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.
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
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Carpentaria; Arafura Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Australia
Services & Restrictions
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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 →