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Page last updated on 09-08-2021.
Cyclones
Cyclone season is from 1st November to 30th April each year.
| Conditions | Action | Performed By |
| November to April |
Adhere to relevant building and or engineering standards applicable to structures on proprietary sites. |
Proprietary Site Managers |
| Inspect and stabilise insecure buildings and other structures including signs and external lighting. | Proprietary Site Managers | |
| Maintain an auditable tie-down plan and capability for implementing within twelve hours. | Proprietary Site Managers | |
| Maintain a high standard of site hygiene. | All | |
| Recover, stabilise or dispose of all materials which have potential to become flying debris in cyclonic winds. | Proprietary Site Managers, Ships Masters | |
| Conduct an internal audit of 'tie-down' plans and certify the ability to implement plans to Authorised Officers. | Proprietary Site Managers | |
| Maintain storm bollards and moorings to specifications. | All | |
| Comply with standing requirements of the Regional Harbour Master Townsville. | Ships' Masters | |
| Intensifying risk of cyclone | Minimise cargoes at all wharves and hinterland stockpiles within port area. | Wharf Operators, Agents and Masters |
| Ensure dangerous cargo can be moved to a position away from ANY tidal surge or flood prone area. | Proprietary Site Managers | |
| Implement tie-down plans, secure building and clear debris. | All | |
| Ship's crew to full complement and prepare to put to sea. | Ships' Masters/ RHM | |
| Tug and line crews muster. | PB Towage and NSS | |
| Non-essential people leave the Port area if applicable and prepare for full evacuation of the Port when directed to do so. | All | |
| Complete all actions in Annexure B POTL Cyclone Emergency Response Procedure | POTL | |
| Prepare to implement your Cyclone Evacuation Plan. | All | |
| Cyclone imminent | Key Port users within port boundary to notify the Corporations Manager Marine Services of time frame to complete evacuation plans. | Proprietary Site Managers |
| List of all containerised and bagged dangerous goods stored within Port boundaries to the Corporations Manager Marine Services. | Proprietary Site Managers | |
| Confirm status of fire alarm panels with the Corporations Manager Marine Services. | Proprietary Site Managers | |
| Evacuate | Complete site evacuation plan ensuring all loose objects and equipment is secure and sites cleared to a high standard. | Proprietary Site Managers |
| Notify POTL Manager Marine Services when evacuation is completed. | Proprietary Site Managers | |
| Port closed for shipping | Ships put to sea when directed. Note: Could occur at any time during GREEN or YELLOW Conditions. | Ships' Masters, Pilots, Tug Crews and Linesmen |
| Port Closed | Port is closed. Port Control message will be updated as circumstance change. |