Port of Cape Cuvier

The controlling depth at Cape Cuvier is 17.08 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 Cape Cuvier is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Point Quobba Lighthouse at 15.7 NM to the S. Other aids include Cape Ronsard (35.3 NM SSW), Babbage Island (41.4 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Cape Cuvier 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 Cape Cuvier (AUCCU) 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 Cape Cuvier is a port in AU. Its UN/LOCODE is AUCCU — 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 Cape Cuvier 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.

CAPE CUVIER (UN/Locode: AUCCU), Australia is a seaport located at approximately -24.21875° N, 113.40230° E.

Coordinates: -24.21875° N, 113.40230° E. Nearby terminals/ports:CARNARVON — UN/Locode: AUCVQ — -24.89648° N, 113.65430° E

Harbor type/size: Open Roadstead and Very Small. Support: Mediterranean mooring and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 17.1m - 18.2m; anchorage depth 14m - 15.2m; cargo pier depth 14m - 15.2m and maximum draft approx. 17.08 m.

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: restrictions present; swell: restrictions present; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.

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

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, General Cargo and Tugs Harbor Craft.