For visiting boats
Constitution Dock is the historic dock in Sullivans Cove on Hobart's waterfront, entered through a lifting bridge from the River Derwent. It and the neighbouring Victoria Dock and Kings Pier Marina are run by the port authority TasPorts for visiting boats under 35 m, with power and water on the berths and toilets, showers, a pump-out point and a waste compound at Kings Pier. Visitors arrange a berth with TasPorts Southern Operations during business hours, or with Hobart VTS on VHF 12 after hours, and book the bridge openings in advance. The city centre, Salamanca Place and the fish punts are a few steps away.
- Guest berths
- arrange recreational berthing with TasPorts Southern Operations (1300 366 742, option 3) in business hours; after hours call Hobart VTS on VHF 12; book the Constitution Dock and Victoria Dock lifting bridges with Southern Operations; berth hire is charged at the end of the stay; A$20 million public-liability cover required
- Radio
- VHF channel 12 · call sign Hobart VTS · emergency VHF 16
- Position
- 42°52.96′ S 147°19.99′ E (-42.88262, 147.33314)
- Fuel
- Nearest: Bellerive Yacht Club Marina, 2.9 km.
- Phone
- 1300 366 742
Services and facilities
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Frequently asked
Which VHF channel does the marina use?
VHF channel 12. Call sign Hobart VTS. In an emergency use channel 16.
Is there fuel at Constitution Dock?
We don't know whether there is fuel on site; the nearest fuel is Bellerive Yacht Club Marina, 2.9 km.
Who do I call in an emergency at sea here?
Sea rescue: Triple Zero (000) · Australia 000. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16.