Australia

Port of Geelong (AU GEX)

Australia
Port of Geelong, Australia © Marcus Wong Wongm · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE AU GEX
Coordinates -38.1500, 144.3667 (38°09′S 144°22′E)
Region AU-VIC
Nearest city Geelong
Body of water Bass Strait; South Pacific Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Medium
Harbor type Coastal, natural
Harbor use Cargo
Shelter Excellent
Tidal range 1 m
Channel depth 12.3 m
Anchorage depth 7 m
Cargo pier depth 9.1 m
Oil terminal depth 12.3 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft) 265 m × 46 m × 11.9 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Major
Dry dock Small
Marine railway (slipway) Medium
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage
Cranes
Mobile crane Floating crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies

Geelong is a seaport on the coast of Australia, handling commercial vessel traffic. The harbor is classed as Medium, with a Coastal, natural layout. The channel depth runs to 12.3 m, a key limit on vessel draft.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Geelong located?
Geelong is a seaport in Australia.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Geelong?
The UN/LOCODE for Geelong is AU GEX.
What is the channel depth at Geelong?
The channel depth at Geelong is 12.3 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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