Port Huon

AUPHU🇦🇺Australia

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About Port Huon

Also known as: Port Huon

Port Huon is a harbor located in Tasmania, Australia. It serves as a local port, primarily handling general cargo.

Background
Port Huon is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Huon Valley in the South-east LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 22 kilometres (14 mi) south-west of the town of Huonville. The 2016 census recorded a population of 428 for the state suburb of Port Huon.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
1m

Region

Subdivision
AU-TAS
Latitude
-43.1833°
Longitude
146.9833°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
AUPHU
Country
🇦🇺Australia
Time Zone
UTC+11
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2162882 →
Wikidata
Q21904556 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port Huon?

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The approach to Port Huon is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Cape Bruny Lighthouse at 19.7 NM to the SSE. Other aids include Iron Pot Island (20.4 NM ENE), Sandy Bay Point (23.1 NM NE), Black Jack Rocks (23.7 NM ENE), Whale Head (27.7 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port Huon on?

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The Port Huon 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 Huon?

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You can track vessels near Port Huon (AUPHU) 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 Huon?

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The Port Huon is a port in AU. Its UN/LOCODE is AUPHU — 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 AUPHU 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 Huon?

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The Port Huon 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.