Parker Point 3 and 5
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General Information
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Eight rigid dolphins fitted with Fentek cone fenders are situated as separate structures to the wharf
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Vessels berth starboard to, and moor to these dolphins
Principal Dimentions
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Length of wharf is 330m
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Depth of water alongside is 18.1m LAT
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Travel of shiploader is 300m
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Maximum boom outreach from fender face line is 33m
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Clearance at fender face line under boom at LAT 26.3m
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Total length of fendering 330m
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Berth pocket length is 472m
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Berth pocket width is 70m
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Rated capacity of shiploader is 7,500 tonnes/hour
Restrictions
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Maximum Berthing Displacement is 140,000 tonnes
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Length overall is 300m
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Beam is 50m
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Air Draft clearance at fender line under boom at LAT is 26.3m
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Draft (when DUKC is no used) Height of tide =15.10m - 1.70m = Maximum Sailing Draft
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Tidal Range is MSL2.7m MHHW is 4.5m
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Daylight berthing only, this includes twilight as ships must be alongside before dark
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Flood (incoming) tide used for sailing as this assists by pushing the ship off the wharf
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Wind speed when berthing less than 15kts
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3 tugs used for berthing all ships
