Port of Bunbury

The controlling depth at Bunbury is 11.06 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 Bunbury is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Casuarina Point Lighthouse at 1.4 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Cape Naturaliste (34.9 NM WSW), City of Mandurah Lighthouse (47.1 NM N), Halls Head (47.1 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Bunbury 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 Bunbury (AUBUY) 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 AUBUY on the live map.

The Port of Bunbury 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.

BUNBURY (UN/Locode: AUBUY), Australia is a seaport located at approximately -33.30988° N, 115.65860° E.

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

Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes. Lifting: 50–100 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading. Depths: channel depth 12.5m - 13.7m; anchorage depth 14m - 15.2m; cargo pier depth 11m - 12.2m and maximum draft approx. 11.06 m.

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: apply and other: may apply.

Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: available and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, General Cargo and Tanker.

Service providers include SHIPAUS Pty Ltd.