Port of Mackay & Hay Point - Pilot Vessel Launch Services

Overview North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation Limited (NQBP) invites proposals for the delivery of Pilot Vessel Services at the Port of Mackay and the Port of Hay Point. About NQBP is a Queensland Government Owned Corporation constituted under the Government Owned Corporations Act 1994 and a port authority under the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994. Scope The scope includes: Pilot Vessel Services Availability 24 hours per day, every day of the year Transfer to and safe embarkation onto arriving vessels in the Port of Mackay (including back up service for Hay Point) Safe disembarkation from departing vessels and safe transfer back ashore Escorting vessels from anchorage to the berths Such other services as required in the Ports and agreed from time to time Maintaining capacity to provide Pilot Vessel Services upon receiving two (2) hours' notice from the Regional Harbour Master, Duty Pilot, Pilot, VTS Centre, the VTS Authority, the Principal, or otherwise through QSHIPS Sundry Services Providing special assistance or emergency response services required by ships or vessels in need, in waters within and to the seaward extent of Port limits, consistent with the capabilities of the Pilot Vessel Providing and allowing use and access to the Pilot Vessel for transportation of emergency services personnel Emergency pilotage Allowing use and access of the Pilot Vessel as a command and control platform when required by the Harbour Master or any government authority Responding promptly to requests or directions from the Harbour Master, the Principal, or (with the Principal's prior written approval) vessel owners, vessel charterers, vessel masters, or shipping agents, to minimise, mitigate, or otherwise avoid any adverse effect or danger to the health and safety of any person(s), private or public property, or the environment in or around the Port Contractor Requirements Vessel and Contingency Requirements Any Pilot Vessel based in Mackay must have an appropriate contingency plan to manage extreme events, including the associated securing equipment, to the satisfaction of the Regional Harbour Master Minimum Service Standards A primary and back-up vessel are required to deliver the Services The primary vessel is preferred to be less than 10 years old at Contract Commencement; vessel engine running time will also be considered alongside the age of the vessel to determine suitability Pilot vessels to be equipped with contemporary pilot transfer safety systems which minimise risk during Pilot transfer operations, available 24/7, accompanied by a solution for ensuring appropriate backup is readily available if necessary Pilot vessels must have mast mounted and thermal cameras to monitor pilot ladder transfers, for training purposes and for search and rescue purposes Pilot vessels must be designed to operate safely in open or exposed waters The pilot vessel will be required to be inspected by the Pilotage Manager for Mackay for formal endorsement prior to entering operations