General Information
Maximum Permissible Wharf & Pier Loadings
All crane operations, heavy lifts, over dimensional vehicles or any other activity that may impose loads greater than design loads on the facilities listed below require a permit from GeelongPort.
"Point Load" also refers to Wheel Loads (single or dual wheels) and Outrigger Loads from mobile cranes.
| STRUCTURE | Uniformly Distributed Load |
Point Load |
| Refinery Pier Berths 1, 2, 3, 4 | 2.7 t/m2 |
5.6 tonnes |
| Lascelles Wharf Berth 3 Normal Duty Area Heavy Duty Area |
3 t/m2 5 t/m2 |
11.8 tonnes 26.5 tonnes |
| Lascelles Wharf Berth 2 | 2.7 t/m2 |
7.2 tonnes |
| Lascelles Wharf Berth 1 | 3.3 t/m2 |
7.2 tonnes |
| Corio Quay North Berths 1, 2, 3 | 3.3 t/m2 |
7.2 tonnes |
| Corio Quay West & Stern Loading Ramp | Not Applicable |
26.5 tonnes |
| Corio Quay South Berth 1 | 3.3 t/m2 |
7.2 tonnes |
| Bulk Grain Pier Berths 1 & 2 | Not Applicable |
3.75 tonnes |
| Bulk Grain Pier Berth 3 | Not Applicable |
7.2 tonnes |
| Point Henry Pier | 2.2 t/m2 |
5.6 tonnes |