Port of Newcastle (AUNTL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Newcastle (UN/LOCODE AUNTL) is a large coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Australia, on the Tasman Sea. It sits at 32.9167° S, 151.7833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 17.7 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 11.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk 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
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Tasman Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Australia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Newcastle
Where is Port of Newcastle located?
Port of Newcastle is a seaport located in Australia, on the Tasman Sea. Its coordinates are 32.9167° S, 151.7833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Newcastle?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Newcastle is AUNTL — country code AU, location code NTL.
How deep is Port of Newcastle?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Newcastle has a channel depth of about 17.7 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 11.5 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Newcastle?
Port of Newcastle reports a maximum draft of 16.1 m, a maximum length of 300 m, a maximum beam of 50 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Newcastle require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Newcastle.
What type of harbor is Port of Newcastle?
Port of Newcastle is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of large size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Newcastle have?
Port of Newcastle is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Newcastle are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #53610), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →