The principal mooring areas within Port of Broome waters are at Roebuck Bay, Gantheaume Point and Black Ledge. Port users should take appropriate care when navigating within designated mooring areas where the maximum permitted speed is 8 knots. Overnight anchoring in mooring zones or in close proximity to approved moorings is not permitted.
All applications for new moorings, transfer of existing moorings and annual inspection documentation is to be sent to KPA for review, and for approval prior to a mooring being installed, modified or transferred. Mooring owners are required to adhere to installation and maintenance requirements; and are responsible for moorings installed in their name.
Moorings/ Anchorage
All moorings at Port of Broome (Roebuck Bay and Gantheaume Point) are privately owned and it is an offence under the Port Authorities Regulations 2001 to use a mooring without the permission of Kimberley Ports Authority (Penalty $5,000). Visitors are advised to contact TAMS, who are the approved mooring hire service provider in the port:
- TAMS – email mooringsbroome@tamsgroup.com.au
Vessels should keep a close watch on weather forecasts as strong South Easterly winds can cause vessels to drag into adjacent mooring areas. Shelter from South Easterly winds during the months of April to September can be gained from anchoring off Cable Beach. Vessels should remain well to the north of the mooring area at Gantheaume as dangerous reefs exist during certain states of tide in this area and skippers should make adequate allowance for the range of tides during their stay.
All vessel over 10m LOA are to advise the Port of Broome on radio Channel 14 or 16 of their intended movements within the Port of Broome waters.
Useful Numbers
- Emergency: Ambulance / Fire / Police – 000 (or Mob 112)
- Broome Police Station 9194 0200
- Broome Volunteer Sea Rescue 9192 8202
- Hospital 9194 2222
- DFES 9158 3200
- KPA On-call officer 0417 173 679
More detailed information regarding port procedures and information can be found in the Kimberley Ports Authority Port and Terminal Handbook.
A copy of the Broome regional boat guide can be downloaded from here.
