The Port of Townsville swing basins and berth pockets and its associated channels are subjected to constant siltation through various times of the year. As a result, soundings are given to the Regional Harbour Master on a quarterly basis and declared depths may differ from design depths.

Constant maintenance of the channel and swing basins keeps this difference to a minimum. A Notice to Mariners is issued for every change in declared depths.

Port Navigation Depths

For the latest depths please visit the Townsville pilotage area - current notices to mariners page on the Maritime Safety QLD website.

http://www.msq.qld.gov.au/Notices-to-Mariners/Ntm-townsville.aspx (link opens in new window)