For deep draught vessels (maximum arrival draught >10.5m and maximum departure draught > 11.0m) please contact the Harbour Master at the Port of Portland office on [telephone](03) 5525 0900[/telephone] for clarification and guidance on the restrictions applicable to vessels at the various berths. Please use the following information as an indicative guide.
K.S. Anderson Berths (No. 1 & 2 Berths)
K.S. Anderson Berths No. 1 and No. 2 are continuous and have a total combined length of 412m. The Transit sheds on the berths can be used while the ship loaders are in operation.
KSA 1
The minimum depth alongside is 12.5m. No. 1 Berth is 257m long and its apron is 17.5m wide. Immediately behind the apron is No. 1 Transit shed (2550m²) and an open storage space of about 0.5ha. The berth is used primarily for the bulk handling of grain (1400/hr) and woodchips (1200/hr) and can also be used for handling fertiliser, livestock, break-bulk and general cargoes.
Type | Length | Approaches & Depth Alongside | Max Draught(tide permitting)ArrDep | Max LOA | Max Beam | Allowable Loads | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Berthing/sailing of deep draught vessels (arrival draught >10.5m and departure draught >11.5m) is dependant on the actual tide, weather conditions and is subject to obtaining prior approval from the Harbour Master, Port of Portland. Additional restrictions may apply for vessels >190m LOA. NOTE: The maximum draught for berthing vessels loading grain/woodchips at KSA 1 and mineral sands/fertiliser at No.5 is 11.5 metres. Berthing of vessels >225 metres LOA is subject to approval from the Harbour Master, Port of Portland. Vessels must maintain under keel clearance (UKC) of 0.5 metres at all berths at all times. | |||||||
Grain, general cargo, woodchips | 257m | 12.5m | 12.2m | 12.85m | 265m | 38.0m | 73 tonne axle load or 2.4 t/sqm |
KSA 2
The minimum depth alongside is 10.6m.This berth is a continuation of No. 1 Berth. The length of the berth is 155m and its apron is 17.5m wide. It is backed by No. 2 Transit shed, (5250m²) and 0.5ha of open storage. No. 2 Berth is primarily used for liquid pitch, sulphuric acid, fertiliser and offshore supply vessels. It can also be used for loading grain and small livestock vessels.
Type | Length | Approaches & Depth Alongside | Max Draught(tide permitting)ArrDep | Max LOA | Max Beam | Allowable Loads | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Vessels >150m LOA may be able to berth subject to approval from the Harbour Master, Port of Portland. | |||||||
Grain, bulk liquids (acid & pitch), general cargo | 155m | 10.6m | 10.0m | 11.0m | 150m | 32.0m | 73 tonne axle load or 2.4 t/sqm |
No. 5 Berth
The minimum depth alongside is 12.2m. This heavy duty berth is 240m long. It is used for handling mineral sands, fertiliser, livestock, break-bulk and general cargo. It also has the capacity to handle fully integrated container and quarter ramp roll-on roll-off traffic. Its apron is 18.7m wide and is backed by a storage area of 0.9ha. No. 5 Transit Shed (2550m²) is located adjacent to the berth. It also has the capacity to handle containers and roll-on roll-off traffic.
Type | Length | Approaches & Depth Alongside | Max Draught(tide permitting)ArrDep | Max LOA | Max Beam | Allowable Loads | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Berthing/sailing of deep draught vessels (arrival draught >10.5m and departure draught >11.0m) is dependant on the actual tide, weather conditions and is subject to obtaining prior approval from the Harbour Master, Port of Portland. Additional restrictions may apply for vessels >190m LOA. NOTE: The maximum draught for berthing vessels loading grain/woodchips at KSA 1 and mineral sands/fertiliser at No.5 is 11.5m. Berthing of vessels >225m LOA is subjec to approval from the Harbour Master. Vessels must maintain a minimum under keel clearance (UKC) of 0.5m at all berths at all times. | |||||||
General cargo, livestock, mineral sands | 240m | 12.2m | 11.9m | 12.5m | 230m | No limit | 42 tonne axle load or 5.0 t/sqm |
No. 6 Berth
The minimum depth alongside is 11.8m. The berth is 228m long. Its apron is 21m wide and is backed by a storage area of 0.4ha. It is used for handling mineral sands, fertiliser, livestock, break-bulk and general cargo. It also has the capacity to handle containers and roll-on roll-off traffic.
Type | Length | Approaches & Depth Alongside | Max Draught(tide permitting)ArrDep | Max LOA | Max Beam | Allowable Loads | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Berthing/sailing of deep draught vessels (arrival or departure draught >10.5 metres) is dependant on the actual tide, weather conditions and is subject to obtaining prior approval from the Harbour Master, Port of Portland. Additional restrictions may apply for vessels >190m LOA. | |||||||
Logs, general cargo, livestock, woodchips | 228m | 11.8m | 11.4m | 12.0m | 230m | No limit | 30 tonne axle load or 3.5 t/sqm |
Smelter Berth
The Smelter Berth exclusively services the shipping requirements of the Portland Aluminium Smelter. The minimum depth alongside is 11.8m. The berth is 203m long.
Type | Length | Approaches & Depth Alongside | Max Draught(tide permitting)ArrDep | Max LOA | Max Beam | Allowable Loads | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Berthing/sailing of deep draught vessels (arrival or departure draught >11.0 metres) is dependant on the actual tide, weather conditions and is subject to obtaining prior approval from the Harbour Master, Port of Portland. Additional restrictions may apply for vessels >190m LOA. | |||||||
Smelter Products | 203m | 11.8m | 11.5m | 12.3m | 205m | No limit | 52 tonne axle load or 3.5 t/sqm |
S.L. Patterson Berth
The S.L Patterson Berth is located on the Lee Breakwater, about 357m from the seaward end of the breakwater. The berth is 76m long with a minimum depth alongside of 10.8m. The berth is currently used for fumigating vessels and berthing cruise ships. This berth can also be used as a lay-up berth upon approval by the Harbour Master.
Type | Length | Approaches & Depth Alongside | Max Draught(tide permitting)ArrDep | Max LOA | Max Beam | Allowable Loads | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Can be used as a lay-up berth with approval from the Harbour Master, Port of Portland – additional conditions will apply. | |||||||
Fumigation, Cruise Ships | 76m | 10.5m | Check with the Harbour Master at the Port of Portland | 12 tonne axle load or 1.25 t/sqm | |||
Warping of vessels at any berth is subject to prior approval from the Harbour Master, Port of Portland.