Look Out Ships About

Sydney Harbour is getting busier every year and ships coming to our shores are getting bigger.

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 
Sydney Harbour - Channel 13
Botany Bay - Channel 12

 

 

Steps to stay safe near seagoing ships

  • Listen to the safety broadcasts from the 24/7 Vessel Traffic Services centre (Sydney VTS).
    • Sydney Harbour - Channel 13
    • Botany Bay - Channel 12
  • Always keep a lookout for seagoing ships.
  • Determine if the vessel is moving towards you or away from you.
  • Always keep a safe distance away from a large vessel.
  • Act early so you can move away from these seagoing ships.
  • Familiarise yourself with the shipping channels or fairways.
  • Stay clear of the channels or fairways when seagoing ships are entering or departing the ports.
  • Be aware of wakes of seagoing ships, particularly when the large vessel is in a relatively shallow water and moving at higher speeds.
  • Always have your navigation lights on at night so other vessels can clearly see you.

Sydney Harbour vessel movements

Date & Time Expected ARR / DEP Vessel Vessel type Agent From To In port
Fri 10 Jul
14:00 		N/A Departure Macleay Products Tanker DEM Gore Cove 2 (GOR2) Sydney No
Sat 11 Jul
10:00 		N/A Shift ICS Allegiance Products Tanker ICO Gore Cove 2 (GOR2) Gore Cove 1 (GOR1) Yes
Sat 11 Jul
15:30 		N/A Shift ICS Allegiance Products Tanker ICO Gore Cove 1 (GOR1) Gore Cove 2 (GOR2) No
Sun 12 Jul
16:00 		16:40 Departure Sycamore Training Ship WSP HMAS Waterhen (WAHEN) Australia - Unknown Yes
Wed 15 Jul
04:45 		05:30 Arrival Carnival Adventure Passenger/Cruise CVL Noumea White Bay Cruise Terminal (WHT5) No
Wed 15 Jul
07:30 		08:15 Arrival Seaworker Other Activities, Inland Waterways GAC Auckland White Bay 4 (WHT4) No
Wed 15 Jul
08:00 		N/A Arrival Macleay Products Tanker DEM Sydney Gore Cove 2 (GOR2) No
Wed 15 Jul
08:00 		N/A Arrival Macleay Products Tanker DEM Sydney Gore Cove 2 (GOR2) No