Port of Flinders

As a small-sized facility, Flinders serves fishing vessels, coastal traders, small tankers, and recreational craft. It provides essential maritime connectivity for the local area. Vessel operators should contact the port authority for specific berth availability and cargo handling capabilities.

The approach to Flinders is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Grossard Point Lighthouse at 6.5 NM to the E. Other aids include Cape Schanck (6.7 NM W), South Channel Range Rear (9 NM NNW), South Channel Range Rear (Eastern Lighthouse, McCrae) (9 NM NNW), South Channel Range Front (12.8 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Flinders 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 Flinders (AUFDS) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for AUFDS on the live map.

The Port of Flinders is a port in AU. Its UN/LOCODE is AUFDS — 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 Flinders 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.