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Port of Groote Eylandt

AUGTE🇦🇺Australia

Port Location

About Port of Groote Eylandt

Milner Bay is a seaport on Groote Eylandt in Australia's Northern Territory, situated in the Gulf of Carpentaria. It handles bulk carriers, general cargo, offshore vessels, and tankers.

Background
Groote Eylandt is the largest island in the Gulf of Carpentaria and the fourth largest island in Australia. It was named by the explorer Abel Tasman in 1644 and is Dutch for "large island" in archaic spelling. The modern Dutch spelling is Groot Eiland.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
AU-NT
Area
North Australia
Sub-area
Arafura Sea
Latitude
-13.8603°
Longitude
136.4166°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

Wikidata
Q678878 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Groote Eylandt on?+
The Port of Groote Eylandt 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 Groote Eylandt?+
You can track vessels near Groote Eylandt (AUGTE) 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 AUGTE on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Groote Eylandt?+
The Port of Groote Eylandt 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.
What is the Port of Groote Eylandt?+
MILNER BAY (UN/Locode: AUGTE), Australia is a seaport located at approximately -13.86025° N, 136.41660° E.
Where is the Port of Groote Eylandt located?+
Coordinates: -13.86025° N, 136.41660° E.
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Groote Eylandt?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Groote Eylandt?+
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.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Groote Eylandt?+
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft.