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PORT HANDBOOKPORT OF WEIPA

P o r t o f W e i p a P o r t H a n d b o o kRevised December 2012This document is a port directory describing the general characteristics and facilities at the Port ofWeipa and is provided for information purposes only. Whilst reasonable efforts have been taken inpreparation of this directory, no warranty is given as to its accuracy, reliability, currency or completeness(including the accuracy, reliability, currency or completeness of third party information).Contact details of relevant service providers are included for information and convenience only andNQBP does not give any endorsement or warranty as to these products or services. Any relevantservice provider either included or not included in this Directory is welcome to contact NQBP atinfo@nqbp.com.au for correction or consideration of inclusion of its details in the next edition.

P o r t o f W e i p a P o r t H a n d b o o kTable of Contents1.0 OVERVIEW NORTH QUEENSLAND BULK PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED ____ 12.0 THE PORT OF WEIPA _________________________________________________ 22.1 DESCRIPTION ___________________________________________________ 22.2 FACILITIES _____________________________________________________ 22.3 TRADE _________________________________________________________ 32.4 TRANSPORT LINKS ______________________________________________ 32.4.1 AIRPORT _________________________________________________ 32.4.2 BUS ______________________________________________________ 33.0 PORT AUTHORITY ROLE AT WEIPA _____________________________________ 43.1 KEY NQBP CONTACTS ___________________________________________ 44.0 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 ___________________ 66.0 VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE - PORT CONTROL ROLE AT WEIPA _____________ 67.0 SERVICES – NAVIGATION ______________________________________________ 77.1 LOCATION ______________________________________________________ 77.2 PORT LIMITS ____________________________________________________ 77.3 ANCHORAGES __________________________________________________ 87.4 BERTH FACILITIES _______________________________________________ 87.4.1 BERTH RESTRICTIONS _____________________________________ 87.5 DEPARTURE CHANNEL ___________________________________________ 97.6 DEPTHS OF WATER ______________________________________________ 97.7 PILOTAGE _____________________________________________________ 107.7.1 GENERAL ________________________________________________ 107.7.2 REQUEST FOR PILOT ______________________________________ 107.8 TIDES _________________________________________________________ 107.9 TUGS _________________________________________________________ 10

P o r t o f W e i p a P o r t H a n d b o o k8.0 SERVICES − OPERATION _____________________________________________ 118.1 APPLICATION TO BERTH ________________________________________ 118.2 BUNKERING ___________________________________________________ 118.3 CARGO COMPLETION ___________________________________________ 118.4 COMMUNICATIONS _____________________________________________ 118.5 EXTREME WEATHER EVENT (CYCLONE) PROCEDURES _____________ 128.6 ELECTRICAL POWER ___________________________________________ 128.7 EMERGENCY SERVICES _________________________________________ 128.8 ESTIMATED TIME OF ARRIVAL (ETA) NOTICE _______________________ 128.9 FRESH WATER _________________________________________________ 128.10 FUEL _________________________________________________________ 128.11 GANGWAY/DECK WATCHMEN ____________________________________ 128.12 GARBAGE DISPOSAL ___________________________________________ 138.13 SHIPLOADERS _________________________________________________ 138.14 LOADED TONNAGE _____________________________________________ 138.15 LINE BOATS ___________________________________________________ 138.16 PORT NOTICES/RULES AND CHARGES ____________________________ 148.17 STOWAGE FACTOR _____________________________________________ 158.18 PRATIQUE/HEALTH REGULATIONS ________________________________ 158.19 OIL SPILL PROCEDURES ________________________________________ 158.20 REPATRIATION _________________________________________________ 168.21 RESTRICTIONS ________________________________________________ 168.22 SEAMAN’S CLUB _______________________________________________ 168.23 SHIP’S CHANDLER ______________________________________________ 168.24 SHORE LEAVE _________________________________________________ 168.25 TIME ZONE ____________________________________________________ 168.26 WASTE OR QUARANTINE FACILITIES ______________________________ 169.0 PORT SECURITY ____________________________________________________ 179.1 SECURITY CONTACTS __________________________________________ 1810.0 SHIPPING CONTACTS ________________________________________________ 18

