Port of Geelong (AUGEX): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Geelong (UN/LOCODE AUGEX) is a medium coastal (natural) harbor located in Australia, on the Bass Strait. It sits at 38.1500° S, 144.3667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.3 m, an anchorage depth near 7 m, cargo pier depths around 9.1 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. 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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Bass Strait; South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Australia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Geelong
Where is Port of Geelong located?
Port of Geelong is a seaport located in Australia, on the Bass Strait. Its coordinates are 38.1500° S, 144.3667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Geelong?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Geelong is AUGEX — country code AU, location code GEX.
How deep is Port of Geelong?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Geelong has a channel depth of about 12.3 m, an anchorage depth of about 7 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.1 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Geelong?
Port of Geelong reports a maximum draft of 11.9 m, a maximum length of 265 m, a maximum beam of 46 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Geelong require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Geelong.
What type of harbor is Port of Geelong?
Port of Geelong is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Geelong have?
Port of Geelong is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Geelong are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #54050), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →