Port of Cape Don

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About Port of Cape Don

Cape Don is a remote port located on the northern coast of Australia's Northern Territory. It serves as a supply point for the Cape Don Lighthouse.

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Classification

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Port

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Identification

UN/LOCODE
AUDON
Country
🇦🇺Australia
Time Zone
UTC+11

Region

Subdivision
AU-NT
Latitude
-11.3167°
Longitude
131.7500°
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Cape Don?

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The approach to Cape Don is supported by 2 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Cape Don Lighthouse at 1 NM to the ENE. Other aids include West Arnhem Shire Lighthouses (1 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Cape Don on?

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The Port of Cape Don is situated on the Indian Ocean 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.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Cape Don?

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You can track vessels near Cape Don (AUDON) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Cape Don?

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The Port of Cape Don is a port in AU. Its UN/LOCODE is AUDON — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE AUDON mean?

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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.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Cape Don?

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The Port of Cape Don 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.