Port Lincoln

The controlling depth at Port Lincoln is 14.07 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.

The approach to Port Lincoln is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Cape Donington Lighthouse at 6.1 NM to the E. Other aids include Dangerous Reef (17.6 NM ESE), Williams Island (18.6 NM SSE), Winceby Island (24.9 NM NE), South Neptune Island (38.5 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port Lincoln 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 Port Lincoln (AUPLO) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

The Port Lincoln is a port in AU. Its UN/LOCODE is AUPLO — 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 Lincoln 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.

PORT LINCOLN (UN/Locode: AUPLO), Australia is a seaport located at approximately -34.72842° N, 135.87100° E.

Coordinates: -34.72842° N, 135.87100° E.

Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Medium. Cranes: mobile cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts and 25–49 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading. Depths: channel depth 14m - 15.2m; anchorage depth 21.6m - 22.9m; cargo pier depth 14m - 15.2m; oil terminal depth 7.1m - 9.1m and maximum draft approx. 14.07 m.

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): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: not available; first port of entry: available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.

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