About the Port of Broome | Kimberley WA
The jetty is a steel piled structure with a concrete deck and spring fendering. The outer berth is 331 metres long and two inner berths 170 metres long and 96 meters long. At zero datum it is 12.5m from the waterline to the deck of the wharf and 11.34m to the top of the fender system. There is adequate lighting for night work.
The maximum size of vessels using the port is determined by the following factors: least depth in entrance 13m at zero datum, depth alongside outer berth 10m at zero datum. The tidal range is about 8m, and strong tides can be experienced across the entrance channel and at the berth. The largest vessel to visit Broome to date is the "Superstar Virgo" with GRT 76,800 tonnes and LOA 268m.
Tugs are required, however depending on winds and tides, vessels berth at most states of the tide. A line launch and mooring gangs are available.
The Port of Broome has an extensive land holding which is used for port related industry development purposes. Blocks are available for lease from 500m sq to 10,000 m sq or more. For more information contact the Chief Executive Officer on 9192 1304.
The Port has a record of service dating back over 30 years to the offshore oil and gas industry. See the downloadable document "Doing Business With Broome Port" in the Published Reports section of this web site for more detail.
Modern cattle yards with a feed lot capable of holding 4,500 head are located on the Port Reserve 1km from the wharf. The Port specialises in cattle export and maintains a full complement of loading equipment. See the downloadable document "Doing Business With Broome Port" in the Published Reports section of this web site for more detail.
The port operates on a 24 hour basis. Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels of 150 gross tonnes or more, except for Australian vessels whose masters hold valid pilotage exemption certificates. Charts of the area are AUS 50 and AUS 324. The pilot boarding ground is Latitude 17 degrees 58'S Longitude 122 degrees 05'E. Masters are requested to have their vessel underway at low speed and to have the boarding ladder rigged on the lee side. Pilot ladders, manropes, lights etc should be supplied in accordance with IMCO requirements.
One week's notice of ETA is required to be given to the Port Operations Manager. Updated ETA's must be given 48 hours and then 24 hours ahead of the vessel's arrival.
During office hours 7.30am - 4.30pm the Port of Broome maintains a watch of VHF Channel 16. The Broome Volunteer Sea Rescue Group maintains a 24 hour radio watch on VHF Channel 16 and will contact Port staff if required.
Customs inspect and clear vessels arriving from and bound for overseas ports. Customs must be notified of these vessels at least 48 hours prior to arrival and departure in port and any additional notice would be greatly appreciated.
Contact Customs House Broome
Tel: (08) 9193 6999 or
Fax: (08) 9193 6960.
Quarantine is compulsory on all livestock and overseas vessels. Report any unusual activities or sightings on the 24 hour Customs Watch Freecall 1800 061800.
The port is located at the southern tip of the Broome peninsular, just 10km from the town. Daily air services operate to Perth, Kununurra, Darwin and centres in between.
Broome experiences monsoon weather with the rainy tropical summer from November to March.
See the downloadable document in the Published Reports section of this web site for more detail.
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