Port of PENNESHAW

AUPEA🇦🇺Australia

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About Port of PENNESHAW

Also known as: Kangaroo Island Ferry Port, Kangaroo Island Harbour

This port serves as Kangaroo Island's primary ferry terminal, connecting it to the South Australian mainland. Passenger vessels are the main traffic, utilizing facilities on the northeast coast of the Dudley Peninsula.

Background
Penneshaw is a township in the Australian state of South Australia located on the northeast coast of the Dudley Peninsula on Kangaroo Island about 107 kilometres (66 mi) south of the state capital of Adelaide. It is the island's main ferry port with regular services from Cape Jervis. Penneshaw features a Maritime and Folk Museum, and evening tours to a colony of little penguin, the only species of penguin to breed in Australian waters. At the 2011 census, Penneshaw had a population of 276.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
7m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
9828605 →
Wikidata
Q7163413 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
AUPEA
Country
🇦🇺Australia
Time Zone
UTC+10:30
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
East Australia
Sub-area
Great Australian Bight
Latitude
-35.7174°
Longitude
137.9437°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to PENNESHAW is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Cape Jervis Lighthouse at 10 NM to the NE. Other aids include Cape St. Albans (10.3 NM ESE), Cape Willoughby (11.9 NM SE), Hope Cottage (15.7 NM WNW), Troubridge Island (36.5 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of PENNESHAW on?

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The Port of PENNESHAW is situated on the Indian 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 PENNESHAW?

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You can track vessels near PENNESHAW (AUPEA) 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 PENNESHAW?

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The Port of PENNESHAW is a port in AU. Its UN/LOCODE is AUPEA — 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 AUPEA 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 PENNESHAW?

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The Port of PENNESHAW operates in the UTC+10:30 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 PENNESHAW?

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PENNESHAW (UN/Locode: AUPEA), Australia is a seaport located at approximately -35.71737° N, 137.94370° E.

Where is the Port of PENNESHAW located?

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Coordinates: -35.71737° N, 137.94370° E. Nearby terminals/ports:KINGSCOTE — UN/Locode: AUKGC — -35.63000° N, 137.63000° ERAPID BAY — UN/Locode: AURAB — -35.52109° N, 138.18660° EPORT GILES — UN/Locode: AUPGI — -35.02220° N, 137.76750° E

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of PENNESHAW?

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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 PENNESHAW?

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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 PENNESHAW?

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Vessel types historically calling: Passenger and Tugs Harbor Craft.