Port of Melville Island

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About Port of Melville Island

Melville Island is a seaport in Australia's Northern Territory. It serves as a cargo handling point, with no specific restrictions noted for vessel access.

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Classification

Type
Port

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Identification

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

Region

Subdivision
AU-NT
Latitude
-11.5500°
Longitude
130.9333°
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Melville Island is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Southwest Vernon Island Lighthouse at 29.8 NM to the S. Other aids include Northwest Vernon Island (30.2 NM S), East Vernon (33.1 NM SSE), Cape Hotham (36.4 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

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

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The Port of Melville 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 Melville Island?

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You can track vessels near Melville Island (AUMLI) 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 Melville Island?

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

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The Port of Melville 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 Melville Island?

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MELVILLE ISLAND (UN/Locode: AUMLI), Australia is a seaport located at approximately -11.55000° N, 130.93000° E.

Where is the Port of Melville Island located?

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Coordinates: -11.55000° N, 130.93000° E.

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Melville 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 Melville 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.