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Port of Macquarie Island

AUMQI🇦🇺Australia

Port Location

About Port of Macquarie Island

Macquarie Island is a subantarctic island serving as a remote Australian port in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It primarily handles passenger vessels and has no specific operational restrictions.

Background
Macquarie Island is a subantarctic island in the south-western Pacific Ocean, about halfway between New Zealand and Antarctica. It has been governed as a part of Tasmania, Australia, since 1880. It became a Tasmanian State Reserve in 1978 and was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.

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Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

Wikidata
Q46650 →
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Identification

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

Region

Subdivision
AU-TAS
Latitude
-54.4833°
Longitude
158.9333°

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Macquarie Island on?+
The Port of Macquarie Island is situated on the South Pacific Ocean in AU. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Macquarie Island?+
You can track vessels near Macquarie Island (AUMQI) 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 AUMQI on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Macquarie Island?+
The Port of Macquarie 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 Macquarie Island?+
MACQUARIE ISLAND (UN/Locode: AUMQI), Australia is a seaport located at approximately -54.48000° N, 158.93000° E.
Where is the Port of Macquarie Island located?+
Coordinates: -54.48000° N, 158.93000° E.
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Macquarie Island?+
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 Macquarie Island?+
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 Macquarie Island?+
Vessel types historically calling: Passenger.