Vessels

Port Waratah Coal Terminals Information Handbook (CTIH)

Critical information for vessels berthing at our wharves. Vessel Master to read and familiarise themselves with the handbook prior to berthing. Vessel Master will be required to sign an agreement to comply with the Handbook upon berthing at Port Waratah.

Download PWCS Coal Terminals Information Handbook - Full Version (1.570MB PDF file)

Download PWCS Coal Terminals Information Handbook - Compressed Version (0.679MB PDF file)

Port Waratah Pre-Arrival Terminal Videos

Information relating to key requirements when visiting our terminals. All vessel personnel to watch prior to arrival at our terminals.

Safety and Environmental Video

View Port Waratah Safety Environmental Video – (English)

View Port Waratah Safety Environmental Video – (Tagalog)

View Port Waratah Safety Environmental Video – (Chinese)

Safety and Operations Video

View Port Waratah Safety Operations Video – (English)

View Port Waratah Safety Operations Video – (Tagalog)

View Port Waratah Safety Operations Video – (Chinese)

New Vessel Documentation

To be completed by the Master, Owner, Manager or Agent of any vessel that has not loaded at Port Waratah previously. A completed Vessel Acceptance Questionnaire (VAQ) and Indicative Coal Load Plan (ICLP) are to be provided to the terminal for review. Terminal also requests a General Arrangement and Mooring Line Arrangement for the vessel.

Additional information may be requested by the terminal to demonstrate the vessel is acceptable for our terminals. All vessels loading at Port Waratah are subject to RightShip vetting.

Once completed, please email to coalloadingplans@pwcs.com.au

Download Blank Vessel Acceptance Questionnaire (VAQ) (0.401MB XLSX file)

Download Blank Indicative Coal Load Plan Template (CLP) (0.080MB XLSX file)

Witness Vessel Sampling, Loading or Stockpiles

To be completed by both the Shipper and Superintending Company to escort Port Waratah visitors on-site for the purpose of Witnessing Vessel Sampling and Loading or for the purpose of Stockpile Inspections at Kooragang.

Once completed, please email to shipment.contracts@pwcs.com.au

Download Approval to Witness Sampling Loading Stockpile form (0.148MB PDF file)

Port Waratah Vessel Nomination Time Frames

Information guide specific to Port Waratah Vessel Nomination Time Frames. All queries regarding this information are to be directed to the respective Port Waratah shipper providing the export cargo.

Download Port Waratah Vessel Nomination Time Frames (0.144MB PDF file)

Pre-Arrival Information (PDF)

Informational guide to further assist in preparing for arrival in Newcastle.

Download Pre-Arrival Information (0.787MB PDF file)

Port Waratah Terminal Safety Poster

Information guide specific to either Kooragang or Carrington terminal.

Download Terminal Safety Poster - KCT (0.911MB PDF file)

Download Terminal Safety Poster - CCT (0.909MB PDF file)

Port Waratah Wi-Fi Configuration Guide

Information guide on how to set up the device provided at sign-up. Vessels have access to free Wi-Fi berths whilst at Port Waratah terminals.

Download Connection Guide (0.205MB PDF file)

Accessing Vessels while at Berth

Any vessel agent, coal exporter, contractor, visitor or other person who, in connection with a vessel, requires entry into the Terminal, must:

• Prior to entry, undertake and agree in writing to comply with all of Port Waratah’s safety and security requirements.
• Comply with the Contract Management System (CMS) including but not limited to Wharf Induction and/or Authorised Visitor Access.
• Comply with and obey all lawful instructions which may be issued or given by Port Waratah.

For further information, please email cms@pwcs.com.au