Port of Rapid Bay

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About Port of Rapid Bay

Rapid Bay is a seaport on the west coast of the Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia. It handles container vessels, with a maximum draft of approximately 8.05 meters.

Background
Rapid Bay is a locality that includes a small seaside town and bay on the west coast of the Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia. It lies within the District Council of Yankalilla and its township is approximately 100 km south of the state capital, Adelaide. A pair of jetties are popular attractions for recreational fishing, scuba diving and snorkelling. The bay particularly known as a site for observing leafy seadragons in the wild. Its postcode is 5204.

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Vessel Limits

Max Draft
8.05m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

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Identification

UN/LOCODE
AURAB
Country
🇦🇺Australia
Time Zone
UTC+11

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
AU-SA
Area
East Australia
Sub-area
Great Australian Bight
Latitude
-35.5211°
Longitude
138.1866°

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the draft restrictions at the Port of Rapid Bay?

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The controlling depth at Rapid Bay is 8.05 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.

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Rapid Bay?

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The approach to Rapid Bay is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Cape Jervis Lighthouse at 6.7 NM to the SW. Other aids include Cape St. Albans (17.3 NM S), Cape Willoughby (19.5 NM S), Hope Cottage (28 NM WSW), Troubridge Island (30 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Rapid Bay on?

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The Port of Rapid Bay 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 Rapid Bay?

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You can track vessels near Rapid Bay (AURAB) 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 Rapid Bay?

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The Port of Rapid Bay is a port in AU. Its UN/LOCODE is AURAB — 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 AURAB 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 Rapid Bay?

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The Port of Rapid 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.

What is the Port of Rapid Bay?

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RAPID BAY (UN/Locode: AURAB), Australia is a seaport located at approximately -35.52109° N, 138.18660° E.

Where is the Port of Rapid Bay located?

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Coordinates: -35.52109° N, 138.18660° E. Nearby terminals/ports:PENNESHAW — UN/Locode: AUPEA — -35.71737° N, 137.94370° EKINGSCOTE — UN/Locode: AUKGC — -35.63000° N, 137.63000° EPORT STANVAC — UN/Locode: AUPST — -35.04000° N, 138.54000° E

What facilities are available at the Port of Rapid Bay?

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Depths: maximum draft approx. 8.05 m.

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Rapid Bay?

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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 Rapid Bay?

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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 Rapid Bay?

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Vessel types historically calling: Container.