P o r t o f W e i p a P o r t H a n d b o o k10.1 AGENTS_______________________________________________________ 1810.1.1 INCHCAPE SHIPPING SERVICES ___________________________ 1810.1.2 MONSON AGENCIES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD ___________________ 1810.1.3 SEA SWIFT PTY LTD ______________________________________ 1910.1.4 WILHELMSEN SHIPS SERVICE _____________________________ 1910.2 TUGS _________________________________________________________ 1910.2.1 SVITZER AUSTRALASIA PTY LTD ___________________________ 1910.3 PROVIDORES __________________________________________________ 1910.3.1 TOWNSVILLE SHIPPING SUPPLIES _________________________ 1910.4 MARINE PILOTS ________________________________________________ 2010.4.1 MARITIME SAFETY QUEENSLAND (MSQ) PILOTAGE SERVICESCAIRNS _______________________________________________________ 2010.5 PORT USERS __________________________________________________ 2110.5.1 SHELL __________________________________________________ 2110.5.2 TOLL MARINE LOGISTICS _________________________________ 2110.6 COMMERCIAL DIVING ___________________________________________ 2110.6.1 PACIFIC MARINE GROUP __________________________________ 2110.7 SHIP REPAIRS _________________________________________________ 2110.7.1 PACIFIC MARINE GROUP __________________________________ 2111.0 NQBP CONTACTS ___________________________________________________ 2212.0 TERMINAL OPERATOR CONTACTS ____________________________________ 2213.0 REGIONAL HARBOUR MASTER CONTACTS _____________________________ 2214.0 GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY CONTACTS _______________________________ 2314.1 AUSTRALIAN MARITIME SAFETY AUTHORITY (AMSA) ________________ 2314.2 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FORESTRY (DAFF) _ 2414.3 DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORT _____________ 2414.4 MARITIME SAFETY QUEENSLAND (MSQ) ___________________________ 2414.5 PORT CONTROL – WEIPA HARBOUR (CAIRNS VTS) __________________ 2514.6 WEIPA TOWN AUTHORITY _______________________________________ 25APPENDIX 1 ______________________________________________________________ 26

P o r t o f W e i p a P o r t H a n d b o o kPage | 11.0 North Queensland Bulk Ports (NQBP)OverviewNorth Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation Limited (NQBP) is the port authority for the Port ofWeipa and four other ports throughout the state. In 2011-12, NQBP ports collectively handledalmost 124 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 general cargo.WeipaFigure 1 NQBP Ports with Weipa highlighted

P o r t o f W e i p a P o r t H a n d b o o kPage | 22.0 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 mine.There are four berths located at the Port of Weipa:Lorim Point East Wharf – managed by Rio Tinto Alcan for bauxite export;Lorim Point West Wharf – managed by Rio Tinto Alcan for bauxite export;Evans Landing Wharf – managed for Rio Tinto Alcan by Shell for the importing of fueland oil; andHumbug Point Wharf – managed for Rio Tinto Alcan by Toll Marine for the importing ofgeneral cargo.Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) provides pilotage and NQBP undertakes regular dredgingto maintain the shipping channels.2.2 FACILITIESThe commercial facilities at Weipa are operated by Rio Tinto Alcan and consist of onshorebauxite handling, processing and stockpiling facilities and conveyors running to Lorim PointEast and West Wharves for shiploading.Rio Tinto Alcan refurbished the Lorim Point West Wharf and constructed a second shiploaderin 2005 on this 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. Please refer to Appendix 1 at the end of this handbook for details.

P o r t o f W e i p a P o r t H a n d b o o kPage | 32.3 TRADEThe Port of Weipa handled 475 ships in 2011–12, carrying 24,980,619 tonnes of bauxite,which was another record figure. In addition, 63,614 tonnes of fuel and 48,290 tonnes ofgeneral cargo were handled.2.4 TRANSPORT LINKSWeipa has a population of about 3,470 people (Office of Economic and Statistical Research2011). The town was constructed by Rio Tinto Alcan in the 1960s to house its miningworkforce. Today it is the regional hub of the Western Cape, hosting many businesses andgovernment services. The communities of Napranum, Aurukun and Mapoon have all beendeveloped on the site of former Presbyterian mission stations.The nearest regional centre is Cairns which is about 804 km south-east of Weipa. Cairns hasa population of about 163,000 (Office of Economic and Statistical Research 2011).2.4.1 AIRPORTThe Weipa airport has daily flights to Cairns operated by Qantas 1 . 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.1 Correct as at 3 December 2012.

P o r t o f W e i p a P o r t H a n d b o o kPage | 43.0 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 the 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.3.1 KEY NQBP CONTACTSManager CommercialPort Supervisor(Weipa)Manager Port Operations and SecurityEmergency Response24 hours – 7 daysRobert WatkinsPhone: +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 51074.0 Terminal Operator Role at WeipaRio Tinto Alcan’s Weipa bauxite mine supplies bauxite to a growing export market, theQueensland Alumina Limited refinery and Rio Tinto Alcan’s Yarwun refinery, both located inGladstone, Queensland. These refineries produce alumina as feedstock for Rio Tinto’ssmelting operations and for sale on the international market.Rio Tinto Alcan supports Native Title rights and has continued its mining operations inconsultation with the Traditional Owners of the region. Rio Tinto Alcan operates under threeseparate Indigenous Agreements.The commercial export operations for Rio Tinto Alcan are located at both Lorim Point Eastand West Wharves 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.

P o r t o f W e i p a P o r t H a n d b o o kPage | 54.1 KEY RIO TINTO ALCAN CONTACTSTerminal Phone: +61-7-4069 8432Fax: +61-7-4069 8402General Manager OperationsManager East Weipa OperationsPort Facility Security OfficerGareth MandersonPhone: +61-7-4069 8563Email: gareth.manderson@riotinto.comCraig MackeyPhone: +61-7-4069 8604Email: 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 Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ), aState Government agency attached to the Queensland Department of Transport and MainRoads. The role of MSQ is to protect Queensland's waterways and the people who use themby providing safer and cleaner seas.Regional Harbour Masters are responsible for:improving maritime safety for shipping and small craft through regulation and education;prevention of ship sourced pollution and pollution control;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.

P o r t o f W e i p a P o r t H a n d b o o kPage | 6State 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 cooperatively 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:After hours emergency: 1300 551 899RHMCairns@msq.qld.gov.au6.0 Vessel Traffic Service - Port Control Role atWeipaThe Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) for Weipa is situated at the Regional Harbour Master’soffice. For ship traffic scheduling, marine pollution incidents and reporting defectivenavigation aids, please direct initial enquiries to the VTS.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.au

P o r t o f W e i p a P o r t H a n d b o o kPage | 77.0 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 following map.Figure 2 Weipa Port Limits(Source: Maritime Safety Queensland 2011)

P o r t o f W e i p a P o r t H a n d b o o kPage | 87.3 ANCHORAGESShips arriving off the Port of Weipa will be assigned a designated anchorage position by VTSwhile 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 channels 12 or 16, or telephone +61-7-4052 7470 forcurrent anchorage information.7.4 BERTH FACILITIESThere are four berths at the port. Details for each berth are shown in the table below.BerthBerth Pocket(length x width)MaximumDWTDepth below LAT 2Lorim 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 -9.9mFor the latest information on depths, please check MSQ’s Notice to Marinershttp://www.msq.qld.gov.au/Notices-to-Mariners/Ntm-weipa.aspx.7.4.1 BERTH RESTRICTIONSa) Ballast condition, propeller fully immersed with a forward draft not less than 2% oflength overall (LOA).b) Berthing is normally on the flood tide. Ebb tide berthings can also be approved.Berthing is at the discretion of the Regional Harbour Master with regards to weatherconditions. Berthing with a constant wind speed over 30 knots will be individually riskassessed before the terminal will accept.2 Depths are subject to change and should be confirmed with MSQ.

P o r t o f W e i p a P o r t H a n d b o o kPage | 9c) Engines must not be immobilised while alongside the berth without permission from theRegional Harbour Master and terminal operator. Main engine and propulsion unitsmust be at a state of readiness while alongside the terminal at all times. A permit mustbe given by the terminal if the engines are to be immobilised while alongside the berth.d) Sailing is on the flood tide, normally about one hour before HW dependent on berthconditions and location.e) Minimum static under keel clearance of 0.3 m is to be maintained while berthed.f) Minimum static under keel clearance for Weipa South Channel is 1.2 m.g) Dynamic under keel clearance (DUKC) is in use for vessels departing Lorim Point.(RTA Terminal Requirements and Transport and Main Roads 2012).7.5 DEPARTURE CHANNELA departure channel has been established with a depth of 11.3 m at LAT. Check the latestMSQ Notice to Mariners for the Port of Weipa at:http://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.

7.7 PILOTAGEP o r t o f W e i p a P o r t H a n d b o o kPage | 107.7.1 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.7.7.2 REQUEST FOR PILOTThe requirements of the Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Regulation 2004 must beobserved for all bookings. MSQ provides a pilotage service for ship arrivals, departures andremovals. 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 2012). During thewet season (January to April), tides in the Embley River have been recorded as high as3.96 m–4.27 m (Transport and Main Roads 2012).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.7.9 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.

