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Port Information
for
Sydney Harbour & Botany Bay
June 2015
Printed copies are uncontrolled. For the latest version, visit www.portauthoritynsw.com.au
This publication is a directory for doing business through Sydney’s ports. It
provides information on the ports and contact details for a range of port
service providers.
This publication will be updated regularly. It is an online document and no
printed copies will be made available.
The Port Authority website should be checked for the latest version.
Port Information 2015 Page 2 of 36
Contents
Part 1 – Navigation and Operational Information
Part 2 – Information for agents
Part 3 - Sydney Harbour
Part 4 - Botany Bay
Part 5 – Marine Service Providers
Part 6 – Services Directory
Part 7 - Security
Photo by James van Leeuwen (Port Authority of NSW – Sydney)
Port Information 2015 Page 3 of 36
PART 1 – NAVIGATION AND OPERATIONAL INFORMATION 1.1 Directions for navigation 1.2 Charts 1.3 Reference publications 1.4 Legislation to be observed 1.5 Penalty provisions 1.6 Prohibited anchorages 1.7 Anchorages off the coast 1.8 Naval waters 1.9 Tidal information 1.10 VHF communications 1.11 Pilot boarding place 1.12 Berth information 1.13 Vertical clearance heights of bridges in Sydney Harbour 1.14 Pollution 1.15 Legislation links Printed copies are uncontrolled For the latest version, please visit www.portauthoritynsw.com.au
1. Navigational and Operational Information
1.1 Directions for navigation
The ports of Sydney Harbour and Botany Bay come within the jurisdiction of the Port Authority
Of New South Wales
1.2 Charts
Aus. 196 Port Botany
Aus. 197 Approaches to Sydney Harbour (Port Jackson).
Aus. 198 Approaches to Botany Bay
Aus. 200 Port Jackson.
Aus. 201 Port Jackson Eastern Sheet.
Aus. 202 Port Jackson Central Sheet.
Aus. 203 Port Jackson Western Sheet.
1.3 Reference Publications
1.3.1 NP 14 Australia Pilot Volume 2
NP 83 Admiralty List of Lights and Fog Signals Volume K
NP286(4) Admiralty List of Radio Signals Volume 6 (4)
AHP 11 Australian National Tide Tables
1.4 Legislation to be observed
1.4.1 NSW Government legislation;
Marine Safety Act 1998
Marine Safety (General) Regulation 2009
Ports and Maritime Administration Act 1995.
Port and Maritime Regulation 2012
Maritime Services Act 1935
Management of Waters & Waterside Lands Regulation
Work Health and Safety Act 2011
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011
1.4.2 Commonwealth Government legislation;
Navigation Act 2012
Shipping Registration Act 1981
Maritime Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012
Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Regulation 2013
Maritime Transport & Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003
Maritime Transport & Offshore Facilities Security Regulations
1.4.3 Directions given by the Harbour Master for navigation in Sydney Harbour and Botany Bay are
authorised under Part 7 of the Marine Safety Act 1998
1.4.4 The Master of any vessel within the Ports of Sydney Harbour and Botany Bay shall:
1. comply with any direction which may be given by the Harbour Master, and
2. navigate in accordance with the Marine Safety (General) Regulation 2009; Schedule
2 of the said regulations being the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions
at Sea
1.5 Penalty provisions
The Master of any vessel who refuses or neglects to comply with any direction which may be
given by the Harbour Master or any person who holds a delegation from the Harbour Master,
shall, under section 91 of the Marine Safety Act 1998, be liable to a penalty not exceeding
$1,500.
Port Information 2015 Page 5 of 361.6 Prohibited anchorages
Inside Port Limits unless directed to do so by the Harbour Master.
1.7 Anchorages off the coast
1.7.1 There are no recommended safe anchorages off the coast for vessels waiting to enter Sydney
Harbour or Botany Bay.
1.7.2 Anchoring is at the discretion of the Master. However, it is highly recommended that vessels
remain at least 3.0 nautical miles from the coastline and outside port limits.
1.8 Naval waters
1.8.1 There are naval waters in Sydney Harbour in the following locations:
Spectacle Island
Shark Island
Ruschcutters Bay
Chowder Bay
HMAS Penguin (Hunters Bay)
HMAS Waterhen (Balls Head Bay)
Fleet Base East (Garden Island)
1.8.2 Naval Waters are marked on the charts produced by the Australian Hydrographic Office
1.8.3 Full details of naval waters can be found at:
www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2009L04560
1.9 Tidal information
1.9.1 Tidal predictions are those for Fort Denison in Sydney Harbour. Sydney Harbour is a standard
port and the accuracy of such data is very good, however, extreme meteorological effects
may cause appreciable variation from these predictions.
1.9.2 The time difference at Kurnell, in Botany Bay, is seldom more than +15 minutes and the tidal
range is almost identical.
1.9.3 Time differences for locations within the two ports are:
Sydney Harbour HW+ LW+
Gladesville Bridge 15 mins 15 mins
Silverwater Bridge 15 mins 15 mins
Fig Tree Bridge 15 mins nil
Middle Harbour Bridge nil nil
Botany Bay HW+ LW+
a Kurnell nil nil
b Dolls Point 15 mins 15 mins
c Como 30 mins 60 mins
d Lugarno 60 mins 60 mins
1.9.4 Times for all predictions are expressed in Universal Coordinated Time +10 hours(UTC+10).
Port Information 2015 Page 6 of 361.10 VHF Communication
VHF radio channels generally utilised for communication are:
Channel 12 Vessel Traffic Service - Botany Bay
Channel 13 Vessel Traffic Service - Sydney Harbour
Channel 16 Distress and calling
Channel 6 Pilot boarding operations
Channels 68, 69 and 72 Tug operations Sydney Harbour
Channels 8, 10 Tug operations Botany Bay
1.11 Pilot Boarding Place
1.11.1 The Pilot Boarding Place is 4.15 nautical miles east of Cape Solander
(34º 01.02'S 151º 18.88'E).
1.11.2 By prior arrangement, Pilots may board four nautical miles east of Hornby Light
(33º 50.05'S 151º 21.68'E).
1.11.3 Disembarkation is at the Pilot Boarding Place off Botany Bay
1.12 Berth Information
1.12..1 For the latest information on depth of water at berths refer to the Berths and Channels report
available from the Port Authority website at:
www.sydneyports.com.au/port_operations/navigation_and_pilotage/berths_and_channels
1.13 Vertical Clearance Heights of Bridges in Sydney Harbour
1.13.1 Clearances are given in metres above chart datum which is Indian Spring Low Water
(ISLW) (being approximately zero at Fort Denison tide gauge).
1.13.2 Sydney Harbour Bridge – Single span arch bridge. Length of span clear of arch ring 290
metres. Vertical clearance at the centre is 53.4 metres. 2 painting gantries reduce vertical
clearance by 3.28 metres.
Port Information 2015 Page 7 of 361.13.3 The Glebe Island Bridge – Clear opening through the swing spans is 18.7 metres on the
western (Glebe Island) side, and 18.8 metres on the eastern (Pyrmont) side. Vertical
clearance under each swing-span varies from 4.9 metres at the inner end to 6.8 metres at the
outer end, the under side of each span forming a convex curve. Vertical clearance under the
side spans is 6 metres.
1.13.4 Anzac Bridge – Is a fixed arch bridge, single span crossing the full width of the waterway with
a maximum vertical clearance of 29.1 metres
1.13.5 Iron Cove Bridge – Seven fixed spans, minimum clear horizontal opening is 47.8 metres,
maximum vertical clearance is 14 metres but travelling gantries, when in use, decrease the
vertical clearance to 12 metres.
1.13.6 Gladesville Bridge – Is a fixed arch bridge, a single span crossing the full width of the
waterway. Red triangles by day and fixed red neon lighted triangular shapes by night, mark
the points of vertical clearance of 26.4 metres on both the downstream and upstream sides of
the bridge. Masters of vessels should navigate the bridge with due regard for the depths of
water available.
1.13.7 Pyrmont Bridge – Clear horizontal opening through the swing span is 20.8 metres on the
Sydney side and 21.4 metres on the Pyrmont side and through the side spans 22.4 metres.
Vertical clearance under the side spans is 9.0 metres. The Pyrmont side spans are closed to
all vessels.
1.13.8 The Pyrmont Bridge, now used for pedestrian traffic only, has been ceded to the Sydney
Harbour Foreshore Authority which controls all arrangements for any vessel wishing to
proceed from Darling Harbour into Cockle Bay. A monorail track with vertical clearance
16.3metres opens independently of the span to give unrestricted vertical clearance. Cockle
Bay is a no-wash zone.
1.13.9 Ryde Road Bridge – Eight fixed spans, two fixed truss spans, and one truss span of the
vertical lift type. Horizontal clearance of 29.8 metres under liftspan and 42 metres under each
fixed truss span. Vertical clearance under liftspan of 13.9 metres and 13.6 metres under the
two fixed truss spans. The vertical lift span is permanently closed. The navigational span is
now marked by fixed red and green lights.
1.13.10 Ryde Railway Bridges – Two bridges, the downstream consisting of six fixed spans, the
upstream five fixed spans, have been constructed 15 metres apart. The least vertical
clearance under all spans is 13.6 metres. The minimum horizontal clearance 45 metres.
1.13.11 The Spit Bridge
The Spit Bridge shall, except during such time as may be occupied in effecting repairs and
alterations, or when wind velocity exceeds 65 kilometres per hour, be opened for the passage
of vessels
1.13.12 The bridge opening times are available from the RMS website at:
www.rta.nsw.gov.au/usingroads/spitbridge/index.html
1.14 Pollution
1.14.1 Port Authority of New South Wales views seriously any kind of pollution occurring on port
waters. The regulations provide for heavy penalties on conviction.
1.14.2 Port Authority Of New South Wales will recover from the Master or Owner all costs and
expenses incurred by it in respect of action taken for the recovery or dispersal of pollutants .
Port Information 2015 Page 8 of 361.15 Legislation Links
1.15.1 Maritime Services Act 1935
www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/maintop/view/inforce/act+47+1935+cd+0+N
1.15.2 Management of Waters and Waterside Lands Regulations
www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/maintop/view/inforce/subordleg+04+1972+cd+0+N
1.15.3 Marine Safety Act 1998
www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/maintop/view/inforce/act+121+1998+cd+0+N
1.15.4 Marine Safety General Regulation 2009
www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/maintop/view/inforce/subordleg+109+2009+cd+0+N
1.15.5 Marine Pollution Act 2012
www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/maintop/view/inforce/act+5+2012+cd+0+N
1.15.6 Ports and Maritime Administration Act 1995
www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/maintop/view/inforce/act+13+1995+cd+0+N
1.15.7 Ports and Maritime Administration Regulation 2012
www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/maintop/view/inforce/subordleg+407+2012+cd+0+N
1.15.8 The Spit Bridge opening times are available from the RMS website at:
www.rta.nsw.gov.au/usingroads/spitbridge/index.html
1.15.9 Masters of vessels intending to pass through the Spit Bridge must refer to the RMS
publication at:
www.maritime.nsw.gov.au/docs/publications/trafficseparation.pdf
1.15.10 Guidelines on the operation of Superyachts are available on the Sydney Ports website at:
www.sydneyports.com.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/17147/Sydney_Harbour_Superyacht_
Guidelines_May_2011.pdf
1.15.11Full details of naval waters can be found at:
www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2009L04560
Port Information 2015 Page 9 of 36PART 2 – INFORMATION FOR AGENTS 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Agents’ responsibilities 2.3 Sydney Integrated Port System (ShIPS) 2.4 Booking guidelines 2.5 Sailing times 2.6 Minimum notice for a booking 2.7 Booking changes 2.8 Updating bookings / information 2.9 Draft 2.10 Displacement 2.11 Thrusters 2.12 Tugs 2.13 Lines handlers 2.14 Berth allocation 2.15 Movement within the ports 2.16 Dangerous goods – entry into port 2.17 Bunkers 2.18 Work agreements 2.19 Overcarriage of pilots 2.20 Vessels berthing at White Bay Printed copies are uncontrolled For the latest version, please visit www.sydneyports.com.au
2. Information for Agents
2.1 Introduction
2.1.1 The Port Authority of NSW is committed to the provision of safe and efficient port operations.
2.1.2 Vessels’ agents play key and strategic roles in helping the Authority in its commitment.
Information supplied by agents directly influences both the time and the manner in which
vessels move as well as the pilotage, towage, lines and stevedoring services provided by the
various providers.
2.1.3 Insufficient and/or incorrect information or notices can adversely, at times severely, disrupt
shipping operations not only to the vessel concerned but also flow on to other vessels.
2.2 Agents’ Responsibilities
2.2.1 Agents are required to be registered with ShIPS in order to book the movement of vessels in
Sydney Harbour and Port Botany,
2.2.2 Agents are responsible for checking and ensuring that vessel information (length breadth,
keel to truck etc) are correct before submitting a booking.
2.2.3 Agents are responsible for checking and ensuring that the correct number and type of tugs
have been booked for the movement. Agents should refer to the tug assessment for the
vessel and if none refer to Harbour Master’s Directions section 2.101
2.2.4 Agents are responsible for making visiting ships’ masters aware of their responsibilities.
2.3 Sydney Integrated Port System (ShIPS)
2.3.1 To assist agents and service providers, the Port Authority operates the Sydney Integrated
Port System (ShIPS) which is an internet based computerised system that:
Co-ordinates vessel movement schedules and bookings, allowing port service providers
to confirm their ability to provide services in a real time environment
Facilitates the real time lodgement and approval of work permit and bunker applications
Enables the real time lodgement and acknowledgement of Dangerous Goods
declarations
Allows the real time lodgement of dangerous goods information by agents or freight
forwarders
Allows Port Authority to provide dangerous goods information to emergency services
Allows stevedores, government agencies and associated industries to view vessel
schedules and related information
2.3.2 ShIPS is operated 24 hours a day throughout the year by the VTS Centre.
2.3.3 Use of ShIPS is a compulsory Authority requirement for all accredited agents and service
providers.
2.3.4 All movement bookings, work or bunker agreement applications and dangerous goods
lodgements should be made via the ShIPS system.
2.3.5 Familiarisation and operator training for ShIPS can be arranged through the VTS Manager.
Port Information 2015 Page 11 of 362.4 Booking Guidelines
2.4.1 Arrivals
2.4.1.1 Estimated time of arrivals and Notification of Arrivals can be placed in ShIPS at any time.
2.4.1.2 Agents are encouraged to place the ETA in as far in advance as possible.
2.4.1.3 Agents should also refer to the :
BLB Booking Guidelines
Passenger Vessel Protocol
the Botany times Between Movements Table
2.4.1.4 Booked movements can be placed in ShIPS up to 60 hours in advance.
2.4.1.5 The following vessels may be booked more than 60 hours in advance.
Tankers - Tidal and / or daylight restricted
Passenger Ships
Vessels with a 16 hour turn-a-round or less (esp. chemical tankers, container vessels
with 2 shifts)
2.4.1.6 These vessels only maintain priority for their initial booking.
2.4.1.7 Allocation of services (the processing of that Booked Movement) will only take place a
maximum of 18 hours prior to movement.
2.4.2 Departures
2.4.2.1 Estimated time of departure can be placed in ShIPS at any time.
2.4.2.2 Agents are encouraged to place the ETD in as far in advance as possible.
2.4.2.3 Booked departure movements can be placed in ShIPS once the vessel is alongside and has
commenced cargo (or if AMSA detained, only once the detention has been lifted).
2.4.2.4 The following vessel movements can be booked at any time without restriction,
Tankers – tidal or daylight restricted
Passenger Ships
Vessels with a 16 hour turn-a-round or less (especially chemical tankers, container
vessels with 2 shifts
2.4.3.5 These vessels only maintain priority for their initial booking.
2.4.3.6 Allocation of services (the processing of that Booked Movement ) will only take place a
maximum of 18 hours prior to movement.
2.5 Sailing times
2.5.1 It must be remembered that in booking a departure time, cargo completion time is not the sole
factor to be taken into consideration.
2.5.2 Before lodging a departure time discuss the situation with the Master and stevedore. Every
endeavour must be made to establish a time that is realistic.
Port Information 2015 Page 12 of 362.5.3 Factors that will influence departure are:
Container ships – lashing to complete, reefers to be checked
Tankers – hose disconnection, cargo samples to be inspected
Bulk carriers – hatches to close, grabs and cranes to stow, draft survey paperwork to
finalise
Ship’s navigation and propulsion equipment to be tested
Bunkers/repairs/stores and any other vessel’s requirements to complete
Ship’s crew may be ashore, so it may be difficult to bring the sailing time ahead
2.5.4 Please note it is in everyone’s interest that the agent contact Sydney Ports VTS on 9296 4003
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to provide the final confirmation (2 confirmation) for a departure movement.
2.5.5 Agents are to note and advise Masters that vessels with incomplete lashing will not be
allowed to sail.
Refer to Marine Orders Part 42
2.6 Minimum notice for a booking
2.6.1 Inwards and outwards movements may be booked at a minimum of two hours notice, subject
to the availability of pilotage, towage and mooring services. The Port Authority of NSW will
co-ordinate the booking’s confirmation as per the Agent/Master’s request.
2.7 Booking Changes
2.7.1 It is acknowledged, for various reasons, that a vessel’s nominated booking time, is liable to
change. Whilst The Port Authority of NSW require a minimum of 2 (two) hours notice for such
changes, Agents/Masters are requested to provide as much notice as practicable.
2.7.1 If services attend a removal or departure movement and the vessel is not ready to depart the
wharf within 20 minutes the services may be re-allocated to the next movement. Charges will
apply.
2.7.3 Agents should note that bookings changed within 2 (two) hours of the booked time will
incur a deferral charge.
2.8 Updating Bookings/Information
2.8.1 An agent can update booking details, movement times, draft, displacement and services
required at any time via ShIPS.
2.8.2 Sydney Ports VTS can update this information for the agent if he/she is remote from computer
access. Agents are encouraged to update as and when relevant information becomes
available.
2.9 Draft
2.9.1 The importance of accuracy when reporting a vessel’s draft cannot be overstated.
2.9.2 A vessel’s draft is a factor that influences the nomination of its berth, the timing of its
movement and the appropriate allocation of the number and class of tugs attending the
vessel. It is also one of the important factors that affect a vessel’s manoeuvring when in
enclosed waters.
2.10 Displacement
2.10.1 Accurate displacement information is necessary to correctly assign proper towage and
appropriately licensed Pilots to the vessel.
2.10.2 Incorrect displacement notification can result in delays to the movement of the vessel and
consequent service provider deferral charges.
Port Information 2015 Page 13 of 362.11 Thrusters
2.11.1 Thruster availability and capacity will influence tug allocation .An agent must advise Sydney
Ports VTS if a thruster is not fully operational.
2.12 Tugs
2.12.1 Agents must note that the Marine Safety Act 1998 s88 provides the Harbour Master with the
following powers:
(1) The harbour master of any port may direct and control the following:
(a)the time and manner in which any vessel may enter or leave the port,
(b)the navigation and other movements of any vessel within the port or any part of the port,
(c)the position where and the manner in which any vessel may anchor or be secured within the port,
(d)the time and manner of the taking in or discharging by any vessel within the port of cargo, stores, fuel, fresh
water or water ballast,
(e)the securing or removal of any vessel within the port in, from or to any position as the harbour master thinks fit.
(2) The harbour master of any port may, as a condition of allowing a vessel to be anchored or secured within a
pilotage port, direct that a marine pilot remain on board the vessel while it is so berthed or anchored (whether or not
pilotage is compulsory).
(3) A harbour master must not give any direction under this section that would result in a contravention of any law
relating to the area or vessel concerned or that would impede the proper administration of the customs or quarantine
services within the port
www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/maintop/view/inforce/act+121+1998+cd+0+N
2.12.2 For practical purposes, the Duty VTS Manager is delegated by the Harbour Master to
exercise these powers
2.12.3 Each vessel is assessed for tug requirements on its first call to Sydney or Botany Bay with the
following taken into consideration:
Handling characteristics
Bow thruster
Bow and stern thruster combinations
Twin screw and rudder combinations
Active rudder
2.12.4 A record of the assessment is maintained in ShIPS within the Vessel Detail File
2.12.5 The assessment details the tugs required for swinging, berthing head in, departing head out
clear ahead or not clear ahead in average weather conditions. Extra tugs may be required
because of displacement wind speed and direction. (Critical wind speeds that influence
towage requirements are 15kts and over). Further information regarding tugs can be found in
the Harbour Master Directions.
2.12.6 This assessment may be valid for the sister-ships of the assessed vessel.
2.12.7 Unless advised otherwise by the Duty Pilot, the agent for a vessel fitted with a thruster,
visiting for the first time should book tugs for a non-thruster ship, and request tug assessment
of the vessel:
Inwards if the vessel is swinging on arrival.
Both inwards and outwards if the vessel is swinging on departure
2.12.8 When ordering tugs the preferred provider must be nominated.
2.12.9 All tug orders are lodged via ShIPS.
2.12.10 Noting that towage service providers require a number of hours notice to book tugs, there will
be occasions where tugs are booked and the wind strength does not reach that forecasted.
It is recommended that agents make themselves aware of the cancellation policy of the
towage provider they use.
2.12.11 The Harbour Master appreciates that Masters may not believe that a tug is necessary for a
particular manoeuvre, in such circumstances it is appropriate for the Master to liaise with the
Duty Pilot to ensure an agreement is reached in time to avoid potential delays with the arrival
Port Information 2015 Page 14 of 36of towage assistance. In circumstances where the appropriate type/number of tugs are not
ordered then the vessel involved will likely be delayed.
2.13 Lines handlers
2.13.1 The Authority does not employ lines handlers.
2.13.2 Whilst the mooring services provider specifies the number of lines handlers the Authority has
specified the number of lines boats required at a number of berths – refer to Harbour Masters
Directions.
2.13.3 When ordering lines handlers agents must nominate the preferred provider.
2.13.4 All lines handlers orders are lodged via ShIPS
2.14 Berth allocation
2.14.1 The operators of the various terminals in Sydney and Botany Bay are responsible for berth
allocation at their terminals.
2.14.2 Port Authority is responsible for berth allocation at the following ‘common user berths’:
Overseas Passenger Terminal ShIPS: SCPT;
White Bay Cruise Terminal ShIPS: WHT5
Glebe Island berths No. 1,2,7 and 8 ShIPS: GLB1,GLB2,GLB7,GLB8;
White Bay berths No.2;3,4,5 ShIPS: WHT2,WHT3,WHT4,WHT5
2.14.3 All berth allocations are lodged via ShIPS.
2.14.4 Common User Berth allocations are the responsibility of the VTS Manager – 9296 4823
2.15 Movement within the ports
2.15.1 Agents are to note and advise masters that vessels must not move within the ports without
having a pilot onboard or without the Duty Harbour Masters prior approval- this includes
moving along the wharf.
Refer to Marine Safety Act 1998 No 121 Pilotage compulsory in Pilotage Ports
2.16 Dangerous Goods – entry into Port
2.16.1 The handling of Dangerous Goods in the Ports of NSW is controlled by the Work Health and
Safety Regulation 2011.
2.16.2 At least 24 hours prior to a vessel’s proposed time of entry or the proposed time of delivery of
goods to a berth, the Master, his agent or their representative must lodge details of dangerous
goods being carried or intended for carriage on the vessel with the Authority.
2.16.3 Applications for approval to enter port and handle dangerous goods are made via ShIPS.
2.17 Bunkers
2.17.1 The Harbour Master’s agreement is required for all bunker operations including discharge of
sludge/slops.
2.17.2 Applications for bunker approvals are made via ShIPS.
2.17.4 The Authority’s marine operations staff will attend to ensure the bunker operation is carried
out safely and in compliance with the conditions stipulated in the bunker approval.
2.17.5 Where a dumb barge is used to bunker any vessel in Sydney Harbour at a buoy or anchorage
east of Fort Denison, or in Botany Bay at any berth, the barge shall be attended by a tug
throughout the operation.
Port Information 2015 Page 15 of 362.17.5 Bunkering operations should be to be undertaken, when practical, during daylight hours
(between sunrise and one hour before sunset).
2.17.6 Bunker operations can continue after sunset provided:
The bunker operation was underway at sunset
The hose, connections and drip tray / save-all are well lit
The hose and connections are constantly monitored by personnel on both vessels
2.18 Work Agreements
2.18.1 The Duty Harbour Master’s agreement is required for any work carried out onboard vessels
that could compromise the safety of the port or its environment. Such works includes but are
not limited to the following:
engine immobilisation
engine trials
hot work
underwater inspections;
propeller polishing;
lifeboat drills
tank washing or pre washing;
work carried out on fire-fighting systems.
Entry into enclosed spaces
Crane on the wharf
2.18.2 Applications for approval are made via ShIPS.
2.18.3 The Authority’s marine operations staff may attend to ensure the operation is carried out
safely and in compliance with the conditions stipulated in the agreement.
2.19 Overcarriage of pilots
2.19.1 Masters and agents are reminded that in the event of bad weather, forcing the suspension of
pilotage services, arrangements are in place to facilitate the ongoing departure of vessels
from Sydney Harbour and Botany Bay via the over carriage of pilots.
2.19.2 Prior to vessel departure, in order for a pilot to be over carried the following criteria must be
satisfied:
Pilots may only be over carried on a voluntary basis and therefore a volunteer must be
available
The Harbour Master must be satisfied that such an arrangement will not adversely affect
the ongoing provision of pilotage services.
2.19.3 The pilotage charges are as per the published schedule of charges, and in addition:
The “pilot stays on board” charge for each hour from when the vessel departs port limits
until the pilot returns to Sydney airport.
The payment of all associated expenses, including a full fare Economy Class air fare on
the first available flight from the point of arrival to Sydney
2.19.4 Written agreement to the above conditions must be received from the vessel’s owners before
a volunteer pilot is sought.
Port Information 2015 Page 16 of 362.20 Vessels berthing at White Bay and Glebe Island berths
2.20.1 Agents and masters are to note that the berths at White Bay and Glebe Island are adjacent to
residential areas and the Authority expects all measures to be taken to minimise the impact to
neighbours/residents whilst in port.
2.20.2 Announcements from open decks is not permitted. Testing of ships horns / whistles prior to
sailing or safety drill alarms or announcements are permitted.
2.20.3 Masters are to ensure that their ship uses the minimum of generators and minimum deck
lighting consistent with safe operations.
2.20.4 Masters are to ensure that their ship’s generators/engines are maintained and operating
efficiently to reduce noise and air emissions while in port
2.20.5 Port Authority of NSW monitors noise at all berths and air quality and noise in the precinct in
relation to Cruise Terminal operations.
2.20.6 Cruise ships must comply with the emission limits and timeframes set under Marpol 73/78
(Marine Air Pollution 1973/1978) and the Technical Code on Control of Emissions of Nitrogen
Oxides from Marine Diesel Engines
2.20.7 On cruise ships all deck announcements and music from open decks is not permitted. Safety
drill announcements are permitted to all decks prior to departure. All music and non-safety
related announcements must be kept to internal ship areas until well clear of the berth.
2.20.8 A Port Authority of NSW representative (Cruise Terminal Operations Coordinator) will be
onsite at the White Bay Cruise Terminal for the day when passenger ships are alongside.
2.20.9. On cruise ships all incidents, issues or queries must be referred to the Cruise Terminal
Operations Coordinator (CTOC) via Security Radios.
Port Information 2015 Page 17 of 36PART 3 – INFORMATION - SYDNEY 3.1 Berths and Channels 3.2 Common User Berths 3.3 Private Facilities Printed copies are uncontrolled For the latest version, please visit www.sydneyports.com.au
3.1 Sydney Berths and Channels
3.1.1 For the latest information on depth of water at berths refer to the Berths and Channels report
available from the Port Authority website at:
www.sydneyports.com.au/port_operations/navigation_and_pilotage/berths_and_channels
3.1.2 Lay up facilities consist of two mooring buoys and wharf space if available. Application for lay
up berths will be considered on an individual basis.
3.1.3 For information on the White Bay Cruise Terminal refer to the following on line publication:
www.sydneyports.com.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/28641/WB_Cruise_Terminal_Info_She
et_24052013_FINAL.pdf
3.1.4 For information on the Overseas Passenger Terminal refer to the following on line publication
www.sydneyports.com.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/28642/OPT_Info_Sheet_09052013_FI
NAL_with_maps.pdf
3.2 Common User Berths
3.2.1 Common user berths are available at Glebe Island berths 1, 2, 7, 8 and White Bay berths
2,3,4
3.2.2 White Bay Berths 3 and 4 (ShIPS: WHT3 and WHT4) can take non gas-free chemical tankers
wishing to discharge products with a flashpoint greater than 62°C.
3.2.3 Gypsum Resources Australia operates a gypsum storage facility capacity 28,000 tonnes and
discharges cargo at Glebe Island Berth 7
Address: Somerville Road
Glebe Island, NSW 2034
Phone: 02 9638 0571
3.2.4 Sugar Australia operates a sugar storage facility, capacity 28,000 tonnes and discharges
cargo at Glebe Island Berth 7
Address Lot 1, Sommerville Road
Glebe Island, NSW 2034
http://www.sugaraustralia.com.au/
Phone: 02 9555 9422
3.2.5 Cement Australia operates a bulk cement terminal, storage capacity 40,000 tonnes and
discharges bulk cement at Glebe Island Berth 8
Address Level 19, 111 Pacific Highway
North Sydney, NSW 2060
http://www.cementaustralia.com.au/
Phone 02 9956 8811
3.3 Private Facilities
3.3.1 Viva Australia operate a refined petroleum products storage facility at Gore Cove. There are
two berths – Berth 1 is used for import of products, Berth 2 is used to load bunker fuel.
Shell has storage capacity for 165,000 tonnes
Address Manns Avenue
Greenwich, NSW 2065
http://www.vivaenergy.com.au/
Phone 02 8437 1238
3.3.2 Hanson Australia
Hanson Australia operates a concrete batching plant in Blackwattle Bay. Aggregate cargoes
can be discharged at its berth.
http://www.hanson.com.au/
Port Information 2015 Page 19 of 36PART 4 – INFORMATION – Botany Bay 4.1 Berths and Channels 4.2 Common User Berths 4.3 Leased Terminals 4.4 Private Facilities Printed copies are uncontrolled For the latest version, please visit www.sydneyports.com.au
4.1 Botany Bay Berths and Channels
4.1.1 For the latest information on depth of water at berths refer to the Berths and Channels report
available from the Port Authority website at:
www.sydneyports.com.au/port_operations/navigation_and_pilotage/berths_and_channels
4.1.2 Port Botany is operated by NSW Ports. All berths in Port Botany are leased to terminal
operators. There are no lay up berths available in Port Botany unless by prior agreement
with the relevant terminal.
4.2 Common User Berths
4.2.1 NSW Ports operate the Bulk Liquids Berths 1 and 2
Address: Gate B42 Charlotte Road
Port Botany NSW 2036
http://www.nswports.com.au/
Phone 02 9666 4906
4.3 Leased Terminals
4.3.1 DP World operates a container terminal on the southern side of Brotherson Dock.
Containers are handled at berths 10, 11 and 12
Address: Gate B37 Friendship Road
Port Botany NSW 2036
http://www.dpworldaustralia.com.au/our-locations/sydney/
Phone: 02 9394 0900
4.3.2 Patrick operates a container terminal on the northern side of Brotherson Dock Containers
are handled at berths 6,7,8, and 9
Address: Gate B110 Penrhyn Road
Port Botany NSW 2036
http://asciano.com.au/patrick
Phone 02 8484 8000
4.3.3 Sydney International Container Terminals operates a container terminal in Hayes Dock.
Containers are handled at berths 1,2,3,4 and 5
Address Gate B150 Foreshore Road
Botany NSW 2019
http://www.hutchisonports.com.au/sydney-international-container-terminals
Phone 02 9578 8500
4.4 Private Facilities
4.4.1 Caltex Australia operate a refined petroleum products storage facility at Kurnell. There are
two berths and a multi buoy mooring
Address 2 Solander Street
Kurnell, NSW 2231
http://www.caltex.com.au/
Phone 02 9668 1423
Port Information 2015 Page 21 of 36PART 5 – Marine Service Providers 5.1 Lines handing service providers 5.2 Buoy services 5.3 Towage service providers 5.4 Diving service providers Printed copies are uncontrolled For the latest version, please visit www.portauthoritynsw.com.au
5.1 Lines Handling service providers
5.1.1 Ausport Marine
Provides lines handling and launch services in Sydney Harbour and Botany Bay
Address Level 1
Unit 9/30 Perry Street
Matraville NSW 2036
Postal Address PO Box 7256
Beaumaris VIC 3193
24-hour contact 61 2 9316 7900
nswmooring@aaships.com
www.aaships.com
5.1.2 National Maritime Services & Port Jackson Harbour Services
Provides lines handling and launch services in Sydney Harbour and Botany Bay
Address PO Box 972
Carringbah NSW 2229, Australia
24-hour contact phone 61 2 9316 7333
botany@nationalmaritime.com.au
5.2 Buoy services providers
5.2.1 Polaris Marine Pty Ltd
Provides mooring equipment for securing to buoys and buoy jumpers in Sydney Harbour
Address Gate 2, Unit 1
James Craig Road
Rozelle NSW 2039
24-hour contact phone 61 2 9563 8333. 0418 231 916
opsmanager@polarismarine.com.au
www.polarismarine.com.au
5.3 Towage services providers
5.3.1 Ausbarge Marine Services
Provides C class tugs in Sydney Harbour and Botany Bay
Address PO Box 972
Carringbah NSW 2229, Australia
24-hour contact phone 61 2 9668 8630
info@ausbarge.com
5.3.2 Polaris Marine Pty Ltd
Provides B and C class tugs in Sydney Harbour and Botany Bay
Address Gate 2, Unit 1
James Craig Road
Rozelle NSW 2039
24-hour contact phone 61 2 9563 8333. 0418 231 916
opsmanager@polarismarine.com.au
www.polarismarine.com.au
5.3.3 Smit Lamnalco
Provides A and Z class tugs in Botany Bay
Address PO Box 733
Botany NSW 1455, Australia
24-hour contact phone 0400 338 312
SLTowageTugsSydney@smitlamnalco.com
www.smitlamnalco.com
Port Information 2015 Page 23 of 365.3.4 Svitzer Australasia
Provides A and Z class tugs in Sydney Harbour and Botany Bay
Address Gate B105 Penrhyn Road
Port Botany NSW 2036
24 hour contact phone 1800 804186
nswcontrollers@svitzer.com
www.svitzer.com
5.3.5 Refer to section 2.107 of Harbour Master’s Directions for details of the power and propulsion
of tug types
5.4 Diving service providers
5.4.1 Commercial Diving Services
Phone 61 2 4261 4200
info@commercialdiving.com.au
www.commercialdiving.com.au
5.4.2 Gray Diving
Address 37 Captain Cook Drive
Carringbah NSW 2229
Phone 61 2 9526 2800
www.graydiving.com.au
5.4.3 The Diving Co (NSW) Pty Ltd
Address 20-28 Montauban Avenue
Seaforth NSW 2092
Phone 61 2 9907 9900
admin@divingco.com.au
www.divingco.com.au
Port Information 2015 Page 24 of 36PART 6 – Service Directory 6.1 Agents and Lines 6.2 Cruise Shipping 6.3 Rail Printed copies are uncontrolled For the latest version, please visit www.portauthority.com.au
6.1 Agents and Lines
ANL Container Line Pty Ltd APL Lines (Australia) Asia World Shipping Services
