Look Out Ships About
Port Kemba is a busy port with large ships coming in and out every day.
If you’re a recreational boater you should take care and remember to look out, ships about.
Before you head out make sure you check the daily vessel movement schedules and listen to the safety broadcasts
Port Kembla - VHF Channel 11
Steps to stay safe near seagoing ships
- Before heading out, check when ships are arriving or departing at the daily vessel movement schedules.
- Listen to the safety broadcasts from Port Kembla VTS (24/7).
- Port Kembla - VHF Channel 11
- Determine if a ship is moving towards or away from you and act early so you can move away from these seagoing ships.
- Familiarise yourself with the shipping channels - don't block or anchor in them.
- Always keep a safe distance away from a large vessel.
- From the ship's bridge it is hard to see smaller boats. Some ships will have blind spots ahead of up to 600 metres. Stay far enough away to be in sight.
- Stay clear of shipping channels when seagoing ships are entering or departing the ports.
- Be aware of wakes of seagoing ships, particularly when the large vessel is in relatively shallow water and moving at higher speeds.
- Always have your navigation lights on at night so other vessels can clearly see you.
Port Kembla vessel movements
| Date & Time | Expected | ARR / DEP | Vessel | Vessel type | Agent | From | To | In port |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 6 Sep 13:00 |
N/A | Departure | Iolcos Commander | Bulk Carrier | AGE:MON | Aat Port Kembla Terminal (103) | Umm Qasr Port | No |
| Sun 6 Sep 16:01 |
N/A | Departure | Neptune Ace | Vehicles Carrier | AGE:GAC | Aat Port Kembla Terminal (105) | Melbourne | Yes |
| Sun 6 Sep 18:00 |
N/A | Arrival | Aal Hong Kong | General Cargo Ship | AGE:WAV | Newcastle | Aat Port Kembla Terminal (106) | No |
| Sun 6 Sep 18:01 |
N/A | Departure | Gouverneur | Bulk Carrier | AGE:MON | Grain Berth (104) | China, People's Republic Of - Unknown | No |
| Sun 6 Sep 23:00 |
N/A | Departure | Ocean Cadence | Bulk Carrier | AGE:WAV | Port Kembla Gateway (203) | Unknown | Yes |
| Sun 6 Sep 23:00 |
N/A | Departure | Gaia Leader | Vehicles Carrier | AGE:MON | Aat Port Kembla Terminal (105) | Melbourne | No |
| Mon 7 Sep 09:01 |
N/A | Departure | Raiatea | Bulk Carrier | AGE:MON | Bluescope No 2 Discharge Berth (111) | Newcastle | Yes |
| Mon 7 Sep 10:00 |
N/A | Departure | Morning Cindy | Vehicles Carrier | AGE:MON | Aat Port Kembla Terminal (107) | Melbourne | No |