Port of Weipa (AUWEI): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Weipa (UN/LOCODE AUWEI) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Australia, on the Gulf of Carpentaria. It sits at 12.6667° S, 141.8667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Carpentaria; Arafura Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Australia
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Weipa
Where is Port of Weipa located?
Port of Weipa is a seaport located in Australia, on the Gulf of Carpentaria. Its coordinates are 12.6667° S, 141.8667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Weipa?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Weipa is AUWEI — country code AU, location code WEI.
How deep is Port of Weipa?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Weipa has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Weipa?
Port of Weipa reports a maximum draft of 12.2 m, a maximum length of 236 m, a maximum beam of 43 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Weipa require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Weipa.
What type of harbor is Port of Weipa?
Port of Weipa is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Weipa have?
Port of Weipa is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Weipa are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #54672), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →