Port of Western Port (AUWEP): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Western Port (UN/LOCODE AUWEP) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Australia, on the Bass Strait. It sits at 38.3500° S, 145.2333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth near 14 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
- Bass Strait; South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Australia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Western Port
Where is Port of Western Port located?
Port of Western Port is a seaport located in Australia, on the Bass Strait. Its coordinates are 38.3500° S, 145.2333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Western Port?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Western Port is AUWEP — country code AU, location code WEP.
How deep is Port of Western Port?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Western Port has a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Western Port?
Port of Western Port reports a maximum draft of 15.5 m, a maximum length of 300 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Western Port require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Western Port.
What type of harbor is Port of Western Port?
Port of Western Port is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Western Port have?
Port of Western Port is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Western Port are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #53930), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →