Port of MELBOURNE

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About Port of MELBOURNE

This port is a canal in Melbourne, Florida. It is located at coordinates 28.07736, -80.60077.

Background
The Port of Melbourne is the largest port for containerised and general cargo in Australia. It is located in Melbourne, Victoria, and covers an area at the mouth of the Yarra River, downstream of Bolte Bridge, which is at the head of Port Phillip, as well as several piers on the bay itself. Since 1 July 2003, the Port of Melbourne has been managed by the Port of Melbourne Corporation, a statutory corporation created by the State of Victoria.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
7m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
4163983 →
Wikidata
Q2038062 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
USMLB
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Marina

Region

Area
US East Coast
Latitude
28.0774°
Longitude
-80.6008°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to MELBOURNE is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Kissimmee Lighthouse at 44.4 NM to the WNW. Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of MELBOURNE?

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The Port of MELBOURNE is located within the US East Coast shipping lane — a major shipping corridor serving ports along the Atlantic seaboard of the United States. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of MELBOURNE?

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You can track vessels near MELBOURNE (USMLB) 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 MELBOURNE?

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The Port of MELBOURNE is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USMLB — 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 USMLB mean?

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The first two characters, US, are the ISO country code for US. 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 MELBOURNE?

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The Port of MELBOURNE 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.