Port of Port Lincoln (AUPLO): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Port Lincoln (UN/LOCODE AUPLO) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Australia, on the Spencer Gulf. It sits at 34.7167° S, 135.8500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth near 21.6 m, cargo pier depths around 14 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Spencer Gulf; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Australia
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Port Lincoln
Where is Port of Port Lincoln located?
Port of Port Lincoln is a seaport located in Australia, on the Spencer Gulf. Its coordinates are 34.7167° S, 135.8500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Lincoln?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Lincoln is AUPLO — country code AU, location code PLO.
How deep is Port of Port Lincoln?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Port Lincoln has a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth of about 21.6 m, cargo pier depths of about 14 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Port Lincoln?
Port of Port Lincoln reports a maximum draft of 14.6 m, a maximum length of 330 m, a maximum beam of 38.4 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Port Lincoln require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Port Lincoln.
What type of harbor is Port of Port Lincoln?
Port of Port Lincoln is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Port Lincoln have?
Port of Port Lincoln is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Port Lincoln are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #54350), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →