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Ardrossan

Ardrossan is a very small open roadstead on the Indian Ocean, in Australia. Its UN/LOCODE is AUARD. Pilotage is compulsory, tugs are available and it is a first port of entry. Ardrossan offers fresh water. Vessel Hunter tracks its live arrivals and the vessels heading its way.

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UN/LOCODEAUARD
CountryAustralia
TypePort
RegionGreat Australian Bight, East Australia
Coordinates-34.434, 137.924

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Services and supplies

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Supplies

Fuel oil
No
Diesel
No
Fresh water
Yes
Deck stores
No

Repair

Ship repairs
None

Harbour

Pilotage
Compulsory
Tugs
Yes
Stevedores
Yes

Waste and health

Garbage reception
No
Dirty ballast reception
No
Medical facilities
Yes

Largest vessel

Length
200 m
Beam
32.2 m
Draft
9 m

Approach and berths

Shelter, entrance, clearance and cargo berths at Ardrossan, as the nautical port index records them. Depths are not shown: the index gives them as broad bands for one point in the port, too coarse to plan a call on.

Approach

Shelter
Good
Entrance restrictions
Tide, other
Pilotage available
Yes
Tug assistance
Yes
Salvage tugs
No
ETA message required
Yes
Turning area
No
Overhead limits
Yes

Entry

First port of entry
Yes
Sanitation inspection
Yes

Connections

Airport nearby
Yes

Ports near Ardrossan

Other Australia ports on the same stretch of coast.

Questions about Ardrossan

What is the UN/LOCODE of Ardrossan?

The UN/LOCODE of Ardrossan is AUARD.

Is pilotage compulsory in Ardrossan?

Yes. The nautical port index lists pilotage in Ardrossan as compulsory.

Can ships take bunkers in Ardrossan?

The nautical port index lists no fuel oil or diesel supply in Ardrossan.

What is the largest vessel Ardrossan can take?

The nautical port index gives a largest vessel of 200 m long, 32.2 m wide, 9 m draft for Ardrossan.

Is Ardrossan a first port of entry?

Yes. Ships arriving from abroad can clear in at Ardrossan.

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