Australia

Port of Port Kembla (AU PKL)

UN/LOCODE
AU PKL
Harbor size
Medium
Channel depth
15.2 m
Nearest city
Kembla
Body of water
Tasman Sea; South Pacific Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Australia
Port of Port Kembla, Australia © Graeme Bartlett · CC BY 3.0
Port information
Region
AU-NSW
Coordinates
-34.4833, 150.9167 (34°29′S 150°55′E)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Coastal, breakwater
Shelter
Fair
Tidal range
2 m
Anchorage depth
23.2 m
Cargo pier depth
10.1 m
Oil terminal depth
11 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft)
300 m × 50 m × 16 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes Pilotage available: Yes Tug assistance: Yes Quarantine / pratique: Yes Repairs: Limited Marine railway (slipway): Large Medical facilities: Yes Rail connection: Yes
Facilities
RoRo Wharves Breakbulk Container Solid bulk Liquid bulk Mediterranean mooring Oil terminal
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
10.05
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 10.05

Port Kembla is a seaport on the coast of Australia, handling commercial vessel traffic. The harbor is classed as Medium, with a Coastal, breakwater layout. The channel depth runs to 15.2 m, a key limit on vessel draft. The port lies close to Kembla, the nearest major population center.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Port Kembla located?
Port Kembla is a seaport in Australia, near Kembla.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Port Kembla?
The UN/LOCODE for Port Kembla is AU PKL.
What is the channel depth at Port Kembla?
The channel depth at Port Kembla is 15.2 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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