Port of Broome (AUBME): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Broome (UN/LOCODE AUBME) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Australia, on the Indian Ocean. It sits at 17.9667° S, 122.2333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
Australia
UN/LOCODE
AUBME
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
17.9667° S, 122.2333° E

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
11 m
Anchorage Depth
14 m
Cargo Pier Depth
7.9 m
Max Vessel Draft
9.5 m
Max Vessel Length
280 m
Tidal Range
9 m
Oil Terminal Depth
9.4 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Excellent
World Water Body
Indian Ocean
Region
Australia

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorage

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Port of Broome (AUBME)
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Distance
251 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Broome

Where is Port of Broome located?

Port of Broome is a seaport located in Australia, on the Indian Ocean. Its coordinates are 17.9667° S, 122.2333° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Broome?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Broome is AUBME — country code AU, location code BME.

How deep is Port of Broome?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Broome has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.

What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Broome?

Port of Broome reports a maximum draft of 9.5 m, a maximum length of 280 m for vessels calling at the port.

Does Port of Broome require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Broome.

What type of harbor is Port of Broome?

Port of Broome is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Broome have?

Port of Broome is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Broome are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #54630), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →