Port of Stanley (AUSTA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Stanley (UN/LOCODE AUSTA) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Australia, on the Bass Strait. It sits at 40.7667° S, 145.2833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 4.9 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, breakbulk 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
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Bass Strait; South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Tasmania
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Stanley
Where is Port of Stanley located?
Port of Stanley is a seaport located in Australia, on the Bass Strait. Its coordinates are 40.7667° S, 145.2833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Stanley?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Stanley is AUSTA — country code AU, location code STA.
How deep is Port of Stanley?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Stanley has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 4.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Stanley?
Port of Stanley reports a maximum draft of 5 m, a maximum length of 63 m, a maximum beam of 14.6 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Stanley require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Stanley.
What type of harbor is Port of Stanley?
Port of Stanley is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Stanley have?
Port of Stanley is recorded as offering wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Stanley are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #54870), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →