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.
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
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Indian Ocean
- Region
- Australia
Services & Restrictions
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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 →