Australia

Port of Melbourne (AU MEL)

Australia
Port of Melbourne, Australia © Marcus Wong Wongm · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE AU MEL
Coordinates -37.8333, 144.9667 (37°50′S 144°58′E)
Region AU-VIC
Nearest city Melbourne
Body of water Bass Strait; South Pacific Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Large
Harbor type Coastal, natural
Shelter Excellent
Tidal range 0.8 m
Channel depth 11.6 m
Anchorage depth 6.5 m
Cargo pier depth 9.4 m
Oil terminal depth 10 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft) 349 m × 50 m × 14.7 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Major
Dry dock Small
Marine railway (slipway) Large
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide Yes
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #182
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 282.61

Melbourne operates as a working harbor in Australia, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Large harbor laid out as Coastal, natural sets the scale of operations at Melbourne. Draft at the approach to Melbourne is constrained by a 11.6 m channel depth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Melbourne located?
Melbourne is a seaport in Australia.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Melbourne?
The UN/LOCODE for Melbourne is AU MEL.
What is the channel depth at Melbourne?
The channel depth at Melbourne is 11.6 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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