Suite 134, Jones Bay Wharf Suite 2, Level 4, Level 2, 403 Pacific Highway
19-21 Pirrama Road 1-9 Chandos Street Artarmon NSW 2064
Pyrmont NSW 2009 St. Leonards NSW 2065 Telephone 61 2 9906 6372
Telephone 61 2 9325 7333 Telephone 61 2 9257 0888 Facsimile 61 2 9906 1874
Facsimile 61 2 9325 7395 Facsimile 61 2 9257 0845 www.asiaworld.com.au
www.anl.com.au www.apl.com sydops@asiaworld.com.au
enquiry@anl.com.au AUS_SYD_CSR@apl.com
Australian Tankships Agency China Ocean Shipping Co China Shipping (Australia)
Pty Ltd (COSCO) Agency
Level 6, Bayview Tower Level 2, 101 Sussex Street 96 Pacific Highway
1753-1765 Botany Road Sydney NSW 2000 St Leonards NSW 2065
Banksmeadow NSW 2019 Telephone 61 2 9373 9588 Telephone 61 2 9211 8133
Telephone 61 2 9316 1099 Facsimile 61 2 9299 7988 Facsimile 61 2 9211 8883
Facsimile 61 2 9316 1001 www.cosco.com.au www.chinashippingaustralia.com
www.teekay.com ops@cosco.com.au
agency@australiantankships.com
CMA CGM Australia Pty Ltd Evergreen Shipping Agency Gulf Agency Company
Suite 134, Jones Bay Wharf Australia Pty Ltd (Australia) Pty Ltd
Jones Bay Wharf Level 13, 181 Miller Street Suites 18 and 19, 2nd floor
26-32 Pirrama Road North Sydney NSW 2060 123 Clarence Street
Pyrmont NSW 2009 Telephone 61 2 9936 5700 Sydney NSW 2000
Telephone 61 2 9325 7320 Facsimile 61 2 9936 5710 Telephone 61 2 8028 2400
Facsimile 61 2 9325 7329 www.evergreen-line.com Facsimile 61 2 9279 0457
www.cma.cgm.com sydemcbiz@evergreen- www.gac.com/australia
mbe.exports@cma-cgm.com shipping.com.au shipping.australia@gac.com
Hamburg Sud Australia Pty Ltd Hanjin Shipping Australia Pty Hapag-Lloyd (Australia) Pty
Level 3, 150 William Street Ltd Ltd
East Sydney NSW 2011 Suite 3, Level 3, Building B Wharf 10, Pirrama Road
Telephone 61 2 9373 1000 4 Drake Avenue Pyrmont NSW 2009
Facsimile 61 2 9373 1100 North Ryde NSW 2113 Telephone 61 2 9394 1700
www.hamburgsud-line.com Telephone 61 2 8226 8000 Facsimile 61 2 9552 1530
service@au.hamburgsud.com Facsimile 61 2 9870 7887 www.hapag-lloyd.com
www.hanjin.com
Hetherington Kingsbury Hyundai Merchant Marine co. Inchcape Shipping Service
Shipping Agency Ltd. General agents Australia Suite 604, Level 5
Unit 4, Level 1 Inchcape Shipping Services 152 Bunnerong Road
89-97 Jones Street Level 7 East Gardens NSW 2036
Ultimo NSW 2007 154 Pacific highway Telephone 61 2 9314 1666
Telephone 61 2 8217 7200 St Leonards NSW 2065 Facsimile 61 2 9314 1599
Facsimile 61 2 9211 2674 Phone: 1300 368 194 www.iss-shipping.com
www.sturrockgrindrod.com.au FAX: 02 9439 1000 sydney@iss-shipping.com
sydney@sturrockgrindrod.com www.iss-shipping.com
www.hmm21.com
Port Information 2015 Page 26 of 36“K” Line (Australia) Pty Ltd Maersk Australia Pty Ltd McArthur Shipping & Agency
Level 5, 39-41 Chandos Street Level 26, 201 Elizabeth Street Co Pty Ltd
St Leonards NSW 2065 Sydney NSW 2000 Unit 4, Level 1
Telephone 61 2 8274 9300 Telephone 61 2 9696 9696 89-97 Jones Street
Facsimile 61 2 9251 0201 Facsimile 61 2 9696 9686 Ultimo NSW 2007
www.kline.com www.maerskline.com Telephone 61 2 8217 7200
Facsimile 61 2 9211 2674
www.sturrockgrindrod.com.au
sydney@sturrockgrindrod.com
Marfret Shipping Agency Mediterranean Shipping Co Mitsui OSK Lines (Australia)
Level 5, 5 Elizabeth Street (Aust) Pty Ltd Pty Ltd
Sydney NSW 2000 Suite 532, 5 Lime Street Suite 1, Level 5, Building B,
Telephone 61 2 9232 8100 Sydney NSW 2000 33-35 Saunders Street,
Facsimile 61 2 9232 1597 Telephone 61 2 8270 4000 Pyrmont, NSW 2009
www.seaway.com.au Facsimile 61 2 8270 4040 Telephone 61 2 9320 1600
syd@seaway.com.au www.msc.com.au Facsimile 61 2 9320 1601
mscaops@msc.com.au www.molpower.com
sydmo@mol.com.au
Neptune Pacific Shipping NYK Line (Australia) Pty Ltd OOCL (Australia) Pty Ltd
Agency (Australia) Pty Ltd Level 4, 20 Bond Street Level 3, 107 Mount Street
Level 12, 45-47 York Street Sydney NSW 2000 North Sydney NSW 2060
Sydney NSW 2000 Telephone 61 2 9248 1000 Telephone 61 2 8912 8888
Telephone 61 2 9235 2999 Facsimile 61 2 9299 7774 Facsimile 61 2 8912 8800
Facsimile 61 2 9235 2912 www.nyk.com www.oocl.com
www.neptunepacific.com
CustomerService-
Australia@neptunepacific.com
Pacific Asia Express Pty Ltd Pacific Forum Line Sinotrans Container Line Co
Level 8, 447 Kent Street C/O Quay Shipping Australia Ltd
Sydney NSW 2000 Pty Ltd C/O Quay Shipping Australia
Telephone 61 2 9513 8900 Suite 5005 Bayside Towers, Pty Ltd
Facsimile 61 2 9267 4138 376 Bay Street, Suite 5005 Bayside Towers
www.pae.com.au Brighton Le Sands, NSW 2216 376 Bay Street,
Telephone 61 2 9556 4800 Brighton Le Sands, NSW2216
www.quay-shipping.com Telephone 61 2 9556 4800
www.quay-shipping.com
Sofrana C/O Seaway Agencies Pty Swire Shipping TS Lines C/O Oceanic
Ltd Level 9, 10 Spring Street Shipping Agencies
Level 5, 5 Elizabeth Street Sydney NSW 2000 Level 3, 261 George Street
Sydney NSW 2000 Telephone 61 2 9272 9333 Sydney NSW 2000
Telephone 61 2 9239 4300
Facsimile 61 2 9232 1597
Facsimile 61 2 8572 5314 Telephone 61 2 8247 6800
www.seaway.com.au www.swireshipping.com Facsimile 61 2 8247 6899
syd@seaway.com.au customerservice@swirecnco.com www.oceanicshipping.com.au
United Arab Agencies Wilhelmsen Ships Service Yang Ming
(Australia) Pty Ltd (A division Wilhelmsen House General Agent in Australia –
of Inchcape Shipping Services 102 Dunning Avenue Inchcape Shipping Services
Group) Rosebery NSW 2018 Level 10, 54 Miller Street
Level 10, 54 Miller Street Telephone 61 2 8263 3555 North Sydney NSW 2060
North Sydney NSW 2060 Facsimile 61 2 9439 8587 Telephone 61 2 9410 8856
Telephone 61 2 9410 8888 www.wilhelmsen.com Facsimile 61 2 9954 0288
Facsimile 61 2 9954 0288 wss.sydney@wilhelmsen.com www.yangming.com
www.uasc.net
gencommaustralia@UAAA.net.au
Port Information 2015 Page 27 of 366.2 Cruise Shipping
Carnival Australia Intercruises Shoreside& Port Services
15 Mount Street Suite 101 Level 1 72 Pitt Street
North Sydney NSW 2060 Sydney, NSW 2000
Telephone 61 2 8424 9009 Telephone 61 9550 0047
Facsimile 61 2 8424 9154 Facsimile 61 2 9550 0202
www.carnivalaustralia.com www.intercruises.com
cruiseops.syd@intercruises.com
Gulf Agency Company (Australia) Pty Ltd Inchcape Shipping Service
