Port of Wyndham (AUWYN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Wyndham (UN/LOCODE AUWYN) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in Australia, on the Joseph Bonaparte Gulf. It sits at 15.4667° S, 128.1000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Joseph Bonaparte Gulf; Timor Sea; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Australia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Wyndham
Where is Port of Wyndham located?
Port of Wyndham is a seaport located in Australia, on the Joseph Bonaparte Gulf. Its coordinates are 15.4667° S, 128.1000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Wyndham?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Wyndham is AUWYN — country code AU, location code WYN.
How deep is Port of Wyndham?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Wyndham has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Wyndham?
Port of Wyndham reports a maximum draft of 8 m, a maximum length of 190 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Wyndham require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Wyndham.
What type of harbor is Port of Wyndham?
Port of Wyndham is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Wyndham have?
Port of Wyndham is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Wyndham are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #54660), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →