Australia

Port of Sydney (AU SYD)

Australia
Port of Sydney, Australia © Hpeterswald · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE AU SYD
Coordinates -33.8667, 151.2000 (33°52′S 151°12′E)
Region AU-NSW
Nearest city Sydney
Body of water Tasman Sea; South Pacific Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Large
Harbor type Coastal, natural
Harbor use Cargo
Shelter Excellent
Tidal range 1 m
Channel depth 10.5 m
Anchorage depth 10.5 m
Cargo pier depth 9.4 m
Oil terminal depth 12.5 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft) 348 m × 46 m × 13.7 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Major
Dry dock Large
Marine railway (slipway) Large
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
RoRo Wharves Anchorage Breakbulk Container Solid bulk Liquid bulk Beach mooring
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Floating crane Lifts over 100 t Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 260.85

Located in Australia, the port of Sydney serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Sydney has a Large harbor of the Coastal, natural type. Ships approaching Sydney work with a channel depth of 10.5 m.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Sydney located?
Sydney is a seaport in Australia.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Sydney?
The UN/LOCODE for Sydney is AU SYD.
What is the channel depth at Sydney?
The channel depth at Sydney is 10.5 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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