Port of Barrow Island

The controlling depth at Barrow Island is 11.64 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 Barrow Island is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is North Sandy Island Lighthouse at 22.7 NM to the SSE. Other aids include North West Island (24.4 NM N), Great Sandy Island (27.6 NM SSE), Mary Anne Reef (Mary Anne Island) (29.9 NM S), Airlie Island (37.8 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Barrow Island 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 Barrow Island (AUBWB) 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 AUBWB on the live map.

The Port of Barrow 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.

BARROW ISLAND (UN/Locode: AUBWB), Australia is a seaport located at approximately -20.76392° N, 115.47510° E.

Coordinates: -20.76392° N, 115.47510° E. Nearby terminals/ports:VARANUS — UN/Locode: AUVAR — -20.65130° N, 115.57970° ECAPE PRESTON — UN/Locode: AUCPN — -20.82905° N, 116.19240° ESTAG PLATFORM — UN/Locode: AUSTG — -20.28000° N, 116.25000° E

Depths: maximum draft approx. 11.64 m.

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

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.

Vessel types historically calling: Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft.