Port of Port Giles (AUPGI): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Port Giles (UN/LOCODE AUPGI) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Australia, on the Indian Ocean. It sits at 35.0333° S, 137.7667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 15.5 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves 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
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Indian Ocean
- Region
- Australia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Port Giles
Where is Port of Port Giles located?
Port of Port Giles is a seaport located in Australia, on the Indian Ocean. Its coordinates are 35.0333° S, 137.7667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Giles?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Giles is AUPGI — country code AU, location code PGI.
How deep is Port of Port Giles?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Port Giles has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 15.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Port Giles?
Port of Port Giles reports a maximum draft of 13.5 m, a maximum length of 230 m, a maximum beam of 32.2 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Port Giles require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Port Giles.
What type of harbor is Port of Port Giles?
Port of Port Giles is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Port Giles have?
Port of Port Giles is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Port Giles are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #54255), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →