Summary
Max. Size:
Containers:
Depth 16.3 m. (tidal).
Products:
Depth 19.0 m. (tidal), draft 14.0 m.
Chemicals:
Depth 19.0 m. (tidal), draft 14.0 m.
Gas:
Depth 19.0 m. (tidal), draft 14.0 m.
Fuel:
Marine fuel and diesel oil.
Airport:
Sydney Int'l, 6 km.
Repairs/Drydocks:
Repairs possible.
Medical:
Facilities available.
Botany Bay
AUBTB
OVERVIEW:
A large natural harbour that specialises in containerised and bulk liquid cargoes.
The
northern shores are low and developed while the southern shores consists mostly of
mangrove swamps. A notable feature are the runways of Kingsford Smith Airport which
extend into the bay from the north shore.
Sydney Ports Corporation is now trading as Port Authority of New South Wales
following the amalgamation of Sydney, Newcastle and Port Kembla port corporations.
The
State-owned landside assets are leased to NSW Port consortium under a 99-year lease.
LOCATION:
10 km. south of Sydney.
CHARTS:
Digital: AU434151, AU435151, AU5BTB01, AU6BTB01, AU6BTB02, AU6KUR01 and AU6KUR01.
Paper: BA AUS808.
Publications:
NP14, Australia Pilot Vol 2.
PORT LIMITS:
An arc of radius 4.0 n.m. centred on Henry Head lighthouse, located in position 34° 00.00′ S, 151° 14.03′ E
DOCUMENTS:
Vessels are required to complete an Australian…
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