P o r t o f W e i p a P o r t H a n d b o o kPage | 118.0 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 enquiries aboutrequirements and availability, please contact Ausfuel:Phone: 08 8935 1857Fax: 08 8931 1755Mobile: 0427 605 377Email:qldorder@ausfuel.com.auFor customers with a Shell Marine account, please email OP-SMP-Oceania-International-Orders@shell.com for all enquiries.8.3 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.

P o r t o f W e i p a P o r t H a n d b o o kPage | 128.5 EXTREME WEATHER EVENT (CYCLONE) PROCEDURESDetailed cyclone procedures are provided in NQBP’s Emergency Response Plan and areconsistent with MSQ’s Maritime Extreme Weather Event Contingency Plan for the Port ofWeipa, which is issued by MSQ.Alert phases in the port provide a guide for action as a cyclone or severe heavy weatherapproaches an area. The alert will be announced by the Regional Harbour Master over VHFChannel 16.8.6 ELECTRICAL POWERShore power connection is available. Contact Rio Tinto Alcan before arriving to ensureavailability of connection.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 telephone000 and specify if fire, ambulance or police are required.8.8 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 all adjustments toestimated time of arrivals (ETAs) are advised to all parties. All hatches are to beclean/dry and opened before berthing. All loading is expressed in metric tonnes of1,000 kg. Contact the ship’s agent for latest information on required arrival notices.8.9 FRESH WATERThere is fresh water available at all berths.8.10 FUELA fuel bowser 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.

P o r t o f W e i p a P o r t H a n d b o o kPage | 138.12 GARBAGE DISPOSALShips should dispose of all garbage (other than quarantine waste) ashore using the garbagereception facilities. Contact the NQBP Port Supervisor on +61-7-4069 7749 or 0428 885 022,or email jclark@nqbp.com.au to coordinate garbage disposal.Note: 24 hours’ notice is required.8.13 SHIPLOADERSThere is one travelling/slewing shiploader on both Lorim Point East and Lorim Point WestWharves and details are as follows:Design rate maximum capacityAverage loading capacityLength of travelBoom operating rangeHeight above datum6,400 tonnes/ph5,000 tonnes/phapproximately 150 msuited to 43 m beam ships18.28 m (boom at 0 degrees luff)(Transport and Main Roads 2010)8.14 LOADED TONNAGELoaded tonnage is calculated on draught survey.8.15 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.

P o r t o f W e i p a P o r t H a n d b o o kPage | 148.16 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/weipa/.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.

P o r t o f W e i p a P o r t H a n d b o o kPage | 15Contact the NQBP Port Supervisor on +61-7-4069 7749 or 0428 885 022 or 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 proclaimed Australian first port of entry and therefore all overseas vessels orinstallations are required to give prescribed information (pratique status of your vessel) to theMaritime National Coordination Centre (MNCC). You are required to complete a Pre-arrivalReport for Vessels (QPAR) and submit it to the MNCC by email MaritimeNCC@daff.gov.au orphone 1300 004 605 if in Australia and +61-8-8201 6185 if outside of Australia, through thehelp of your agent.The information must be submitted on the QPAR no less than 12 hours, and no more than 96hours prior to the Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) of the vessel or installations at anchorageor berth. Once forwarded to the MNCC, the information supplied on the QPAR will beassessed by a Quarantine Officer (QO). The QO will then issue the Vessel Master, throughthe Shipping Agent, with a Quarantine Approval to Berth (ATB) which lists Quarantinedirections placed on the vessel or installations.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.The most senior port operations officer in each port will act as team leader in the response,under the 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.

P o r t o f W e i p a P o r t H a n d b o o kPage | 16NQBP 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, plusother locals who have been appropriately trained. NQBP is responsible for maintaining the oilspill equipment 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 it is after hours, call 1300 551 899. You will also need to contact theNQBP Port Supervisor on +61-7-4069 7749 or 0428 885 022. If it is after hours, call NQBP’s24 hour emergency number +61-7-4955 5107.8.20 REPATRIATIONRepatriation can be arranged by contacting the ship’s agent for details.8.21 RESTRICTIONSAccess to the wharf and loading plant is restricted. People requiring access, crew membersor visitors, must wear safety hard hats, safety shoes, adequate eye protection and complywith all safety regulations. Rio Tinto Alcan is not responsible for accidents incurred bypersonnel who use 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 WASTE OR QUARANTINE FACILITIESThere are no waste or quarantine waste facilities available, however, there are garbagedisposal facilities. See section 8.12 above.

