Port of Kingscote (AUKGC): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Kingscote (UN/LOCODE AUKGC) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Australia, on the Indian Ocean. It sits at 35.6333° S, 137.6333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 4.9 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
Australia
UN/LOCODE
AUKGC
Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Coordinates
35.6333° S, 137.6333° 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
4.9 m
Cargo Pier Depth
3.4 m
Max Vessel Draft
4.3 m
Tidal Range
1 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
Indian Ocean
Region
Australia

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryNo
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown
WharvesAnchorage

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Distance
37 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Kingscote

Where is Port of Kingscote located?

Port of Kingscote is a seaport located in Australia, on the Indian Ocean. Its coordinates are 35.6333° S, 137.6333° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Kingscote?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Kingscote is AUKGC — country code AU, location code KGC.

How deep is Port of Kingscote?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Kingscote has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 4.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.

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

Port of Kingscote reports a maximum draft of 4.3 m for vessels calling at the port.

Does Port of Kingscote require a pilot?

Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Kingscote, though pilots are available.

What type of harbor is Port of Kingscote?

Port of Kingscote is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Kingscote have?

Port of Kingscote is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Kingscote are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #54200), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →