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Port of Stanley

AUSTA🇦🇺Australia

Port Location

About Port of Stanley

Also known as: Stanley Pool

Stanley is a coastal anchorage in Tasmania, Australia. It handles general cargo vessels and features fixed cranes with lifting capacities up to 24 MT. The port offers wharf and anchorage loading/offloading with good holding ground.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
13m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2079334 →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
AUSTA
Country
🇦🇺Australia
Time Zone
UTC+8
Feature Type
ANCH (Anchorage)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
AU-TAS
Area
East Australia
Sub-area
Tasman Sea
Latitude
-40.7679°
Longitude
145.3020°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Stanley?+
The approach to Stanley is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Highfield Point Lighthouse at 0.4 NM to the NW. Other aids include Highfield Point (1.4 NM NNW), Rocky Cape (10.7 NM ESE), Table Cape (22.2 NM ESE), Cape Rochon (27.4 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Stanley on?+
The Port of Stanley is situated on the South Pacific 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 Stanley?+
You can track vessels near Stanley (AUSTA) 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 AUSTA on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Stanley?+
The Port of Stanley operates in the UTC+8 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 Stanley?+
STANLEY (UN/Locode: AUSTA), Australia is a seaport located at approximately -40.76787° N, 145.30200° E.
Where is the Port of Stanley located?+
Coordinates: -40.76787° N, 145.30200° E. Nearby terminals/ports:PORT LATTA — UN/Locode: AUPLA — -40.83563° N, 145.38650° EBURNIE — UN/Locode: AUBWT — -41.05537° N, 145.91730° EULVERSTONE — UN/Locode: AUULV — -41.15132° N, 146.16690° E
What facilities are available at the Port of Stanley?+
Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Medium. Cranes: fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 7.1m - 9.1m; anchorage depth 4.9m - 6.1m; cargo pier depth 6.4m - 7.6m and oil terminal depth 3.4m - 4.6m.
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Stanley?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Stanley?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: not available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available; first port of entry: available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: available; pilotage advisable; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Stanley?+
Vessel types historically calling: General Cargo.