the tanker berth was completed in 1980 and is dedicated to the transfer of dangerous goods in bulk. activities include the discharging and/or loading of tankers carrying bulk fluids such as hydrocarbon oil products, chemicals and edible oils. a conveyor system is also used for loading wood-chips. the facility consists of a free standing wharf of 80 metres in length with dolphins at each end allowing for ships of up to 250 metres loa to berth and pump ashore.