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Port of Thursday Island

AUTIS🇦🇺Australia

Port Location

About Port of Thursday Island

This harbor serves Thursday Island in Australia's Torres Strait, acting as a coastal hub. It handles general cargo, containers, and bulk carriers, with facilities including mobile cranes and wharves. The port accommodates a range of vessel types, from offshore support to passenger craft.

Background
Thursday Island, colloquially known as TI, or in the Kawrareg dialect, Waiben or Waibene, is an island of the Torres Strait Islands, an archipelago of at least 274 small islands in the Torres Strait. TI is located approximately 39 kilometres north of Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland, Australia.

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Vessel Limits

Max Draft
6.05m
Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2207424 →
Wikidata
Q556632 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
AUTIS
Country
🇦🇺Australia
Time Zone
UTC+10
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
AU-QLD
Area
North Australia
Sub-area
Arafura Sea
Latitude
-10.5844°
Longitude
142.2210°

Nearby Vessels

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the draft restrictions at the Port of Thursday Island?+
The controlling depth at Thursday Island is 6.05 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 Thursday Island?+
The approach to Thursday Island is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Goods Lighthouse at 4.2 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Booby Island (18.4 NM W), Eborac Island (19.4 NM ESE), Albany Rock (25.4 NM ESE), East Strait Island Range Rear (35.6 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Thursday Island on?+
The Port of Thursday Island is situated on the Coral Sea in AU. The area falls within the tropical climate zone with warm waters and seasonal monsoons, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Thursday Island?+
You can track vessels near Thursday Island (AUTIS) 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 AUTIS on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Thursday Island?+
The Port of Thursday Island operates in the UTC+10 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 Thursday Island?+
THURSDAY ISLAND (UN/Locode: AUTIS), Australia is a seaport located at approximately -10.58441° N, 142.22100° E.
Where is the Port of Thursday Island located?+
Coordinates: -10.58441° N, 142.22100° E. Nearby terminals/ports:PORT KENNEDY — UN/Locode: AUPKN — -10.58000° N, 142.22000° EGOODS IS — UN/Locode: AUGOI — -10.57000° N, 142.16000° EBOOBY ISLAND — UN/Locode: AUBOO — -10.60000° N, 141.92000° E
What facilities are available at the Port of Thursday Island?+
Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading. Depths: channel depth 4.9m - 6.1m; anchorage depth 7.1m - 9.1m; cargo pier depth 3.4m - 4.6m; oil terminal depth 3.4m - 4.6m and maximum draft approx. 6.05 m.
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Thursday Island?+
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 Thursday Island?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: 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: not available.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Thursday Island?+
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Pleasure Craft, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft.