Berths in Broome

Wharf sizes, pilotage, berth booking and clearance rules at the Port of Broome, a working commercial port.

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Wharves

Berths in Broome

The Port of Broome handles mineral sands and cattle. It also serves fishing, pearling, cruise and charter vessels. Both terminals are commercial wharves; their pages do not mention yachts. Berths are booked through Port Operations.

Place	Berths	Size limits	Contact
KPA Terminal 1, Port of Broome	Outer berth 331 m. Inner berths one to three 170 m. Berth 11 65 m	Vessels up to 300 m length overall. Maximum displacement 50,000 t at the outer berth, 9,000 t at berths one to three and 1,500 t at berth 11	Port Operations +61 417 173 679, operations@kimberleyports.wa.gov.au. Head office +61 8 9194 3100
KMSB Terminal 2, Port of Broome	Floating jetty 265 m with two berthing dolphins. Three berths on the outer face, 300 m berth pocket	Maximum displacement 68,000 t. KMSB says vessels up to 348 m length overall, with a berth pocket 15 m deep at lowest astronomical tide	+61 427 399 238

Kimberley Ports Authority, Port of Broome page. KMSB is the Kimberley Marine Support Base, a separate operator. Its Terminal 2 opened officially on 12 September 2025.

Port of Broome

Services and port rules

Radio24-hour watch on VHF 14 and 16

PilotageCompulsory for vessels of 35 m length overall or more, unless exempt. Pilotage is contracted at all Kimberley Ports Authority ports

Pilot exemptionMasters of vessels up to 100 m length overall can apply for an exemption for their specific vessel. The application fee is AUD 660

TowageThe licensed tug provider is Broome Marine and Towage

BerthingStarboard side to the wharf is the standard requirement. The Harbour Master approves exceptions

Wharf heightThe wharf deck is 13.6 m above the waterline at chart datum, and 12.2 m to the top of the fender system

Port of Broome

Booking and reporting

Credit-approved customersLodge a berth application in the Kimberley Ports Authority berth application portal

Other customersCall Port Operations on 0417 173 679 to book a berth

Over 35 mThe master submits a Vessel Master's Pre-Arrival Declaration at least 48 hours before arrival

Over 10 mThe master reports every entry, departure or movement in Port of Broome waters to Port Operations on channel 14 or 16

Speed8 knots or less within 400 m of Terminals 1 and 2, including tenders. At least 150 m from a berthed vessel, at 5 knots or less

FeesThe port publishes a schedule of fees and charges for 2026/27

Rules

Clearance and first port of entry

Biosecurity first point of entry

The Department of Agriculture lists Broome as a first point of entry for commercial vessels and passenger vessels. Its entry for Fremantle also lists non-commercial vessels.

Superyachts at other ports

The Australian Border Force says a private superyacht arriving from overseas at a non-appointed port must apply to the Maritime Traveller Processing Committee at least 10 business days before arrival. The owner, operator or agent pays the clearance costs.

Clearing in at Broome

Superyacht Australia lists Broome among the ABF ports of entry in Western Australia, but Fremantle is the only biosecurity first point of entry for private yachts in the state. A first port must be both, so arriving at Broome from overseas needs approval in advance from both the ABF and the Department of Agriculture. Give the ABF notice at least 96 hours before arrival and lodge a biosecurity Pre-Arrival Report 90 days to 12 hours before arrival.

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Berths in Broome

Berths in Broome

Services and port rules

Booking and reporting

Clearance and first port of entry

Biosecurity first point of entry

Superyachts at other ports

Clearing in at Broome

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