Port of Darwin (AUDRW): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Darwin (UN/LOCODE AUDRW) is a medium coastal (natural) harbor located in Australia, on the Timor Sea. It sits at 12.4714° S, 130.8478° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 18.6 m, an anchorage depth near 17.1 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Timor Sea; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Australia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Darwin
Where is Port of Darwin located?
Port of Darwin is a seaport located in Australia, on the Timor Sea. Its coordinates are 12.4714° S, 130.8478° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Darwin?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Darwin is AUDRW — country code AU, location code DRW.
How deep is Port of Darwin?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Darwin has a channel depth of about 18.6 m, an anchorage depth of about 17.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Darwin?
Port of Darwin reports a maximum draft of 12 m, a maximum length of 345 m, a maximum beam of 52 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Darwin require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Darwin.
What type of harbor is Port of Darwin?
Port of Darwin is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Darwin have?
Port of Darwin is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk, lng terminal facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Darwin are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #54670), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →