, marine pollution, pilotage, buoymoorings, navigation aids or towage requirements, please contact the Regional HarbourMaster's office. The relevant office is located at:Physical Address: 100-106 Tingira Street, Portsmith, Qld, 4870Postal Address: PO Box 1787, Cairns, Qld, 4870Telephone: +61-7-4052 7400Mobile: 0418 774 028Fax: +61-7-4052 7451Email:RHMCairns@msq.qld.gov.auAfter Hours Emergency: 1300 551 899Port of Weipa Port Handbook Page 5 of 20Revised June 2012

NORTH QUEENSLAND BULK PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED6.0 PORT CONTROL ROLE AT WEIPA – VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE (VTS)The Port Control Centre is situated at the Regional Harbour Master’s office. For ship trafficscheduling, marine pollution incidents and reporting defective navigation aids, please directinitial enquiries to the Port Control Centre.The call sign "WEIPA Harbour" is provided by MSQ and provides a 24 hour, 7 days a weekmarine operations service to the port community. They are contactable on:VHF Radio: VHF CH12, CH16(Weather schedule provided at 0533 and 1733 on VHF CH67)Phone: +61-7-4052 7470Fax: +61-7-4052 7460Email:vtscairns@msq.qld.gov.au7.0 SERVICES – NAVIGATION7.1 LocationThe Port of Weipa is located between Latitude 12 o 40’ south and Longitude 141 o 52’ east.7.2 Port LimitsThe port limits are defined in the Transport Infrastructure (Ports) Regulation 2005 and arehighlighted on the map below.Port of Weipa Port Handbook Page 6 of 20Revised June 2012

NORTH QUEENSLAND BULK PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED7.3 AnchoragesFigure 3 Weipa Port Limits(Source: Maritime Safety Queensland 2010)Ships arriving off the Port of Weipa will be assigned a designated anchorage position by VTS,while awaiting berthing instructions.Check ‘Notice to Mariners’ at http://www.msq.qld.gov.au/Notices-to-mariners.aspx or contactthe Weipa VTS Office by VHF Radio channel 12 or 16, or telephone +61-7-4052 7470 forcurrent anchorage information.Port of Weipa Port Handbook Page 7 of 20Revised June 2012

NORTH QUEENSLAND BULK PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED7.4 Berth FacilitiesThere are four berths at the port. Details for each berth are shown in the table below.BerthBerth Pocket(Length x Width)MaximumDWTDepth Depthbelow LAT [1]Lorim Point East Wharf 365 m x 6 m 90,000 -12.3mLorim Point West Wharf 325 m x 60 m 90,000 -12.3mHumbug Point Wharf 245 m x 35 m 25,000 -9.5mEvans Landing Wharf 165 m x 30 m 40,000 -9.9mNOTE:Depths are subject to change and should be confirmed with MSQ.For the latest information on depths, please check MSQ’s Notice to Marinershttp://www.msq.qld.gov.au/Notices-to-Mariners/Ntm-weipa.aspx.Restrictions:a) Ballast condition, propeller fully immersed with a forward draft not less than 2% oflength overall (LOA).b) Berthing is normally on the flood tide. Berthing is at the discretion of the RegionalHarbour Master with regards to weather conditions. Berthing with a constant windspeed over 30 knots will be individually risk assessed before the terminal will accept.c) Engines must not be immobilised while alongside the berth. Main engine and propulsionunits must be at a state of readiness while alongside the terminal at all times. A permitmust be given by the terminal if the engines are to be immobilised while alongside theberth.d) Sailing is on the flood tide, normally about 1 hour before HW dependent on berthconditions and location.e) Minimum under keel clearance of 0.3 m is to be maintained while berthed.f) Minimum under keel clearance for Weipa South Channel is 1.2 m.(RTA Terminal Requirements and Transport and Main Roads 2010).7.5 Departure ChannelA departure channel has been established with a depth of 11.1 m at LAT. Check the latestMSQ Notice to Mariners for the Port of Weipa athttp://www.msq.qld.gov.au/Notices-to-Mariners/Ntm-weipa.aspx for the most current depthinformation for the departure channel.7.6 Depths of WaterCheck the latest MSQ Notice to Mariners for the Port of Weipa athttp://www.msq.qld.gov.au/Notices-to-Mariners/Ntm-weipa.aspx for the most current depthinformation for approach to channels.Port of Weipa Port Handbook Page 8 of 20Revised June 2012

