Port of Milner Bay (AUMIB): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Milner Bay (UN/LOCODE AUMIB) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Australia, on the Gulf of Carpentaria. It sits at 13.8667° S, 136.4167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 17.1 m, cargo pier depths around 12.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. 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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Carpentaria; Arafura Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Australia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Milner Bay
Where is Port of Milner Bay located?
Port of Milner Bay is a seaport located in Australia, on the Gulf of Carpentaria. Its coordinates are 13.8667° S, 136.4167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Milner Bay?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Milner Bay is AUMIB — country code AU, location code MIB.
How deep is Port of Milner Bay?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Milner Bay has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 17.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.5 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Milner Bay?
Port of Milner Bay reports a maximum draft of 12.5 m, a maximum length of 225 m, a maximum beam of 32 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Milner Bay require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Milner Bay.
What type of harbor is Port of Milner Bay?
Port of Milner Bay is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Milner Bay have?
Port of Milner Bay is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Milner Bay are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #54671), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →