Requirements for Vessels at DBCT
DBCT Technical Information
| Wharf Details | Berth 1 | Berth 2 | Berth 3 | Berth 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design Vessel Maximum | 220,000 t | |||
| Top of front (seaward) rail | +17.98m LAT | |||
| Number of berthing dolphins | 18 | 17 | ||
| Number of mooring dolphins | 4 | |||
| Distance between extreme berthing dolphins | 662 metres | 676 metres | ||
| Distance between extreme mooring dolphins | 843 metres | |||
| Maximum allowable speed of approach | 230 mm/sec | |||
| Design Depth at Berth | 19.6m LAT | 19.0m LAT | ||
| Channel Depth at Berth | min. 14.9m LAT | |||
| Non Channel Maneuvering Depth | min. 13.1m LAT | |||
| Maximum predicted spring tide | 7.14m | |||
| Water density range | 1.020 to 1.025 | |||
| Shiploader Details | Shiploader 1 | Shiploader 2 | Shiploader 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loading Rate | 7,200 tph | 7,600 tph | 8,650 tph |
| Maximum operating wind speed | 72 kph | ||
| Maximum reach of chute from front rail | 41.5 metres | 43.0 metres | |
| Fender face from front rail | 7.5 metres | ||
| Maximum reach of chute from fender face | 34.0 metres | 35.5 metres | |
| Shuttle travel | 21.7 metres | 23.2 metres | |
| Shiploader longitudinal travel | 622 metres | 633 metres | |
| Highest boom working position | +12 Degrees | ||
| Lowest boom working position | -4 degrees | -6 degrees | |
| Shiploader Air Draft Clearance | 28.5 metres less height of tide | ||
| Cyclone Security | Tie down to strongpoint | ||
* Note: This loading clearance applies to the shiploader boom when in position to load. The dimensions shown provide for a clearance of 1.0m, however location of control cabin and hatch covers should be checked for each berthing