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Effective date of current fees
The fees and charges listed on this page are effective as of 1 July 2014. All fees and charges listed are in Australian Dollars (A$) and exclude GST.
Wharfage
Wharfage will be charged in respect of cargo which passes on, over, under, through, to or from any berth, wharf, pier, bank, shore, structure or other place within the Port of Port Hedland (the Port), or between vessels within the Port, or over the rail of a vessel (to or from shore, barge, lighter, water, structure or other place within the Port when moored at a berth, wharf, pier, bank, shore, structure or other place within the Port.
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Cargo category |
Fee |
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Bulk liquids (acid, oil, bitumen) |
$4.65 per tonne |
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Bulk minerals (0 – 300,000 tonnes) |
$1.50 per tonne |
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Bulk minerals (more than 300,000 tonnes) |
$1.25 per tonne |
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Container: 20-foot (filled) |
$96.00 per unit |
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Container: 20-foot (empty) |
$10.30 per unit |
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Container: 40-foot (filled) |
$192.00 per unit |
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Container: 40-foot (empty) |
$20.60 per unit |
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Livestock: sheep/goats |
$0.45 per head |
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Livestock: cattle |
$1.35 per head |
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Hazardous cargo |
$4.80 per tonne |
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All other cargo |
$3.85 per tonne or m3 (whichever is greater) |
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Temporary storage laydown area
Containers
|
Storage period |
Container type |
Fee |
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1 - 3 days |
All |
No charge |
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> 3 days |
20-foot (6.1m) |
$17.90 each per week |
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> 3 days |
40-foot (12.2m) |
$35.80 each per week |
General cargo
|
Storage period |
Fee |
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1 - 3 days |
No charge |
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4 - 10 days |
$0.31 per m2 per day |
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> 10 days |
$0.62 per m2 per day |
Berthage
Berthage charges are based on the length overall (LOA) of the vessel.
|
Vessel size (LOA) |
Fee (per hour) |
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< 30 metres |
$39.70 |
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30 – 60 metres |
$79.45 |
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60 - 100 metres |
$105.95 |
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100 - 150 metres |
$198.65 |
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150 - 200 metres |
$282.60 |
|
200 - 250 metres |
$353.25 |
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> 250 metres |
$423.30 |
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Pilotage
Pilotage fees are charged when a pilot is required to aid in the navigation of vessels within the harbour.
Fees are based on the gross register tonnage (GRT) of the vessel.
Please go to fee exemptions to see if you qualify for a pilotage fee exemption.
Pilotage charges
|
Vessel size (GRT) |
Fee |
|
10,825 - 19,999 |
$0.5148 per GRT |
|
< 10,825 (minimum charge) |
$5,573.80 per vessel |
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20,000 - 39,999 |
$11,007.35 per vessel |
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40,000 - 59,999 |
$14,020.15 per vessel |
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60,000 - 79,999 |
$15,229.90 per vessel |
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> 80,000 |
$15,954.45 per vessel |
Other pilotage related charges
|
Interport movements |
Fee |
|
< 1,000 GRT |
$1,211.00 per vessel |
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> 1,000 GRT |
$1,694.95 per vessel |
|
Cancellation/attendance fee |
$454.55 per vessel |
|
Pilotage exemption certificate fee |
$660.00 (incl. GST) |
|
Local knowledge certificate |
$45.00 (incl. GST) |
To contact Port of Port Hedland pilotage operators visit our business directory.
Tonnage
|
Tonnage charge |
Fee |
|
Minimum charge |
$579.65 per vessel |
|
Tonnage |
$0.22 per GRT |
|
Cape size vessel > 60,000 GRT surcharge |
$0.1410 |
Please go to fee exemptions to see if you qualify for a tonnage fee exemption.
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Oil Spill Equipment for Lease
We have a variety of oil spill equipment available for hire in the event an oil spill occurs.
We conduct all oil response activities in accordance with AMSA’s National Plan which states “the polluter pays”.
For further details and to report any oil spills kindly contact Port Hedland Port Control:
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Port of Port Hedland Port Control |
VHF Channel 16
VHF Channel 12
+61 8 9173 0030 |
Security
The vessel security charge is currently $0.04 per gross register tonne (GRT).
Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC)
The application fee for a Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC) varies depending on the length of the card validity.
Fees include GST.
|
2 year card |
$250.00 |
|
4 year card |
$500.00 |
|
Replacement card (lost, stolen or damaged) |
$65.00 |
Find out more about how to apply for an MSIC or replace an MSIC card.
Miscellaneous fees and charges
Other fees charged for Port Hedland berths and facilities include:
|
Shiploader hire (east side) |
$2.90 per tonne |
|
Small vessel mooring casual hire |
$11.30 per vessel per day |
|
Fresh water |
$3.90 per kilolitre per tonne |
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For information on fee exemptions, visit our fee exemptions page.