Port of Barney Point

The approach to Barney Point is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Cape Capricorn Lighthouse at 20.8 NM to the N. Other aids include Balaclava Island Range Rear (24.3 NM NW), Pine Islet (24.5 NM NW), Sea Hill (25.3 NM NW), Bustard Head (30.4 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Barney Point is situated on the Coral 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.

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

The Port of Barney Point is a port in AU. Its UN/LOCODE is AUBPT — 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 Barney Point operates in the UTC+10 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.