Port of KING ISLAND

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About Port of KING ISLAND

King Island is a small port serving the island of the same name off the coast of Tasmania, Australia. It handles general cargo and livestock, primarily serving local and regional trade.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
East Australia
Sub-area
Tasman Sea
Latitude
-40.0681°
Longitude
144.0605°

Identification

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of KING ISLAND?

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The approach to KING ISLAND is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Cumberland Lighthouse at 6.2 NM to the NNE. Other aids include Stokes Point (8.3 NM SW), Currie Harbour (13.1 NM NW), Cape Wickham (29.3 NM N), Hunter Island (39.4 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of KING ISLAND on?

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The Port of KING ISLAND 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.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of KING ISLAND?

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You can track vessels near KING ISLAND (AUKNS) 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 KING ISLAND?

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The Port of KING ISLAND is a port in AU. Its UN/LOCODE is AUKNS — 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 AUKNS 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 KING ISLAND?

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The Port of KING 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.