Port of Port Adelaide (AUPAE): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Port Adelaide (UN/LOCODE AUPAE) is a medium river (natural) harbor located in Australia, on the Indian Ocean. It sits at 34.8500° S, 138.5000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth near 17.1 m, cargo pier depths around 12.5 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Indian Ocean
- Region
- Australia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Port Adelaide
Where is Port of Port Adelaide located?
Port of Port Adelaide is a seaport located in Australia, on the Indian Ocean. Its coordinates are 34.8500° S, 138.5000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Adelaide?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Adelaide is AUPAE — country code AU, location code PAE.
How deep is Port of Port Adelaide?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Port Adelaide has a channel depth of about 14 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 Port Adelaide?
Port of Port Adelaide reports a maximum draft of 13.2 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Port Adelaide require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Port Adelaide.
What type of harbor is Port of Port Adelaide?
Port of Port Adelaide is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Port Adelaide have?
Port of Port Adelaide is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Port Adelaide are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #54220), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →