Port of Brisbane (AUBNE): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Brisbane (UN/LOCODE AUBNE) is a large river (natural) harbor located in Australia, on the South Pacific Ocean. It sits at 27.4667° S, 153.0333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.1 m, an anchorage depth near 5.7 m, cargo pier depths around 12.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk 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
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Australia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Brisbane
Where is Port of Brisbane located?
Port of Brisbane is a seaport located in Australia, on the South Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 27.4667° S, 153.0333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Brisbane?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Brisbane is AUBNE — country code AU, location code BNE.
How deep is Port of Brisbane?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Brisbane has a channel depth of about 9.1 m, an anchorage depth of about 5.7 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.5 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Brisbane?
Port of Brisbane reports a maximum draft of 14.2 m, a maximum length of 346 m, a maximum beam of 50 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Brisbane require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Brisbane.
What type of harbor is Port of Brisbane?
Port of Brisbane is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of large size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Brisbane have?
Port of Brisbane is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Brisbane are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #53490), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →