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Port of Booby Island

AUBOO🇦🇺Australia

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About Port of Booby Island

Booby Island is an Australian seaport situated at the western entrance to the Torres Strait. Historically, it has handled bulk carriers, passenger vessels, Ro-Ro ships, and tankers.

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Classification

Type
Port

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Region

Subdivision
AU-QLD
Latitude
-10.6000°
Longitude
141.9167°
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Booby Island?+
The approach to Booby Island is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Booby Island Lighthouse at 0.6 NM to the SW. Other aids include Goods (14.1 NM E), Eborac Island (36.7 NM E), Albany Rock (42.7 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Booby Island on?+
The Port of Booby Island is situated on the Indian Ocean in AU. The area falls within the tropical climate zone with warm waters and seasonal monsoons, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Booby Island?+
You can track vessels near Booby Island (AUBOO) 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 AUBOO on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Booby Island?+
The Port of Booby Island 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.
What is the Port of Booby Island?+
BOOBY ISLAND (UN/Locode: AUBOO), Australia is a seaport located at approximately -10.60000° N, 141.92000° E.
Where is the Port of Booby Island located?+
Coordinates: -10.60000° N, 141.92000° E. Nearby terminals/ports:GOODS IS — UN/Locode: AUGOI — -10.57000° N, 142.16000° EPORT KENNEDY — UN/Locode: AUPKN — -10.58000° N, 142.22000° ETHURSDAY ISLAND — UN/Locode: AUTIS — -10.58441° N, 142.22100° E
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Booby Island?+
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 Booby Island?+
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 Booby Island?+
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Passenger, Ro Ro and Tanker.