Harbour Control (Vessel Traffic Services)Pilotage & Boarding Grounds
Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels 30m and over in length, unless exempted under section 75 of the Marine Safety Act 1998.
Preliminary arrangements for a Pilot must be made through a local agent registered with the Sydney Ports Corporation.
The Pilot, prior to boarding, will initially establish radio contact on VHF Channel 13 with the vessel, then use Channel 6 as the working channel for boarding instructions and for the boarding operation.
Single Pilot Boarding Ground
Sydney Ports' Pilot Boarding Ground is 4.15 nautical miles east of Cape Solander
(34º 01.02'S 151º 18.88'E).
By prior arrangement, Pilots may board four nautical miles east of Hornby Light
(33º 50.05'S 151º 21.68'E).
Disembarkation is at the Pilot Boarding Ground off Port Botany.