Port of Beresfield

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About Port of Beresfield

Beresfield is an industrial port located in New South Wales, Australia. It handles bulk commodities, primarily coal, for export. The port serves large bulk carriers and is situated on the Hunter River estuary.

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Classification

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Port

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Identification

UN/LOCODE
AUBFD
Country
🇦🇺Australia
Time Zone
UTC+11

Region

Subdivision
AU-NSW
Latitude
-32.8000°
Longitude
151.6500°
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Beresfield?

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The approach to Beresfield is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Port Waratah Lighthouse at 8 NM to the SE. Other aids include Throsby Leading Light (9.3 NM SE), Nobby`s Head (10.3 NM SE), Nelson Head Inner (26.4 NM ENE), Point Stephens (28 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Beresfield on?

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The Port of Beresfield is situated on the Tasman Sea 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 Beresfield?

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You can track vessels near Beresfield (AUBFD) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Beresfield?

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The Port of Beresfield is a port in AU. Its UN/LOCODE is AUBFD — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE AUBFD mean?

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The first two characters, AU, are the ISO country code for AU. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Beresfield?

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The Port of Beresfield operates in the UTC+11 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.