Port of Karumba (AUKRB): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Karumba (UN/LOCODE AUKRB) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in Australia, on the Gulf of Carpentaria. It sits at 17.4833° S, 140.8333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 1.8 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes anchorage facilities.

Country
Australia
UN/LOCODE
AUKRB
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
17.4833° S, 140.8333° 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
3.4 m
Anchorage Depth
7.9 m
Cargo Pier Depth
1.8 m
Max Vessel Draft
4.6 m
Max Vessel Length
100 m
Tidal Range
4 m
Oil Terminal Depth
6.4 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
Gulf of Carpentaria; Arafura Sea; South Pacific Ocean
Region
Australia

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockEmergency Only / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown
Anchorage

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Distance
286 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Karumba

Where is Port of Karumba located?

Port of Karumba is a seaport located in Australia, on the Gulf of Carpentaria. Its coordinates are 17.4833° S, 140.8333° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Karumba?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Karumba is AUKRB — country code AU, location code KRB.

How deep is Port of Karumba?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Karumba has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 1.8 m.

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

Port of Karumba reports a maximum draft of 4.6 m, a maximum length of 100 m for vessels calling at the port.

Does Port of Karumba require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Karumba.

What type of harbor is Port of Karumba?

Port of Karumba is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Karumba have?

Port of Karumba is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Karumba are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #54690), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →