Port of Heard Island

HMHEA🇭🇲Heard Island and McDonald Islands

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About Port of Heard Island

Heard Island is an uninhabited, remote island in the southern Indian Ocean. It possesses no port facilities and is primarily visited by research vessels and occasional expedition ships. Access is challenging due to its exposed location and lack of natural shelter.

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Classification

Type
Port

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Identification

UN/LOCODE
HMHEA
Country
🇭🇲Heard Island and McDonald Islands
Time Zone
UTC+5

Region

Latitude
-53.0833°
Longitude
73.7167°
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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Heard Island on?

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The Port of Heard Island is situated on the Indian Ocean in HM. 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 Heard Island?

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You can track vessels near Heard Island (HMHEA) 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 Heard Island?

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The Port of Heard Island is a port in HM. Its UN/LOCODE is HMHEA — 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 HMHEA mean?

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The first two characters, HM, are the ISO country code for HM. 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 Heard Island?

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The Port of Heard Island operates in the UTC+5 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.