Port of Botany Bay (AUBTB): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Botany Bay (UN/LOCODE AUBTB) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Australia, on the Tasman Sea. It sits at 34.0000° S, 151.2333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 14.4 m, cargo pier depths around 13.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, ro-ro, liquid bulk, container 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
- Coastal (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 Botany Bay
Where is Port of Botany Bay located?
Port of Botany Bay is a seaport located in Australia, on the Tasman Sea. Its coordinates are 34.0000° S, 151.2333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Botany Bay?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Botany Bay is AUBTB — country code AU, location code BTB.
How deep is Port of Botany Bay?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Botany Bay has a channel depth of about 14.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 13.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Botany Bay?
Port of Botany Bay reports a maximum draft of 15.2 m, a maximum length of 336 m, a maximum beam of 48.4 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Botany Bay require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Botany Bay.
What type of harbor is Port of Botany Bay?
Port of Botany Bay is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Botany Bay have?
Port of Botany Bay is recorded as offering wharves, ro-ro, liquid bulk, container facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Botany Bay are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #53655), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →