AH
102a (March 2008)
HYDROGRAPHIC
NOTE FOR PORT INFORMATION
(To accompany Form AH 102)
1.
NAME OF PORT
2.
GENERAL REMARKS
Principal
activities and trade.
Latest population figures and date.
Number of ships or tonnage handled
per year.
Maximum size of vessel handled.
Copy of Port Handbook if available
3.
ANCHORAGES
Designation,
depths, hold ing
ground, shelter
afforded
4.
PILOTAGE
Authority
for requests.
Embarkation
position..
Regulations.
5.
DIRECTIONS
Entry
and berthing information.
Tidal
Streams.
Navigational
aids.
6.
TUGS
Number
Available and maximum hp.
7.
WHARVES
Names,
number or positions.
Lengths.
Depths
alongside.
Heights
above Chart Datum.
Facilities
available.
8.
CARGO HANDLING
Containers,
lighters, Ro-Ro etc.
9.
CRANES
Brief
details and maximum capacity
10.
REPAIRS
Hull,
machinery and underwater.
Ship
and boat yards.
Docking
or slipping facilities.
Give
size of vessel handled or dimensions.
Hard
and ramps.
Divers.
11.
RESCUE AND DISTRESS
Salvage,
lifeboat, Coastguards, etc.
12.
SUPPLIES
Fuel
with type and quantities available.
Fresh
water with rate of supply.
Provisions.
13.
SERVICES
Medical.
De-rating.
Consuls.
Ship
chandlery.
Tank
cleaning.
Hull
painting.
14.
COMMUNICATIONS
Road,
rail and air services available.
Nearest
airport airfield.
Port
radio and information service with frequencies
and hours of operating.
15.
PORT AUTHORITY
Designation,
address and telephone number.
16.
SMALL CRAFT FACILITIES
Information
and facilities for small craft (e.g. yachts)
visiting the port.
Yacht
Clubs, berths etc.
17.
VIEWS
Photographs
(where permitted) of the approaches, leading
marks, the entrance to the harbour etc.
Picture
post cards may also be useful
Send
mail to Hydro.NTM@defence.gov.au with
questions or comments about Notices to Mariners .