Port of Lucinda (AULUC): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Lucinda (UN/LOCODE AULUC) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Australia, on the Coral Sea. It sits at 18.5167° S, 146.3333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, solid bulk facilities.

Country
Australia
UN/LOCODE
AULUC
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
18.5167° S, 146.3333° 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
12.5 m
Anchorage Depth
14 m
Cargo Pier Depth
7.9 m
Max Vessel Length
225 m
Tidal Range
2 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
Coral Sea; South Pacific Ocean
Region
Australia

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / No
Fuel / Diesel OilNo / No
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown
WharvesSolid Bulk

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Port of Lucinda (AULUC)
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Distance
53 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Lucinda

Where is Port of Lucinda located?

Port of Lucinda is a seaport located in Australia, on the Coral Sea. Its coordinates are 18.5167° S, 146.3333° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Lucinda?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Lucinda is AULUC — country code AU, location code LUC.

How deep is Port of Lucinda?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Lucinda has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.

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

Port of Lucinda reports a maximum length of 225 m, a maximum beam of 32.2 m for vessels calling at the port.

Does Port of Lucinda require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Lucinda.

What type of harbor is Port of Lucinda?

Port of Lucinda is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Lucinda have?

Port of Lucinda is recorded as offering wharves, solid bulk facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Lucinda are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #53370), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →