Australia

Port of Weipa (AU WEI)

Australia
Port of Weipa, Australia © Anonymaus, David Hartman · CC BY 3.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE AU WEI
Coordinates -12.6667, 141.8667 (12°40′S 141°52′E)
Region AU-QLD
Nearest city Weipa
Body of water Gulf of Carpentaria; Arafura Sea; South Pacific Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Very small
Harbor type Coastal, natural
Shelter Good
Tidal range 1 m
Channel depth 9.4 m
Anchorage depth 11 m
Cargo pier depth 11 m
Oil terminal depth 9.4 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft) 236 m × 43 m × 12.2 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs None
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection No
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
Wharves
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts over 100 t Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Fresh water Diesel fuel

Weipa operates as a working harbor in Australia, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Very small harbor laid out as Coastal, natural sets the scale of operations at Weipa. Draft at the approach to Weipa is constrained by a 9.4 m channel depth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Weipa located?
Weipa is a seaport in Australia.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Weipa?
The UN/LOCODE for Weipa is AU WEI.
What is the channel depth at Weipa?
The channel depth at Weipa is 9.4 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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