Port Services and Facilities

PORT OF ALBANY BERTH INFORMATION

Refer to the map below for the Port of Albany Berthing locations.

Albany Berth Location Map

BERTH 1: GENERAL PURPOSE

ConstructionLand Backed
ProductsGeneral Purpose
Berth Length209m
Berth Depth10.2m
Deepest Permissible Draft9.8m
Fendering SystemContinuous Horizontal Timber Construction
3.85m above baseline 0 tide

BERTH 2: GENERAL PURPOSE

ConstructionLand Backed
ProductsGeneral Purpose
Berth Length172m
Berth Depth10.2
Deepest Permissible Draft9.8m
Fendering SystemContinuous Horizontal Timber Construction
3.85m above baseline 0 tide

BERTH 3: GRAIN

ConstructionLand Backed
ProductsGrain
Berth Length227m
Berth Depth12.2m
Deepest Permissible Draft11.7m
Fendering SystemCell fender

BERTH 6 (DOLPHIN): WOODCHIPS

ConstructionDolphin
ProductsWoodchips
Berth Length216m
Berth Depth12.5m
Deepest Permissible Draft11.7m

PORT FACILITIES

Current operating restrictions in place at Berth 1 due to ongoing refurbishment works, enquiries to albanyshipping@southernports.com.au

TOWAGE:

The port uses the services of SVITZER Australia Pty Limited for its operations and they presently provide two Z-Peller tugs "MARYON" and "KAROLINE" which have:
60 MT Bollard pull - 4000kW
60 MT Bollard pull - 4000kW

CRANES:
One 15 tonne mobile crane available on wharf.
Available upon request, contact albanyshipping@southernports.com.au

FORKLIFTS:
Two 2.5 tonne capacity, and
One 4.5 tonne capacity.
Available upon request, contact albanyshipping@southernports.com.au

WATER:
Fresh water is available at all berths, 25 tonnes per hour per connection.

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 meters at HW. Silica sand loaded on No3 berth by AustSand using Loader No2 at Approximately 400 tonnes per hour. Loading air draft 14 meters at HW. Maximum draft 11.5 meters. (approval required for up to 11.7m)

Woodchips loaded on No 6 Berth by one fixed woodchip loader with a loading capacity of 900 tonnes per hour. Air draft 17 meters at HW.

BUNKERS:
Bunkers available by road tankers through licensed operators at berths 1, 2 and 3. 
Licensed operators:
Ampol Albany Terminal - (08) 9842 2905
Australian Fuel Supplies - info@austfuelsupplies.com.au
 

SHIP REPAIRS:
Slipway for maximum 40 MT vessels at Emu Point slipway services.
Small repairs only are dealt with by local engineering workshops.
Hold cleaning is done by contractors.
Contact local or ship's agent for further details.

MEDICAL FACILITY:
Hospital available (08) 9892 2222. Contact local or ships agent for all medical requirements.

AIRPORT:
The airport is located approximately 11 km from the port.
The only commercial flights between Albany and Perth are operated by Rex Airlines.
There are a few charter companies available using light aircraft.
Contact local or ship's agent for all travel requirements.

 

SHIPPING AGENTS

BASED IN ALBANY:
Halls Shipping : telephone (08) 9841 1755, mobile 0429 831 835,
fax (08) 9841 7690

BASED IN FREMANTLE:
Wilhelmsen Ships Service : telephone (08) 9336 0900, fax (08) 9336 0999
Monson Agencies : telephone (08) 9335 0000, fax (08) 9335 0055
Quay Marine Agencies Pty Ltd : telephone (08) 6499 0561
Sea Corporation Pty Ltd : telephone (08) 9430 7100, fax (08) 9430 7199
SMS Shipping & Chartering : telephone (08) 9430 7666, fax (08) 9335 2311
Sturrock Grindrod Maritime : telephone 61(0) 423 609 366, email: Fremantle@sturrockgrindrod.com
GAC - Gulf Agency Company (Australia) Pty Ltd : telephone (08) 9336 4906, fax (08) 9433 3459

STEVEDORING COMPANIES:

Australian Bulk Stevedoring
Ph: 0409 083 619
Email: mick.garbin@australianbulkstevedoring.com.au

LINX Port Services
Ph: 1300 487 837
Email: portservices@linxcc.com.au 

Qube Ports and Bulk
Ph: 02 9005 1100
Email: bulk@qube.com.au

 

EMERGENCIES:

Ambulance 000
Police 000
Fire 000
Oil Spill :0488 929 095(Duty Pilot Mobile)