Port of Port Huon (AUPHU): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Port Huon (UN/LOCODE AUPHU) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in Australia, on the South Pacific Ocean. It sits at 43.1667° S, 146.9833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
Australia
UN/LOCODE
AUPHU
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
43.1667° S, 146.9833° E

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
7.9 m
Anchorage Depth
7.9 m
Cargo Pier Depth
9.4 m
Max Vessel Draft
8 m
Max Vessel Length
116 m
Tidal Range
1 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
South Pacific Ocean
Region
Tasmania

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockNone / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown
WharvesAnchorage

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Distance
9 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Port Huon

Where is Port of Port Huon located?

Port of Port Huon is a seaport located in Australia, on the South Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 43.1667° S, 146.9833° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Huon?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Huon is AUPHU — country code AU, location code PHU.

How deep is Port of Port Huon?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Port Huon has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.

What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Port Huon?

Port of Port Huon reports a maximum draft of 8 m, a maximum length of 116 m, a maximum beam of 23 m for vessels calling at the port.

Does Port of Port Huon require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Port Huon.

What type of harbor is Port of Port Huon?

Port of Port Huon is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Port Huon have?

Port of Port Huon is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Port Huon are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #54810), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →