Port of Port Hedland (AUPHE): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Port Hedland (UN/LOCODE AUPHE) is a small river (natural) harbor located in Australia, on the Indian Ocean. It sits at 20.3167° S, 118.5833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth near 4.9 m, cargo pier depths around 17.1 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container 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
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Indian Ocean
- Region
- Australia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Port Hedland
Where is Port of Port Hedland located?
Port of Port Hedland is a seaport located in Australia, on the Indian Ocean. Its coordinates are 20.3167° S, 118.5833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Hedland?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Hedland is AUPHE — country code AU, location code PHE.
How deep is Port of Port Hedland?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Port Hedland has a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth of about 4.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 17.1 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Port Hedland?
Port of Port Hedland reports a maximum draft of 11.8 m, a maximum length of 340 m, a maximum beam of 60 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Port Hedland require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Port Hedland.
What type of harbor is Port of Port Hedland?
Port of Port Hedland is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Port Hedland have?
Port of Port Hedland is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Port Hedland are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #54620), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →