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Port Notices and Information -
Effective January 2003
Amended 11th November 2004

Mackay Ports Limited PORT NOTICES Being Notices for the orderly, safe and environmentally friendly conduct of business and public safety in the Port of Mackay and its strategic land, pursuant to:

The following presents those port notices that have been established for the Port of Mackay as above.

a. The Authority's administration and enforcement of the requirements of the
- Transport Infrastructure Act 1994
- Transport Infrastructure (Ports) Regulations 1994
- Transport Operations (Marine Pollution) Act 1995 and Regulations
b. The duty of care and obligations imposed on the Authority and all clients, users of port facilities and services, the general public and all activities undertaken on or around the port and its strategic lands, pursuant to the
- Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995 and Regulations
- Environmental Protection Act 1994 and Regulations
- Environmental Protection (Air) Policy Environmental Protection (Noise) Policy Environmental Protection (Water) Policy
- Environmental Protection Interim Waste Regulation
- Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Act 1994 and Regulations Marine Order Part 23, Order No. 4 1994
- Navigation Act 1912 Government Owned Corporations Act 1995 and Regulations
- Penalties and Sentences Act 1992
- The Traffic Act 1949 and Regulations
- The Maritime Transport Security Act 2003
- Applicable Australian Standards Government Compliance / Advisory Standards, Codes of Practice
- AS 3846 1998 The Handling and Transport of Dangerous Cargo in Port Areas
- Integrated Planning Act 1997
- (including all reprints and amendments)

CERTIFICATION - These Notices are Port Notices pursuant to the Transport Infrastructure (Ports) Regulation 1994. Contravention of these Notices is an offence under the Regulation and penalties apply.

G. MANN - CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Revisions

February 2003 - added section 8 - "Towage Services"
October 2003 - added definition "Berth Operator" June 2004 - added definition "Berth Worksite"
June 2004 - added section 9.0 - Refusal of Entry - No ISSC
August 2004 - added reference to the Maritime Transport Security Act 2003
November 2004 amended section 4.8.2 restrictions on fishing in line with Security Plan

1	Introduction
1.1	Purpose
1.2	Scope
1.3	Definitions
1.4	Amendments
1.5	Control of Activities at the Port 1.5.1 Port Authority Power to Control 1.5.2 Port Authority additional powers 1.5.3 Authorised Officers 1.5.4 Offence 1.5.5 Maximum Penalties 1.5.6 Requirement to Give Name and Address 1.5.7 Enforcement Action 1.5.8 Powers - Marine Pollution

2: LIABILITY FOR AND RECOVERY OF CHARGES & EXPENSES
2.1	Charges
2.2	Liable for Charges
2.3	Evasion of Charges
2.4	Recovery of Charges and Expenses by Detention

3: GENERAL PROVISIONS ABOUT PORT MANAGEMENT
3.1	Control 3.1.1 Compliance with Signs and Notices 3.1.2 Erecting Signs 3.1.3 Direction 3.1.4 Permits 3.1.5 Obstruction
3.2	Entry 3.2.1 Entry and Exit 3.2.2 Authority to Enter 3.2.3 Unauthorised Access to Work Site
3.3	Conduct 3.3.1 Disorderly / Disturbance 3.3.2 False Representation 3.3.3 General Offence 3.3.4 Alcohol – Sale or Purchase
3.4	General 3.4.1 Approval to Operate Fuelling Facilities 3.4.2 Consent to Conduct Business

4: PORT CONTROL
4.1	Reception and accommodation of ships & small craft 4.1.1 Reception and Controls Generally 4.1.2 Agent to be Appointed 4.1.3 Mooring Notification 4.1.4 Gangway Access to Ships – Safety 4.1.5 Unusual Circumstances 4.1.6 Ships Leaving Port Without Clearance 4.1.7 Communication 4.1.8 Channels and Swing Basins 4.1.9 Moorings 4.1.10 Rafting 4.1.11 Movement without Notice 4.1.12 Ships Not to be Immobilised 4.1.13 Propellers Not to be Operated at a Wharf 4.1.14 Bollard Pulls 4.1.15 Rat Guards 4.1.16 Services to Ships 4.1.17 Bunkers
4.2	Wharf Restrictions 4.2.1 No. 1 Wharf
4.3	Movement / Handling / Storage of Goods 4.3.1 Assumption of Risk 4.3.2 Prohibited to Load / Unload 4.3.3 Manifests to be Lodged 4.3.4 Goods Not to be Left 4.3.5 Collection Without Authority 4.3.6 Wharf Loadings 4.3.7 Fumigation 4.3.8 Dangerous Goods
4.4	Waste / Maintenance 4.4.1 Waste 4.4.2 Maintenance
4.5	Property 4.5.1 Property of Mackay Ports Limited Not to be Interfered With (Individual) 4.5.2 Liability for Damage to Port Facilities and Infrastructure (Ship) 4.5.3 Liability for Damage to Port Facilities and Infrastructure (Vehicle / Plant / Equipment, etc) 4.5.4 Liability for Floating or Submerged Material 4.5.5 Buoys 4.5.6 Abandoned Property 4.5.7 Position / Placing / Erecting 4.5.8 Removal of Sand and Gravel or Other Material
4.6	Traffic Control 4.6.1 Traffic Act, 1949 4.6.2 Traffic Signs / Markings 4.6.3 Parking Areas 4.6.4 Priority at Level Crossings 4.6.5 Loads to be Secured and Covered 4.6.6 Spills to be Cleaned Up 4.6.7 Off-Road Operation of Vehicles 4.6.8 Oversize / Overweight Vehicles / Plant / Equipment
4.7	General 4.7.1 Clothing and Footwear 4.7.2 Plant and Equipment 4.7.3 Qualified Operators of Plant 4.7.4 Prescribed Occupations 4.7.5 Electrical Work / Installations 4.7.6 Underwater Air-Breathing Operations 4.7.7 Emergency and Life Saving Equipment 4.7.8 Smoking 4.7.9 Fire / Explosion Prevention 4.7.10 Weapons Not to Be Carried in the Port Area 4.7.11 Weapons, Flares and Pyrotechnics 4.7.12 Dogs
4.8	Recreation 4.8.1 Fishing Prohibited from Wharves and Structures 4.8.2 Fishing Restricted in Port Waters 4.8.3 Swimming Restricted in Port Waters 4.8.4 Removal of Rubbish

5: SMALL CRAFT - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
5.1	Licences and Permits for Mooring 5.1.1 Licence or Permit 5.1.2 Live On-Board
5.2	Services and Repairs 5.2.1 Fuelling 5.2.2 Vessel Maintenance and Repairs 5.2.3 Vessel Not to be Beached
5.3	General 5.3.1 Secure Mooring 5.3.2 Small Craft – Obstruction to Facilities and Pilotage Area 5.3.6 Goods Prohibited

6: INCIDENT REPORTING
6.1	Oil Spill
6.2	Marine Incident
6.3	Statute Requirements
6.4	Environmental Incident Reporting

7: GENERAL – SAFETY, ENVIRONMENT, EMERGENCIES
7.1	Health and Safety 7.1.1 General 7.1.2 Safety Plan / Program 7.1.3 Hazardous Substances 7.1.4 Discretion of Authorised Officer
7.2	Environmental Protection 7.2.1 General 7.2.2 Due Diligence 7.2.3 Environmental Plans 7.2.4 Direction of an Authorised Officer 7.2.5 Dust, Light and Noise 7.2.6 Water, Sediment and Soil Management
7.3	Emergencies 7.3.1 Emergency Plans 7.3.2 Directions During Cyclones / Emergencies 218.0 Towage Services

8: TOWAGE SERVICES
8	Towage Services

9: REFUSE SHIP ENTRY - No ISSC 21
9	Refuse Ship Entry - No ISSC 21

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Port Notices and Information - Effective January 2003 Amended 11th November 2004

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Amended 11th November 2004