Australia

Port of Melbourne (AU MEL)

UN/LOCODE
AU MEL
Harbor size
Large
Channel depth
11.6 m
Nearest city
Melbourne
Body of water
Bass Strait; South Pacific Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Australia
Port of Melbourne, Australia © Marcus Wong Wongm · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
Region
AU-VIC
Coordinates
-37.8333, 144.9667 (37°50′S 144°58′E)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Coastal, natural
Shelter
Excellent
Tidal range
0.8 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 tide: Yes Overhead limits: Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage Container Oil terminal
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
#182
Container Port Performance Index (2025): #182
282.61
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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