Port of Koolan Island

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About Port of Koolan Island

Koolan Island is an iron ore export facility located off the Kimberley coast of Western Australia. It handles bulk carriers and historically passenger vessels. The port is situated in the Buccaneer Archipelago.

Background
Koolan Island is an island off the Kimberley coast of Western Australia in the Buccaneer Archipelago. It is about 1,900 km north of Perth, and about 130 km (81 mi) north of Derby. It hosts deposits of high-grade iron ore.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
AU-WA
Area
North Australia
Sub-area
Timor Sea
Latitude
-16.1491°
Longitude
123.7482°

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Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

Wikidata
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Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Koolan Island is supported by 2 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Tanner Island Lighthouse at 13 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Cape Leveque (49.5 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

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

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The Port of Koolan Island 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 Koolan Island?

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You can track vessels near Koolan Island (AUKOI) 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 Koolan Island?

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The Port of Koolan Island is a port in AU. Its UN/LOCODE is AUKOI — 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 AUKOI 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 Koolan Island?

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The Port of Koolan 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.

What is the Port of Koolan Island?

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KOOLAN (UN/Locode: AUKOI), Australia is a seaport located at approximately -16.14906° N, 123.74820° E.

Where is the Port of Koolan Island located?

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Coordinates: -16.14906° N, 123.74820° E. Nearby terminals/ports:COCKATOO ISLAND — UN/Locode: AUCTI — -16.10000° N, 123.62000° E

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Koolan Island?

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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 Koolan Island?

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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 Koolan Island?

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Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Passenger and Tugs Harbor Craft.