Australia

Port of Port Kembla (AU PKL)

Australia
Port of Port Kembla, Australia © Graeme Bartlett · CC BY 3.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE AU PKL
Coordinates -34.4833, 150.9167 (34°29′S 150°55′E)
Region AU-NSW
Nearest city Kembla
Body of water Tasman Sea; South Pacific Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Medium
Harbor type Coastal, breakwater
Shelter Fair
Tidal range 2 m
Channel depth 15.2 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
Entrance restricted by ice No
Facilities
RoRo Wharves Breakbulk Container Solid bulk Liquid bulk Mediterranean mooring
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
  • 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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