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Pre Arrival:  Overview | Location | Charts | Limits   ...
Arrival:  Approaches | Pilotage | Anchorages
Communications:  Pratique | Pre-Arrival | VHF | VTS/Radar
Berthing Ops:  Tugs | Berths | Mooring
Cargo:  Bulk | Stevedores
Pollution:  Ballast | Waste | Slops
Facilities:  Medical | Water | Fuel | Chandlery | Storing   ...
Security:  Police etc | Emergency | Security
Local Info:  Holidays | Weather | Congestion
Misc:  Authority

Summary

Max. Size:  Bulk:  40,000 d.w.t., LOA 230 m., beam 40.0 m., depth 14.7 m. (tidal).
Fuel:  By road tanker.
Airport:  Adelaide Int'l, 220 km.
Repairs/Drydocks:  Emergency repairs only.
Medical:  Hospital available in Yorketown.
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AUPGI

Also see General before first Australia port
OVERVIEW:  The port handles exports of grain and seeds grown by Yorke Peninsula farms. Vessels are accommodated at a single berth on the north side of a finger pier.
LOCATION:  On the western shore of Gulf St Vincent, 40 n.m. WSW of Adelaide.
CHARTS:  Digital: AU436137.
Paper: US 75130.
Publications:  NP13, Australia Pilot Vol 1.
PORT LIMITS: 
Defined by a line connecting the following positions: 
  1. 35° 00.32′ S, 137° 45.52′ E
  2. 35° 00.32′ S, 137° 49.50′ E
  3. 35° 02.32′ S, 137° 49.50′ E
  4. 35° 02.32′ S, 137° 45.85′ E.
DOCUMENTS:  Cargo of an explosive nature is to be listed and will be forwarded (by Flinders Ports) to SafeWork SA. Hazardous Cargo List(s) are to be forwarded to Flinders Ports by the Agent at least 48 hours prior to arrival. List should provide all relevant details including UN No. to enable a check to