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Port of Fremantle, Australia

Port Overview

Latitude	32 ° 3 ' S	Longitude	115 ° 44 ' E
Time Zone	GMT +8	UN/LOCODE	AUFRE
Breakbulk Facilities	√	Container Facilities	√
Dry Bulk Facilities	√	Liquid Facilities	√
Gas Facilities	√	Ro-Ro Facilities	√
Passenger Facilities	√	Multipurpose Facilities	√
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Port description

Location: The port of Fremantle is a modern deepwater port at the mouth of the Swan River on the SW coast of Australia. The Outer Harbour is situated 20km S of the river mouth at Kwinana.
General Overview: The port consists of outer and inner harbour. The Outer Harbour handles dry and liquid bulk cargoes such as grain, petroleum products, caustic soda, alumina, sands, cement clinker, sulphur and fertilisers. The Inner Harbour, within the mouth of the river, handles the port's general cargo, containers, breakbulk, livestock and cruise ships.
Imports: Petroleum products, steel, fertilisers, chemicals, timber, containers, motor vehicles, general cargo, caustic soda.
Exports: Petroleum products, grain, oil seed, wool, meat, fruit, minerals, livestock, containers, alumina, general cargo.
Traffic Figures: Approx 25,044,193t of cargo, 1,575 vessels, 14,000 passengers and approx 506,000TEU handled annually.
Load Line zone: Summer.
Max size: The port operates a Dynamic Under Keel Clearance programme which nominates specific criteria for applicable vessels.
Transits managed by this programme include:

1.	All vessels with draught greater than 12.9m arriving at and departing from the BP Refinery.
2.	Container vessels with draught greater than 12.6m arriving at and departing from the Inner Harbour.
3.	Bulk Carriers/Tankers with draught greater than 11m transiting Stirling/Calista Channels arriving at or departing from Alcoa Jetty.

Tide is used for the navigation of vessels and a minimum Under Keel Clearance of 1.0m is required for vessels using the Inner Harbour.
Deep draught tankers may transit at a reduced UKC when bound to or from BP refinery under a controlled programme based on wave and tide analysis.
Largest vessels handled:

"Queen Elizabeth 2":	67,139 GT, LOA 293.5m, draught 11.0m
"MSC Carla":	55,241 GT, LOA 289.5m, draught 11.9m
"Senhorita":	64,324 GT, LOA 271.00, draught 11.0m
"USS Constellation":	67,000t, LOA 329m, draught 11.6m
"Contship Vision":	38,000t, LOA 210m, draught 12.8m

Pre Arrival Infotmation

ETA's: The Fremantle Port Authority regulations require that all vessels give the following notification of their expected arrival:

1.	48 hours notice of arrival at Fairway Buoy indicating:
	a.	Max draught
	b.	Details of hazardous cargo
	c.	Any requirement for pilot embarkation at the outer boarding ground if the vessel's draught is less than 11m.
2.	24 hours notice of arrival at pilot boarding ground.
3.	2 hours notice of arrival.

Any variance from the latest advised time should be notified to the Harbour Master as soon as possible.
All messages of notification of arrival should be addressed to the Harbour Master and sent directly to the Port Authority Signal Station. Failure to provide the correct notice of arrival may cause a vessel to be delayed in berthing.
Quarantine Authorities require mandatory pre arrival AQIS report to be sent between 48 hours and 12 hours before arrival from a foreign port, see Country section for further details required for advance notice of Crew Lists and Cargo Declaration.
Documentation required: The documents required for Customs, Immigration
and Quarantine department formalities may be summarised as follows:

	Document
1.	Ship Pre Arrival Report (Customs Form 13)
2.	Crew Report (Customs Form 3B)
3.	Passenger Report (Customs Form 2A)
4.	Passenger Report (Customs Form 2B)
5.	Advanced Person Processing (APP) of crew and passengers list to be submitted electronically to Immigration Web site www.immi.gov.au/sea
6.	Quarantine Pre-arrival Report for Vessels (QPAR) - (AQIS Form 006)
7.	Additional Quarantine Pre-Arrival Report for Cruise liners and Navy Vessels (AQIS Form 028)
8.	Live Plants Vessel Log.(Attached to AQIS Form 028)
9.	Notification of Sign-off if any (Customs Form B521)
10.	Notification of Sign-on if any (Customs Form B522)
11.	Load Goods (other than cargo) onto ship (Customs Form 43)
12.	Remove Goods (other than cargo) from ship (Customs Form 44)
13.	Ballast Water Log to Quarantine (AQIS Form 026)
14.	Crew Effects Declaration (Customs Form 5 Part Two)
15.	Report of Ship’s Stores (Customs form 5 Part Four)