Suites 18 and 19, 2nd floor Suite 604, Level 5
123 Clarence Street 152 Bunnerong Road
Sydney NSW 2000 East Gardens NSW 2036
Telephone 61 2 8028 2400 Telephone 61 2 9314 1666
Facsimile 61 2 9279 0457 Facsimile 61 2 9314 1599
www.gac.com/australia www.iss-shipping.com
shipping.australia@gac.com sydney@iss-shipping.com
NYK Line (Aust) Pty Ltd Royal Caribbean International
Level 4, 20 Bond Street Level 2, 80 Arthur Street
Sydney NSW 2000 North Sydney NSW 2060
Telephone 61 2 9248 1000 Telephone 61 2 4331 5400
Facsimile 61 2 9299 7774 Facsimile 61 2 8065 3564
www.nyk.com www.royalcaribbean.com.au
Silverseas Cruises Wilhelmsen Ships Service
Suite 1, Level 6 Wilhelmsen House
8 Spring Street 102 Dunning Avenue
Sydney NSW 2000 Rosebery NSW 2018
Telephone 61 2 9255 0600 Telephone 61 2 8263 3555
Facsimile 61 2 9252 0100 Facsimile 61 2 9439 8587
www.silversea.com www.wilhelmsen.com
wss.sydney@wilhelmsen.com
Port Information 2015 Page 28 of 366.3 Rail
Freightliner Australia Pty Ltd Sydney Trains
Suite 1, Building 1 Customer Relations Unit
Pymble Corporation Centre New South Wales
20 Bridge Street PO Box K349
Pymble NSW 2073 Haymarket NSW 1238
Telephone 61 2 9449 6222 Telephone 61 1300 038 500
Facsimile 61 2 9449 2022 Facsimile 61 2 4962 9488
www.freightliner.co.uk www.railcorp.info
Pacific National SOUTHERN SHORTHAUL RAILROAD
Level 6, 15 Blue Street 12/121 Anzac Avenue
North Sydney NSW 2060 Engadine NSW 2233
Telephone 61 2 8484 8000 Telephone : 0411 052 116
Facsimile 61 2 8484 8151 www.southernshorthaulrailroad.com.au
www.asciano.com.au
Qube Rail SYDNEY RAIL SERVICES
4 Bumborah Point Road 189 North Kiama Drive
Port Botany NSW 2036 Kiama Downs NSW 2533
Telephone 61 2 9316 3392 Telephone: 61.2 4237 9675
Facsimile 61 2 9316 3317
www.qube.com.au
ESPEE RAILROAD SERVICES
PO Box 7335
CANBERRA ACT 2610
www.espee.com.au
Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC)
Level 15, 60 Carrington Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Telephone 61 2 8259 0700
Facsimile 61 2 9297 4539
www.artc.com.au
Port Information 2015 Page 29 of 36PART 7 – Security 7.1 Overview 7.2 Port security requirements 7.3 Maritime security advice 7.4 Security measures 7.5 Security zones 7.6 Port security zones 7.7 Port restricted areas 7.8 Signage 7.9 Vessels authorised to enter waterside restricted areas 7.10 Accreditation 7.11 Maritime security identification cards 7.12 Other forms of accreditation 7.13 Visitors 7.14 Prohibited and restricted areas 7.15 Prohibited and restricted actions 7.16 Penalties for breaches of the Act 7.17 Penalties for breaches of the Marine Safety Regulations - NSW 7.18 Reporting maritime security events, incidents or threats Printed copies are uncontrolled For the latest version, please visit www.portauthority.com.au
7.1 Overview
7.1.1 The following section outlines the requirements of Australia’s maritime security legislation and
the Maritime Security Plans for the Port. Any Australian or foreign security regulated ship¹,
must comply with these requirements should it wish to enter the Port. Other users of the Port
must also comply with security declarations or directions in force at any time.
7.2 Port security requirements
7.2.1 Commercial shipping in Australia is regulated by the Commonwealth Government through the
Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003 (the Act).This Act was
developed to ensure Australia is compliant with the obligations of the International Ship & Port
Facility Security (ISPS) Code.
7.2.2 Under the Act, Sydney Ports Corporation is the Port Operator for Botany Bay and Sydney
Harbour (the Port) and must maintain Maritime Security Plans for the Port. These security
plans are approved by the Commonwealth Government’s Department of Transport and
Regional Services (DOTARS). Other Australian ports, port facilities and port service providers
(pilots, tugs, lines, bunker and barge services) and offshore oil and gas facilities are also
required to maintain approved security plans.
7.3 Maritime security levels
7.3.1 One of three maritime security (MARSEC) levels may be applied within the Port at any time
including:
MARSEC Level 1: Default, routine security level.
MARSEC Level 2: Heightened, a heightened maritime transport terrorist risk has been
identified.
MARSEC Level 3: Extreme, a terrorist attack is imminent or has occurred.
7.3.2 The Port’s routine security level is MARSEC Level 1.
7.3.3 The security level will be declared by DOTARS, depending upon the security threat at the
time, however the Port may operate with increased measures at any time.
7.3.4 The current MARSEC Level is published on the Port Authority website at
www.sydneyports.com.au and is routinely broadcast on VHF channel 12 or 13.
7.4 Security measures
7.4.1 Relevant security measures are defined in the security plans of the Port Operator, Port
Facility Operators, and Security Regulated Ships within the Port and will be in place to meet
the requirements of each security level. Port users must observe these requirements.
1 As defined in the Act
Port Information 2015 Page 31 of 367.5 Security zones
7.5.1 Some sensitive port areas require additional security measures. Dependent upon the
MARSEC level in force, security zones will apply to restrict access and to prevent unlawful
interference with ships and critical or sensitive installations within the Port.
7.5.2 These security zones can be grouped into two areas including Port security zones and Port
Restricted Areas (see diagram below).
7.5.3 Port security zones may include:
• Landside restricted zones: used to provide controlled access to landside areas.
• Cleared zones: used to facilitate the screening of persons and/or goods that move on
and off of specific ships.
• Waterside restricted zones: used to provide controlled access to waterside areas
including berths, jetties and mooring lines from the wharf to the sea bed.
• Ship security zones: used to control access around a moving security regulated ship.
• On-Board Security zones: used to control access to areas or parts of security
regulated ships.
