Port of Broome (AU BME)
UN/LOCODE
AU BME
Harbor size
Small
Channel depth
11 m
Nearest city
Broome
Body of water
Indian Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Australia
Port information
- Region
- AU-WA
- Coordinates
- -17.9667, 122.2333 (17°58′S 122°14′E)On the map
Harbor
- Harbor type
- Coastal, natural
- Shelter
- Excellent
- Tidal range
- 9 m
- Anchorage depth
- 14 m
- Cargo pier depth
- 7.9 m
- Oil terminal depth
- 9.4 m
- Max. vessel (L × B × draft)
- 280 m × 9.5 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes
Pilotage available: Yes
Tug assistance: Yes
Quarantine / pratique: Yes
Repairs: Limited
Medical facilities: Yes
Nearest airport: Yes
Entrance restricted by tide: Yes
Facilities
Wharves
Anchorage
Oil terminal
Cranes
Mobile crane
Lifts up to 24 t
Lifts 25–49 t
Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Fresh water
Diesel fuel
Broome operates as a working harbor in Australia, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Small harbor laid out as Coastal, natural sets the scale of operations at Broome. Draft at the approach to Broome is constrained by a 11.0 m channel depth.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is the port of Broome located?
- Broome is a seaport in Australia.
- What is the UN/LOCODE of Broome?
- The UN/LOCODE for Broome is AU BME.
- What is the channel depth at Broome?
- The channel depth at Broome is 11 m.
Nearby ports
- Port Hedland Australia 464 km
Distance to major hubs
- Shanghai China 5471 km
- Singapore Singapore 2939 km
- Rotterdam Netherlands 13466 km
- Los Angeles USA 13806 km
- Mina Jabal Ali United Arab Emirates 8702 km
- Hamburg Germany 13075 km
- Santos Brazil 15195 km
- Durban South Africa 9136 km
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