Port of Burnie

The controlling depth at Burnie is 11.05 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 Burnie is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Round Hill Point Lighthouse at 2.1 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Table Cape (10.7 NM NW), Mersey Bluff (20.8 NM ESE), Devonport Entrance Range Front (21.4 NM ESE), Devonport Entrance Range Rear (21.4 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Burnie is situated on the South Pacific Ocean in AU. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

You can track vessels near Burnie (AUBWT) 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 Burnie is a port in AU. Its UN/LOCODE is AUBWT — 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 Burnie 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.

BURNIE (UN/Locode: AUBWT), Australia is a seaport located at approximately -41.05537° N, 145.91730° E.

Coordinates: -41.05537° N, 145.91730° E. Nearby terminals/ports:ULVERSTONE — UN/Locode: AUULV — -41.15132° N, 146.16690° EDEVONPORT — UN/Locode: AUDPO — -41.18150° N, 146.36550° EPORT LATTA — UN/Locode: AUPLA — -40.83563° N, 145.38650° E

Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Small. Cranes: fixed cranes. Lifting: 50–100 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading and turning area. Depths: channel depth 9.4m - 10m; anchorage depth 23.2m - OVER; cargo pier depth 11m - 12.2m; oil terminal depth 11m - 12.2m and maximum draft approx. 11.05 m.

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

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, Passenger, Ro Ro and Tanker.