Port of Port Alma (AUPTL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Port Alma (UN/LOCODE AUPTL) is a small river (natural) harbor located in Australia, on the Coral Sea. It sits at 23.5833° S, 150.8500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7 m, cargo pier depths around 9.2 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- River (Natural)
- 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 Port Alma
Where is Port of Port Alma located?
Port of Port Alma is a seaport located in Australia, on the Coral Sea. Its coordinates are 23.5833° S, 150.8500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Alma?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Alma is AUPTL — country code AU, location code PTL.
How deep is Port of Port Alma?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Port Alma has a channel depth of about 7 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.2 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Port Alma?
Port of Port Alma reports a maximum draft of 9.1 m, a maximum length of 180 m, a maximum beam of 27.4 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Port Alma require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Port Alma.
What type of harbor is Port of Port Alma?
Port of Port Alma is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Port Alma have?
Port of Port Alma is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Port Alma are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #53440), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →