Port of Useless Loop (AUUSL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Useless Loop (UN/LOCODE AUUSL) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Australia, on the Indian Ocean. It sits at 26.0833° S, 113.4000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes anchorage, 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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- Indian Ocean
- Region
- Australia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Useless Loop
Where is Port of Useless Loop located?
Port of Useless Loop is a seaport located in Australia, on the Indian Ocean. Its coordinates are 26.0833° S, 113.4000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Useless Loop?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Useless Loop is AUUSL — country code AU, location code USL.
How deep is Port of Useless Loop?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Useless Loop has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Useless Loop?
Port of Useless Loop reports a maximum length of 186 m, a maximum beam of 31.6 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Useless Loop require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Useless Loop.
What type of harbor is Port of Useless Loop?
Port of Useless Loop is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Useless Loop have?
Port of Useless Loop is recorded as offering anchorage, solid bulk, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Useless Loop are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #54555), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →