Continuous Operations
The floating wharf is designed to maintain safe and efficient operations across all tidal conditions. While there are very limited periods when certain cargo cannot be offloaded, these items can be staged on the wharf in advance, enabling continuous 24‑hour vessel loading.
Consistent access and the ability to keep operations moving are critical. That’s what the quayside and services here are set up to provide.
Operational Considerations
- Vessel access and berth availability
- Proximity to regional industries and projects
- Berthing, cargo handling and vessel turnaround requirements
- Integration of marine and landside activity
- Infrastructure suited to ongoing port operations
- Enhancing overall port capacity
Fit for Purpose Infrastructure
Where tidal conditions have historically influenced berthing windows, the floating wharf allows vessel activity to be planned with greater consistency. Cargo that cannot be handled immediately can be staged on the wharf, allowing marine operations to continue and reducing disruption to vessel schedules.
Operating Across Tidal Conditions
Broome experiences large tidal ranges, with water levels varying by more than 10 metres between low and high tide. The KMSB facility is uniquely designed and address these conditions as part of normal operations. At low tide, the naturally deep berth pocket (-15 meters LAT) allows deep-draft vessels can to dock and depart safely, maintaining efficient and continuous operations.
At mid‑tide levels, the linkspan provides the connection between the floating wharf and the bi‑directional concrete causeway, maintaining stable access between the wharf and landside areas.
During high tides, the floating wharf’s design allows it to rise with the water levels, ensuring that heavy lift capabilities and other operational
This arrangement allows vessel and cargo operations to be planned with greater consistency across tidal conditions, supporting day‑to‑day marine and logistics activity.
Low Tide
Mid Tide
High Tide
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