Port of Burnie (AUBWT): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Burnie (UN/LOCODE AUBWT) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Australia, on the Bass Strait. It sits at 41.0500° S, 145.9500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 11 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Bass Strait; South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Tasmania
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Burnie
Where is Port of Burnie located?
Port of Burnie is a seaport located in Australia, on the Bass Strait. Its coordinates are 41.0500° S, 145.9500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Burnie?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Burnie is AUBWT — country code AU, location code BWT.
How deep is Port of Burnie?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Burnie has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Burnie?
Port of Burnie reports a maximum draft of 11.2 m, a maximum length of 294 m, a maximum beam of 37.2 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Burnie require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Burnie.
What type of harbor is Port of Burnie?
Port of Burnie is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Burnie have?
Port of Burnie is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Burnie are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #54880), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →