Following Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, a Watch and Act alert remains in place for the Brisbane River upstream of Pelican Banks due to Minor to Major Flood Warnings issued across Southeast Queensland. Elevated river currents, ebb flows, and potential dam releases continue to impact vessel movements and port operations in the coming days.
Latest Shipping Restrictions:
- Only selected vessels will berth, based on size, ladder arrangements, and terminal priority.
- A minimum of two tugs is required for all berths.
- Berthing is only permitted downstream of Pelican Banks for international trading vessels due to strong currents and flood-related hazards.
Additional Port Restrictions:
- Outer anchorage reopened; inner anchorage remains closed.
- All vessels alongside must deploy additional moorings (Port of Brisbane using NCOS mooring tool).
- Offshore anchors must be walked back to the seabed at FI berths.
- All activity permits (e.g., immobilizations, lifeboat launching) remain revoked until further notice.
- Bunkering operations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Next Steps & Recommendations
- Terminal operations remain subject to port restrictions and strong currents.
- Customers must liaise with service providers to confirm vessel schedules.
For any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to your local representative.
