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Port of Adelaide

AUADL🇦🇺Australia

Port Location

About Port of Adelaide

This Australian seaport serves Adelaide and handles bulk carriers, container ships, tankers, and general cargo. It features a sheltered harbor with a maximum draft of 12 meters.

Background
Port Adelaide is a port-side region of Adelaide, approximately 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) northwest of the Adelaide CBD. It is also the namesake of the City of Port Adelaide Enfield council, a suburb, a federal and state electoral division and is the main port for the city of Adelaide. Port Adelaide played an important role in the formative decades of Adelaide and South Australia, with the port being early Adelaide's main supply and information link to the rest of the world. Its Kaurna name, although not officially adopted as a dual name, is Yertabulti.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Max Draft
12m
Channel Depth
14ft
Tidal Range
2ft

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Mobile
Drydock
U
Repair Code
B
Terminals
1

History

Operator (Wikidata ID)
Flinders Ports

Terminals

FLINDERS ADELAIDE CONTAINER TERMINAL

FLINDERS ADELAIDE CONTAINER TERMINAL

6 Coghlan Road, Outer Harbor SA 5018, Australia

www.flindersadelaidecontainerterminal.com.au →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
AUADL
Country
🇦🇺Australia
Time Zone
UTC+10:30
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Subdivision
AU-SA
Area
East Australia
Sub-area
Great Australian Bight
Latitude
-34.8068°
Longitude
138.5082°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
54220 →
GeoNames ID
11886621 →
Wikidata
Q3908652 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the draft restrictions at the Port of Adelaide?+
The controlling depth at Adelaide is 12 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.
How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Adelaide?+
The approach to Adelaide is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Port Adelaide Lighthouse at 2.1 NM to the S. Other aids include Adelaide Semaphore Timeball (2.3 NM SW), Marino Rocks (14.8 NM S), Troubridge Island (38.3 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Adelaide on?+
The Port of Adelaide is situated on the Indian Ocean in AU. The area falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Adelaide?+
You can track vessels near Adelaide (AUADL) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for AUADL on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Adelaide?+
The Port of Adelaide operates in the UTC+10:30 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.
What is the Port of Adelaide?+
ADELAIDE (UN/Locode: AUADL), Australia is a seaport located at approximately -34.80684° N, 138.50820° E.
Where is the Port of Adelaide located?+
Coordinates: -34.80684° N, 138.50820° E. Nearby terminals/ports:PORT STANVAC — UN/Locode: AUPST — -35.04000° N, 138.54000° EARDROSSAN — UN/Locode: AUARD — -34.43424° N, 137.92440° EPORT GILES — UN/Locode: AUPGI — -35.02220° N, 137.76750° E
What facilities are available at the Port of Adelaide?+
Depths: maximum draft approx. 12 m.
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Adelaide?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Adelaide?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Adelaide?+
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, General Cargo, Passenger, Ro Ro, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft.