Geraldton Port Facilities
On this page:
Berth Accommodation (summary of berths)
Electricity
Water
Berth 3 Specifications
Berth 4 Specifications
Berth 5 Specifications
Berth 6 Specifications
Berth 7 Specifications
Other Geraldton Port facilities include:
Towage services (tug boats)
Pilotage
Berth Accommodation
Depths alongside berths as per the latest Local Marine Notice.
| Length | Beam | Max Displacement
for Berthing | Utilisation |
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| Berth 1 |
50m |
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1000t |
Available for use subject to MWPA review and approval |
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| Berth 2 |
225m |
33m |
27 000t* |
Available for use subject to MWPA review and approval |
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| Berth 3 |
230m |
34m |
55 000t* |
Grain, Layup outside Grain Season, Import minerals (self-discharge vessels), Cruise Ships |
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| Berth 4 |
229m |
33m*** |
55 000t* |
Minerals, Cruise Ships |
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| Berth 5 |
229m*** |
33m |
55 000t* |
Iron Ore, Cruise Ships |
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| Berth 6 |
190m*** |
33m |
51 000t** |
General, Livestock, Fertiliser, Minerals, Fuel. Break bulk cargo. Rotainer operations, Cruise Ships |
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| Berth 7 |
235m |
38m |
72 000t |
Iron Ore |
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| Harbour Basin |
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* Any vessel looking to berth with a greater displacement will be looked at on a case-by-case basis and may require additional tugs
** Berth 6 vessels with a vessel displacement greater than 34,000t requires 3 tugs for berthing
*** LOA’s, drafts, beams and vessel configuration may affect the positioning and/or ability of berthing and mooring vessels on adjacent berths
For information regarding the latest declared depths refer to Local Marine Notices https://www.midwestports.com.au/local-marine-notice.aspx
Berth 3
Berth 3 is used for grain handling services.
- Two wharf gantries each with a capacity of 1,000 tonnes per hour.
- Gantry Traverse 167 metres
- Air draft - 14.5m over Lat
| Controlled by |
Co-Operative Bulk Handling Ltd. |
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| Contact |
Duncan Gray |
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| Position |
Zone Manager |
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| Phone |
(08) 9921 9499 |
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Grain Storage Capacity
| Vertical Cells |
200,000 tonnes |
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| Annexe |
90,000 tonnes |
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| West End Depot |
326,000 tonnes |
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| Open storage bulkheads (if required) |
54,000 tonnes |
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| Total Storage Capacity |
670,000 tonnes |
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Grain Gross Ship Loading Rates
| Wheat |
1,000 tonnes per hour/per gantry |
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| Barley |
800 tonnes per hour/per gantry |
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| Oats |
700 tonnes per hour/per gantry |
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| Lupins |
1,000 tonnes per hour/per gantry |
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| Canola |
800 tonnes per hour/per gantry |
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Full holds are untrimmed unless trimming machine used at 100 tonnes per hour.
Berth 4
Berth 4 is used for handling of minerals.
| One Wharf Gantry - shiploader capacity |
1,600tph |
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| Air draft |
15m over Lat |
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Shiploader Dimensions
| Boom fully retracted, from fenders to product drop |
7.6m |
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| Boom fully extended, from fenders to product drop |
18.3m |
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| Long traverse |
180m |
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Shiploader Attachments Available
- Articulated chute
- HDPE Concentrate chute
- Cascade chute
Berth 5
Berth 5 is used for the handling of Iron Ore
| One Wharf Gantry |
5,000tph |
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| Air draft |
17m over Lat |
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| Long traverse |
185m |
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| Chute fully retracted, from fenders to product drop |
9.3m |
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| Chute fully extended, from fenders to product drop |
22.1m |
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Shiploader Attachments Available:
- Iron Ore chute with water sprays
Berth 6
Berth 6 is the Port’s general purpose berth used for the import and export of various products including livestock, fertiliser, fuel, bagged mineral sands, concentrates via rotainer crane and various break bulk and project cargoes
Berth 7
Berth 7 is used for then handling of Iron Ore
Specifications and Dimensions
| Shiploader |
luffing/slewing type loader with fixed chute on boom conveyor |
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| One Wharf Gantry |
5,000 tph |
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| Air draft |
18 m over Lat |
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| Log traverse |
196m |
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Shiploader Attachments Available
- Iron Ore chute with water sprays and fogging device
Mooring on Berth 7
Berth 7 commenced operational services in October 2012 for Panamax Iron Ore vessels port side alongside.
The total mooring line plan requires six headlines and six stern lines
Electricity
Ships power is available at all berths.
Berth 4 electricity supply (West End Only)
- Three phase 440 volts AC 50 Hertz & Single Phase 250 volts AC 50 Hertz
- Berth and access lighting is provided throughout the wharf area
Water
Fresh water is available at all berths except Berth 7.
RECEPTION FACILITIES AND WASTE DISPOSAL GUIDELINES
Discharge of waste into the marine environment is, in most cases, either prohibited or requires written permission from MWPA. Discharge of waste ashore is subject to strict Biosecurity requirements as determined by the Commonwealth Department of Agriculture and is only permitted by a licensed waste contractor.
MWPA provides “Biosecurity Controlled (Quarantine)” waste receptacles for garbage including plastic and food waste. Agents can make arrangements directly with local waste management companies to arrange collection of any hazardous or liquid wastes.
The following table provides a guide to waste discharge within Port Waters.
WASTE CATEGORY
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MARINE DISCHARGE
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SOURCE / REFERENCE
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Oil, oily water mixtures (controlled waste)
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No discharge permitted
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MARPOL (Annex I), Pollution of Waters by Oil and Noxious Substances Act 1987
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Garbage - Plastics
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No discharge permitted
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MARPOL (Annex I)
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Garbage – Cargo residue / deck washing
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No discharge permitted within Port Waters
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Beyond 10NM comply with MARPOL (Annex I)
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Garbage – Food waste
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No discharge permitted within Port Waters
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Beyond 10NM comply with MARPOL (Annex I)
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Garbage - Other
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No discharge permitted
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MARPOL (Annex I)
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Timber
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No discharge permitted
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MARPOL (Annex I)
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Recyclables
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No discharge permitted
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MARPOL (Annex I)
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Air pollution - Incinerator
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Use of Incinerators is prohibited within the Commercial Harbour
Certain substances are prohibited for incineration. Please refer to Regulation 16 of MARPOL Annex VI
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Port Authorities Regulations 2001
Environmental Protection (Unauthorised Discharges) Regulations 2004
MARPOL (VI)
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Air pollution – IMO 2020 Compliance
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All shipboard emission to comply with the latest revised MARPOL Annex VI
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MARPOL (VI)
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Ballast water
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Discharge permitted only if carried out in accordance with Australian Ballast Water Management Requirements
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Biosecurity Act 2015
IMO Ballast Water Convention
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Black Water - Sewage
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No discharge permitted within Port Waters.
Beyond 3NM Approved Sewage Treatment Plant can be used as per MARPOL Annex IV Regulation 11.1.2
Ships visiting the Port of Geraldton waters that are not equipped with an approved sewage treatment plant must retain sewage on board in a suitable holding tank in accordance with the requirements of AMSA Marine Order 96: Marine Pollution Prevention – Sewage 2018 - Division 2 section 7(c)
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MARPOL (Annex IV)
Environmental Protection (Unauthorised Discharges) Regulations 2004
Port Authorities Regulations 2001 (Reg 17)
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Grey Water - Waste waters (other than sewage) from the sinks, showers, galleys, laundry
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No discharge permitted within Commercial Harbour
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Environmental Protection Act 1986
Port Authorities Regulations 2001 (Reg 17)
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Other Controlled Waste
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No discharge permitted
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MARPOL (Annex II)
MARPOL (Annex III)
Environmental Protection (Controlled Waste) Regulations 2004
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Biofouling
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Any activity that has the potential to disturb or dislodge biofouling on a ship and / or the ship's antifoul coating is prohibited within Port Waters. Such activities include, but are not limited to:
- In-water hull cleaning
- Cleaning of internal seawater systems (including sea-chests and engine cooling pipes)
- Propeller ‘polishing’ (cleaning)
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Biosecurity Act 2015
Port Authorities Regulations 2001
WA Fish Resources Management Act 1994
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IMO 2020 REQUIREMENTS AND USE OF EXHAUST GAS CLEANING SYSTEMS
As per IMO2020, all vessels will be required either to use a compliant fuel or be fitted with an Exhaust Gas Cleaning System (EGCS / Scrubber).
Vessels using an EGCS are required to notify AMSA before first arrival at an Australian Port after 1 January 2020.
Any marine discharge within port limits must comply with the relevant Annexes of MARPOL and in accordance with Appendix 3 of the IMO 2015 Guidelines for Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (resolution MEPC.259(68)).
Both OPEN and CLOSED LOOP scrubbers are permitted for use in the Port of Geraldton if the wash water meets the IMO specified discharge criteria. Refer to Marine Notice 2/2021.
Residues generated by EGCSs cannot be discharged anywhere at sea, or incinerated on board, as required by MEPC.259(68) section 10.4.
Vessel compliance with MARPOL Annex VI requirements, whilst in Australian waters, will be monitored by the AMSA as the Port State Control Authority for Australia.
Importantly, in the event of a malfunction, if an EGCS cannot be returned to a compliant condition within one hour, the vessel must then change over to compliant Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (LSFO).
Information for Vessels Alongside Berth
Vessel Handout MWPA
Mission to Seafarers – Information Regarding Mission to Seafarers Services
Mission to Seafarers Online Shop
Located next to the Port of Geraldton at 272 Marine Tce, the Seafarers Centre is open Mon-Fri 10:00-15:00 and can be contacted on +61 8 9921 3272 or via geraldtonmts@westnet.com.au. Chaplain and support services are available as well as bus transport/transfers and an online shop with a variety of supplies including SIM cards and recharges, cabin food, souvenirs and gifts. https://geraldton.mtsdnwa.org