About Us

From 26 October 2002, Sydney Pilot Service, a wholly owned subsidiary company of Sydney Ports Corporation commenced providing pilotage services in the ports of Sydney Harbour and Botany Bay.

Sydney Pilot Service holds Quality Assurance (QA) certification to ISO 9001;2000. The company employs 18 pilots, all experienced Master Mariners, with time in command of a vessel as an entry qualification to the pilotage service.

Using four 18-knot pilot vessels, Sydney Pilot Service offers a round-the-clock service. The Pilot Station is manned continuously and the services of a pilot can be obtained at any time with two hours notice.

Pilotage is compulsory for vessels of 30 metres and over in length. Bookings are facilitated by an authorised Shipping Agent through the Sydney Ports Integrated Port System (ShIPS).

For further information on pilotage, please contact telephone 9337 6648.

This site is continuously being developed.

Sydney Ports Corporation

Sydney Ports Corporation is the port authority responsible for managing the commercial ports of Sydney and Botany.

Sydney Harbour’s specialised port facilities handle a wide range of vessels and cargoes, including dry bulk and general cargo, containers and motor vehicles.

The Port is linked to road and rail networks serving Sydney, NSW and Australia. Sydney Harbour is also the leading destination for cruise shipping in the South Pacific region, serviced by two purpose-built, world-class cruise vessel facilities.

Port Botany is well serviced by road and rail networks, together with Sydney’s nearby international and domestic airports.

Port Botany’s two modern container terminals are complemented by a modern bulk liquids facility, an adjacent bulk liquids storage and distribution complex and by container support businesses.