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: None
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 WEIPA port (AUWEI) — Australia
Key information on WEIPA Port.
WEIPA (UN/Locode: AUWEI), Australia is a seaport located at approximately -12.66815° N, 141.85930° E.
What type of vessels WEIPA Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (78.26%), Other (16.3%), Passenger (3.26%) and Tanker (2.17%).
Where is WEIPA Port located?
Coordinates: -12.66815° N, 141.85930° E.
- AMRUN — UN/Locode: AUAMR — -12.92000° N, 141.62000° E
What are the key facilities and depths at WEIPA Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Very Small. 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 9.4m - 10m; anchorage depth 11m - 12.2m; cargo pier depth 11m - 12.2m; oil terminal depth 9.4m - 10m and maximum draft approx. 12.05 m.
What restrictions apply at WEIPA Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; 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: not available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: not available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do WEIPA Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, General Cargo, Passenger and Tanker. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 254; max beam: 43; max draft: 15; max DWT: 115,184; max GT: 64654; max NT: 37347; min LOA: 15; min beam: 4; min draft: 2.95; min DWT: 200; min GT: 447; min NT: 283 and build year: 1995.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | AUWEI |
| Latitude / Longitude | -12.67º, 141.86º |
| Country | Australia |
| Channel Depth | 9.4m - 10m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 11m - 12.2m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 11m - 12.2m |
| Oil Depth | 9.4m - 10m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 12.05 |
Nearby Ports
| Port name | Latitude / Longitude |
|---|---|
| AUAMR | -12.92º, 141.62º |
| Harbour Type | Coastal Natural |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Very Small |
