Port of Onslow

The approach to Onslow is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Onslow Lighthouse at 0.3 NM to the SSE. Other aids include Airlie Island (19.1 NM N), Bessieres Island (21 NM WNW), Mary Anne Reef (Mary Anne Island) (29.9 NM NE), Great Sandy Island (39.4 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Onslow is situated on the Indian Ocean 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 Onslow (AUONS) 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 Onslow is a port in AU. Its UN/LOCODE is AUONS — 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 Onslow 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.

ONSLOW (UN/Locode: AUONS), Australia is a seaport located at approximately -21.63895° N, 115.11490° E.

Coordinates: -21.63895° N, 115.11490° E. Nearby terminals/ports:ASHBURTON — UN/Locode: AUASB — -21.66660° N, 115.01420° EGRIFFIN VENTURE (OIL TERMINAL) — UN/Locode: AUGRV — -21.22000° N, 114.63000° E

Harbor type/size: Open Roadstead and Very Small. Support: anchorage loading/offloading. Depths: channel depth 1.8m - 3m; anchorage depth 6.4m - 7.6m and cargo pier depth 6.4m - 7.6m.

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

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

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft.