Australia

Port of Townsville (AU TSV)

Australia
Port of Townsville, Australia © ROxBo at English Wikipedia · Public domain
Port information
UN/LOCODE AU TSV
Coordinates -19.2667, 146.8167 (19°16′S 146°49′E)
Region AU-QLD
Nearest city Townsville
Body of water Coral Sea; South Pacific Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Small
Harbor type Coastal, breakwater
Shelter Fair
Tidal range 2 m
Channel depth 11 m
Anchorage depth 7.9 m
Cargo pier depth 11 m
Oil terminal depth 11 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft) 238 m × 38 m × 12 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Moderate
Marine railway (slipway) Medium
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits No
Facilities
RoRo Wharves
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Engine supplies
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #291
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 64.16

Located in Australia, the port of Townsville serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Townsville has a Small harbor of the Coastal, breakwater type. Ships approaching Townsville work with a channel depth of 11.0 m.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Townsville located?
Townsville is a seaport in Australia.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Townsville?
The UN/LOCODE for Townsville is AU TSV.
What is the channel depth at Townsville?
The channel depth at Townsville is 11 m.
Nearby ports
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