Communications: VHF:
Fremantle Port signal station: Ch 16, 06, 11 and 12 (24hrs).
Tugs: Ch 06, 08, 13, 68, 69.
Ship/shore contact: Ch 12.
Naval Port (Stirling Tower): Ch 14.
Vessels anchoring should establish communication with Fremantle and listen on Ch 12.
The signal station is a limited coast radio station and is therefore not able to handle public correspondence. The signal station callsign is "Port of Fremantle".
Orders concerning shipping movements, allocation of berths and related matters are passed to ships, pilots, tugs and mooring staff through the signal station. In addition to the recording of shipping movements, the Port Control Officer on duty deals with calls of an urgent nature involving fire, accident, mechanical and electrical breakdown, boats and/or ships in distress, the need for medical assistance and navigation light failure.
The station is equipped with Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA).
All communications with the Signal Station whether by VHF or telephone are recorded.
Distress and calling:

Ch 16	All vessels are to monitor this frequency when approaching the port until they are advised to keep a watch on Ch 12. Outward vessels are to revert to Ch 16 after passing the Fairway Buoy.
Working Channel:
Ch 12	All vessels navigating within the port limits or at an anchorage within the port must maintain a continuous listening watch on this frequency. In addition to the Signal Station maintaining a radio watch, the Port Authority's pilot vessels also keep watch on this channel.
Port User Channels:
Ch 06	Tug operations, Inner Harbour
Ch 08	Alternate tug operations, Inner Harbour
Ch 11	Alternate port operations, working channel
Ch 68	Alternate tug operations, Outer Harbour
Ch 13	Tug operations, Outer Harbour
Ch 69	HMAS "Stirling"
Ch 14	HMAS "Stirling", working channel
Vessels carrying explosives (Section VI 202):
By Day:	International Code Flag B
By Night:	A red light in such a position as to be above such ordinary lights and visible all around the horizon for one half mile.
Messages of notification of arrival may be sent directly to the Port Authority Signal Station by fax or telex.
Fax:	+61 8 9430 3414
Telex:	FREHM AA 95919
Tel:	+61 8 9430 3400
Cable:	6 FFREHM

All waters of the Port of Fremantle are within the VHF coverage of Perth Radio "(VIP)".
Public correspondence to a shore telephone may be made directly on either Ch 23, 26 or Ch 60.
Maritime safety information messages including coastal weather forecasts and navigation warnings are transmitted on Ch 67 at the following times (Western Standard Time: ie GMT +8): 0718hrs and 1918hrs.
Health regulations:
Pratique Requirements: All overseas vessels are subject to quarantine and may only enter Australia through a declared first port of entry. They continue to be subject to quarantine until pratique has been granted by a Quarantine Officer. If examinations and inspections are satisfactory, the vessel is granted pratique for all Australian ports. A 24 hour quarantine clearance of overseas vessels is available. Treatment of crew members for illness other than quarantineable diseases is arranged by private practitioners through ship's agent.
Radio Pratique: Concession of radio pratique is available to all vessels except those which carry livestock. Radio pratique may be applied for by livestock vessels. However, they will be boarded and inspected by a Quarantine Officer before the vessel is allowed to berth.

