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Port of WATSONS BAY

AUR2W🇦🇺Australia

Port Location

About Port of WATSONS BAY

Also known as: Bahia de Sidney, Bahía de Sídney, Baia de Jackson, Baia de Sydney, Bandari ya Sydney, Baía de Jackson

This harbor, operated by the Royal Australian Navy since 1945, is located in Sydney, Australia. It serves as a naval base and is situated within Sydney Harbour.

Background
Watsons Bay is a harbourside, eastern suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Watsons Bay is located 11 km north-east of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of the Municipality of Woollahra.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

History

Established
1945
Operator (Wikidata ID)
Royal Australian Navy

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
AUR2W
Country
🇦🇺Australia
Time Zone
UTC+11
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
East Australia
Sub-area
Coral Sea
Latitude
-33.8477°
Longitude
151.2765°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2162486 →
Wikidata
Q1002650 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of WATSONS BAY?+
The approach to WATSONS BAY is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Vaucluse Bay Range Front Lighthouse at 0.2 NM to the SW. Other aids include Eastern Channel Pile Light (0.4 NM NNW), Macquarie (0.6 NM SE), Vaucluse Bay Range Rear (0.7 NM SSW), Hornby (0.9 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of WATSONS BAY on?+
The Port of WATSONS BAY is situated on the Tasman Sea 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.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of WATSONS BAY?+
You can track vessels near WATSONS BAY (AUR2W) 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 AUR2W on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of WATSONS BAY?+
The Port of WATSONS BAY 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.