Port of Useless Loop

The controlling depth at Useless Loop is 9.75 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.

The approach to Useless Loop is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Steep Point Lighthouse at 13.6 NM to the W. Other aids include Cape Peron (36.7 NM N), Cape Inscription (44.5 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Useless Loop is situated on the Indian Ocean 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.

You can track vessels near Useless Loop (AUUSL) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

The Port of Useless Loop is a port in AU. Its UN/LOCODE is AUUSL — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

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.

The Port of Useless Loop 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.

USELESS LOOP (UN/Locode: AUUSL), Australia is a seaport located at approximately -26.10982° N, 113.40990° E.

Coordinates: -26.10982° N, 113.40990° E.

Harbor type/size: Open Roadstead and Very Small. Support: Mediterranean mooring. Depths: channel depth 9.4m - 10m; anchorage depth 12.5m - 13.7m; cargo pier depth 9.4m - 10m and maximum draft approx. 9.75 m.

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: apply and other: none noted.

Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: not available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier and General Cargo.