Port of Withnell Bay

The approach to Withnell Bay is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Dampier Port Control Tower Lighthouse at 7.2 NM to the SW. Other aids include Legendre Island (13.9 NM NNE), Jarman Island (24.8 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Withnell Bay 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 Withnell Bay (AUWNB) 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 AUWNB on the live map.

The Port of Withnell Bay 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.

WITHNELL BAY (UN/Locode: AUWNB), Australia is a seaport located at approximately -20.60000° N, 116.80000° E.

Coordinates: -20.60000° N, 116.80000° E. Nearby terminals/ports:DAMPIER — UN/Locode: AUDAM — -20.63272° N, 116.67320° EPORT WALCOTT — UN/Locode: AUPWL — -20.60450° N, 117.18790° EWANDOO TERMINAL — UN/Locode: AUWNT — -20.15000° N, 116.42000° E

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

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

Vessel types historically calling: Gas Carrier and Tanker.