Seaport · Australia
Port of Esperance
Esperance (Australia) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 54450). It lies on the Indian Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Australia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- AUEPR
- World Port Index no.
- 54450
- Coordinates
- 33.87°S, 121.90°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Australia
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 18.6 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 18.6 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 14.0 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 300.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 60.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 17.9 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- 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) | 2,810 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 2,800 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,400 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Esperance, 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 Esperance
Where is Port of Esperance?
Esperance (Australia) lies on the Indian Ocean, at about 33.87°S, 121.90°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Esperance?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE AUEPR for Esperance. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Esperance?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 300.0 m, beam 60.0 m, draft 17.9 m for Esperance. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Esperance from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 2,810 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,400 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 Esperance?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Esperance 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.