Port of Hinchinbrook Island

AUHNK🇦🇺Australia

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About Port of Hinchinbrook Island

Hinchinbrook Island is a remote port located off the coast of Queensland, Australia. It serves as a transshipment point for bulk commodities, primarily sugar, from the Herbert River region.

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Classification

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Port

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Identification

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

Region

Subdivision
AU-QLD
Latitude
-18.3833°
Longitude
146.2833°
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Hinchinbrook Island?

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The approach to Hinchinbrook Island is supported by 2 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Brook Islands Lighthouse at 13.6 NM to the N. Other aids include Rib Reef (34.4 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Hinchinbrook Island on?

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The Port of Hinchinbrook Island is situated on the Coral Sea 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.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Hinchinbrook Island?

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You can track vessels near Hinchinbrook Island (AUHNK) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Hinchinbrook Island?

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The Port of Hinchinbrook Island is a port in AU. Its UN/LOCODE is AUHNK — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE AUHNK mean?

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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.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Hinchinbrook Island?

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The Port of Hinchinbrook Island 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.