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Port Botany

There are two applicable statutory charges at Port Botany. These charges are levied to all commercial vessels, including cargo and passenger vessels, piloted fishing vessels, research vessels and piloted tugs.

Navigation - 2022/23

 Charging Principle Calculation
Charge levied to ensure safe navigation of vessels through Port Botany and for the provision of various services such as: Navigation Aids, Emergency Response and Port Operations, among others  Rate per Vessel's Gross Tonnage x Port Entry

Pilotage - 2022/23

 Charging Principle Calculation
Charge levied to all piloted movements, both in and out of Port Botany. It is compulsory for all commercial vessels, unless exempted by section 75 of the the Marine Safety Act 1998 Rate per Movement = [Boarding Fee + Rate per Vessel's Gross Tonnage on a Tier Basis]

Click here to download the Schedule of Port Charges - effective 1 July 2023: FY 2023/24 Schedule of Port Charges for Port Authority of New South Wales

Click here to download the Schedule of Port Charges - effective 1 January 2023: FY 2022/23 Schedule of Port Charges for Port Authority of New South Wales

On 31 May 2013, the NSW Government successfully completed a 99-year lease of Port Botany and Port Kembla. From 1 June 2013, Port Botany and Port Kembla have been managed by a private operator, a consortium, under the name of NSW Ports.

If you require information on port charges at Port Botany other than Navigation or Pilotage please contact NSW Ports

Pricing - information for stakeholders

Other Pricing Changes

Port Authority’s letter on Removal of Fuel Surcharge

Pricing Enquiries

For further information regarding port charges in Port Botany, please contact:

Commercial Team
Senior Commercial Analyst
phone: +61 2 9296 4999
email: [email protected]
Invoice Enquiries
Revenue Coordinator
phone: +61 2 9296 4999
email: [email protected]