Port of Fremantle (AUFRE): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Fremantle (UN/LOCODE AUFRE) is a large coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Australia, on the Indian Ocean. It sits at 32.0500° S, 115.7500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 12.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk facilities.

Country
Australia
UN/LOCODE
AUFRE
Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Coordinates
32.0500° S, 115.7500° E

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
12.5 m
Anchorage Depth
14 m
Cargo Pier Depth
12.5 m
Max Vessel Draft
12.9 m
Max Vessel Length
350 m
Tidal Range
1 m
Oil Terminal Depth
9.4 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Harbor Size
Large
Harbor Use
Cargo
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
Indian Ocean
Region
Australia

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockMajor / Medium
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorageRo-RoSolid BulkLiquid BulkContainerBreakbulkOil TerminalLNG Terminal

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Port of Fremantle (AUFRE)
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Distance
76 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Fremantle

Where is Port of Fremantle located?

Port of Fremantle is a seaport located in Australia, on the Indian Ocean. Its coordinates are 32.0500° S, 115.7500° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Fremantle?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Fremantle is AUFRE — country code AU, location code FRE.

How deep is Port of Fremantle?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Fremantle has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.5 m.

What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Fremantle?

Port of Fremantle reports a maximum draft of 12.9 m, a maximum length of 350 m, a maximum beam of 48.4 m for vessels calling at the port.

Does Port of Fremantle require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Fremantle.

What type of harbor is Port of Fremantle?

Port of Fremantle is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of large size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Fremantle have?

Port of Fremantle is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk, oil terminal, lng terminal facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Fremantle are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #54520), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →