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: Major
- Drydock type: Small
- Railway type: Large
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 MELBOURNE port (AUMEL) — Australia
Key information on MELBOURNE Port.
MELBOURNE (UN/Locode: AUMEL), Australia is a seaport located at approximately -37.83878° N, 144.93700° E.
What type of vessels MELBOURNE Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (82.32%), Tanker (13.33%), Other (3.77%) and Passenger (0.58%).
Where is MELBOURNE Port located?
Coordinates: -37.83878° N, 144.93700° E.
- HASTINGS — UN/Locode: AUHAS — -38.29000° N, 145.23000° E
- GEELONG — UN/Locode: AUGEX — -38.11310° N, 144.37080° E
- WESTERNPORT — UN/Locode: AUWEP — -38.33199° N, 145.22570° E
What are the key facilities and depths at MELBOURNE Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Large. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts and 25–49 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading and turning area. Depths: channel depth 12.5m - 13.7m; anchorage depth 9.4m - 10m; cargo pier depth 9.4m - 10m; oil terminal depth 11m - 12.2m and maximum draft approx. 11.09 m.
What restrictions apply at MELBOURNE Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: restrictions present; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: apply and other: may apply.
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: not 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 MELBOURNE 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: 63; max draft: 19.07; max DWT: 119,456; max GT: 109712; max NT: 59145; min LOA: 22; min beam: 10; min draft: 3.65; min DWT: 122; min GT: 250; min NT: 75 and build year: 1984.
Who are the service providers at MELBOURNE Port?
Service providers include Hans Lutz Maschinenfabrik GmbH and Inglasco International Ltd.
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Service Providers at port
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | AUMEL |
| Latitude / Longitude | -37.84º, 144.94º |
| Country | Australia |
| Channel Depth | 12.5m - 13.7m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 9.4m - 10m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 9.4m - 10m |
| Oil Depth | 11m - 12.2m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 11.09 |
Nearby Ports
| Harbour Type | Coastal Natural |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Large |
