port information handbook Gladstone Ports Coproations Ltd. Port Information Handbook - Port of Gladsotne Edition last updated November 2017
Contents 1. PORT OF GLADSTONE OVERVIEW 3 2. PORT AUTHORITY ROLE AT GLADSTONE 3 3. HEALTH AND SAFETY 3 4. PORT OF GLADSTONE 4 4.1. DESCRIPTION 4 4.2. ACCESS 4 4.2.1. Airport 4 4.2.2. Bus 4 4.2.3. Rail 4 4.2.4. Port Roads 4 5. TERMINAL OPERATOR ROLES AT PORT OF GLADSTONE 5 5.1. OVERVIEW 5 5.2. TRADE 6 6. FACILITIES 7 6.1. Vessel Authorisation Form 8 7. SERVICES NAVIGATION AND OPERATION 9 7.1. REGIONAL HARBOUR MASTER ROLE AT PORT OF GLADSTONE 9 7.2. REGIONAL HARBOUR MASTER CONTACT DETAILS 9 7.3. LOCATION 9 7.4. VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE PORT CONTROL ROLE AT PORT OF GLADSTONE 9 7.5. EMERGENCY SERVICES 10 7.6. TUGS 10 7.7. PILOTAGE 10 7.8. LINE BOATS 10 7.9. DEPTHS OF WATER 10 7.10. TIDES 11 7.11. ANCHORAGES 11 7.12. BUNKERING 11 7.13. QUARANTINE WASTE 11 8. CONTACTS 12 8.1. SHIPPING AGENCIES 12 8.2. THE MISSIONS TO SEAFARERS (PORT OFFICE) 13 8.3. CONTACTS 13 9. WHARF CENTRE DRAWINGS 14 9.1. BOYNE SMELTER 14 9.2. SOUTH TREES EAST AND WEST 15 9.3. BARNEY POINT 16 9.4 AUCKLAND POINT NO 1-4 17 9.5. AUCKLAND POINT NO 1 18 9.6. AUCKLAND POINT NO 2 19 9.7. AUCKLAND POINT NO 3 20 9.8. AUCKLAND POINT NO 4 21 9.9. RGTCT NO 1, 2, 3, 4 22 9.10. WIGGINS ISLAND COAL EXPORT TERMINA 23 9.11. FISHERMANS LANDING NO 1 AND NO 2 24 9.12. ISHERMAN S LANDING NO 4 25 9.13. FISHERMAN S LANDING NO 5 26 9.14. APLNG 27 9.15. QCPLNG 28 9.16. GCLNG 29 2
1. Port of Gladstone Overview Formed in 1914, Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC) have been a vital part of the Gladstone community for a century, and the epicentre for economic growth for Queensland. GPC is a Company Government Owned Corporation (GOC), responsible for the import of raw material and the export of finished product associated with major industries in the Central Queensland region. We manage and operate three Port precincts - the Port of Gladstone, Port of Rockhampton and Port of Bundaberg. GPC play an integral role in planning the future of the Port of Gladstone, Port of Rockhampton and Port of Bundaberg. In consultation with the community, industry and government, we undertake a strategic approach to planning, setting the vision and direction for all three ports for the short and long term. 2. Port Authority Role at Gladstone As the port authority for Port of Gladstone, GPC s roles include: facilitating appropriate levels of port security and safety with terminal operators; coordinating emergency response; protecting the environment by minimising impact of development; and being committed to, and having regard for the interests of the community. Maintaining navigable port depths and pilotage is the responsibility of GPC while port navigation is controlled by Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ). 3. Health and Safety GPC recognises that the health, safety and wellbeing of its personnel are of primary importance. GPC is committed to undertaking its business in a manner that prevents injury or illness to personnel who may be impacted by GPC work activities. We strive for best practice in health & safety management and process safety. GPC is committed to instilling a culture focussed on continuous improvement and sustainability. 3
4. Port of Gladstone 4.1. Description The Port of Gladstone is one of Australia s finest natural deep-water harbours located 525 kilometres north of Brisbane and is just south of the Tropic of Capricorn at Latitude of 23 49.61 S, Longitude 151 34.6 E. CAIRNS TOWNSVILLE ABBOT POINT MACKAY DALRYMPLE BAY/HAY POINT ROCKHAMPTON The Port of Gladstone is Queensland s largest multi-commodity port, handling over 30 different products. Major cargoes include coal, bauxite, alumina, aluminium and cement. The port has a total throughput of more than 98 million tonnes per annum. GLADSTONE BUNDABERG BRISBANE With many natural advantages, such as a deepwater harbour and protected waters; the Port is a convenient point for the worldwide distribution of the wealth of Central Queensland. 4.2. Access 4.2.1. Airport Gladstone has a regional airport which offers domestic services and connecting international services from Brisbane. Hire cars are available at the airport and must be pre-booked from the hire car companies directly. 4.2.2. Bus The following coach company has daily services to Gladstone from Brisbane. Greyhound Australia Telephone: 1300 473 946 Website: www.greyhound.com.au 4.2.3. Rail There is a freight-only rail link to the main north coast line terminating in 2 rail loops within the Port. Queensland Rail has passenger rail services to Gladstone. Telephone: 1300 131 722 Website: www.queenslandrail.com.au/pages/default.aspx 4.2.4. Port Roads Port users must comply with applicable Queensland road rules on all Queensland roads. For heavy vehicles, movements inside the Port secure fenced area are subject to approval from the Port Asset and Infrastructure Manager, telephone +61 7 4976 1332. 4
5. Terminal Operator Roles at Port of Gladstone 5.1. Overview WHARF OWNER OPERATOR CARGOES Boyne Wharf GPC BSL Aluminium General Cargo Break Bulk Liquid Pitch South Trees East QAL QAL Alumina Bunker Oil South Trees West QAL QAL Bauxite Bunker Coal Barney Point GPC GPC Auckland Point No.1 GPC GPC Passenger Liner General Cargo Auckland Point No. 2 GPC GrainCorp Grain Auckland Point No. 3 GPC Multi-User Petroleum Products LP Gas Break Bulk Sulphuric Acid Auckland Point No.4 GPC Multi-User General Cargo Containers Gypsum Magnetite Break Bulk Scrap Metal Ammonium Nitrate RG Tanna Coal Terminal No. 1 GPC GPC Coal RG Tanna Coal Terminal No. 2 GPC GPC Coal RG Tanna Coal Terminal No. 3 GPC GPC Coal RG Tanna Coal Terminal No. 4 GPC GPC Coal Wiggins Island Coal Terminal WICET WICET Coal Fisherman s Landing No. 1 Rio Tinto Yarwun Rio Tinto Yarwun Bauxite Fisherman s Landing No. 2 Rio Tinto Yarwun Rio Tinto Yarwun Alumina Fisherman s Landing No. 4 GPC Multi-User Cement Clinker Cement Fly Ash Fisherman s Landing No. 5 GPC Multi-User Liquid Ammonia Sulphuric Acid APLNG Origin (37.5%) APLNG Liquefied Natural Gas ConocoPhillips (37.5% Sinopec (25%). QCLNG Royal Dutch Shell QCLNG Liquefied Natural Gas GLNG Santos 30%; Petronas 27.5%; Total 27.5%; Kogas 15%. GLNG Liquefied Natural Gas 5
5.2. Trade Our Ports handle over 30 products, which are transported to more than 30 countries. The Port of Gladstone is internationally recognised as a major bulk port and our major products include coal, alumina, aluminium and cement. Whilst coal is by far our largest export commodity, we also cater to all forms of containerised and general cargoes. Containerised cargoes are mainly sourced from local major industry and include primarily aluminium, chemicals and cement. General cargoes include breakbulk cargoes such as bagged products and aluminium, project cargo for new/expanding industry and heavy lifts. Imports Exports Bauxite Containers Coal Scrap metal Caustic soda Gypsum Alumina Cement Petroleum products Copper slag Grain Containers LP gas Bunker oil Aluminium Break bulk General cargo Liquid ammonia Calcite Cement clinker Petroleum coke Magnetite Ilmenite Limestone Liquid pitch Break bulk Fly ash Ammonium nitrate General cargo Liquefied Natural Gas 100% 90% 80% Imports 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% Exports 20% 10% 0% Coal Liquefied Natural Gas Alumina Cement Cement Clinker Gen Cargo - Miscellaneous Aluminium Bulk Sugar Alumina Hydrate Fly Ash Calcit Bauxite Woodchip Grain - Chick Peas Silica Sand Containers - Miscellaneous Limestone Scrap Metal Wood Pellets Tallow Grain - Sorghum Containers - Ammonium Nitrate Calcined Magnesia BBulk Bag - Ammonium Nitrate Deadburned Magnesia Containers - Explosives Containers - 40ft Miscellaneous Bauxite Petroleum Products Petroleum Coke Liquid Ammonia BBulk Bag - Ammonium Nitrate Gypsum Gen Cargo - Copper Slag Liquid Pitch Salt Sulphuric Acid Magnetite Molasses Containers - Explosives LP Gas Gen Cargo - Miscellaneous Containers - 40ft Miscellaneous Containers - Miscellaneous Containers - 40ft Explosive 6