Australia

Port of Weipa (AU WEI)

UN/LOCODE
AU WEI
Harbor size
Very small
Channel depth
9.4 m
Nearest city
Weipa
Body of water
Gulf of Carpentaria; Arafura Sea; South Pacific Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Australia
Port of Weipa, Australia © Anonymaus, David Hartman · CC BY 3.0
Port information
Region
AU-QLD
Coordinates
-12.6667, 141.8667 (12°40′S 141°52′E)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Coastal, natural
Shelter
Good
Tidal range
1 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 Medical facilities: Yes Nearest airport: Yes Overhead limits: Yes
Facilities
Wharves Oil terminal
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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