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Port of Botany Bay

AUBTB🇦🇺Australia

Port Location

About Port of Botany Bay

This deepwater seaport in Sydney, Australia, handles significant containerized manufactured products and bulk liquid imports like petroleum and natural gas. It is one of Australia's largest container ports, serving a wide range of vessel types including container ships, tankers, and gas carriers.

Background
Port Botany is a deepwater seaport located in Botany Bay in Sydney, Australia. The port is dominated by trade in containerised manufactured products and, to a lesser extent, bulk liquid imports including petroleum and natural gas. It is one of Australia's largest container ports and is administered by NSW Ports which entered into a 99-year lease agreement with the Port Authority of New South Wales in May 2013.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
7m

Operations & Services

History

Established
1979

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
AU-NSW
Area
East Australia
Sub-area
Coral Sea
Latitude
-33.9736°
Longitude
151.2156°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11002593 →
Wikidata
Q7230513 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.nswports.com.au →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Botany Bay?+
The approach to Botany Bay is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Cape Bailey Lighthouse at 3.7 NM to the S. Other aids include Carpentaria (6.3 NM N), Cape Bowling Green (6.4 NM N), Fort Denison (7.2 NM N), Goat Island A Range Front (7.3 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Botany Bay on?+
The Port of Botany Bay 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 Botany Bay?+
You can track vessels near Botany Bay (AUBTB) 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 AUBTB on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Botany Bay?+
The Port of Botany Bay 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 Botany Bay?+
BOTANY (UN/Locode: AUBTB), Australia is a seaport located at approximately -33.97361° N, 151.21560° E.
Where is the Port of Botany Bay located?+
Coordinates: -33.97361° N, 151.21560° E. Nearby terminals/ports:PORT BOTANY — UN/Locode: AUPBT — -33.97000° N, 151.20000° EKURNELL — UN/Locode: AUKUR — -34.00372° N, 151.21110° ESYDNEY — UN/Locode: AUSYD — -33.85151° N, 151.19890° E
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Botany Bay?+
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 Botany Bay?+
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 Botany Bay?+
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Ro Ro, Tanker and Unspecified.