Port of Townsville (AUTSV): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Townsville (UN/LOCODE AUTSV) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Australia, on the Coral Sea. It sits at 19.2667° S, 146.8167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, ro-ro 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Coral Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Australia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Townsville
Where is Port of Townsville located?
Port of Townsville is a seaport located in Australia, on the Coral Sea. Its coordinates are 19.2667° S, 146.8167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Townsville?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Townsville is AUTSV — country code AU, location code TSV.
How deep is Port of Townsville?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Townsville has a channel depth of about 11 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 Townsville?
Port of Townsville reports a maximum draft of 12 m, a maximum length of 238 m, a maximum beam of 38 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Townsville require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Townsville.
What type of harbor is Port of Townsville?
Port of Townsville is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Townsville have?
Port of Townsville is recorded as offering wharves, ro-ro facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Townsville are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #53380), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →