Port of Gove (AUGOV): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Gove (UN/LOCODE AUGOV) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Australia, on the Arafura Sea. It sits at 12.2000° S, 136.7000° 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 poor. 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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- Arafura Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Australia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Gove
Where is Port of Gove located?
Port of Gove is a seaport located in Australia, on the Arafura Sea. Its coordinates are 12.2000° S, 136.7000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Gove?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Gove is AUGOV — country code AU, location code GOV.
How deep is Port of Gove?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Gove 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 Gove?
Port of Gove reports a maximum draft of 15 m, a maximum length of 270 m, a maximum beam of 43 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Gove require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Gove.
What type of harbor is Port of Gove?
Port of Gove is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Gove have?
Port of Gove is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Gove are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #54675), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →