There are applicable statutory and non-statutory charges at Sydney Harbour. Such 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 Sydney Harbour and for the provision of various services such as: Navigation Aids, Emergency Response and Port Operations, among others | Rate per Vessel Gross Tonnage x Port Entry |
Pilotage - 2022/23
| Charging Principle | Calculation |
| Charge levied to all piloted movements, both in and out of Sydney Harbour. It is compulsory for all commercial vessels, unless exempted by section 75 of the Marine Safety Act 1998 | Rate per Movement = [Boarding Fee + Rate per Vessel's Gross Tonnage on a Tier basis] |
Site Occupation - 2022/23
| Charging Principle | Calculation |
| Fee levied for the use of Sydney Harbour's common user, lease and passenger berths. The fee applies to vessels occupying all or part of a berth, discharging/debarking and loading/embarking cargoes or passengers, or for any other planned and approved activity at the berth (i.e. planned maintenance). Site Occupation for general cargo and other approved vessel activities at berth are charge on an hourly basis, whereas Site Occupation for Passenger Vessels is charged on a per passenger fee | Non-Passenger Vessels: Hourly Rate x Hours At Berth |
| Passenger Vessels: Rate per Passenger x Slot x Total Chargeable Incoming Passengers |
Wharfage - 2022/23
| Charging Principle | Calculation |
| Charge levied for the provision of wharf and berth infrastructure and other services such as: Trade Facilitation, Transport Coordination, Serviced Land or Berth Specific Dredging | Rate x Revenue Tonne Volume |
Miscellaneous Charges for Passenger Vessels - 2022/23
| Charging Principle | Calculation |
| Charges levied to all Passenger Vessels in relation to Security, Cleaning and Hiring of Furniture; Booking Cancellation Fee & Good Neighbour Charge | Various (based on Miscellaneous charge type) |
Click here to access information on the Good Neighbour Charge - White Bay Cruise Terminal Noise Mitigation Strategy
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
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 Sydney Harbour, 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]