7.5.4 Port Restricted Areas may include:
• Additional areas used to control access to other sensitive Port locations, both
landside and waterside.
7.5.5 Current security zones are published on the Corporation website at
www.sydneyports.com.au and are routinely broadcast on the port operations VHF channel
12 or 13. Security zones are also identified in relevant maritime publications.
Port Information 2015 Page 32 of 367.6 Port security zones
7.6.1 The following Port security zones are established across the Port at
MARSEC Level 1:
7.6.2 Waterside
The Port Operator is responsible for Port security zones established at the following locations:
• 60 metres clearance from any security regulated passenger ship, berthed at the
Overseas Passenger Terminal, Circular Quay.
• 60 metres clearance from any security regulated passenger ship, berthed at the White
Bay Cruise Terminal, White Bay 5
• 60 metres clearance from any security regulated passenger ship berthed at other
berths identified by the Port Operator from time to time.
• 100 metres clearance from the wharf face, while a security regulated tanker is berthed
at the terminal in Gore Cove.
7.6.3 Landside
The Port Operator is responsible for Port security zones established at the following facilities:
• The berth face, provedoring and passenger processing areas of the Overseas
Passenger Terminal, Circular Quay, during a security regulated ship visit.
• The berth face, provedoring and passenger processing areas of the W hite Bay Cruise
Terminal, White Bay, during a security regulated ship visit
7.6.4 The Port Operator is responsible for Port Restricted Areas established at the following
facilities:
• The landside and facility areas of White Bay Berths 2 – 6.
• The landside and facility areas of Glebe Island berths 1, 2, 7 and 8.
7.6.5 Other facility owners and operators are responsible for Port security zones established at the
following locations:
• The terminal area Gore Cove berths 1 & 2.
• The tug moorings at Balmain.
• The tug moorings at Port Botany
• The three container terminals situated within Port Botany.
• The Kurnell Jetty berths 1 & 2.
• Bulk Liquids Berths at Port Botany
7.6.6 Access to all Port security zones is controlled and entry is not permitted unless authorised by
the Port Operator or Port Facility Operator. Unauthorised entry to these zones is an offence
under the Act and subject to significant penalties. All conditions of entry must be observed by
all Port users when seeking entry to these zones.
7.7 Port restricted areas
7.7.1 In addition to the Port security zones detailed above, the provisions of the Marine Safety
Regulations, NSW continues to operate. These Regulations also enacts restrictions to certain
areas identified as ‘Port Restricted Areas’ and include:
7.7.2 Waterside
• 30 metres clearance from any moored or anchored seagoing ship without lawful
authority.
• 100 metres clearance from the wharf face at the Gore Cove terminal, at all times
other than those covered by security zones under the Act.
• 100 metres from the Kurnell Jetty berths 1 and 2, the area between the Jetty and the
sub-marine berth 3 and an area surrounding the sub-marine berth 3, in Botany Bay.
• 100 metres from the White Bay berths 3 and 4 when utilised for security regulated
tanker ship operations.
Port Information 2015 Page 33 of 367.8 Signage
7.8.1 All security regulated passenger ships and tankers will be requested to display signage that is
visible waterside and depicts security zone information. Other security regulated ships may be
asked to do the same from time to time. The Port Operator will provide the signs upon arrival
and collect them prior to departure. The Ship Master’s assistance is requested to ensure the
signage is displayed appropriately for the duration of the visit.
7.8.2 To provide the greatest flexibility, the signs are broken into two components:
• The first component identifies the type of security zone, (e.g. either a “Port security
zone” or a “Port Restricted Area”).
• The second component identifies the how far the boundary of the security zone is
from the side of the ship. Distances will vary depending upon the berth and include
distances of 30, 60 or 100 metres, to comply with the security zone requirements of
each berth.
7.8.3 The signs are designed to be attached to the midship railing or other similar location (see
example below).
An example of the signs deployed on a security regulated ship (not to scale).
7.9 Vessels authorised to enter waterside restricted zones
7.9.1 Authorised vessels include:
• A vessel operated by the Sydney Ferries Corporation for the carriage of passengers
that is on its usual route or timetable for the day.
• A vessel that is compelled by circumstances to be closer than the distances specified,
for the purposes of navigation safety.
• NSW Police Marine Area Command (Water Police) vessels.
• RMS Maritime vessels.
• Sydney Ports Corporation vessels.
7.9.2 Accreditation requirements must be adhered to by staff on these vessels.
7.10 Accreditation
7.10.1 Accreditation is used to assist to control access to security zones. Accreditation is the primary
means for determining a person’s ‘right’ to enter these areas. All persons entering security
zones must be appropriately accredited.
Port Information 2015 Page 34 of 367.11 Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC)
7.11.1 The MSIC is the first point of reference used by all Port staff to verify the identity of an
individual within security zones. All persons that have an operational need to work within
these areas must be issued with an MSIC.
7.11.2 Having an MISC will not entitle the holder to automatic entry to any or all security zones.
Holding an MSIC does however show that the holder has successfully completed the
background checking process required to enter these security zones.
7.11.3 Any person seeking entry to a security zone must be the holder of a valid MSIC or be escorted
or continuously monitored by the holder of an MSIC. MSIC holders must have a genuine work-
related reason to be in a security zone and need to follow the Port’s and or Port Facility
Operator’s standard occupational health and safety procedures (OH&S) when
entering these zones.
7.11.4 A separate site induction and/or access card issued by employers or a Port Facility Operator
may be necessary to gain automated access. Where an individual cannot present their MSIC
due to loss, theft or damage, a Temporary MSIC must be issued by the Port Facility or MSIC
Issuing Body, after confirmation that the person is the holder of a valid MSIC.
7.12 Other forms of accreditation
7.12.1 Other forms of valid accreditation include:
• Tickets for passage.
• Foreign seafarer ID cards and/or identification papers.
• Valid, Australian Defence Force (ADF) or Australian Federal Police (AFP) or State
Police or Emergency Services, identification.
7.13 Visitors
7.13.1 All unaccredited persons requesting access to security zones will be classed as visitors.
Visitors must be logged at each facility, issued visitor passes and may require an escort by an
MSIC holder or be continuously monitored by an MSIC holder who is in the vicinity of the
visitor.
7.14 Prohibited and restricted items
7.14.1 Certain items may be classed as prohibited² and or restricted³ within the Port. Offences apply
for attempting to bring such items into Port precincts. Persons seeking entry to the Port or
various Port Facilities may be subject to search for prohibited or restricted items as a condition
of entry:
7.14.2 If prohibited items are identified, the person will be denied access and may be handed over to
the NSW Police for possible prosecution.
7.14.3 If restricted items are identified, the person will either have to dispose of the item prior to entry
or will be denied entry.
2. Prohibited Items are defined as those items which have been determined by legal authority as being ‘inherently dangerous’ and are
therefore prohibited within Ports. Prohibited Items may include, but are not limited to; firearms & explosives, chemical substances,
radioactive substances, illegal drugs, and incendiary devices (including fireworks
3. Restricted Items are not ‘Prohibited Items’, which are prohibited by law. They are restricted by Sydney Ports Corporation policy and
may include: fireworks; knives; compressed gas containers; political, national, religious, offensive, or race-related banners, or any
banner designed to be inflammatory or provocative; signs, slogans, materials, flares, air horns, smoke bombs, and items that interfere,
or may interfere, with the safety of other persons or security at the Port
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