Port of Warrnambool

AUWMB🇦🇺Australia

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About Port of Warrnambool

Warrnambool is a small port established in 1855 on the coast of Victoria, Australia. It is a protected harbor that requires pilots for vessel entry.

Background
Warrnambool is a city on the south-western coast of Victoria, Australia. At the 2021 census, Warrnambool had a population of 32,894. Situated on the Princes Highway, Warrnambool (Allansford) marks the western end of the Great Ocean Road and the southern end of the Hopkins Highway.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
8ft
Tidal Range
2ft

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Cranes
Mobile
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
D

History

Established
1855

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal breakwater
Shelter
Poor

Region

Subdivision
AU-VIC
Latitude
-38.4000°
Longitude
142.4833°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
54120 →
Wikidata
Q705867 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Warrnambool?

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The approach to Warrnambool is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Lady Bay Lower Lighthouse at 0.6 NM to the N. Other aids include Lady Bay Upper (0.6 NM N), Griffiths Island (10.8 NM W), Whaler's Bluff (41.3 NM W), Cape Nelson (44.3 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Warrnambool on?

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The Port of Warrnambool 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 Warrnambool?

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You can track vessels near Warrnambool (AUWMB) 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 Warrnambool?

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The Port of Warrnambool is a port in AU. Its UN/LOCODE is AUWMB — 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 AUWMB 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 Warrnambool?

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The Port of Warrnambool 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.