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Port Tidings
We publish a monthly column, Port Tidings, in three of the local (Quest) newspapers to keep our local communities informed of new developments at the port, environmental initiatives and happenings, and our community support initiatives.
Fishing at the Port of Brisbane
The Port of Brisbane is a busy international port and a declared security area. Therefore fishing in and around port infrastructure is restricted, not only for security reasons but also for your safety.
The following rules apply if you are boating or fishing around the port:
- No fishing within 30 metres of any wharf or ship alongside a wharf
- No fishing within 30 metres of dredgers and the associated pipelines
- No fishing under the wharves
- No fishing in, or on, the rock seawall
- No anchoring, mooring or attaching a vessel in any way to the rock seawall
- Fishing is permitted in the area directly off the rock seawall, except when a dredger is operating, when the 30-metre rule applies.
For your safety and security we ask that you please follow these rules.
Brownie's Fishing Tips
“When fishing at night … use a light”
If you are anchored up in your boat fishing around the Port of Brisbane at night, make sure you are displaying a light.
Apart from the fact Maritime Safety Queensland rules say you must display an all-round white anchor light, it is common sense. There’s a lot of boating traffic around the port day and night, so make sure you can be seen.
“Don’t fish in shipping channels”
The main shipping channels through Moreton Bay are the “roadways” that ships use coming and going from Port of Brisbane. They are very busy and will become busier as the port expands and larger ships come and go.
Under no circumstances should you anchor and fish or crab in these shipping channels. Maneuverability of big ships is not easy. They can’t just stop or dodge you, and you put yourself at tremendous risk to believe that a ship will see you, and be able to avoid you.
"Obey the Port Security vessel instructions"
If you are fishing in the Port of Brisbane area you may see a blue Port Security vessel. The crew on this boat are part of extensive security measures around the port, and at times may come alongside or shine a light on your boat to see what you are doing. Please understand that they have do do this do their job properly, and will at all times be courteous.
If you are given a direction to move, please comply with this request as you have probably strayed into an unsafe or security area of the port operations.
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| 2007-11-30 Port Tidings(HR).pdf | 1.03 MB |
| Port Tidings.pdf | 1.76 MB |
| 15096 Port Tidings JULY.pdf | 105.75 KB |