P o r t o f W e i p a P o r t H a n d b o o kPage | 179.0 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.For more information on security requirements at Weipa, click on the following linkhttp://www.nqbp.com.au/security-safety/.

P o r t o f W e i p a P o r t H a n d b o o kPage | 189.1 SECURITY CONTACTSNQBP Port Security Officer (PSO)(Weipa)NQBP Manager Safety and SecurityGrahame MarwoodPhone: +61-7-4955 8174Mobile: 0429 064 402Email: gmarwood@nqpb.com.auGrahame MarwoodPhone: +61-7-4955 8174Mobile: 0429 064 402Email: gmarwood@nqbp.com.auNQBP emergency contact Phone: +61-7-4955 5107Rio Tinto Alcan (Lorim Point Wharf [East orWest])Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO)Toll Marine Logistics(Humbug Point Wharf)Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO)Shell Company of Australia (Evans LandingWharf)Holly WallacePhone: +61-7-4069 8675Mobile: 0467 784 554Email: holly.wallace@riotinto.comDarren CarrPhone: +61-7-4069 7309Mobile: 0429 053 197Email: darren.carr@tollgroup.comShaun HeirdsfieldPhone: +61-7-4069 9577Mobile: 0418 190 763Email: Shaun.heirdsfield@shell.com10.0 Shipping Contacts10.1 AGENTS10.1.1 INCHCAPE SHIPPING SERVICES3/22 Martyn StreetCairns Qld 4870PO Box 621Cairns Qld 4870Phone: +61-7-4051 5211Fax: +61-7-4051 5082Email: Cairns@ISS-Shipping.comWeb: www.iss-shipping.com10.1.2 MONSON 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.au

P o r t o f W e i p a P o r t H a n d b o o kPage | 1910.1.3 SEA SWIFT PTY LTD41-45 Tingira StPortsmith Qld 4870PO Box 6755Cairns Qld 4870Phone: +61-7-4035 1234Fax: +61-7-4035 1249Email: admin@seaswift.com.au10.1.4 WILHELMSEN SHIPS SERVICEShipping OfficeLorim Point Weipa 4874Phone: +61-7-4069 7203Fax: +61-7-4069 7221 or 3054 0356Email: wss.weipa@wilhelmsen.com10.2 TUGS10.2.1 SVITZER 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 662 377 or 0439 332 772 (Vince Scott)Email: aumky.all@svitzer.com10.3 PROVIDORES10.3.1 TOWNSVILLE SHIPPING SUPPLIES46 Perkins Street WestRailway EstateTownsville Qld 4810Phone: +61-7-4721 6864Fax: +61-7-4721 6627Mobile: 0412 341 348Email: admin@twfv.com.au

P o r t o f W e i p a P o r t H a n d b o o kPage | 2010.4 MARINE PILOTS10.4.1 MARITIME SAFETY QUEENSLAND (MSQ) PILOTAGE SERVICESCAIRNSPort PilotsPhone: +61-7-4040 6366Fax: +61-7-4040 6369Email: Karen.j.schofield@msq.qld.gov.au

P o r t o f W e i p a P o r t H a n d b o o kPage | 2110.5 PORT USERS10.5.1 SHELLEvans Landing WharfWeipa Qld 4874Phone: +61-7-4069 9588Mobile: 0418 190 763Email: shaun.heirdsfield@shell.com10.5.2 TOLL MARINE LOGISTICSHumbug Point WharfWeipa Qld 4874Phone: +61-7-4069 7309Fax: +61-7-4069 7233Mobile: 0429 053 197Email: darren.carr@tollgroup.comContact: Darren Carr10.6 COMMERCIAL DIVING10.6.1 PACIFIC MARINE GROUPPO Box 1155Townsville Qld 4810Phone: +61-7-4724 2200Fax: +61-7-4724 2208Email: info@pacificmarinegroup.com.auWeb: www.pacificmarinegroup.com.au10.7 SHIP REPAIRS10.7.1 PACIFIC MARINE GROUPPO Box 1155Townsville Qld 4810Phone: +61-7-4724 2200Fax: +61-7-4724 2208Email: info@pacificmarinegroup.com.auWeb: www.pacificmarinegroup.com.au