1.	a.	The Master or agent must make a request (Form Q2) to Department of Health within 12-48 hours prior to the arrival of the vessel, answering all the questions on the form.
	b.	If answers are satisfactory, radio pratique will be granted for Fremantle from a specified time and date enabling the vessel to proceed to the berth without displaying the "Q" flag signal.
	c.	A Quarantine Officer will board the vessel at the berth. If the answers given on the Declaration of Health (Q360) are satisfactory, pratique may then be granted for all Australian ports.
2.	Notwithstanding that pratique for all ports may have been granted, the Master will still be responsible for reporting any case of infectious disease which may subsequently occur whilst the vessel is in Australian waters.
	Should a case of infectious disease (not being a quarantineable disease) occur onboard whilst the vessel is at sea in Australian waters, the Master will be required to advise by radio to the Quarantine Officer for the state in which the next port is situated, who will arrange to see the case on arrival.
	The Master will not be required to fill in a supplementary health form and the vessel will be permitted to proceed direct to berth without flying the "Q" flag.
	Should a case of suspected quarantineable disease occur onboard whilst at sea in Australian waters, the Master is required to radio details to the Quarantine Officer for the state in which the next port is situated and await instructions. The Quarantine Officer will decide according to circumstances whether to inspect the vessel outside the quarantine line or permit it to proceed to berth and he will advise the Master.
3.	Should it come to notice in any particular case that radio pratique has been granted as a result of a radio message sent in accordance with sub-paragraph (1), whereas in fact the wireless message contains false information, the matter will be investigated and reported to the Director General of Health, who will decide whether radio pratique will be denied in future to the vessel on which the Master holds responsibility.

Customs and immigration: Contact local Customs Department.
Standard messages: The following is a standard telex sent to the Master of a vessel, prior to arrival at port.
quote:
Australian Customs Service - Ships Arrival Details
The vessel ............... will be arriving at .................. on (day) ................ date ................ at ............... hours.
The following particulars of the vessel:

1.	Previous name		......................
2.	Lloyds No		......................
3.	Official No		......................
4.	Country of Registration		......................
5.	Type of vessel		......................
6.	Last visit to Australia		......................
7.	Animals onboard		......................
8.	Does Master hold valid Identity documents for all crew		......................
9.	Number of passengers (if applicable)		......................
10.	Last 4 overseas ports of call		i.	.....................
			ii.	.....................
			iii.	.....................
			iv.	.....................
11.	Ship's Certificates
		Safety Radio	.....................
		Safety Construction	.....................
		Load Line	.....................
		IOPP	.....................
		Oil vessel	.....................
		(vessels carrying more than 2,000t oil as cargo)
12.	Intended date of departure		....................

Note: To be lodged at Customs Marine Centre, with a copy of the Crew List, 48 hours prior to the vessel's arrival.
unquote.
General notices & regulations:
Tanker regulations: Special Regulations for tankers berthing at Oil Refinery Jetties.
Opening/Closing Hatches: By arrangement between ship's agent and stevedores.

Navigation

Port limits: The port limits extend from a point on the coast at 32°02.5'S, then in a general NNW direction to the parallel of 31°53'S, then W to the meridian of 115°32'E, then generally S to the parallel of 31°57'S, then E to the meridian of 115°35'E, then in a general SE direction to the meridian of 115°40'E. Then S to the parallel of 32°08.33'S, then inshore of Garden Island in a general SSE and SE direction to the mainland 0.5nm SW of Kwinana Grain Jetty.Outside the port limits is a section of inshore water S of South Mole to Woodman Point including Fish Rocks.
Sea buoys, fairways and channels: Seaward Approaches: All vessels making to enter the Port of Fremantle must make their approaches passing to the N of Rottnest Island.
Unless constrained by draught and compelled to take a pilot at the outer boarding ground, inbound vessels may proceed to Gage Roads either to anchor or embark a pilot at the inner boarding ground.
A deep water channel SE of Fairway/Landfall Buoy and distinguished initially by Buckland Hill directional PEL Light (32°01.1'S 115°45.6'E) provides a depth of 15.2m in the white sector into Gage Roads, the channel being marked by 5 buoys.
The bank between the 10m contour and Deep Water Channel provides a minimum depth of 10.6m in the white sector of Woodman Light (32°07.9'S 115°46.6'E) but is subject to large swells after W'ly winds. The red/white blend of Woodman Light clears the 10m contour on this bank.
A least depth of 13.1m, in the green sector of Woodman Light, and close to the E of Deep Water Channel, is available for those vessels which do not require Deep Water Channel on departure but who may be affected by swell to the W of this channel.
Approach Channel:
Main approach channels of Success/Permelia are dredged to minimum of 14.7m below Fremantle datum, min width 152.4m, to take ships of up to 140,000DWT. Secondary channels leading to Alumina Refinery Jetty and Kwinana Bulk Terminal are dredged to a minimum depth of 11.6m below Fremantle Datum, min width 152.4m.
Depth of Approach Channel to Inner Harbour:
The declared depth of the approach channel to Inner Harbour and sections of Inner Harbour area are dredged to 13.2m at LW.
The declared depth of the approach channel and berths are part of maintenance dredging programmes and may not be actual.
Pilot: Compulsory, except for ships not exceeding 150GT and for coastal and interstate vessels, the Masters of which hold a valid Exemption Certificates. Pilots are available throughout 24 hours.
There are two pilot boarding grounds as follows:
Outer Pilot Boarding Ground, Fairway/Landfall Buoy:

