Anchoring and clearance in Hobart

Port rules, anchoring and arrival clearance for large yachts at Hobart.

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Port

Berths at the Port of Hobart

TasPorts runs the leisure berths on Sullivans Cove.

Kings Pier MarinaTasPorts lists it as available for 12-month licensing. Phone 1300 366 742 or email property@tasports.com.au.

Constitution DockTasPorts lists it as available for casual stays. Phone 0418 334 856 or email operationsadmin@tasports.com.au.

Booking windowCasual bookings must be made within a 7-day window of arrival. The form asks for length, beam and draft.

Dock limitsThe TasPorts brochure for vessels under 35 m gives Constitution Dock a draft of 2.3 m and a beam of 8.8 m.

BridgeThe Constitution Dock bridge opens daily at 09:00, 11:00 and 14:00. Book through Southern Operations on 0418 334 856.

SpeedA 5-knot zone covers Sullivans Cove. The brochure sets 4 knots on approach to Kings Pier Marina.

TasPorts, Port Information for Visiting Vessels, 2023-24.

Traffic

Vessel traffic service

TasPorts calls vessels of 35 m and over participating vessels in its vessel traffic service areas.

NoticeSubmit a movement request through PortMate at least 72 hours before planned arrival.

AnchoringReport to Hobart VTS by VHF when anchoring or heaving anchor within a VTS area.

RadioHobart VTS uses VHF channels 12 and 16. Pilotage and towage use channel 08.

ContactEmail vts@tasports.com.au or phone 1300 366 742.

Pilotage exemptionTasPorts offers an exemption to vessels between 35 and 75 m that carry no more than 12 passengers, are not cargo vessels, are not towing and have a normal operating speed of 25 knots or less.

Anchoring

Port limitsThe 2019 TasPorts Port Procedures Manual says a vessel seeking to anchor off a primary port must anchor outside port limits at a safe location the master chooses.

Tasman BridgeThe TasPorts brochure for vessels under 35 m sets a 120 m restricted area on either side of the Tasman Bridge. Anchoring is prohibited there.

Clearance

Arrival from overseas

Notice

Tell the Border Force

96 hours

The master of a vessel arriving in Australia must give notice of arrival at least 96 hours before arrival. Email yachtreport@homeaffairs.gov.au.

Superyachts

Vessels over 24 m

10 business days

The Border Force says a superyacht owner, operator, master or agent must seek permission to enter Australia through non-appointed ports, no later than 10 business days before arrival. Check the rules for your passport.

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