Port of Busselton

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About Port of Busselton

Busselton is a historic port in Western Australia, established in 1832. It historically handled passenger vessels and is known for its long wooden jetty.

Background
Busselton is a city in the South West region of the state of Western Australia approximately 220 km (140 mi) south-west of Perth. Busselton has a long history as a popular holiday destination for Western Australians; however, the closure of the Busselton Port in 1972 and the contemporaneous establishment of the nearby Margaret River wine region have seen tourism become the dominant source of investment and development, supplemented by services and retail. The city is best known for the Busselton Jetty, the longest wooden jetty in the Southern Hemisphere.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
AU-WA
Area
West Australia
Latitude
-33.6361°
Longitude
115.3669°

References & Identifiers

Wikidata
Q642631 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.busselton.wa.gov.au →

Identification

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

Operations & Services

History

Established
1832

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Busselton is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse at 18.4 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Casuarina Point (23.2 NM NE), Hamelin Island (39.3 NM SSW), Foul Bay (40.6 NM SSW), Cape Leeuwin (45.8 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Busselton on?

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The Port of Busselton 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.

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

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You can track vessels near Busselton (AUBUS) 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 Busselton?

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The Port of Busselton is a port in AU. Its UN/LOCODE is AUBUS — 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 AUBUS 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 Busselton?

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The Port of Busselton 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 Busselton?

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BUSSELTON (UN/Locode: AUBUS), Australia is a seaport located at approximately -33.63610° N, 115.36690° E.

Where is the Port of Busselton located?

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Coordinates: -33.63610° N, 115.36690° E. Nearby terminals/ports:BUNBURY — UN/Locode: AUBUY — -33.30988° N, 115.65860° E

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Busselton?

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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 Busselton?

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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 Busselton?

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Vessel types historically calling: Passenger.