Revised 2020 Table of Contents 1.0 NORTH QUEENSLAND BULK PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED OVERVIEW .. 4 1.1 Health and Safety ...................................................................................................... 5 1.2 Drug and Alcohol Policy ............................................................................................. 5 2.0 MARITIME SAFETY QUEENSLAND (MSQ) ............................................................ 6 2.1 Regional Harbour Master at Mackay ......................................................................... 6 2.2 Vessel Traffic Service - Port Control Role at Mackay ................................................ 6 3.0 PORT AUTHORITY ROLE AT MACKAY ................................................................. 7 4.0 THE PORT OF MACKAY .......................................................................................... 7 4.1 Description ................................................................................................................. 7 4.2 Location ..................................................................................................................... 8 4.3 Time Zone .................................................................................................................. 8 5.0 TERMINAL OPERATOR ROLES AT MACKAY ...................................................... 8 5.1 Terminal Operations .................................................................................................. 9 6.0 ACCESS .................................................................................................................... 9 6.1 Port Access Protocol.................................................................................................. 9 6.2 Restrictions ................................................................................................................ 9 6.3 Port Roads and Entrance to the Harbour ................................................................ 10 7.0 SERVICES – MARINE OPERATIONS ...................................................................10 7.1 Facilities ................................................................................................................... 10 7.2 Wharf and Berth Facilities ........................................................................................ 11 7.3 Shiploaders .............................................................................................................. 12 7.4 Port Notices/Port Rules and Charges ...................................................................... 13 7.5 Application to Berth .................................................................................................. 14 7.6 Tugs ......................................................................................................................... 14 7.7 Pilotage .................................................................................................................... 14 7.8 Tides ........................................................................................................................ 15 7.9 Depths of Water ....................................................................................................... 15 7.10 Nominal Depth LAT.................................................................................................. 15 7.11 Maximum Vessel Size ............................................................................................. 16 7.12 Specific Conditions Applying to Particular Berths .................................................... 18 7.13 Trim Requirements .................................................................................................. 18 7.14 Gangway/Deck Watchmen ...................................................................................... 18 7.15 Pratique/Health Regulations .................................................................................... 18 7.16 Shore Leave ............................................................................................................. 19 7.17 Seaman’s Club ......................................................................................................... 19 7.18 Repatriation .............................................................................................................. 19 7.19 Fuel/Bunkers ............................................................................................................ 19 7.20 Cargo Completion .................................................................................................... 20 7.21 Final Quantity ........................................................................................................... 20 7.22 Ship’s Chandler ........................................................................................................ 20 7.23 Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (EGCS)................................................................. 20 8.0 SERVICES – LANDSIDE OPERATIONS ...............................................................21 8.1 Wharf Facilities ........................................................................................................ 21 8.2 Port Security ............................................................................................................ 22 8.3 Oil Spill Procedures ................................................................................................. 22 8.4 Garbage Disposal .................................................................................................... 22 8.5 Emergency Services ................................................................................................ 23 9.0 PORT LIMITS ..........................................................................................................23 10.0 SEAPORT OPERATIONS CONTACT DETAILS ...................................................25 10.1 Key NQBP Contacts ................................................................................................ 25 10.2 Regional Harbour Master Contact ........................................................................... 25 10.3 Shipping Agent Contacts ......................................................................................... 26 10.4 Providores ................................................................................................................ 28 10.5 Marine Pilots – North Queensland Bulk Ports ......................................................... 28 10.6 Key Terminal Operators ........................................................................................... 28 10.7 Walz Group .............................................................................................................. 31 10.8 Towage Operators ................................................................................................... 31 10.9 Commercial Diving ................................................................................................... 31 10.10 Electronic, Communication and Navigation Repairs ............................................... 32 10.11 Stevedores ............................................................................................................... 32 10.12 Heavy Haulage Transport Trucking Firms ............................................................... 32 10.13 Crane Hire Firms ...................................................................................................... 33 10.14 Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC) .......................................................... 34 10.15 Government and Agency Contacts .......................................................................... 34 11.0 APPENDIX 1 – MACKAY PORT BERTH PLANS ..................................................37 12.0 APPENDIX 2 – MAP SHOWING THE LOCATION OF NQBP PORTS ................43 This document is a port directory describing the general characteristics and facilities at the Port of Mackay and is provided for information purposes only. Whilst reasonable efforts have been taken in preparation of this directory, no warranty is given as to its accuracy, reliability, currency or completeness (including the accuracy, reliability, currency or completeness of third party information). Contact details of relevant service providers are included for information and convenience only and NQBP does not give any endorsement or warranty as to these products or services. Any relevant service provider either included or not included in this directory is welcome to contact NQBP at [email protected] for correction or consideration of inclusion of its details in the next edition. Table of Amendments Version Revision Date Author Summary of Approved by Number Changes 5.0 November 2020 John Herekiuha Fifth Issue NQBP 4.0 June 2019 John Herekiuha Fourth Issue NQBP 3.0 October 2017 John Herekiuha Third Issue NQBP 2.0 December 2016 John Herekiuha Second Issue NQBP 1.0 October 2015 Eddie Mallan First Issue NQBP 1.0 NORTH QUEENSLAND BULK PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED OVERVIEW North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation Limited (NQBP) became a port authority on 1 July 2009, under the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994, for the seaport facilities at Hay Point, Mackay, Abbot Point, Weipa and Maryborough. We are one of Australia’s largest port authorities by tonnage throughput and more than half of Queensland’s trade, by tonnage, pass through our ports. Our aim is to be the recognised leader in the delivery of bulk cargo infrastructure. The seaport facilities