Port of Melbourne (AUMEL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Melbourne (UN/LOCODE AUMEL) is a large coastal (natural) harbor located in Australia, on the Bass Strait. It sits at 37.8333° S, 144.9667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11.6 m, an anchorage depth near 6.5 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. 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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Bass Strait; South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Australia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Melbourne
Where is Port of Melbourne located?
Port of Melbourne is a seaport located in Australia, on the Bass Strait. Its coordinates are 37.8333° S, 144.9667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Melbourne?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Melbourne is AUMEL — country code AU, location code MEL.
How deep is Port of Melbourne?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Melbourne has a channel depth of about 11.6 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Melbourne?
Port of Melbourne reports a maximum draft of 14.7 m, a maximum length of 349 m, a maximum beam of 50 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Melbourne require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Melbourne.
What type of harbor is Port of Melbourne?
Port of Melbourne is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of large size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Melbourne have?
Port of Melbourne is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Melbourne are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #54030), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →