Seaport · Australia
Port of Hobart
Hobart (Australia) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 54760). It lies on the South Pacific Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Australia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- AUHBA
- World Port Index no.
- 54760
- Coordinates
- 42.88°S, 147.33°E
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Tasmania
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- Large
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 12.5 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 18.6 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 11.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 14.0 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 348.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 41.2 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Vessel traffic service
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
- Tugs: salvage
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- 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) | 3,910 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 3,890 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,440 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Hobart, 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. 127 (Enroute) - East Coast of Australia and New Zealand.
Frequently asked questions about Hobart
Where is Port of Hobart?
Hobart (Australia) lies on the South Pacific Ocean, at about 42.88°S, 147.33°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Hobart?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE AUHBA for Hobart. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Hobart?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 348.0 m, beam 41.2 m for Hobart. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Hobart from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 3,910 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,440 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Melbourne, Sydney (Port Botany), Adelaide.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Hobart?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Hobart 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.