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.
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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Indian Ocean
- Region
- Australia
Services & Restrictions
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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 →