1.	Pilotage is compulsory for vessels of 11m draught and over. Pilots will board 3.0nm WNW of the Fairway/Landfall Buoy.

Inner Pilot Boarding Ground, Gage Roads:

2.	Vessels of less than 11m draught will be boarded 1.0nm W of Hall Bank Beacon (32°02.0'S 115°42.6'E) in Gage Roads. Masters taking a pilot on arrival should ensure that their vessel does not proceed S of the pilot boarding ground until the pilot has boarded.

Note: At Master's request, pilots will board vessels of less than 11m draught at the outer Pilot boarding ground. This request must be stated in the 24 hour notice of arrival. Pilotage from the outer pilotage ground should also be requested by vessels not carrying chart Aus 112.
Three pilot vessels are available, all painted international orange. Pilots may be contacted by VHF Ch 12.
Usually pilot ladder is required on the port side for vessels inbound and starboard side for vessels outbound, even when the wind is in the E, unless E'ly wind is very strong as there is nearly always a W to NW swell. If in doubt call Port Signal Station on VHF Ch 12.
Pilot does not board vessels at anchor.
Pilot ladder to be 2.0m above sea level with manropes slightly shorter. Boat-rope is not required. The ladder should be clean and conform with Regulation 17 of SOLAS. The vessel should be making 3-4.0kts. SOLAS Regulations are strictly adhered to: Single length of ladder, non slip surface (Aluminium NOT acceptable), 12in spacing between steps, no more than 2 replacement steps, all ropes on ladder and manropes to be manila and not covered (nylon and polypropylene not acceptable), Regulation 17(a) part (VII) and (VIII) are very important, a responsible officer is to standby and not a sailor.
Pilots preference is a ladder.
Pilot transfers to and from vessels in Cockburn Sound are usually made by a launch based at the oil refinery.
Anchorages: The following anchorages are available for vessels prior to moving to a berth:

1.	Vessels with a draught of 11m or greater awaiting a pilot should anchor 2.0nm to the W of the Fairway/Landfall Buoy. Holding ground is fine sand and coral.
2.	Vessels of less than 11m expecting a pilot on the same day of arrival may anchor in the vicinity of Hall Bank Beacon in Gage Roads. Holding ground is fine sand and shell.
3.	Vessels of less than 11m not expecting a pilot on the same day of arrival should anchor in the western area of Gage Roads. Holding ground is fine sand and coral.
4.	Vessels of less than 11m may anchor S of a line running between S Mole (32°03.4'S 115°43.9'E) and Success/Parmelia Channel with permission of Harbour Master. Holding ground is sand and mud.

Vessels at anchor are permitted to operate their own boats by suitable arrangement with the Customs. A ferry service will only be provided through arrangement with the agent.
Cockburn Sound Anchorages:
Sulphur Bay area is used for vessels bunkering and surveys. Holding ground is sand.
Oil refinery anchorage is used by vessels awaiting survey inspection and berths in Cockburn Sound. Holding ground is sand and clay.
All anchored vessels should keep a listening watch on VHF Ch 12 for movement information and have a pilot ladder ready for pilots. Surveyors, Customs and agents may require a gangway.
Prohibited Anchorages:

1.	Between the Fairway/Landfall Buoy and No 1 Deep Water Channel Buoy;
2.	In the Deep Water Channel;
3.	Between a line drawn through S and N Mole lights and a line running 263° from S Mole to a line running 349° parallel to the western beacons of Success Channel.

Quarantine Anchorage:
Vessels which have not been granted pratique must not pass S of a line between N Mole (32°03.1'S 115°43.4'E) and Mewstone (32°05'S 115°40'E).
Tidal range and flow: Range 1.1m (winter), 0.8m (summer).

Highest Astronomical Tide	1.40m	Lowest Astronomical Tide	0.20m
Mean High Water Springs	1.13m	Indian Spring Low Water	0.39m
Mean High Water	0.97m	Mean Low Water	0.50m
Mean Sea Level	0.72m	Fremantle Datum	0.00m

Fremantle Tidal movements are mainly diurnal with a small semi diurnal effect evident during neap tides. An increase in barometric pressure tends to lower the sea level approximately 0.1m for a difference in pressure of 10mbs and vice versa. However, the effects of pressure are not evident immediately and rarely exceed 0.25m. The effect of wind depends on wind direction and duration.
Dock density: 1025 or more throughout the year except in the inner harbour during winter and spring when fresh water enters from the Swan River.
Weather: Prevailing winds: SW'ly.
Charts:

Aus 112	"Approaches to Fremantle"; See pilotage requirements
Aus 113	"Port of Fremantle";
Aus 114	"Kwinana"
Aus 117	"Gage Roads and Cockburn Sound";
Aus 754	"Lancelin to Pt Peron".

Admiralty Pilot NP17, NP286(4).
Traffic schemes: Vessel Traffic Service:
Procedure:

1.	A reporting line has been established as follows: Rottnest Island (32°01.5'S 115°27.0'E) then due W to 32°01.5'S 115°22.0'E; then in a clockwise direction in an arc of radius 15nm centred on the Fairway Lightbuoy (31°57.1'S 115°38.8'E) until intersecting the mainland at 31°42.4'S 115°42.3'E.
2.	Vessels inbound to Fremantle are to report to Port of Fremantle when crossing the reporting line.
3.	Vessels proceeding to the Inner Pilot Boarding Position or to anchorage in Gage Roads (draught less than 11m) are required to indicate their intention to use either East or West Channel.
4.	Vessels are required to report their confirmation of pilotage requirement at either the Outer or Inner Pilot Boarding Position when crossing the reporting line.

Restrictions: Restrictions exist for the Inner Harbour berths. Length of vessel restricted to 263m LOA. Vessels exceeding 263m will be exempted upon application. Length is restricted to 263m for safe manoeuvrability of the Harbour.
Tankers over 40m beam, loaded, using Success/Parmelia Channels are subject to draught limitation if the hull is a box section type.
Gas carriers will not be berthed in winds greater than 25kts at Kwinana Bulk Terminal - Kwinana Bulk Berth No.2.
Vessels in ballast:
For safe navigation, the ship's propeller should be immersed, the bow deep enough for adequate vision from the bridge and draught suitable for the vessel size in order to minimise leeway. Vessels which cannot meet the criteria for minimum draught, may be delayed if wind conditions are unfavourable.
Table of recommended minimum draughts:

DWT	Forward Draught		Aft Draught
	(m)		(m)
Up to 10,000	2.0		No more than 0.6m of the propeller to be exposed
10,000 - 20,000	2.0 - 2.5
20,000 - 30,000	2.5 - 3.0
30,000 - 50,000	3.0 - 5.0		6.5
50,000 - 100,000	5.0 - 7.0		6.5 - 7.5
100,000 - 150,000	7.0 - 8.0		7.5 - 8.5
Draught and Berth Information:
Channel	Max Depth	Min Width		UKC
	(m)	(m)
Inner Harbour	13.2			1.0m
Deep Water	15.2			15%
Success/Parmelia	14.7	152.4		*13/14%
Woodmans/Jervoise/Medina	8.5	122/152		10%
Stirling	11.7	122		1.0m
Calista	11.6	152.7		1.0m

*13% Summer (Nov to Apr.) 14% Winter (May to Oct).
Tugs: Fremantle Tug Operators provide three large tugs, up to 4,800hp, for assistance of vessels in the Inner Harbour and two other large tugs are available in the Outer Harbour. In addition to the large tugs, two companies (Total Harbour Services & Stirling Marine) offer a variety of smaller tugs. Allocation of tugs is as per the Harbour Master's Operational Parameters.
All tugs in the port of Fremantle are privately owned and operated.
Mooring information: Where only 2 or 3 self tensioning winches are available, it is important that they are used to the best advantage for shifting ship:
Forward:

1.	Two headlines turned up on windlass warping drums.
2.	Forward spring for warping astern.
3.	Breastline for holding alongside, 2 if not on tension winch.
4.	Other lines as necessary and available
Aft:
1.	Two sternlines.
2.	One shoreline.
3.	After spring for warping ahead.
4.	Breastline as for forward.
5.	As necessary and available.

Berths and Cargo

Names/Nos: INNER HARBOUR:

Berth No	Length (m)	Depth (m)	Notes
NORTH QUAY:
No 1	207	11.0	General/ break bulk
No 2	175	11.0	General/ break bulk
No 11	196	11.0	General, break bulk, liquid
No 12	233	11.0	General/ break bulk/Ro-Ro
Total stacking area in excess of 63,100m². Berth Nos 11 - 12 are heavy duty. Berth 11: Bitumen feed stock and Geelong fuel can be discharged by 300mm pipeline to Shell terminal. Berth No. 12: Ro-Ro articulated stern ramp (length 19m, width 10.5m) at eastern end. Capacity - main axle of forklift 53t or stacked cargo, 5t per service metre. Wharf decking 4.4m above Fremantle Datum.
DUBAI PORTS CONTAINER TERMINAL:
Nos 4 - 6	526	13.0	Containers
Cranes: 1 x 65t twin-lift, 1 x 64t single-lift, 1 x 67t single-lift, all with outreach over 30m and lifting height 25 - 31m. Shed space: 2,350m², 1,900 container ground slots, 550 reefer outlets.
TOLL CONTAINER TERMINAL:
Nos 7 - 10	765.5	10-13	Containers
Cranes: 1 x 70t single/twin-lift, 1 x 62t single/twin-lift, 1 x 45t single-lift, outreach between 33.5 and 36.8m and lifting height 39 - 42m. Forklifts up to 44t. Container ground slots: 2,468, reefer outlets 240. Berth 10 Ro-Ro ramp.
VICTORIA QUAY:
Berth C	198	11.0	Limited layup
Berth D	176	11.0	Limited layup
Berth E	230	11.0	General cargo, livestock, autos
Berth F	204	11.0	Passengers, general cargo, livestock, autos
Berth G	206	11.0
Berth H	275	11.0	General cargo, livestock, autos
Berth E has 14,885m² of stacking space and Berth H, 28,755m². Fremantle Passenger Terminal is located at Berths F/G.
Both container terminals have Ro/Ro facilities for ship's quarter/side ramps.
OUTER HARBOUR - COCKBURN SOUND KWINANA:
ALCOA WORLD ALUMINA AUSTRALIA LTD:
	326	11.6	Bulk caustic soda, alumina. Max LOA 200m, draught: 10.9m, beam: 30.5m, displacement 50,000t
Bulk loader has max loading rate of 1,300tph.
KWINANA BULK TERMINAL:
Bulk Berth No 1	195	11.0	Decommissioned
Bulk Berth No 2	268	12.2	Cement clinker, mineral sands, silica sands.
No 2 Jetty length total 498m, berth has bulk unloader has discharge rate of 400tph. Loader and conveyor system have a max rate of 2,300tph. Max LOA 244m, beam 32.2m, displacement 50,000t.
BP OIL REFINERY JETTY:
Berth No 1	71.6	14.7	Max LOA 229m, Max draught 14.2m
Berth No 2	71.6	14.7	Max LOA 229m, Max draught 14.2m
Berth No 3	71.0	14.7	Max LOA 274m, Max draught 14.2m
All jetties have Connex general marine loading arms. Max berth displacement 75,000t.
KWINANA BULK JETTY:
Bulk Berth No 3	259	13.4	Ammonia, ammonium sulphate, phosphate, sulphur, phosphoric acid. potash, urea
Bulk Berth No 4	221	13.4	Ammonium sulphate, caustic soda, fertilisers, phosphates, refined petroleum, sulphur, sulphuric acid.
Berth No 3 has a grab unloader max capacity 500tph, outreach 25m, height 13.7m. Berth No 4 has a continuous unloader capacity 17,000tpd. Hoppers 36m³ capacity available. Max displacement 65,000t.
CO-OPERATIVE BULK HANDLING LTD (KWINANA GRAIN JETTY):
	291	16.8	Loading grain
Four bulk loaders and belt conveyor capacity 5,000tph. Displacement 75,000t.

Note: Maximum draught is managed in accordance with the Dynamic Underkeel Clearance Programme operated by the Port of Fremantle. Contact Harbour Master for further information.
Depths alongside berths in both inner and outer harbours are subject to silting.

