Port of Ballina (AUBNK): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Ballina (UN/LOCODE AUBNK) is a small river (natural) harbor located in Australia, on the Tasman Sea. It sits at 28.8667° S, 153.5667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 3.4 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.
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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Tasman Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Australia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Ballina
Where is Port of Ballina located?
Port of Ballina is a seaport located in Australia, on the Tasman Sea. Its coordinates are 28.8667° S, 153.5667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Ballina?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Ballina is AUBNK — country code AU, location code BNK.
How deep is Port of Ballina?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Ballina has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 3.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Ballina?
Port of Ballina reports a maximum draft of 3.6 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Ballina require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Ballina.
What type of harbor is Port of Ballina?
Port of Ballina is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Ballina have?
Port of Ballina is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Ballina are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #53520), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →