Port of Mourilyan

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Mourilyan is a seaport in Queensland, Australia, handling bulk carriers, general cargo, and tankers. It has a maximum draft of 9.92 meters.

Background
Mourilyan is a rural town and locality in the Cassowary Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. It was established around the Mourilyan sugar mill which provided much of the employment in the area until it was destroyed by Cyclone Larry on 20 March 2006. In the 2021 census, the locality of Mourilyan had a population of 509 people.
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Max Draft
9.92m
Elevation
-9999m
UN/LOCODE
AUMOU
Country
🇦🇺Australia
Time Zone
UTC+11
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)
Type
Port
Subdivision
AU-QLD
Latitude
-17.5989°
Longitude
146.1238°
Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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What are the draft restrictions at the Port of Mourilyan?

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The controlling depth at Mourilyan is 9.92 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.

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

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The approach to Mourilyan is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Russell Island Lighthouse at 22.3 NM to the N. Other aids include Brook Islands (35.1 NM SSE), Fitzroy Island (41 NM N), Little Fitzroy Island (41.1 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Mourilyan on?

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The Port of Mourilyan is situated on the Coral Sea 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 Mourilyan?

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You can track vessels near Mourilyan (AUMOU) 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 Mourilyan?

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The Port of Mourilyan is a port in AU. Its UN/LOCODE is AUMOU — 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 AUMOU 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 Mourilyan?

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The Port of Mourilyan 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 Mourilyan?

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MOURILYAN (UN/Locode: AUMOU), Australia is a seaport located at approximately -17.60000° N, 146.12000° E.

Where is the Port of Mourilyan located?

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Coordinates: -17.60000° N, 146.12000° E. Nearby terminals/ports:INNISFAIL — UN/Locode: AUIFL — -17.52080° N, 146.05040° ECAIRNS — UN/Locode: AUCNS — -16.93450° N, 145.77800° E

What facilities are available at the Port of Mourilyan?

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Depths: maximum draft approx. 9.92 m.

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Mourilyan?

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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 Mourilyan?

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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 Mourilyan?

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Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, General Cargo and Tanker.