Port of Port Pirie (AUPPI): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Port Pirie (UN/LOCODE AUPPI) is a small river (natural) harbor located in Australia, on the Spencer Gulf. It sits at 33.1833° S, 138.0167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 11 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Spencer Gulf; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Australia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Port Pirie
Where is Port of Port Pirie located?
Port of Port Pirie is a seaport located in Australia, on the Spencer Gulf. Its coordinates are 33.1833° S, 138.0167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Pirie?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Pirie is AUPPI — country code AU, location code PPI.
How deep is Port of Port Pirie?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Port Pirie has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Port Pirie?
Port of Port Pirie reports a maximum draft of 7.3 m, a maximum length of 187 m, a maximum beam of 30.4 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Port Pirie require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Port Pirie.
What type of harbor is Port of Port Pirie?
Port of Port Pirie is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Port Pirie have?
Port of Port Pirie is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Port Pirie are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #54290), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →