Port Walcott

The controlling depth at Port Walcott is 16 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 Walcott is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Jarman Island Lighthouse at 3.6 NM to the SSE. Other aids include Legendre Island (24.4 NM NW), Dampier Port Control Tower (28.7 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port Walcott 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 Walcott (AUPWL) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for AUPWL on the live map.

The Port Walcott 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.

PORT WALCOTT (UN/Locode: AUPWL), Australia is a seaport located at approximately -20.60450° N, 117.18790° E.

Coordinates: -20.60450° N, 117.18790° E. Nearby terminals/ports:WITHNELL BAY — UN/Locode: AUWNB — -20.60000° N, 116.80000° EDAMPIER — UN/Locode: AUDAM — -20.63272° N, 116.67320° EWANDOO TERMINAL — UN/Locode: AUWNT — -20.15000° N, 116.42000° E

Harbor type/size: Open Roadstead and Very Small. Cranes: mobile cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts. Support: anchorage loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 12.5m - 13.7m; anchorage depth 11m - 12.2m; cargo pier depth 18.6m - 19.8m; oil terminal depth 9.4m - 10m and maximum draft approx. 16 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: not available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: not available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: available and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: available.

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier.