Recommended Tug Use

For the latest information refer to the Port Procedures Guide for Sydney Harbour and Port Botany, Section 10.

Tug Guidelines have been established for minimum tug usage in average conditions. Each vessel is assessed on an individual basis and tug allocation is made with the following taken into consideration:

• Handling characteristics
• Bow thruster
• Bow and stern thruster combinations
• Twin screw and rudder combinations
• Active rudder

Pilots may vary the combination or number of tugs used for any movement, depending on experience, prevailing conditions or special circumstances that may apply in consultation with the Harbour Master. The guidelines may vary between Sydney and Port Botany.

Tug and Line Boat Suppliers

Svitzer Australasia

PO Box 644
Bondi Junction 
NSW Australia 1355
Telephone: +61 2 9355 3100
Fax: +61 2 9316 6495

PB Towage

PO Box 733
Botany
NSW Australia 1455
Telephone: +61 2 9695 0700
Fax: +61 2 9666 6411

Polaris Marine Pty Ltd

114 Western Crescent
Gladesville
NSW Australia 2111
Telephone: +61 2 9563 8333
Fax: +61 2 9563 8300

Ausport Marine

PO Box 659
Botany Bay
NSW Australia 2019
Telephone: +61 2 9316 7900
Fax: +61 2 9316 7955

Ausbarge

PO Box 972
Caringbah
NSW Australia 2229
Telephone: +61 2 9668 8630
Fax: +61 2 9668 8760