Australia

Port of Cairns (AU CNS)

Australia
Port of Cairns, Australia © Vanbasten 23 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE AU CNS
Coordinates -16.9167, 145.7833 (16°55′S 145°47′E)
Region AU-QLD
Nearest city Cairns
Body of water Coral Sea; South Pacific Ocean
Harbor
Harbor size Small
Harbor type River, natural
Shelter Good
Tidal range 2 m
Channel depth 7.9 m
Anchorage depth 11 m
Cargo pier depth 9.4 m
Oil terminal depth 9.4 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft) 294 m × 32.3 m × 10.1 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Moderate
Dry dock Small
Marine railway (slipway) Small
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
RoRo Other Wharves Anchorage Breakbulk Container Solid bulk Liquid bulk
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Engine supplies

Cairns is a seaport on the coast of Australia, handling commercial vessel traffic. The harbor is classed as Small, with a River, natural layout. The channel depth runs to 7.9 m, a key limit on vessel draft.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Cairns located?
Cairns is a seaport in Australia.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Cairns?
The UN/LOCODE for Cairns is AU CNS.
What is the channel depth at Cairns?
The channel depth at Cairns is 7.9 m.
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