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Vessel accommodation types
The types of pens, berths and moorings available at our maritime facilities.
The Department of Transport's managed maritime facilities offer a range of vessel accommodation types.
Find out more about vessel accommodation lengths and fees on our facility location pages.
Definition of vessel length
To ensure safe accommodation of vessels within Department of Transport managed maritime facilities, the vessel length is determined by the overall length of the vessel, rather than the registered vessel length as shown below.
Floating pen with walkway
Design
- A purpose-built floating structure designed to accommodate one vessel up to a specific length.
- Side access to the vessel in the pen is provided by a finger jetty structure.
- The length of the side access finger jetty generally extends the full length of the pen.
Occupancy
The overall vessel length must not exceed the described pen length.
Fees
- Per metre of described pen length
- Purpose built catamaran pens are charged at 1.5 times the normal rate.
Information on pen fees and lengths are available on the relevant facility location page.
Floating alongside berth
Design
This berth is designed to accommodate vessels of various lengths to moor alongside a floating jetty structure. Includes berths at the head of a jetty.
Occupancy
Harbour Management will assess the suitability of the applicant’s vessel for the alongside berth.
Fees
Per metre of overall vessel length (rounded down to the nearest metre).
Information on pen fees and lengths are available on the relevant facility location page.
Fixed pen with walkway
Design
- A purpose-built fixed structure designed to accommodate one vessel up to a specific length.
- Side access to the vessel in the pen is provided by a finger jetty structure.
- The length and width of the side access finger jetty may vary.
Occupancy
The overall vessel length must not exceed the described pen length.
Fees
- Per metre of described pen length
- Purpose built catamaran pens are charged at 1.5 times the normal rate.
Information on pen fees and lengths are available on the relevant facility location page.
Fixed pen without walkway
Design
- A purpose-built fixed structure designed to accommodate one vessel up to a specific length.
- Access to the vessel in the pen is over the bow/stern from the jetty structure.
Occupancy
The overall vessel length must not exceed the described pen length.
Fees
Per metre of described pen length
Information on pen fees and lengths are available on the relevant facility location page.
Fixed alongside berth
Design
This berth is designed to accommodate vessels of various lengths to moor alongside a fixed jetty structure. Includes berths at the head of a jetty.
Occupancy
Harbour Management will assess the suitability of the applicant’s vessel for the alongside berth.
Fees
Per metre of overall vessel length (rounded down to the nearest metre).
Information on pen fees and lengths are available on the relevant facility location page.
25 metre pens with walkway (tropical cyclone zone)
Design
- A purpose-built cyclone rated, fixed or floating structure designed to accommodate vessels up to 25 metres in length.
- Side access to the vessel in the pen is provided by a finger jetty structure.
Occupancy
The overall vessel length must not exceed 25 metres.
Fees
Per metre of described pen length
Information on pen fees and lengths are available on the relevant facility location page.
Pile moorings
Design
- A purpose-built structure designed to accommodate one vessel up to a specific length.
- There is no pedestrian access to the vessel in a piled mooring.
Occupancy
The overall vessel length must not exceed the described pen length of the piled mooring.
Fees
Per metre of overall vessel length (rounded down to the nearest metre).
Information on pen fees and lengths are available on the relevant facility location page.
Harbour swing moorings
Design
- The mooring must be designed to accommodate the nominated vessel
- There is no pedestrian access to the vessel with a swing mooring.
Installation
- Installation and maintenance of the mooring is the responsibility of the vessel owner.
- The mooring apparatus must be installed and certified as adequate for its intended purpose by an authorised mooring contractor on behalf of the owner.
- The owner is required to ensure that the mooring apparatus is inspected annually and a copy of the inspection report is provided with payment for renewal.
Occupancy
The overall vessel length must not exceed the prescribed maximum mooring rating.
Fees
Per metre of overall vessel length (rounded down to the nearest metre).
Information on fees and lengths are available on the relevant facility location page.
Dinghy pens
Design
- A purpose-built structure designed to accommodate dinghy vessels only.
- Side access to the vessel in the pen is provided by a finger jetty structure.
Fees
An annual fee applies, per vessel.
