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.

Country
Australia
UN/LOCODE
AUWMB
Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Coordinates
38.4000° S, 142.4833° 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
7.9 m
Anchorage Depth
4.9 m
Cargo Pier Depth
4.9 m
Tidal Range
2 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Poor
World Water Body
Indian Ocean
Region
Australia

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceUnknown
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockEmergency Only / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown
Wharves

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Port of Warrnambool (AUWMB)
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Distance
42 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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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 →