Port of Hobart (AUHBA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Hobart (UN/LOCODE AUHBA) is a medium river (natural) harbor located in Australia, on the South Pacific Ocean. It sits at 42.8833° S, 147.3333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 18.6 m, cargo pier depths around 11 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Tasmania
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Hobart
Where is Port of Hobart located?
Port of Hobart is a seaport located in Australia, on the South Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 42.8833° S, 147.3333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Hobart?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Hobart is AUHBA — country code AU, location code HBA.
How deep is Port of Hobart?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Hobart has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 18.6 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Hobart?
Port of Hobart reports a maximum length of 348 m, a maximum beam of 41.2 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Hobart require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Hobart.
What type of harbor is Port of Hobart?
Port of Hobart is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Hobart have?
Port of Hobart is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Hobart are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #54760), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →