Port of Ardrossan (AUARD): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Ardrossan (UN/LOCODE AUARD) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Australia, on the Indian Ocean. It sits at 34.4333° S, 137.9167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Indian Ocean
- Region
- Australia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Ardrossan
Where is Port of Ardrossan located?
Port of Ardrossan is a seaport located in Australia, on the Indian Ocean. Its coordinates are 34.4333° S, 137.9167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Ardrossan?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Ardrossan is AUARD — country code AU, location code ARD.
How deep is Port of Ardrossan?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Ardrossan has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Ardrossan?
Port of Ardrossan reports a maximum draft of 9 m, a maximum length of 200 m, a maximum beam of 32.2 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Ardrossan require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Ardrossan.
What type of harbor is Port of Ardrossan?
Port of Ardrossan is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Ardrossan are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #54236), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →