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Port of SOUTHPORT QLD

AUSHQ🇦🇺Australia

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About Port of SOUTHPORT QLD

Southport is a small port located on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. It primarily serves recreational vessels and light commercial traffic. The port's facilities are geared towards pleasure craft and local fishing operations.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
East Australia
Sub-area
Coral Sea
Latitude
-27.9281°
Longitude
153.4150°

Identification

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of SOUTHPORT QLD?

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The approach to SOUTHPORT QLD is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Point Danger Lighthouse at 15.9 NM to the SSE. Other aids include Fingal Head (18.3 NM SSE), Point Cleveland (26 NM NNW), Point Lookout (30.5 NM NNE), Bulwer Island Range Rear (33.8 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of SOUTHPORT QLD on?

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The Port of SOUTHPORT QLD is situated on the Coral 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 SOUTHPORT QLD?

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You can track vessels near SOUTHPORT QLD (AUSHQ) 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 AUSHQ on the live map.

Where is the Port of SOUTHPORT QLD?

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The Port of SOUTHPORT QLD is a port in AU. Its UN/LOCODE is AUSHQ — 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 AUSHQ 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 SOUTHPORT QLD?

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The Port of SOUTHPORT QLD 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.