Requirements for Vessels at DBCT

DBCT Technical Information

Wharf DetailsBerth 1Berth 2Berth 3Berth 4
Design Vessel Maximum220,000 t
Top of front (seaward) rail+17.98m LAT
Number of berthing dolphins1817
Number of mooring dolphins4
Distance between extreme berthing dolphins662 metres676 metres
Distance between extreme mooring dolphins843 metres
Maximum allowable speed of approach230 mm/sec
Design Depth at Berth19.6m LAT19.0m LAT
Channel Depth at Berthmin. 14.9m LAT
Non Channel Maneuvering Depthmin. 13.1m LAT
Maximum predicted spring tide7.14m
Water density range1.020 to 1.025
Shiploader DetailsShiploader 1Shiploader 2Shiploader 3
Loading Rate7,200 tph7,600 tph8,650 tph
Maximum operating wind speed72 kph
Maximum reach of chute from front rail41.5 metres43.0 metres
Fender face from front rail7.5 metres
Maximum reach of chute from fender face34.0 metres35.5 metres
Shuttle travel21.7 metres23.2 metres
Shiploader longitudinal travel622 metres633 metres
Highest boom working position +12 Degrees
Lowest boom working position-4 degrees-6 degrees
Shiploader Air Draft Clearance28.5 metres less height of tide
Cyclone SecurityTie 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