Port of Bicheno

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About Port of Bicheno

Also known as: Waubs Harbour

Bicheno is a small fishing port located on the east coast of Tasmania, Australia. It primarily serves local fishing fleets and recreational vessels. The harbor provides basic facilities for these operations.

Background
Bicheno is a locality and town on the east coast of Tasmania, Australia, 185 km north-east of Hobart on the Tasman Highway, with a population of around 950. It is part of the municipality of Glamorgan-Spring Bay. The town is primarily a fishing port and a beach resort.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
10m

Region

Subdivision
AU-TAS
Latitude
-41.8667°
Longitude
148.2833°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
AUBIC
Country
🇦🇺Australia
Time Zone
UTC+11
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
9616459 →
Wikidata
Q2335428 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Bicheno is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Cape Tourville Lighthouse at 15.6 NM to the S. Other aids include Chicken Point (28.4 NM S), Ile du Nord (42.8 NM SSW), Point Home Lookout (43.6 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Bicheno on?

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The Port of Bicheno is situated on the South Pacific Ocean in AU. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Bicheno?

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You can track vessels near Bicheno (AUBIC) 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 Bicheno?

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The Port of Bicheno is a port in AU. Its UN/LOCODE is AUBIC — 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 AUBIC 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 Bicheno?

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The Port of Bicheno 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.