Restrictions
- Tide Entrance
- Swell Entrance Restriction
- Ice Entrance Restriction
- Other Entrance Restriction
- Overhead Limitations
Port Equipment
Crane
- Fixed
- Mobile
- Floating
Lift Capacity
- 0-24 Mts
- 25-49 Mts
- 50-100 Mts
- 101+ Mts
Service
- Longshore
- Electrical
- Steam
- Navigation Equipment
- Electrical Repair
Other
- Repair code: Limited
- Drydock type: Small
- Railway type: Small
Navigation
- Good Hold Ground
- Turning Area
- Eta Message
- Pilotage Compulsory
- Pilotage Available
- Pilotage Advisability
- Local Assist
- Tug Salvage
- Tug Assistance
- Wharves
- Anchor
- Med Mooring
- Beach Mooring
- Ice Mooring
Communication
- Phone Comm
- Fax Comm
- Radio Comm
- Vhf Comm
- Air Comm
- Rail Comm
- Quarantine Pratique
- Quarantine - Sanitation
- Other Quarantines
- First Port of Entry
- US Representative
FAQ about DARWIN port (AUDRW) — Australia
Key information on DARWIN Port.
DARWIN (UN/Locode: AUDRW), Australia is a seaport located at approximately -12.48300° N, 130.84000° E.
What type of vessels DARWIN Port handles?
Port usage is Other (48.13%), Cargo (25.7%), Tanker (17.29%) and Passenger (8.88%).
Where is DARWIN Port located?
Coordinates: -12.48300° N, 130.84000° E.
What are the key facilities and depths at DARWIN Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Medium. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts, 25–49 MT lifts, 50–100 MT lifts and 100 MT+ lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 18.6m - 19.8m; anchorage depth 17.1m - 18.2m; cargo pier depth 7.1m - 9.1m; oil terminal depth 11m - 12.2m and maximum draft approx. 12 m.
What restrictions apply at DARWIN Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: apply and other: none noted.
What communication options and marine services are available?
Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: available; first port of entry: available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do DARWIN Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Pleasure Craft, Ro Ro, Special Craft, Tanker, Tugs Harbor Craft and Unspecified. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 511; max beam: 87; max draft: 50; max DWT: 108,418; max GT: 144978; max NT: 43493; min LOA: 12; min beam: 2; min draft: 2.4; min DWT: 250; min GT: 250; min NT: 161 and build year: 1976.
Who are the service providers at DARWIN Port?
Service providers include Inglasco International Ltd.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | AUDRW |
| Latitude / Longitude | -12.48º, 130.84º |
| Country | Australia |
| Channel Depth | 18.6m - 19.8m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 17.1m - 18.2m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 7.1m - 9.1m |
| Oil Depth | 11m - 12.2m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 12 |
| Harbour Type | Coastal Natural |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Medium |
