Port of Hobart

The controlling depth at Hobart is 15.02 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 approach to Hobart is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Sandy Bay Point Lighthouse at 2 NM to the SSE. Other aids include Iron Pot Island (11 NM SSE), Black Jack Rocks (11.1 NM SE), Point Home Lookout (33.8 NM NE), Tasman Island (36.2 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Hobart 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 Hobart (AUHBA) 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 Hobart is a port in AU. Its UN/LOCODE is AUHBA — 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 Hobart 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.

HOBART (UN/Locode: AUHBA), Australia is a seaport located at approximately -42.88583° N, 147.33630° E.

Coordinates: -42.88583° N, 147.33630° E.

Harbor type/size: River Natural and Medium. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts and 25–49 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 12.5m - 13.7m; anchorage depth 18.6m - 19.8m; cargo pier depth 11m - 12.2m; oil terminal depth 14m - 15.2m and maximum draft approx. 15.02 m.

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

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

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Fishing, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Pleasure Craft, Special Craft, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft.