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Port of Kurnell

AUKUR🇦🇺Australia

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About Port of Kurnell

Kurnell is a seaport situated on the eastern coast of Australia, within Botany Bay. It historically handles bulk carriers, container ships, Ro-Ro vessels, and tankers.

Background
Kurnell is a suburb in Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It is 21.4 kilometres (13.3 mi) south of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of the Sutherland Shire along the east coast. Cronulla and Woolooware are the only adjacent suburbs. La Perouse is located opposite, on the northern headland of Botany Bay. The Cronulla sand dunes are on the south eastern headland of Botany Bay. The eastern side of the peninsula is part of Botany Bay National Park, and Towra Point Nature Reserve is located on the western side of the suburb. Residents are affectionately known as ‘Kurnellians’.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
7m

Operations & Services

History

Established
1979

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
AUKUR
Country
🇦🇺Australia
Time Zone
UTC+11
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
AU-NSW
Area
East Australia
Sub-area
Coral Sea
Latitude
-34.0037°
Longitude
151.2111°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11002593 →
Wikidata
Q1637676 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.nswports.com.au →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Kurnell?

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The approach to Kurnell is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Cape Bailey Lighthouse at 2 NM to the SSE. Other aids include Cape Bowling Green (8.1 NM N), Carpentaria (8.1 NM N), Fort Denison (9 NM N), Goat Island A Range Front (9.1 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Kurnell on?

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The Port of Kurnell is situated on the Tasman 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 Kurnell?

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You can track vessels near Kurnell (AUKUR) 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 AUKUR on the live map.

Where is the Port of Kurnell?

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The Port of Kurnell is a port in AU. Its UN/LOCODE is AUKUR — 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 AUKUR 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 Kurnell?

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The Port of Kurnell 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 Kurnell?

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KURNELL (UN/Locode: AUKUR), Australia is a seaport located at approximately -34.00372° N, 151.21110° E.

Where is the Port of Kurnell located?

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Coordinates: -34.00372° N, 151.21110° E. Nearby terminals/ports:BOTANY — UN/Locode: AUBTB — -33.97361° N, 151.21560° EPORT BOTANY — UN/Locode: AUPBT — -33.97000° N, 151.20000° ESYDNEY — UN/Locode: AUSYD — -33.85151° N, 151.19890° E

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Kurnell?

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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 Kurnell?

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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 Kurnell?

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Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Ro Ro and Tanker.