Port of Esperance (AUEPR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Esperance (UN/LOCODE AUEPR) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Australia, on the Indian Ocean. It sits at 33.8667° S, 121.9000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 18.6 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 18.6 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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 (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Indian Ocean
- Region
- Australia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Esperance
Where is Port of Esperance located?
Port of Esperance is a seaport located in Australia, on the Indian Ocean. Its coordinates are 33.8667° S, 121.9000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Esperance?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Esperance is AUEPR — country code AU, location code EPR.
How deep is Port of Esperance?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Esperance has a channel depth of about 18.6 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 Esperance?
Port of Esperance reports a maximum draft of 17.9 m, a maximum length of 300 m, a maximum beam of 60 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Esperance require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Esperance.
What type of harbor is Port of Esperance?
Port of Esperance is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Esperance have?
Port of Esperance is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Esperance are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #54450), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →