Port of Launceston (AULST): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Launceston (UN/LOCODE AULST) is a small river (natural) harbor located in Australia, on the Bass Strait. It sits at 41.4500° S, 147.1167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Bass Strait; South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Tasmania
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Launceston
Where is Port of Launceston located?
Port of Launceston is a seaport located in Australia, on the Bass Strait. Its coordinates are 41.4500° S, 147.1167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Launceston?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Launceston is AULST — country code AU, location code LST.
How deep is Port of Launceston?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Launceston has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Launceston require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Launceston.
What type of harbor is Port of Launceston?
Port of Launceston is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Launceston have?
Port of Launceston is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Launceston are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #54970), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →