Port of Thursday Island (AUTIS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Thursday Island (UN/LOCODE AUTIS) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Australia, on the Torres Strait. It sits at 10.5833° S, 142.2167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Torres Strait; South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Australia
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Thursday Island
Where is Port of Thursday Island located?
Port of Thursday Island is a seaport located in Australia, on the Torres Strait. Its coordinates are 10.5833° S, 142.2167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Thursday Island?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Thursday Island is AUTIS — country code AU, location code TIS.
How deep is Port of Thursday Island?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Thursday Island has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Thursday Island?
Port of Thursday Island reports a maximum draft of 5.9 m, a maximum length of 113 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Thursday Island require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Thursday Island.
What type of harbor is Port of Thursday Island?
Port of Thursday Island is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Thursday Island have?
Port of Thursday Island is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Thursday Island are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #53300), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →