Port of BICTON

The controlling depth at BICTON is 15 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.

The approach to BICTON is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Buckland Hill Lighthouse at 0.6 NM to the NW. Other aids include Town of Mosman Park Lighthouses (0.6 NM NW), Fremantle South Mole (2.8 NM SW), Fremantle North Mole (3 NM SW), Woodman Point (6.5 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of BICTON 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.

You can track vessels near BICTON (AUBNT) 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 AUBNT on the live map.

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

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.

The Port of BICTON operates in the UTC+8 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.