Port of Portland

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About Port of Portland

Portland is a deep-water bulk port in Victoria, Australia. It handles bulk commodities and receives various vessel types including bulk carriers and tankers.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
12196079 →
Wikidata
Q137777835 →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
AUPTJ
Country
🇦🇺Australia
Time Zone
UTC+11
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
AU-VIC
Area
East Australia
Sub-area
Great Australian Bight
Latitude
-38.3487°
Longitude
141.6187°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Portland is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Whaler's Bluff Lighthouse at 0.8 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Cape Nelson (6.1 NM SW), Griffiths Island (30 NM E), Lady Bay Lower (40.9 NM E), Lady Bay Upper (40.9 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Portland on?

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The Port of Portland 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 Portland?

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You can track vessels near Portland (AUPTJ) 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 Portland?

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The Port of Portland is a port in AU. Its UN/LOCODE is AUPTJ — 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 AUPTJ 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 Portland?

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The Port of Portland 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 Portland?

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PORTLAND AU (UN/Locode: AUPTJ), Australia is a seaport located at approximately -38.34866° N, 141.61870° E.

Where is the Port of Portland located?

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Coordinates: -38.34866° N, 141.61870° E.

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Portland?

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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 Portland?

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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 Portland?

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