Central Queensland Ports Authority

Hinterland Served by Port	Functions of the Authority
Financial Structure	Industrial Land
Major Cargoes	Industry
Shipping	Board of Directors
Meet our Management Team	Staff

General

The Port of Gladstone is Queensland's largest multi-cargo port and the fifth largest port in Australia.

The Port’s major functions are to facilitate the export of resources from the Central Queensland region and to handle the import of raw material and the export of finished products from major industry established in Gladstone.

Hinterland Served By Port

The Port is a convenient point for the world wide distribution of the wealth of Central Queensland. Rail links to the rich hinterland to the west of the city provide access to the coal mining, agricultural and pastoral areas of the Callide/Dawson Valleys, Central Highlands and Bowen Basin. The port also serves important regional mineral and timber resources.

Industry

The Gladstone region has been recognised by both State and Federal governments as being destined to become the major industrial centre in Australia in the 21st century.

Studies have identified the Gladstone region as Australia's most cost-efficient industrial site, rating it as one of the top 6 to 8 locations in the world for the establishment of major industry.

The Gladstone region offers distinct advantages for major industrial development:

World class port facilities;
Established industrial and social infrastructure;
Availability of land designated for industrial use;
Abundant energy resources - coal, gas, electricity, water;
Community acceptance of intelligent, responsible industrial development.

Major industries are already established at the Port. operates the world's largest alumina refinery with a production capacity of 3.5 mtpa, the bauxite being imported from the North Queensland port of Weipa.

Part of the output of Queensland Alumina Limited is converted to aluminium by the company having established a three potline aluminium smelter with an annual output of 490,000 tpa.

Power for the aluminium smelter is provided from Queensland's largest power station, the 1680 megawatt coal fired Gladstone Power Station, constructed near the Port. Comalco has purchased this Power Station from the Queensland Government to ensure power availability to the aluminium smelter.

In the western part of the harbour, Queensland Cement Limited produces over 1.6 million tonnes per annum of clinker and cement from locally mined limestone. A cement mill has been constructed on site with cement product supplied to existing North Australian and potential Asian Pacific markets.

Also located in this area are two newly established chemical plants:

Orica Australia Pty Ltd produces 23,500t of 99% solid sodium cyanide and 3,500t of 30% strength liquid cyanide (both for use in gold extraction) and 6,000t of chlorine (used in water treatment). A nitric acid plant of 80,000 tpa has been constructed to supply product for a 100,000 tpa ammonium nitrate plant.

Ticor Chemical Company Pty Ltd produces 27,000t of solid sodium cyanide, and make available 10,000t of caustic soda.

Two pilot plants are currently undertaking production assessments in the Port - the Stuart Oil Shale Project and Australian Magnesium Corporation's pilot magnesium metal plant.

Industrial Land

The initial port facilities and some industry were established on the seaward side of the city. However, large tracts of natural and reclaimable land west of the city, towards the Calliope River, adjacent to modern deep water port facilities have been set aside for industrial use. This industrial land is separated from the city by a green belt buffer zone incorporating a marina and a recreational park.

Two wharf sites in this area include Fisherman's Landing and Wiggins Island which will service future industries on the Yarwun Industrial Estate and the Aldoga State Development Area.

The existing Auckland Point-Barney Point area has been identified as the preferred site for expanded container/general cargo facilities.

Major Cargoes

Imports
Bauxite	Caustic Soda	Petroleum Products
LP Gas	General Cargo	Petroleum Coke
Liquid Pitch	Containers	Cement Gypsum
	Bunker Oil
Exports
Coal	Alumina	Magnesia
Wheat	Aluminium	Calcite
Sorghum	Fly Ash	General Cargo
Woodchip	Cement	Containers
	Cement Clinker

Contact Numbers

Central Queensland Ports Authority
Port of Gladstone
19 Yarroon Street
PO Box 259
Gladstone Queensland 4680
Australia

International Dialing Code 61

Telephone:	(07) 4976 1333
Facsimile:	(07) 4972 3045
Internet Site:	www.cqpa.com.au
Email:	Email Enquiry
Webmaster:	Webmaster Query

Functions of the Authority

As from 1 July 1994, the Central Queensland Ports Authority (CQPA) became a Government Owned Corporation under the Government Owned Corporation Act 1993. Previously until 30 June 1994 it was a Corporation constituted under the Harbours Act 1955. Both Acts stated are Queensland legislation.

From 1 July 2004, the Central Queensland Ports Authority and Rockhampton Port Authority combined to form the new Central Queensland Ports Authority.

The functions of the CQPA are:

to establish, manage, and operate effective and efficient port facilities and services in the Port of Gladstone and Port Alma;
to make land available for:
- the establishment, management and operation of effective and efficient port facilities and services in the port by other persons; or
- other purposes consistent with the operation of the port;
to provide or arrange for the provision of ancillary services or works necessary or convenient for the effective and efficient operation of the port;
to keep appropriate levels of safety and security in the provision and operation of the facilities and services;
to provide other services incidental to the performance of its other functions or likely to enhance the usage of the port; and
to perform any other functions conferred on it by legislation.

Financial Structure

The Central Queensland Ports Authority is a corporatised entity with shares held equally by the State Treasurer and Minister for Transport on behalf of the Queensland Government. CQPA is responsible for funding its own operations and capital works programs. Funds may be derived from day to day operations or from borrowings. Although borrowings are guaranteed by the Queensland Treasurer, CQPA is responsible for the payment of interest at market rates and repayment of principal.

Staff - Senior Management
as at 1 May 2007

Chief Executive Officer -	Mr Leo Zussino
Commercial General Manager -	Mr Michael Galt
Port Development General Manager -	Mr Ian Bailey
Operations Support & Maintenance General Manager -	Mr Craig Walker
Engineering & Environment General Manager -	Mr Ian Drury
Corporate Relations General Manager -	Mr Peter O'Sullivan
RGTCT Expansion Project Manager -	Mr Mark Greenaway

Altogether CQPA employs over 400 personnel. CQPA personnel carry out all unloading and shiploading operations at the RG Tanna Coal Terminal, Barney Point Coal Terminal and of calcite, magnesia and woodchip at Auckland Point No. 1.

CQPA's workforce also undertakes all pilotage movements, general maintenance, harbour works, quarry operations and reclamation works.

Regulation and control of smallcraft at the Gladstone Marina is undertaken by CQPA.

Shipping

Port Location

Approximately 160km north of Hervey Bay and 525km north of Brisbane. Situated just south of the Tropic of Capricorn at Latitude of 23°49.61’S, Longitude 151°34.6’E.

Navigational Aids

A red and white fairway beacon fitted with racon - "G" with a ten second flashing white light marks the approach to the harbour entrance and is situated approximately 33km NW of Bustard Head.

Channels

Harbour Channels have lengths, depths and widths as shown in the following table:-

Harbour Channels	Length	Depth LWOST	Width
Outer Harbour Channels	22.45 km	16.3 m	183 m
Inner Harbour Channel - Auckland	8.7 km	15.8 m	180 m
Inner Harbour Channel - Clinton	2.2 km	16.0 m	180 m
Inner Harbour Channel - Clinton By-Pass		8.0 m	160 m
Inner Harbour Channel - Targinnie	6.1 km	8.9 m	120 m

Anchorage

Outer harbour anchorage (but within Port Limits) has been gazetted in the vicinity of the Fairway Buoy.

Good inner harbour anchorage inside Gatcombe Head about 0.7 nautical miles south of Bushy Islet in sand and mud, north of Facing Island Leads is available at Harbour Masters discretion.

Under Keel Clearance

The following Under Keel Clearances apply in the Port of Gladstone -

Vessel Size

Under Keel Clearance

At Berth

Inner
Harbour

Outer
Channel

Up to 85,000 DWT

85,000 DWT to 200,000 DWT

Greater than 200,000 DWT

0.5 m

0.7 m

1.2 m

1.5 m

1.8 m

2.0 m

Draft Limits

The maximum allowable draft of a vessel passing through the channel is based on the dredged depth of the channel plus the tide height less the under keel clearance allowance.
Currently the approach channels to the Port are dredged to 16.3m LWOST, which guarantees a minimum sailing draft of 17.0m on any day of the year and up to 18.0m on days with maximum tide height.

(Maximum tidal rise in the port is in the range of 2.7m to 4.9m which allows the greater departure draft for vessels on tides in excess of 2.7m).
A computerised UKC (Under Keel Clearance) Program has been adopted by Queensland Transport and CQPA for vessels arriving at or departing from Gladstone.

Queensland Transport (Marine & Ports Division) predicts maximum drafts for each tide based on this computer program. Optional departure times are also determined by this program.
Accurate arrival and departure drafts together with navigation and shipping regulations should be obtained from the Harbour Master’s Office.

Tidal Information

As per Queensland Transport's Official Tide Table Guide 1998 -

MHWS:	3.91m
MHWN:	3.06m
ML:	2.35m

The maximum daily tide height is 4.9m (HWS).

The minimum daily tide height is 2.7m (HWN).

Tugs

Operated by Gladstone Tug Services Pty Ltd under licence to CQPA.

Three tugs are available at all times within the port.

Wistari	46 tonnes bollard pull (3,600hp)
Tom Tough	46 tonnes bollard pull (3,600hp)
Kuttabul	50 tonnes bollard pull (4,200hp)

Pilotage

Pilotage is compulsory for all merchant ships.

Radio communication not less than twenty-four hours before arrival.

Boarding of pilots is possible by helicopter where vessel meets certain requirements.

Pilot takes two hours to reach pilot boarding ground (Fairway Buoy) by launch.

Health/Quarantine/Customs

A system of radio pratique has been adopted for vessels with Gladstone as a first Australian port provided they are regular callers from disease free areas.

Ship Services

Bunkering service - MV Larcom provides bunker fuel oil together with lubricants and fresh water. Operation centre is from South Trees Wharf. Able to refuel vessels alongside all berths as well as at outer port limits.

Ship repair - In water repairs can be carried out to all vessels.

Smallcraft slipway facilities are available at Forgacs Slipway situated in the Gladstone Marina. Smallcraft up to 35m LOA, 250 tonne deadweight and 8m beam can be serviced. Catamarans 11m beam. A travel-lift of 45 - 50 tonne capacity (beam 5.6m) has been incorporated in the Slipway.

Ship cleaning - contractors available.

Ships chandlers and victuallers operate in port.

Wharf Facilities

There are six wharf centres comprising eleven berths -

Wharf	Owner/Operator	Commodity	Berth Depth	Swing Basin	Wharf Length	Maximum Vessel Size
Auckland Point No. 1	CQPA/CQPA	Magnesia Calcite Woodchip	11.3m	11.5m	213m	65,000 DWT
Auckland Point No. 2	CQPA/Globex	Grain	11.3m	11.5m	251m	60,000 DWT
Auckland Point No. 3	CQPA/Multi-user	Petroleum Products Caustic Soda LP Gas Cement Gypsum General Cargo Containers	11.3m	11.5m	165m	55,000 DWT
Auckland Point No. 4	CQPA/Multi-User	General Cargo Containers	11.3m	11.5m	172m	70,000 DWT
South Trees East	QAL/QAL	Alumina Caustic Soda Fuel Oil	12.8m	12.8m	478m (2 berths)	80,000 DWT
South Trees West	QAL/QAL	Bauxite Bunker Coal	12.8m	12.8m		80,000 DWT
Clinton No. 1	CQPA/CQPA	Coal	18.8m	10.4m	699m (2 berths)	220,000+ DWT
Clinton No. 2	CQPA/CQPA	Coal	18.8m	10.4m		220,000+ DWT
Barney Point	CQPA/CQPA	Coal	15.0m	11.5m	205m	90,000 DWT (fully loaded) 150,000 DWT (part loaded)
Boyne Wharf	CQPA/BSL	Aluminium Petroleum Coke General Cargo	15.0m	15.0m	250m	90,000 DWT
Fisherman’s Landing No.4	CQPA/Multi-user	Cement Clinker Cement Fly Ash Caustic Soda Ammonia	10.4m	8.0m	228.5m (including dolphins)	25,000 DWT
Fisherman's Landing No.5	CQPA/Multiuser	Shale Oil (MSO) Naphtha Liquid Ammonia	11.2m	8.9m	200m (including dolphins)	80,000 DWT (part loaded) 35,000 DWT (fully loaded)