NORTH QUEENSLAND BULK PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED7.7 Pilotage7.7.1 GeneralPilotage is the responsibility of MSQ. To view their requirements, visithttp://www.msq.qld.gov.au/Shipping/Port-procedures/Port-procedures-weipa.aspx.The Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Act 1994 specifies that, unless a current PilotageExemption Certificate (PEC) is held by the master of a ship, pilotage is compulsory for: a ship that is 50 m or more;a vessel towing another vessel where the combined length of the vessels is 50 m ormore;a ship whose owner or master asks for the services of a pilot; ora ship whose master is directed by the Harbour Master to use the services of a pilot(Transport and Main Roads 2010).7.7.2 Request for PilotThe requirements of the Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Regulation 2004 mustbe observed for all bookings. MSQ provides a pilotage service for ship arrivals, departuresand removals. All pilot transfers are carried out by pilot launch.Ships requiring the services of a pilot in the Port of Weipa are required to submit arrival,removal and departure notices no less than the indicated number of hours before the desiredmovement: Arrivals 48 hours Removals 24 hours Departures 24 hoursInitial notification should be made via the QSHIPS websitehttp://www.qships.transport.qld.gov.au/Public/PublicMovements.aspx (Transport and MainRoads 2010).It is best to confirm this information with MSQ. To view their requirements visithttp://www.msq.qld.gov.au/Shipping/Port-procedures/Port-procedures-weipa.aspx.7.8 TidesWeipa has a "diurnal tide range" which refers to a tide which has a cycle of about one tide perday, that is, one high and one low tide every 25 hours (Transport and Main Roads 2010).Tide height is affected by wind direction. Sustained south-easterly winds have the effect ofreducing the predicted tide and north-westerly winds increase them.The winter tidal range is a maximum of 2 m (Transport and Main Roads 2010). During thewet season (January – April), tides in the Embley River have been recorded as high as3.96 m– 4.27 m (Transport and Main Roads 2009).MSQ provides tidal estimations for pilotage areas. Contact the Regional Harbour Master’soffice at RHMCairns@msq.qld.gov.au for the most current tidal information.Port of Weipa Port Handbook Page 9 of 20Revised June 2012

NORTH QUEENSLAND BULK PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED7.9 TugsTug services are provided by Svitzer Australasia and tug requisitions are generally made byship’s agents. Contact details for Svitzer Australasia are in the shipping contacts section atthe end of this handbook.Most ship movements require the use of two tugs and there are four tugs based at Weipa.8.0 SERVICES - OPERATION8.1 Application to BerthAn ‘Application to Berth’ form must be received by Weipa VTS no later than 48 hours beforethe ship’s estimated pilot boarding time. The ship’s agent should send a blank ‘Application toBerth’ form to the ship seven to ten days before their arrival. This ensures up-to-datedocuments are always used. Contact the ship’s agent for the latest information on berthingapplications.8.2 BunkeringBunkering is only available to pre-approved customers by appointment. For Shell Marinecustomers please email OP-SMP-Oceania-International-Orders@shell.com for all enquiries.For all other customers making enquiries about requirements and availability, please contactAusfuel:Phone: 08 8935 1857Fax: 08 8931 1755Mobile: 0427 605 3778.3 Cargo CompletionShips must vacate the berth without delay, subject to tidal conditions.8.4 CommunicationsPilot vessel and tugs call on VHF Channels 12 and 16. The Port working channel is VHFCH12. Tugs utilise VHF channels 6 and 8.8.5 Cyclone ProceduresDetailed cyclone procedures are provided in NQBP’s Emergency Response Plan and areconsistent with MSQ’s Maritime Cyclone Contingency Plan for the Port of Weipa, which isissued by MSQ. Alert phases in the port provide a guide for action as a cyclone or severeheavy weather approaches an area. The alert will be announced by the Regional HarbourMaster over VHF Channel 16.8.6 Electrical PowerShore power connection is available. Contact Rio Tinto before arriving to ensure availability ofconnection.8.7 Emergency ServicesAll shipping emergencies should be reported to Weipa VTS on VHF 16 and the terminal andthey will coordinate the required response based on procedures detailed in the NQBPEmergency Response Plan for the Port of Weipa. For local emergency services telephone‘000’ and specify if fire, ambulance or police are required.Port of Weipa Port Handbook Page 10 of 20Revised June 2012

