Port of Dampier (AUDAM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Dampier (UN/LOCODE AUDAM) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Australia, on the Indian Ocean. It sits at 20.6333° S, 116.7167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 18.6 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, 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 (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Indian Ocean
- Region
- Australia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Dampier
Where is Port of Dampier located?
Port of Dampier is a seaport located in Australia, on the Indian Ocean. Its coordinates are 20.6333° S, 116.7167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Dampier?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Dampier is AUDAM — country code AU, location code DAM.
How deep is Port of Dampier?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Dampier has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 18.6 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Dampier?
Port of Dampier reports a maximum draft of 19.5 m, a maximum length of 340 m, a maximum beam of 58 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Dampier require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Dampier.
What type of harbor is Port of Dampier?
Port of Dampier is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Dampier have?
Port of Dampier is recorded as offering anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk, lng terminal facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Dampier are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #54605), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →