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.

Country
Australia
UN/LOCODE
AUUSL
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
26.0833° S, 113.4000° E

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
9.4 m
Anchorage Depth
12.5 m
Cargo Pier Depth
9.4 m
Max Vessel Length
186 m
Tidal Range
2 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Poor
World Water Body
Indian Ocean
Region
Australia

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterNo / No
Fuel / Diesel OilNo / No
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockNone / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown
AnchorageSolid BulkBreakbulk

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Distance
112 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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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 →