Seaport · Australia
Port of Broome
Broome (Australia) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 54630). It lies on the Indian Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Australia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- AUBME
- World Port Index no.
- 54630
- Coordinates
- 17.97°S, 122.23°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Australia
- Repairs
- Limited
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 | 14.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 9.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 280.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 9.5 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- Airport
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) | 1,950 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,930 nm |
| Hai Phong | 2,500 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Broome, with full port guides:
- Surabaya (Tanjung Perak) · 850 nm
- Fremantle (Perth) · 920 nm
- Semarang (Tanjung Emas) · 960 nm
- Jakarta (Tanjung Priok) · 1,150 nm
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 Broome
Where is Port of Broome?
Broome (Australia) lies on the Indian Ocean, at about 17.97°S, 122.23°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Broome?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE AUBME for Broome. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Broome?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 280.0 m, draft 9.5 m for Broome. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Broome from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,950 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 2,500 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Surabaya (Tanjung Perak), Fremantle (Perth), Semarang (Tanjung Emas).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Broome?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Broome 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.