General

The tour begins with a 45 minute presentation at the Seafarers Centre to share who we are, what we do, with lots of facts and figures about the Port. This is followed by a Launch tour for about 45 minutes around the harbour past each of the 19 berths with ships loading and/or sailing.

Itinerary

• Presentation at the Seafarers Centre (about 45 minutes)
• Transported to Commercial Jetty
• Board the Launch for the trip around the Harbour (about 45 minutes)
• Transported to the Seafarers Centre to enjoy a coffee and some morning/ afternoon tea

What to bring

Please arrive 15 minutes before the session at the Seafarers Centre to check in with reception and settle payment (noting we do not charge beforehand).

Please have enclosed shoes and appropriate clothing for the tour - Skirts and dresses are not recommended.
Remember to bring your camera!

## Children need to be minimum 80cm height as they need to wear their own lifejacket. No babies as there are no suitable life jackets.

A tour or Port Hedland using the operator bus with a Step On local guide to provide commentary.

Approximately 1 hour duration and a round trip of 60 km

Date and times are negotiable

General

The Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) tower has a grand view of Port Hedland and the harbour operations. This one hour tour will access the Kariyarra Room on the fifth floor of the tower for a 40 minute visit enjoying the views and a background talk on the history and layout of the harbour. There is the chance to see a helicopter transporting marine pilots either landing or taking off and there is sure to be a ship moving in the harbour.

Children ages 4-17

Only available on Saturday or Sunday

Itinerary

• Orientation at the Seafarers Centre (about 5 minutes)
• Walk to Pilbara Ports VTS Tower (5 minutes)
• Visit Tower (about 45 minutes)
• Return to Seafarers Centre (5 minutes)

What to bring

Please arrive 15 minutes before the session at the Seafarers Centre to check in with reception, provide photo ID and settle payment (noting we do not charge beforehand).

Please note minimum dress standard is smart casual. Must have enclosed shoes and appropriate clothing for the tour. NO thongs, sandals or singlets please
Remember to bring your camera!

The Ship Visit Tour is not always available online - and should be booked by arrangement. Please email tours@phseafarers.org or phone (08) 9173 1315

General

A ship visit to meet the crew and visit the bridge, crew recreation, mess room and possibly the engine room of a ship is a truly unique experience. The ships are large at 350m long by 60m wide and the superstructure is usually 5 stories high.

Travel with the Chaplain from the Seafarer's Centre by launch to a ship and climb the gangway 5 stories to reach the deck of the ship. After passing a security point you will be introduced to the crew. After receiving permission to tour a crew member will accompany the group through the ship - typically including the bridge, mess room, recreation room and possibly the engine room

Itinerary

• Orientation at the Seafarers Centre (about 10 minutes)
• Transported to Commercial Jetty
• Board the launch and travel to the ship (about 15 minutes)
• Ship visit (about 1 hour)

Important Notes

Please arrive 15 minutes before the session at the Seafarers Centre to check in with reception, provide ID and to settle payment (noting we do not charge beforehand).

Please have enclosed shoes and appropriate clothing for the tour including pants - skirts and dresses are not recommended.

Adults and Teenagers only - as everyone must be able to wear an adult life jacket.

### PARTICIPANTS MUST BE FIT AND HAVE GOOD MOBILITY ### as everyone must climb a gangway which is normally 60 continuous steps on a 45 degree angle to board the ship and then normally another 5 stories internal to the ship superstructure.

In the event that we do not have permission to board a ship - we will unfortunately need to cancel the tour at short notice.