Seaport · Australia
Port of Albany
Albany (Australia) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 54470). It lies on the Indian Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Australia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- AUALH
- World Port Index no.
- 54470
- Coordinates
- 35.03°S, 117.88°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Australia
- Other names
- Princess Royal Harbor
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- Medium
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 11.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 9.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 11.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 294.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 37.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 11.7 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Airport
- Rail
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 2,820 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 2,800 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,420 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Albany, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 175 (Enroute) - North West and South Coasts of Australia.
Frequently asked questions about Albany
Where is Port of Albany?
Albany (Australia) lies on the Indian Ocean, at about 35.03°S, 117.88°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Albany?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE AUALH for Albany. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Albany?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 294.0 m, beam 37.0 m, draft 11.7 m for Albany. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Albany from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 2,820 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,420 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Fremantle (Perth), Adelaide, Melbourne.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Albany?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Albany through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.