Seaport · Australia
Port of Geraldton
Geraldton (Australia) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 54540). It lies on the Indian Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Australia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- AUGET
- World Port Index no.
- 54540
- Coordinates
- 28.78°S, 114.60°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Main use
- Cargo
- 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 | 14.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 11.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 12.5 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 293.2 m |
| Max vessel beam | 43.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 12.8 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
- Tugs: salvage
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- 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) | 2,420 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 2,400 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,020 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Geraldton, with full port guides:
- Fremantle (Perth) · 200 nm
- Adelaide · 1,270 nm
- Surabaya (Tanjung Perak) · 1,300 nm
- Semarang (Tanjung Emas) · 1,330 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 Geraldton
Where is Port of Geraldton?
Geraldton (Australia) lies on the Indian Ocean, at about 28.78°S, 114.60°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Geraldton?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE AUGET for Geraldton. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Geraldton?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 293.2 m, beam 43.0 m, draft 12.8 m for Geraldton. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Geraldton from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 2,420 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,020 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Fremantle (Perth), Adelaide, Surabaya (Tanjung Perak).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Geraldton?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Geraldton 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.