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Port of Karumba

AUKRB🇦🇺Australia

Port Location

About Port of Karumba

Karumba is a small river port on the Norman River in Queensland, Australia. It handles bulk cargo and general cargo, with vessel types including bulk carriers and general cargo ships. The port features mobile cranes and anchorage loading/offloading facilities, with channel depths ranging from 3.4 to 4.6 meters.

Background
Karumba is a town and a coastal locality in the Shire of Carpentaria, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Karumba had a population of 487 people.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
AU-QLD
Area
North Australia
Sub-area
Arafura Sea
Latitude
-17.4881°
Longitude
140.8288°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

Wikidata
Q678093 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Karumba on?+
The Port of Karumba 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 Karumba?+
You can track vessels near Karumba (AUKRB) 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 AUKRB on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Karumba?+
The Port of Karumba 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 Karumba?+
KARUMBA (UN/Locode: AUKRB), Australia is a seaport located at approximately -17.48806° N, 140.82880° E.
Where is the Port of Karumba located?+
Coordinates: -17.48806° N, 140.82880° E.
What facilities are available at the Port of Karumba?+
Harbor type/size: River Natural and Very Small. Cranes: mobile cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts and 25–49 MT lifts. Support: anchorage loading/offloading. Depths: channel depth 3.4m - 4.6m; anchorage depth 7.1m - 9.1m; cargo pier depth 1.8m - 3m and oil terminal depth 6.4m - 7.6m.
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Karumba?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: restrictions present; swell: restrictions present; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Karumba?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Karumba?+
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier and General Cargo.