Port of Esperance

The controlling depth at Esperance is 13.02 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 Port of Esperance 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 Esperance (AUEPR) 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 Esperance is a port in AU. Its UN/LOCODE is AUEPR — 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 Esperance 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.

ESPERANCE (UN/Locode: AUEPR), Australia is a seaport located at approximately -33.86623° N, 121.90100° E.

Coordinates: -33.86623° N, 121.90100° E.

Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Very Small. Cranes: mobile cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 18.6m - 19.8m; anchorage depth 23.2m - OVER; cargo pier depth 18.6m - 19.8m; oil terminal depth 14m - 15.2m and maximum draft approx. 13.02 m.

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

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

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

Service providers include SHIPAUS Pty Ltd.