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Westernport

Westernport is a very small natural coastal harbour on the Bass Strait, in Australia. Its UN/LOCODE is AUWEP. Pilotage is compulsory, tugs are available and it is a first port of entry. Westernport offers fuel oil, ship stores, fresh water and moderate repairs. Vessel Hunter tracks its live arrivals and the vessels heading its way.

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Port profile

UN/LOCODEAUWEP
CountryAustralia
TypePort
RegionTasman Sea, East Australia
Coordinates-38.332, 145.226

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Heading here

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In port now

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Arrival profile

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How many vessels arrive at Westernport day by day over the next two weeks, by type.

Port calls and time in port

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Recent calls at Westernport and how long each vessel stayed.

Services and supplies

What Westernport offers a visiting ship, as the port index records it. Lines the index does not state are left out.

Supplies

Fuel oil
Yes
Fresh water
Yes
Deck stores
Yes
Engine stores
Yes

Repair

Ship repairs
Moderate
Slipway
Small
Electrical repair
Yes

Harbour

Pilotage
Compulsory
Tugs
Yes
Stevedores
Yes

Waste and health

Garbage reception
Yes
Dirty ballast reception
No
Medical facilities
Yes

Largest vessel

Length
300 m
Draft
15.5 m

Approach and berths

Shelter, entrance, clearance and cargo berths at Westernport, 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
Yes
ETA message required
Yes
Turning area
Yes
Overhead limits
Yes

Entry

First port of entry
Yes
Free pratique
Yes

Cargo and berths

Wharves
Yes
Fixed cranes
Yes

Connections

Airport nearby
Yes
Rail connection
Yes

Ports near Westernport

Other Australia ports on the same stretch of coast.

Questions about Westernport

What is the UN/LOCODE of Westernport?

The UN/LOCODE of Westernport is AUWEP.

Is pilotage compulsory in Westernport?

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

Can ships take bunkers in Westernport?

Yes. Westernport offers fuel oil, according to the nautical port index.

What is the largest vessel Westernport can take?

The nautical port index gives a largest vessel of 300 m long, 15.5 m draft for Westernport.

Is Westernport a first port of entry?

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

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