NORTH QUEENSLAND BULK PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED8.8 Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) NoticeThis should be emailed or faxed to the ship’s agent at least seven days before arrival. Detailsshould include:name of ship;type of ship;estimated time of arrival;total cargo quantity required; andhatch loading sequence, Pour by Pour.NOTE:To avoid delays to berthing and tug cancellations, it is important that alladjustments to estimated time of arrivals (ETAs) are advised to all parties. Allhatches are to be clean/dry and opened before berthing. All loading is expressed inmetric tonnes of 1,000kg. Contact the ship’s agent for latest information onrequired arrival notices.8.9 Fresh WaterThere is fresh water available at all berths.8.10 FuelFuel is not publicly available.8.11 Gangway/Deck WatchmenAt all times when the ship’s gangway is deployed at the terminal, the ship’s crew will act asthe vessel’s watchmen.8.12 Garbage DisposalShips should dispose of all garbage ashore using the garbage reception facilities. Contactthe NQBP Port Supervisor on +61-7-4069 7749 or 0428 885 022, or emailjclark@nqbp.com.au to coordinate garbage disposal.NOTE: 24 hours’ notice is required.8.13 Ship LoadersThere is one travelling/slewing shiploader on both Lorim Point East and Lorim Point WestWharves: Design rate maximum capacity: 6,400 tonnes/ph Average loading capacity: 5,000 tonnes/ph Length of travel: Approx 150 m Boom operating range: Suited to 43 m beam ships Height above datum: 18.28 m (boom at 0 degrees luff)(Transport and Main Roads 2010)8.14 Loaded TonnageLoaded tonnage is calculated on draught survey.Port of Weipa Port Handbook Page 11 of 20Revised June 2012

NORTH QUEENSLAND BULK PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED8.15 Line BoatsOne line boat is available and is operated by towage provider, Svitzer Australasia. You willfind the contact details under ‘towage operator’ in the directory at the end of this handbook.8.16 Port Notices/Rules and ChargesPort notices/rules regulate the business operations of the port. This reference documentcontains instructions for the Orderly Conduct of Business and Public Safety in the Port ofWeipa. Copies are displayed at the NQBP Port Office at Evans Landing Boat Shed and arealso available for downloading from http://www.nqbp.com.au/wpcontent/uploads/2012/04/PortofWeipaPortRules.pdf.In addition, this document outlines the process for handling dangerous goods. A person incharge of dangerous goods who proposes to store, handle, carry, use, transport or otherwisedeal with any dangerous goods within the port must notify NQBP’s Chief Executive Officer atleast two working days before the date on which it is anticipated the dangerous goods willenter the port.Contact the NQBP Port Supervisor on +61-7-4069 7749 or 0428 885 022 or by emailjclark@nqbp.com.au for the latest information on port notices or rules for Weipa.8.17 Stowage FactorContact the ship’s agent for the latest information on stowage factor.8.18 Pratique/Health RegulationsWeipa is a first port of entry and notification of quarantine inspection is required. RadioPratique is available. Send a message to the “Quarantine Officer” through the ship’s agent,not more than 24 hours before arrival (this stipulation is not enforced). The agent will keepthe ship advised. The message is in accordance with the advised procedure in the SailingDirectories for Entry to First Australian Port.8.19 Oil Spill ProceduresFor oil spill incidents, NQBP has a first strike response role in all of its ports. The first strikerole is typically considered to be around the first 12 hours of the response, after which outsideresources are provided by MSQ to take over the response.The first strike response will be under the direction of the MSQ Regional Harbour Master. Themost senior port operations officer in each port will act as team leader in the response, underthe direction of MSQ, unless an MSQ person assumes this role.NQBP’s obligations for first strike response are defined in the Oil Pollution First StrikeResponse Deed signed with MSQ for each port.NQBP is responsible for providing trained personnel and equipment for this first strikeresponse. The number of personnel and equipment is defined in the deed of agreement foreach port. Personnel in the first strike response team can include local NQBP staff, plus otherlocals who have been appropriately trained. NQBP is responsible for maintaining the oil spillequipment in a fit state for use.In the event of an oil spill, immediately notify the Regional Harbour Master on +61-7-4052 7400. If after hours, call 1300 551 899. You will also need to contact the NQBP PortSupervisor on +61-7-4069 7749 or 0428 885 022. If it is after hours, call the NQBP’s 24 houremergency number +61-7-4955 5107.Port of Weipa Port Handbook Page 12 of 20Revised June 2012

NORTH QUEENSLAND BULK PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED8.20 RepatriationRepatriation can be arranged by contacting the ship’s agent for details.8.21 RestrictionsAccess to the wharf and loading plant is restricted. Persons requiring access, crew membersor visitors, must wear safety hard hats, safety shoes, adequate eye protection and complywith all safety regulations. RTA is not responsible for accidents incurred by personnel whouse their wharf gangway.Pedestrian access along the wharf approach is not permitted. Special authorisation isrequired for private vehicles and visitors within the port for wharf access. Access to theremainder of the port site is strictly forbidden.8.22 Seaman’s ClubThere is no seaman’s club in Weipa.8.23 Ship’s ChandlerThe chandler will attend the ship if necessary. Bonded stores are also available. Refer to theport service providers at the back of this handbook for contact details.8.24 Shore LeaveThe crew is permitted to go ashore after immigration and customs clearance. The ship’sagent can arrange a minibus service to Weipa township and return.8.25 Time ZoneTime is Eastern Standard Time and equates to G.M.T + 10 hours. All ETA and othermessages should be made in local time.8.26 WasteThere are no waste or quarantine waste facilities available, however, there are garbagedisposal facilities.9.0 PORT SECURITYAs Weipa is a security regulated port under the Maritime Transport and Offshore FacilitiesSecurity Act 2003, NQBP has an approved Maritime Security Plan. This plan was officiallyapproved by the Office of Transport Security and is audited on a regular basis.Under International Maritime Organisation (IMO) legislation there is a procedure ships mustfollow when entering the port. Before entering the Port of Weipa, the ship’s master mustreport directly to their ship’s agent the following information:International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS) compliance number;current ship security level or any change to the ship security level while in port;ship Security Officer contact details;list of expected visitors/contractors;nominated providore;crew list and identification; andany security incident (as defined under the ISPS code or Maritime Transport andOffshore Facilities Security Legislation) while in port.Port of Weipa Port Handbook Page 13 of 20Revised June 2012

NORTH QUEENSLAND BULK PORTS CORPORATION LIMITEDFor more information on security requirements at Weipa, click on the following linkhttp://www.nqbp.com.au/wpcontent/uploads/2012/04/Port_Security_Document_Weipa_April_2011.pdf.9.1 Security ContactsNQBP Port Security Officer (PSO)(WEIPA)NQBP Manager Safety and SecurityJohn ClarkPhone: +61-7-4069 7749Mobile: 0428 885 022Email: jclark@nqbp.com.auGrahame MarwoodPhone: +61-7-4955 8174Mobile: 0429 064 402Email: gmarwood@nqbp.com.auNQBP Emergency Contact Phone: +61-7-4955 5107RTA (Lorim Point Wharf [East or West])Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO)Toll Marine Logistics(Humbug Point Wharf)Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO)BP (Evans Landing Wharf)Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO)Holly WallacePhone: +61-7-4069 8675Mobile: 0467 784 554Email: holly.wallace@riotinto.comDarren CarrPhone: +61-7-4069 7309Mobile: 0429 053 197Email: darren.carr@tollgroup.comGary JohnsonPhone: +61-7-4069 9588Mobile: 0428 106 875Email: gary.johnson1@se1.bp.com10.0 SHIPPING CONTACTS10.1 AgentsCarter Marine Agencies Pty Ltd29 Boland StreetWestcourt Qld 4870Phone: +61-7-4051 1046Fax: +61-7-4051 1056E-mail: carrie@cartermarine.comContact: Carrie CarterInchcape Shipping Services3/22 Martyn StreetCairns Qld 4870PO Box 621Cairns Qld 4870Phone: +61-7-4051 5211Fax: +61-7-4051 5082Email: Cairns@ISS-Shipping.com.auWeb: www.iss-shipping.comPort of Weipa Port Handbook Page 14 of 20Revised June 2012

NORTH QUEENSLAND BULK PORTS CORPORATION LIMITEDMonson Agencies Australia Pty LtdLevel 16, 193 North QuayBrisbane Qld 4000Phone: +61-7-3832 7445Fax: +61-7-3012 7664Email: brisbane@monson.com.auWeb: www.monson.com.auPerrot Salvage and Construction Pty LtdUnit 3 97 Hartley StreetPortsmith Qld 4870PO Box 382Cairns Qld 4870Phone: +61-7-4035 1664Fax: +61-7-4035 1707Email: admin@perrottsalvage.com.auSea Swift Pty Ltd41-45 Tingira StPortsmith Qld 4870PO Box 6755Cairns Qld 4870Phone: +61-7-4035 1234Fax: +61-7-4035 1249Email: admin@seaswift.com.auWilhelmsen Ships ServiceShipping OfficeLorim Point Weipa 4874Phone: +61-7-4069 7203Fax: +61-7-4069 7221Email: wss.weipa@wilhelmsen.com10.2 TugsSvitzer Australasia Pty LtdHarbour Master’s BoatshedOuter HarbourNorth Mackay Qld 4740PO Box 3098Mackay Qld 4740Phone: +61-7-4955 1389Fax: +61-7-4955 5498Phone: Operations 24 hours 1300 662 377Email: aumky.all@svitzer.comPort of Weipa Port Handbook Page 15 of 20Revised June 2012

NORTH QUEENSLAND BULK PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED10.3 ProvidoresCarter Marine Agencies Pty LtdPO Box 319Westcourt Qld 4870Phone: +61-7-4051 1046Fax: +61-7-4051 1056Email: carrie@cartermarine.comContact: Carrie CarterTownsville Shipping Supplies46 Perkins Street WestRailway EstateTownsville Qld 4810Phone: +61-7-4721 6864Fax: +61-7-4721 6627Mobile: 0412 341 348Email: admin@twfv.com.au10.4 Marine PilotsMarine Safety Queensland (MSQ)Pilotage Services1 Iraci AveWeipa Qld 4874PO Box 489Weipa Qld 4874Phone: +61-7-4069 7165Fax: +61-7-4069 9695Port PilotsPhone: +61-7-4040 6366Fax: +61-7-4040 6369Email: l.jensen@msq.qld.gov.au10.5 Port UsersShellEvans Landing WharfWeipa Qld 4874Phone: +61-7-4069 9588Mobile: 0418 190 763Email: shaun.heirdsfield@shell.comToll Marine LogisticsHumbug Point WharfWeipa Qld 4874Phone: +61-7-4069 7309Fax: +61-7-4069 7233Mobile: 0429 053 197Email: darren.carr@tollgroup.comContact: Darren CarrPort of Weipa Port Handbook Page 16 of 20Revised June 2012

NORTH QUEENSLAND BULK PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED10.6 Commercial DivingPacific Marine GroupPO Box 1155Townsville Qld 4810Phone: +61-7-4724 2200Fax: +61-7-4724 2208Email: info@pacificmarinegroup.com.auWeb: www.pacificmarinegroup.com.au10.7 Ship RepairsPacific Marine GroupPO Box 1155Townsville Qld 4810Phone: +61-7-4724 2200Fax: +61-7-4724 2208Email: info@pacificmarinegroup.com.auWeb: www.pacificmarinegroup.com.au11.0 NQBP CONTACTSManager CommercialNQBP Port Security Officer (PSO)(Weipa)Manager Safety and SecurityEmergency Response24 hours – 7 daysRobert WatkinsTel: +61-7-4969 0706Mobile: 0427 052 633Email: rwatkins@nqbp.com.auJohn ClarkPhone: +61-7-4069 7749Mobile: 0428 885 022Email: jclark@nqbp.com.auGrahame MarwoodPhone: +61-7-4955 8174Mobile: 0429 064 402Email: gmarwood@nqbp.com.auNQBP Duty OfficerPhone: +61-7-4955 510712.0 TERMINAL OPERATOR CONTACTSTerminal Phone: +61-7-4069 8432Fax: +61-7-4069 8402General Manager OperationsManager East Weipa OperationsPort Facility Security OfficerJo-anne ScariniPhone: +61-7-4069 8972Email: Jo-anne.Scarini@riotinto.comCraig MackeyPhone: +61-7-4069 8967Email: craig.mackey@riotinto.comHolly WallacePhone: +61-7-4069 8675Email: holly.wallace@riotinto.comPort of Weipa Port Handbook Page 17 of 20Revised June 2012

NORTH QUEENSLAND BULK PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED13.0 REGIONAL HARBOUR MASTER CONTACTSPhysical Address: 100-106 Tingira Street, Portsmith Qld 4870Postal Address: GPO Box 1787 Cairns Qld 4870Phone: +61-7-4052 7400Fax: +61-7-4052 7451Email:RHMCairns@msq.qld.gov.auAfter Hours Emergency: 1300 551 89914.0 GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY CONTACTSAustralian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)82 Northbourne AvenueBraddon ACT 2612GPO Box 2181Canberra ACT 2601Internet: www.amsa.gov.auShipping Emergencies or Major Oil PollutionPhone: +61-2-6230 6811 (24 hours)1800 641 792Ship Reporting (AUSREP – 24 hours)Phone: +61-2-6230 6880Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS)Florence Hibberd DriveEvans LandingWeipa Qld 4874PO Box 65Weipa Qld 4874Phone: +61-7-4069 7380Fax: +61-7-4069 7390Department of Infrastructure and TransportGPO Box 594Canberra Act 2601General Enquiries:Phone: +61-2-6274 7111Fax: +61-2-6257 2505Internet: http://www.infrastructure.gov.auReporting of security incidents:Phone: 1300 307 288Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ)Regional Harbour Master100-106 Tingira StPortsmith Cairns Qld 4870Phone: +61-7-4052 7400Fax: +61-7-4052 7451Email: rhmcairns@msq.qld.gov.auMarine Incidents/Marine Pollution (after hours)Phone: 1300 551 899Port of Weipa Port Handbook Page 18 of 20Revised June 2012

NORTH QUEENSLAND BULK PORTS CORPORATION LIMITEDPort Control – Weipa VTSVHF Radio: Channels 12 and 16Phone: +61-7-4052 7470Fax: +61-7-4052 7460Email: vtscairns@msq.qld.gov.auWeipa Town AuthorityHibberd CentreRocky PointWeipa Qld 4874Phone: +61-7-4030 9400Fax: +61-7-4069 9800Email: weipatown@bigpond.comPort of Weipa Port Handbook Page 19 of 20Revised June 2012

NORTH QUEENSLAND BULK PORTS CORPORATION LIMITEDAppendix 1PROCEDURE FOR HUMBUG POINT WHARF USAGETo make it clear to anyone seeking access to Humbug Wharf, the following procedure shouldbe followed. If Rio Tinto Alcan (RTA), Toll Marine Logistics or North Queensland Bulk PortsCorporation (NQBP) are approached regarding access, the following will be advised toprospective users.Overarching Principles/ArrangementsRTA leases Humbug Wharf from PCQ on the basis of "common user" arrangements, i.e. RTAshall not refuse to berth any vessel approved by NQBP at Humbug Wharf for the purpose ofloading or discharging cargo unless the berths are fully used or occupied or committed for useand occupation. This is intended to maximise the use of the wharf and NQBP expectsmanagement of the facility to at all times allow the wharf's orderly use in co-operation withother commercial users such as Sea Swift and the former Endeavour Shipping.RTA has sublet arrangements for the day to day management of access to Humbug Wharf toPerkins Shipping based on the above overarching principles/arrangements.Initial Contact Regarding AccessIf NQBP is approached, NQBP will advise the prospective user of the following:1. overarching principles/arrangements;2. send a copy of NQBP's Port of Weipa Handbook which details, amongst other matters,the port's facilities and restrictions that apply (which includes Humbug Wharf), portsecurity arrangements as well as details of shipping contacts, NQBP contacts, terminaloperator contacts, Regional Harbour Master (Cairns) contacts and government andagency contacts;3. send a copy of NQBP's Port of Weipa Port Rules and Port Charges document whichdetails the current rules and charges applicable to the port;4. a full 3 day RTA induction is required to work on the wharf; and5. contact RTA’s John Shore, Superintendent Warehouse and Logistics, emailjohn.shore@riotinto.com, phone contact details (07) 4069 8514 or mobile 0439 073 820or Paul Langsdorf Warehouse Crew Leader, email paul.langsdorf@riotinto.com, phonecontact details (07) 4069 8901 or 0459 835 856 or Toll Marine Logistics Lelle Hilton –General Manager, email lelle.hilton@tollgroup.com;, phone contact details (08) 8982 2071as to availability of the wharf for the intended use and if available, any requirementsregarding access (e.g. berthing of type of vessel, cargo handling equipment and cargostorage area availability).Port of Weipa Port Handbook Page 20 of 20Revised June 2012