FLEET BASE WEST (NAVY):
OXLEY WHARF:
	210	10.8	Handling petroleum products
PARKES WHARF:
	309	11.0	Handling petroleum products
DIAMANTINA WHARF WEST:
	315	11.0
DIAMANTINA WHARF EAST:
	315	14.0
AUSTRALIAN MARINE COMPLEX (32°09.4'S 115°45.8'E):
Berth	Length	Depth	LOA	Draught
	(m)	(m)	(m)	(m)
AMC East	See (1)	12.7	See (2)	9.6
AMC South	See (1)	11.0	200	6.8

1. For berth length contact Fremantle Ports Harbour Master.
2. For maximum LOA contact Fremantle Ports Harbour Master.
AMC has open storage of 12,000m².
Facilities: All necessary equipment required for general container and break bulk operations is available. Mobile cranes, forklifts, tow trucks and trailers are available throughout Inner Harbour.
Road access to all berths. Rail link to North Quay Terminals at rear of Berths No 8/9.
AC power supply is available at most berths in the Inner Harbour. Power at the Kwinana Bulk Jetty and Outer Harbour is supplied by Fremantle Ports. No DC is available.
Storage: There are transit sheds; stacking areas and licensed bonded stores available.
Cargo: Cargo Handling Averages:

Alumina loading	750tph alongside
Bulk grain loading	1,000t per spout per hour alongside
Phosphate rock discharge	300t per grab per hour alongside
Sulphur discharge	300t per grab per hour
KBT ore loading	1,500/2,300tph
KBT grab discharge	400tph
Caustic soda discharge	2,000tph
Mineral sands loading	500tph
LPG loading	1,400m³/hr
Bunkering by barge	250tph
KBJ Continuous hip unloader	1,300tph

Grain stowage factors:

Cargo Type	Vessel Type	Stowage Factor (m³/tonne)
Wheat ASW	Bulk carrier	1.1-1.2
	Tween decker	1.2-1.3

Ballast/slop reception: Available.
Security: Port is ISPS approved. Port Security operates throughout 24 hours.
Emergency Services:
Fremantle Port (Emergency contact): Tel: +61 8 9335 1300, VHF Ch 12.
Ambulance: Tel: +61 8 9324 1234 or 000.
Fire: Tel: +61 8 9323 9333 or 000.
Police: Tel: +61 8 9222 1111 or 000.
Safety: Fremantle Ports maintains a fully equipped response vessel equipped as a fire tender.

General

Repairs: All types of deck and engine repairs possible.
Repairs of any kind are prohibited unless authorised by the Harbour Master. This regulation is vigorously enforced and any person committing a breach of these regulations shall be liable to a penalty.
Drydocks: Shiplift: Jervois Bay 8,060t, platform 123m x 25m, max LOA 140m, draught 8.5m.
Slipway: Australia Shipbuilding Industry 2,600t, max LOA 92m, draught 5.0m.
Cranage: 1 x 200t, 1 x 80t crawlers, 1 x 45t hydraulic, 2 x 10t mobile.
Bunkers/water/stores: Fresh water: Available throughout 24 hours, delivered by up to 8 hoses, each of 40tph.
Note: Seasonally a water shortage in Fremantle area may limit the amount of water which can be supplied to ships.
Bunkering: Three grades of fuel oil available by pipeline at some Inner Harbour berths, and at the Oil Refinery Jetties, Steel Works Jetties and Bulk Cargo Jetty in the Outer Harbour.
Marine fuel (2 grades); Marine diesel: Notice 14 days then 48 hours.
Bunkering facilities available at the following:

North Quay	Bunkers available at all berths at 200/500tph, heavy oil. Gas and diesel also available. Fresh water available at all berths at 45tph per hose (max 6). Delivery rate will reduce with height as hoses rise to input point on the vessel. A 5.0m rise will reduce the rate to 40tph, and a 10m rise will reduce the rate to 36tph.
Victoria Quay	Services available as North Quay with the exception that heavy bunker fuel is not available.
Alcoa	Bunkering not available unless by barge, fresh water 50tph equipment provided with hose.
Oil Refinery Jetties No 1, 2, 3	Bunkers available at all jetties, fresh water available at all jetties at 50tph.
Kwinana Bulk Jetty	Bunkers available at 140tph, fresh water available at 50tph through 1 hose.
Kwinana Bulk Terminal	Bunkers available at 100tph, fresh water available at 50tph through 1 hose.
Kwinana Grain Jetty	Bunkers not available, fresh water available at 50tph.
Bunker Barge:	A bunker barge is available to supply fuel at a rate of 200tph and can be used at jetties not serviced by pipeline as well as vessels anchored at Sulphur Bay in Cockburn Sound and Gage Roads. Barge capacity 800t.

No bunkering or oil transfer between ship and shore or ship to ship is permitted unless prior written application has been made to either the Harbour Master or the Port Authority's Emergency Services Supervisor and permission obtained. Any subsequent alteration to the commencement time of bunkering or oil transfer must be notified. Such an oil operation is not to commence unless a Port Authority Emergency Services Officer is in attendance prior to the commencement. If that officer considers an operation is unsafe or does not comply with port requirements, it will be stopped until defect is remedied.
The penalties in respect of discharge of oil into the water of the Port are severe, and to assist in eliminating such a discharge, it is recommended that the following are observed:

1.	An experienced engineer is dedicated to the whole operation;
2.	All scuppers are plugged;
3.	That the offside bunkering connection blank is secure and the inlet valve is securely closed;
4.	Drip trays are positioned under hose connections;
5.	The operation does not proceed until fully satisfied that it is safe to do so;
6.	The area adjacent to all outlets, where it is possible for oil to escape, are patrolled throughout the operation;
7.	The vessel's officer in charge to advise the port authority's emergency services officer where the breather pipe connections are positioned to the tanks to be filled;
8.	Special care is taken when operation is nearing completion or when vessel has a list or is trimmed excessively by the head or stern, to avoid overflow;

Stores: Available by private contractor, arranged by ship's agent.
Medical facilities: Fremantle General Hospital.
Notice is not necessary but advisable if treatment is required. Full hospital facilities are available. Cholera vaccinations are essential if a ship comes from an affected area. International certificates must be current.
Transport:
Nearest airports: Perth International Airport (35km), Perth Domestic Airport (23km).
Nearest railway: Fremantle (North Quay) and some Kwinana (Outer Harbour) berths are connected to the state railway system.
Crew change: Available.
Consuls:

Austria	Germany	Norway
Belgium	Guatemala	Philippines
Denmark	Italy	Portugal
Finland	Japan	Sweden
France	Netherlands	USA

Public holidays: Vessels should consult stevedores directly to establish which extraordinary holidays will affect them.
Ordinary Holidays: New Year's Day (1January); Australia Day (celebrated on a Monday late in January); Easter Monday; State Foundation Day (1st Monday in June); Boxing Day (26 December).
Working hours: Shipboard stevedoring by private contractor, usually arranged by ship's agent. ETA should include cargo particulars, showing heavy lifts, dangerous or hazardous cargoes, hatch stowage, gangs required, etc.
Developments: A contract has been signed to build an island breakwater outside the port. The development is called the Jervoise Bay Joint Venture. Construction began on a 1,000m breakwater and a Northern access to the existing shiplift.
Work has been completed to upgrade the Kwinana bulk terminal facility for pig iron project and other bulk cargoes.
Reconstruction of decommissioned Kwinana Bulk Berth No 1.
It is reported that there are plans to build a new container port off Kwinana, approx 15km S of Fremantle. The proposed facility will comprise of a man made island approximately 2.6km long and 700m wide. Stage one is expected to be completed by 2015.
Seaman's Mission: Stella Maris Seafarers Centre (refer to "Addresses"). Facilities include accommodation, Mass, telephone, currency exchange, bar and restaurant, postage facilities, shop, pool, table tennis, books and magazines, TV.
The Flying Angel Club (refer to "Addresses").
Garbage: A collection service for all garbage and waste material is available. Oily water from ships can be collected by privately owned road tankers.
It is a breach of the Quarantine Act and Fremantle Port Authority (FPA) regulations to discharge garbage etc into FPA waters. To comply with the Quarantine Act, all food refuse onboard ship must be placed in vermin proof receptacles until disposed of, either by dumping at sea well away from Fremantle Ports or other restricted areas, or by placing in the 200 litres containers provided by the FPA.
Waste oil disposal service available using road tankers or barges.
Fumigation: Available.

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