Port of Port Latta (AUPLA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Port Latta (UN/LOCODE AUPLA) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Australia, on the Bass Strait. It sits at 40.8333° S, 145.3833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 15.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes wharves, solid 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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- Bass Strait; South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Tasmania
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Port Latta
Where is Port of Port Latta located?
Port of Port Latta is a seaport located in Australia, on the Bass Strait. Its coordinates are 40.8333° S, 145.3833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Latta?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Latta is AUPLA — country code AU, location code PLA.
How deep is Port of Port Latta?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Port Latta has a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 15.5 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Port Latta?
Port of Port Latta reports a maximum draft of 15.2 m, a maximum length of 245 m, a maximum beam of 38.5 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Port Latta require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Port Latta.
What type of harbor is Port of Port Latta?
Port of Port Latta is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Port Latta have?
Port of Port Latta is recorded as offering wharves, solid bulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Port Latta are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #54875), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →