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Barrow Island is located 30 nautical miles (around 60 kilometres) from the mainland and approximately 75 nautical miles west of the Port of Dampier. It's also home to the Gorgon Project.
The Port is located on the east coast of Barrow Island. Its limits include the portion of water east of the high water mark of the Indian Ocean on the eastern shore of Barrow Island and contained within the arc of a circle having a radius of 7 nautical miles (13 kilometres) from the intersection of latitude 20° 46' 50"S and longitude 115° 27' 54"E.
An aerial view of the LNG Jetty looking back towards the Materials Offloading Facility and plant site on Barrow Island.
port entry
Mariners are advised that when entering the Port of Barrow Island, all vessels are required to keep a lookout by all available means, including a listening watch on VHF Channel 10 & 16, and remain vigilant especially when navigating near the shipping channels.
The Barrow Island Port does not listen 24/7 but maintains a listening watch on VHF channel 10 and 16 based on:
- Demand as required during shipping movements and simultaneous marine operations within the port.
- 1hr prior to pilot boarding and 2hrs after letting go
Due to the extensive vessel activity within the port, navigation by non-project vessels, without prior notice, can be hazardous.
Barrow Island security operations monitor marine distress and emergency calls on VHF 16 - 24hrs contact +61 8 91843581
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Marine Communications Operator |
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| Barrow Island Pilots Phone: +61 8 9184 3545 / 3546 / 3547 / 3655 barrowpilot@yasmarinapetroleum.com |
The pilot boarding ground is located in the vicinity of latitude 20° 48.6'S and longitude of 115° 36.0'E.
All vessels operating within the Barrow Island port limits are to have onboard a marine pilot licensed under the Shipping and Pilotage (Port and Harbours) Regulations 1966 issued by the Western Australian Department of Transport, unless the vessel's Master holds a valid Pilotage Exemption Certificate for the Port of Barrow Island.
As per the Shipping and Pilotage (Ports and Harbours) Regulations 1966, the only vessels exempt from complying with the requirements are:
- a vessel of war; or
- a vessel owned by any of Her Majesty’s States or Colonies or the government of any country that is a member of the British Commonwealth of Nations, that is engaged in a non-commercial voyage; or
- a vessel with a length overall of not more than 35 m; or
- a training vessel on a non-commercial voyage; or
- a vessel on a non-commercial voyage exempted in circumstances which are or at the discretion of the CEO; or
- a vessel under the command of a master who holds a valid certificate in respect of the pilotage area concerned
Masters of tugs, pilot boats and other craft operating within the Port of Barrow Island are required to hold a Certificate of Local Knowledge issued by the Marine Superintendent. The local knowledge exam can be downloaded here.
When completing the local knowledge exam, applicants should refer to the Port Information Guide, as well as the quarantine and environment supplements to the Barrow Island Port Information Manual. These documents are located in the Reference Information and Documents section on this page.
Send your completed questionnaire to the Marine Controller with a valid copy of your certificate of competency and seagoing medical.
Vessels are expected to align their passage plans with the Gorgon Project’s passage plan prior to arrival. Discuss any clarifications to the recommended passage plan with the Marine Superintendent.
Passage Plan – Materials Offloading Facility to Pilot Boarding Ground
Passage Plan – Pilot Boarding Ground to Materials Offloading Facility
Passage Plan – Landing Craft Materials Offloading Facility to Pilot Boarding Ground
Passage Plan – Landing Craft Pilot Boarding Ground to Materials Offloading Facility
Passage Plan – PBG to Gorgon Marine Terminal – Primary Route
Passage Plan – Gorgon Marine Terminal to PBG – Primary Route
Passage Plan - PBG to Gorgon Marine Terminal - Alternative Route
Passage Plan – Gorgon Marine Terminal to PBG – Alternative Route
Passage Plan – Pilot Boarding Ground to Port Limits North – WAPET Arrival
Passage Plan – Port Limits North to Pilot Boarding Ground – WAPET Departure
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VHF |
Channel |
Allocation |
Comments |
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8 |
BWI |
Tug Movement Channel |
To be used by tug operators only. |
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9 |
BWI |
Tug Movement Channel |
Barrow Island pilotage operations only. |
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10 |
BWI |
Port Operations |
To be used for general harbour calls and establishing initial communications between vessels and/or the port. All vessels within the port are to maintain a listening watch on this channel. |
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14 |
WA |
Oil Marine Operations Channel |
This channel is also utilised for tug movements during WA Oil tanker operations. |
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16 |
Maritime Distress |
Safety and Calling Channel |
Internationally recognised general calling and emergency frequency. |
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69 |
BWI |
General Port Operations |
General working channel. |
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72 |
BWI |
General Port Operations |
General working channel. |
The Marine Notices currently in force by the Port of Barrow are listed here.
The information below relates to current operations undertaken in the port.
Barrow Island Port Operational Procedures
Barrow Island Port Information Manual
Personnel Transfer Offshore by Boat - Policy
Port of Barrow Island Cyclone Procedures
Port of Barrow Island Local Knowledge Exam
Port of Barrow Daily Schedule and SIMOPS Procedure
Port of Barrow Declaration of Security
Barrow Island Quarantine Trading Vessel Quarantine Status Questionnaire
Barrow Island Quarantine Trading Vessel Procedure
Note: For assistance or further information contact Barrow Island Quarantine: ABUHSEBWIQuarantine@yasmarinapetroleum.com
The following Gorgon Marine Terminal documents are available on request:
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Document |
Number |
Revision |
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Gorgon Marine Terminal - Tanker - Pre- loading Data and Emergency Contact information |
GOR-COP-01812 |
2.0 |
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Gorgon - Condensate Vessel Clearance Process Form |
GOR-COP-0133 |
4.0 |
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Gorgon - LNG Vessel Clearance Process Form |
GOR-COP-0134 |
4.0 |
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Gorgon - Condensate Vessel Clearance Process – Instructions |
GOR-COP-01461 |
2.0 |
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Gorgon - LNG Vessel Clearance Process - Instructions |
GOR-COP-01462 |
2.0 |
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Gorgon - Barrow Island Terminal Regulations Manual |
GOR-COP-0174 |
5.0 |
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Barrow Island Port Facilities - Conditions of Use |
G1-NT-AGRX0000848 |
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| ABU - Marine Operations Vessel Vetting Questionnaire
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ABU-COP-02639 |
2.0 |
If a master or operator of an export vessel is not in receipt of the most current version of any of these documents please contact:
Office of the Lifting Coordinator (OLC)
Attention: Marine Interface Advisor Perth Australia
Phone: +61 8 9485 5754
Mobile: +61 429 686 661
Facsimile: +61 8 6224 1093
Email: GorgonOLC2@yasmarinapetroleum.com
| Maritime security levels
ISPS and the MTOFSA set out three maritime security levels (MARSECs). |
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MARSEC 1 / Security level 1 Minimum protective security measures should be maintained at all times. |
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Marsec 2 / Security level 2 Targeted measures implemented during period of heightened risk. |
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MARSEC 3 / Security level 3 Although a specific target may not be known, further security measures must be maintained while the security incident is probable or imminent. |
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Read the full Barrow Island Cyclone Procedure here Cyclone status guide |
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Open Port - No Threat
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Stage 1 – Monitor A tropical cyclone or low has formed or has the potential to form within 800nm (1,500kms) of the Port of Barrow Island
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Stage 2 – Prepare A tropical cyclone or low is tracking towards the Port, is within 400nm (750kms) and has the potential to affect the Port of Barrow Island.
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Stage 3 – Clear Port A tropical cyclone or low continues tracking towards the Port of Barrow Island, is within 300nm (550kms) and has the potential to impact the Port. Gale force winds are expected to affect the Port of Barrow Island within 24 hours.
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Stage 4 – Port Closed A tropical cyclone or low continues tracking towards the Port of Barrow Island, is within 200nm (370kms) and is likely to impact the Port of Barrow Island. Gale force winds are expected to affect the Port of Barrow Island within 12 hours.
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Stage 5 – Open Port – Resume Normal Operations with Caution Some restrictions on vessel berthing and movements may still be in force. |