P o r t o f W e i p a P o r t H a n d b o o kPage | 2211.0 NQBP ContactsManager CommercialNQBP Port Security Officer (PSO)(Weipa)Manager Safety and SecurityEmergency Response24 hours – 7 daysRob WatkinsPhone: +61-7-4969 0706Mobile: 0427 052 633Email: rwatkins@nqbp.com.auGrahame MarwoodPhone: +61-7-4955 8174Mobile: 0429 064 402Email: gmarwood@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 OfficerGareth MandersonPhone: +61-7-4069 8563Email: gareth.manderson@riotinto.comCraig MackeyPhone: +61-7-4069 8604Email: craig.mackey@riotinto.comHolly WallacePhone: +61-7-4069 8675Email: holly.wallace@riotinto.com13.0 Regional Harbour Master ContactsPhysical Address: 100-106 Tingira Street, Portsmith Qld 4870Postal Address: GPO Box 1787Cairns Qld 4870Phone: +61-7-4052 7400Fax: +61-7-4052 7427Email:After Hours Emergency: 1300 551 899RHMCairns@msq.qld.gov.au

P o r t o f W e i p a P o r t H a n d b o o kPage | 2314.0 Government and Agency ContactsAustralian Customs and Border Protection ServiceCustoms HouseFlorence Hibberd DriveEvans LandingWEIPA QLD 4874PO Box 23WEIPA QLD 4874Phone: +61-7-4069 7158 (24 hours)Fax: +61-7-4069-7496Mobile: 0419 175 902 (On-Call Officer)Email: DMQLDWEIPA2@customs.gov.auWebsite: www.customs.gov.au14.1 AUSTRALIAN MARITIME SAFETY AUTHORITY (AMSA)2 Northbourne AvenueBraddon ACT 2612GPO Box 2181Canberra ACT 2601Shipping Emergencies or Major Oil PollutionRescue Coordination Centre – Australia (a division of AMSA)Phone: +61-2-6230 6811 (24 hours)1800 641 792Ship Reporting (AUSREP – 24hrs)Phone: +61-2-6230 6880Marine IncidentsUnder section 19 of the Transport Safety Investigation Act 2003, any incident involving a shipin Australian waters including:breakage of gear or injury to any person during cargo work;damage or defect to ship, machinery or equipment;peril or a close quarters situation;stranding or disappearance;death, serious injury or a dangerous occurrence; ora birthmust be reported to AMSA. Contact AMSA to obtain copies of the correct paperwork.Reports are to be submitted by fax:Email:+61-2-6230 6868 or 1800 622 153 orReports@amsa.gov.au

P o r t o f W e i p a P o r t H a n d b o o kPage | 2414.2 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES ANDFORESTRY (DAFF)Florence Hibberd DriveEvans LandingWeipa Qld 4874PO Box 65Weipa Qld 4874Phone: +61-7-4069 7380Fax: +61-7-4069 739014.3 DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE ANDTRANSPORTGPO 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 28814.4 MARITIME SAFETY QUEENSLAND (MSQ)Regional Harbour Master100-106 Tingira StPortsmith Cairns Qld 4870GPO Box 1787Cairns Qld 4870Phone: +61-7-4052 7400Fax: +61-7-4052 7427Email: rhmcairns@msq.qld.gov.auMarine Incidents/Marine Pollution (after hours)Phone: 1300 551 899

P o r t o f W e i p a P o r t H a n d b o o kPage | 2514.5 PORT CONTROL – WEIPA HARBOUR (CAIRNS VTS)VHF Radio: Channels 12 and 16Phone: +61-7-4052 7470Fax: +61-7-4052 7460Email: vtscairns@msq.qld.gov.au14.6 WEIPA TOWN AUTHORITYHibberd CentreRocky PointWeipa Qld 4874Phone: +61-7-4030 9400Fax: +61-7-4069 9800Email: weipatown@bigpond.com

P o r t o f W e i p a P o r t H a n d b o o kPage | 26Appendix 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 NQBP on the basis of "common user" arrangements, that is,RTA shall not refuse to berth any vessel approved by NQBP at Humbug Wharf for thepurpose of loading or discharging cargo unless the berths are fully used or occupied orcommitted for use and occupation. This is intended to maximise the use of the wharfand NQBP expects management of the facility to at all times allow the wharf's orderly use inco-operation with other commercial users.RTA has sub-let arrangements for the day to day management of access to Humbug Wharf toToll Marine 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 three-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) 89822071 as to availability of the wharf for the intended use and if available, anyrequirements regarding access (e.g. berthing of type of vessel, cargo handlingequipment and cargo storage area availability).