Port of Cape Flattery

The controlling depth at Cape Flattery is 15 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 Flattery is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Three Isles Lighthouse at 8.4 NM to the SSE. Other aids include Palfrey Island (18.1 NM NNE), Grassy Hill (29.2 NM SSW), Coquet Island (34.2 NM NW), Archer Point (36.7 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Cape Flattery is situated on the Coral Sea in AU. The area falls within the tropical climate zone with warm waters and seasonal monsoons, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

You can track vessels near Cape Flattery (AUCQP) 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 Flattery is a port in AU. Its UN/LOCODE is AUCQP — 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 Flattery operates in the UTC+10 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 FLATTERY (UN/Locode: AUCQP), Australia is a seaport located at approximately -14.98385° N, 145.35760° E.

Coordinates: -14.98385° N, 145.35760° E. Nearby terminals/ports:COOKTOWN — UN/Locode: AUCTN — -15.47387° N, 145.24810° E

Depths: maximum draft approx. 15 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: Bulk Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger and Pleasure Craft.