Weipa Port Handbook - North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation

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