Port of Mackay (AUMKY): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Mackay (UN/LOCODE AUMKY) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Australia, on the Coral Sea. It sits at 21.1167° S, 149.2167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 8.5 m, cargo pier depths around 10.6 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Coral Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Australia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Mackay
Where is Port of Mackay located?
Port of Mackay is a seaport located in Australia, on the Coral Sea. Its coordinates are 21.1167° S, 149.2167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Mackay?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Mackay is AUMKY — country code AU, location code MKY.
How deep is Port of Mackay?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Mackay has a channel depth of about 8.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 10.6 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Mackay?
Port of Mackay reports a maximum length of 230 m, a maximum beam of 36.5 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Mackay require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Mackay.
What type of harbor is Port of Mackay?
Port of Mackay is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Mackay have?
Port of Mackay is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Mackay are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #53400), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →