【Port】Port of Dampier – Availability and Use of Auxiliary Engines (Generators) and Emergency Generator

Pilbara Port Authority issued a Marine Notice D22/2023 'Availability and Use of Auxiliary Engines (Generators) and Emergency Generators'.

Ships enters port of Dampier are required as follows.

Emergency Generators
1. Emergency Generators must be tested within 24 hours prior to arrival for good working order.
2. Any defects identified, must be immediately reported to the Harbour Master and rectified prior to berthing.

Auxiliary Engines
1. All planned maintenance must be completed, and Auxiliary Engines tested, prior to the vessel’s berthing.
2. Any defects or lack of performance issues must be reported to the Harbour Master immediately.
3. Following the report of any defect, the Master must demonstrate that adequate controls are in place to guarantee sufficient capacity and redundancy. These controls will be reviewed by the Harbour Master prior to berthing approval being granted.

Additional requirements for Bulk Carriers of 100,000 DWT or above:
The Standby Auxiliary Engine must be kept on Running Standby, during maneuvering and transit of the Port.

You can check the marine notice from below link.

https://www.pilbaraports.com.au/pilbaraportsauthority/media/documents/port%20of%20dampier/safety%20and%20security/local%20marine%20notices/2023/d22-2023-port-of-dampier-availability-and-use-of-auxiliary-engines-(generators)-and-emergency-generators.pdf