Port of Sydney (AUSYD): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Sydney (UN/LOCODE AUSYD) is a large coastal (natural) harbor located in Australia, on the Tasman Sea. It sits at 33.8667° S, 151.2000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 10.5 m, an anchorage depth near 10.5 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Large
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Tasman Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Australia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Sydney
Where is Port of Sydney located?
Port of Sydney is a seaport located in Australia, on the Tasman Sea. Its coordinates are 33.8667° S, 151.2000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Sydney?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Sydney is AUSYD — country code AU, location code SYD.
How deep is Port of Sydney?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Sydney has a channel depth of about 10.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 10.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Sydney?
Port of Sydney reports a maximum draft of 13.7 m, a maximum length of 348 m, a maximum beam of 46 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Sydney require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Sydney.
What type of harbor is Port of Sydney?
Port of Sydney is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of large size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Sydney have?
Port of Sydney is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Sydney are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #53650), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →