Port of Port Kembla (AUPKL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Port Kembla (UN/LOCODE AUPKL) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Australia, on the Tasman Sea. It sits at 34.4833° S, 150.9167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 15.2 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 10.1 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, ro-ro, 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Tasman Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Australia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Port Kembla
Where is Port of Port Kembla located?
Port of Port Kembla is a seaport located in Australia, on the Tasman Sea. Its coordinates are 34.4833° S, 150.9167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Kembla?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Kembla is AUPKL — country code AU, location code PKL.
How deep is Port of Port Kembla?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Port Kembla has a channel depth of about 15.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 10.1 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Port Kembla?
Port of Port Kembla reports a maximum draft of 16 m, a maximum length of 300 m, a maximum beam of 50 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Port Kembla require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Port Kembla.
What type of harbor is Port of Port Kembla?
Port of Port Kembla is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Port Kembla have?
Port of Port Kembla is recorded as offering wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Port Kembla are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #53690), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →