Port of Lucinda

The controlling depth at Lucinda is 13.01 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.

The approach to Lucinda is supported by 2 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Brook Islands Lighthouse at 22 NM to the N. Other aids include Rib Reef (29.6 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Lucinda 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.

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

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

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.

The Port of Lucinda operates in the UTC+10 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.

LUCINDA (UN/Locode: AULUC), Australia is a seaport located at approximately -18.52104° N, 146.36110° E.

Coordinates: -18.52104° N, 146.36110° E. Nearby terminals/ports:TOWNSVILLE — UN/Locode: AUTSV — -19.25289° N, 146.83480° E

Harbor type/size: Open Roadstead and Very Small. Cranes: mobile cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, Mediterranean mooring, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 12.5m - 13.7m; anchorage depth 14m - 15.2m; cargo pier depth 7.1m - 9.1m and maximum draft approx. 13.01 m.

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: apply and other: may apply.

Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier and General Cargo.