Port of Fremantle

The controlling depth at Fremantle 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 Fremantle is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Fremantle South Mole Lighthouse at 0.5 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Fremantle North Mole (0.9 NM W), Buckland Hill (2.4 NM NNE), Town of Mosman Park Lighthouses (2.4 NM NNE), Woodman Point (4.9 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Fremantle 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 Fremantle (AUFRE) 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 AUFRE on the live map.

The Port of Fremantle is a port in AU. Its UN/LOCODE is AUFRE — 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 Fremantle operates in the UTC+8 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.

FREMANTLE (UN/Locode: AUFRE), Australia is a seaport located at approximately -32.05300° N, 115.74200° E.

Coordinates: -32.05300° N, 115.74200° E. Nearby terminals/ports:KWINANA — UN/Locode: AUKWI — -32.20601° N, 115.72640° EPERTH — UN/Locode: AUPER — -31.95180° N, 115.88340° E

Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Large. Cranes: mobile cranes, fixed cranes and floating cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts, 25–49 MT lifts, 50–100 MT lifts and 100 MT+ lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 12.5m - 13.7m; anchorage depth 14m - 15.2m; cargo pier depth 12.5m - 13.7m; oil terminal depth 9.4m - 10m and maximum draft approx. 11 m.

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: apply 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: not 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, Fishing, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Pleasure Craft, Ro Ro, Special Craft, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft.

Service providers include SHIPAUS Pty Ltd.