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Darwin Fishing Harbour and Mooring Basin
A fishing vessel basin, constructed in Frances
Bay, provides secure sheltered moorings for the
Northern fishing fleet adjacent to supply and
repair facilities. The basin is tide free and
is controlled by a lock 34.96m x 15m operable
during a 3.5 to 7.5m tidal range. The basin is
dredged to 5m below chart datum and offers 85
berths - either 20m, 25m, or 30m. Amenities including
showers, toilets, public telephones and floodlighting
are available in the area.
Fisherman’s Wharf
Berthing facilities at the adjacent tidal Fisherman’s
Wharf consist of a piled wharf 200m in length
with a capacity of 1.0t/m2. The wharf is dredged
to 4m below chart datum and is capable of
accommodating up to eighteen 30m vessels,
berthed 3 abreast. It is provided with 3 phase
415 volt ac x 65 amp shore power, fresh water
and telephone services. Public toilets, showers
and fuel are also available.
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