Look Out Ships About

Sydney Harbour is getting busier every year and ships coming to our shores are getting bigger.

If you’re a recreational boater you should take care and remember to look out, ships about.

Before you head out make sure you check the daily vessel movement schedules and listen to the safety broadcasts 
Sydney Harbour - Channel 13
Botany Bay - Channel 12

Steps to stay safe near seagoing ships

  • Listen to the safety broadcasts from the 24/7 Vessel Traffic Services centre (Sydney VTS).
    • Sydney Harbour - Channel 13
    • Botany Bay - Channel 12
  • Always keep a lookout for seagoing ships.
  • Determine if the vessel is moving towards you or away from you.
  • Always keep a safe distance away from a large vessel.
  • Act early so you can move away from these seagoing ships.
  • Familiarise yourself with the shipping channels or fairways.
  • Stay clear of the channels or fairways when seagoing ships are entering or departing the ports.
  • Be aware of wakes of seagoing ships, particularly when the large vessel is in a relatively shallow water and moving at higher speeds.
  • Always have your navigation lights on at night so other vessels can clearly see you.

Sydney Harbour vessel movements

Date & Time Expected ARR / DEP Vessel Vessel type Agent From To In port
Fri 12 Dec
01:00
01:45 Arrival Rt Leader Tug ISS Port Kembla White Bay 3 (WHT3) No
Fri 12 Dec
04:30
05:00 Arrival Celebrity Edge Passenger/Cruise BWL2 Opua Overseas Passenger Terminal (SCPT) No
Fri 12 Dec
05:00
05:40 Departure Rt Sensation Tug ISS Glebe Island 1 (GLB1) Port Kembla Yes
Fri 12 Dec
05:00
N/A Shift Rt Leader Tug ISS White Bay 3 (WHT3) Glebe Island 1 (GLB1) No
Fri 12 Dec
05:45
06:25 Arrival Sycamore Training Ship WSP Australia - Unknown HMAS Waterhen (WAHEN) No
Fri 12 Dec
07:00
N/A Shift ICS Reliance Products Tanker ICO Gore Cove 2 (GOR2) Overseas Passenger Terminal (SCPT) Yes
Fri 12 Dec
13:00
N/A Shift ICS Reliance Products Tanker ICO Overseas Passenger Terminal (SCPT) Gore Cove 2 (GOR2) No
Fri 12 Dec
16:30
17:00 Departure Celebrity Edge Passenger/Cruise BWL2 Overseas Passenger Terminal (SCPT) Newcastle No