Pilotage
Is compulsory for vessels over 500 GRT.
Radio Info:
VHF listening watch on Ch12 maintained on weekdays between 0830hrs to 1700hrs.
If shipping movements occur on
weekends or public holidays the Pilot will contact vessel on VHF one hour before the Pilot on board time.
Call sign "Albany Port".
Anchorages:
All vessels MUST have chart AUS109, 110 and 118 before entering port waters.If they do not they must advise their agent who will arrange for the chart to be supplied by launch on arrival at port limits. The chart has 7 anchorage positions A,B,C,D,E,F,G. The Harbour Master will advise the agent which anchorage the ship must proceed to. Woodchip vessels to anchor at anchorage “G” - King Point light Bearing 276 deg (T) x 2.9 Nautical Miles unless otherwise advised.
Towage:
The port uses the services of SVITZER Australia Pty Limited for its operations and they presently provide two Z-Peller tugs which have:
45 MT Bollard pull over the stern - 3600HP - 2685 kW
37 MT Bollard pull over the stern - 3200Hp - 2386kW
Largest Vessel:
Bulk carrier CIC Piraeus 39,994grt, 225m LOA, 11.52m sailing draft
Woodchip carrier Crystal Pioneer, 49,720grt, 210m LOA, 37.00m beam
Passenger vessel Queen Victoria 90,049grt, 294.00m LOA
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Accommodation:
Princess Royal Harbour
Berth No. 1 Land backed berth, 210 m long & depth 10.5 m;
Berth No. 2 Land backed berth, 172 m long & depth 10.5 m;
Berth No. 3 Land backed berth, 227 m long & depth 12.2 m;
Berth No. 6 Dolphin (7) berth, 216 m long & depth 12.2 m.
Maximum Laden Draft:
No. 1 and No. 2 berths = 9.8 m.
No. 3 berth = 11.5 m
No. 6 berth = 11.5 m
Weather:
Prevailing winds, South West in winter, East in summer.
Tides:
Range 1 metre, but can be influenced by weather conditions.
General Shipping Information
Latitude 35° 02'; Longitude 117° 55' E.
Situated in King George Sound on the South Coast of Western Australia
Admiralty Chart: AUS 109/110/118
Admiralty Pilot: 13
Time Zone: GMT + 8 hours
UNCTAD Locode: AU ALH
Emergencies:
Ambulance 000
Police 000
Fire 000
Oil Spill :0427 479 016 (Harbour Master)
:0439 921 589 (Deputy Harbour Master)
Port Authority:
Albany Port Authority,
85 Brunswick Road (PO Box 175),
Albany WA 6330
Telephone: (08) 9892 9000
Facsimile: (08) 9841 7566
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Harbourmaster/Pilot:
Harbour Master: Capt Sean Bolt
Telephone (08) 9892 9003 (direct)
- mobile 0427 479 016
Harbour Master fax: (08) 9841 8592
Deputy Harbour Master: Capt Sumanth Surendran
Telephone (08) 9892 9015 (direct)
- mobile 0439 921 589
Shipping Agents:
Based in Albany:
Halls Shipping : telephone (08) 9841 1755, mobile 0429 373 025,
fax (08) 9841 7690
Based in Fremantle:
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Wilhelmsen Ships Service : telephone (08) 9336 0900, fax (08) 9336 0999
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Hetherington Kingsbury : telephone (08) 9841 2866, fax (08) 9841 5607
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Monson Agencies : telephone (08) 9335 0000, fax (08) 9335 0055
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Q.W.A Pty Ltd : telephone (08) 9437 9284, fax (08) 9437 9289
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Sea Corporation Pty Ltd : telephone (08) 9430 7100, fax (08) 9430 7199
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SMS Shipping & Chartering : telephone (08) 9430 7666, fax (08) 9335 2311
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The McArthur Shipping & Agency Company Pty Ltd : telephone (08) 9335 6111, fax (08) 9335 3196
Stevedoring Companies
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Patrick Stevedoring:(08) 9842 9706, mob 0408 922 182, fax (08) 9842 9387Harbour Master fax: (08) 9841 8592
- Australian Bulk Stevedoring (CBH) mobile 0419 163 649
Storage:
Transit Shed at No. 1 berth. 9,800 m3 of cold storage is leased to Austral Fisheries Pty Ltd.
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Cranes:
One 12 ton mobile crane available on wharf.
Plus two forklifts 2.5 Ton and 4.0 Ton capacity.
Ship Chandlery:
ISSA members and provisions available.
Water:
Fresh water is available at all berths, 60 tonnes per hour.
Cruise Vessels:
Cruise vessels are welcome. Largest to have berthed are the Queen Elizabeth 2 and Queen Victoria, L.O.A 294m
Bulk Cargo:
Grain loaded on No. 3 Berth by Co-operative Bulk Handling Ltd by any two out of three ship loaders with a total capacity of 1600 tonnes per hour. Loading air draft 14 metres at HW. Silica sand loaded on No3 berth by AustSand using Loader No2 at Approximately 400 Tonnes per hour. Loading air draft 14 metres at HW.
Woodchips and biomass fuel pellets loaded on No 6 Berth by one fixed woodchip loader with a loading capacity of 900 tonnes per hour. Air draft 17 metres at HW.
Tankers:
Facilities for handling bulk petroleum products at No. 2 Berth using pipelines. Main operators of petroluem imports are Caltex.
Bunkers:
Marine diesel by pipeline is available at No.2 Berth at the rate of approximately 100 tonnes per hour. Small quantities may be delivered by road tanker.
Ship Repairs:
Slipway for maximum 40 MT vessels at Emu Point slipway services.Harbour Master fax: (08) 9841 8592
Small repairs only are dealt with by local engineering workshops.Harbour Master fax: (08) 9841 8592
Hold cleaning is done by contractors.Harbour Master fax: (08) 9841 8592
Contact local or ship's agent for further details.
Principal imports:
Fertiliser, petroleum products.
Principal exports:
Various grains, silica sand, pine logs, woodchips and biomass fuel pellets.
Medical Facility:
Hospital available (08) 9841 2955. Contact local or ships agent for all medical requirments.
Airports:
The airport is located approximately 11 km from the port.
The only commercial flights between Albany and Perth are operated by Skywest Airlines.
There are a few charter companies available using light aircraft.
Contact local or ship's agent for all travel requirements.
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