Port of Warrnambool (AUWMB): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Warrnambool (UN/LOCODE AUWMB) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Australia, on the Indian Ocean. It sits at 38.4000° S, 142.4833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 4.9 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. 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 (Breakwater)
- 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 Warrnambool
Where is Port of Warrnambool located?
Port of Warrnambool is a seaport located in Australia, on the Indian Ocean. Its coordinates are 38.4000° S, 142.4833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Warrnambool?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Warrnambool is AUWMB — country code AU, location code WMB.
How deep is Port of Warrnambool?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Warrnambool has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 4.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Warrnambool require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Warrnambool.
What type of harbor is Port of Warrnambool?
Port of Warrnambool is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Warrnambool have?
Port of Warrnambool is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Warrnambool are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #54120), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →