Seaport · Australia
Port of Lucinda
Lucinda (Australia) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 53370). It lies on the Coral Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Australia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- AULUC
- World Port Index no.
- 53370
- Coordinates
- 18.52°S, 146.33°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Coral Sea; South Pacific 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 | 12.5 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 14.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 230.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 32.2 m |
| Max vessel draft | 12.3 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Med. mooring
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- 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) | 2,930 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 2,910 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,320 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Lucinda, 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 Lucinda
Where is Port of Lucinda?
Lucinda (Australia) lies on the Coral Sea, at about 18.52°S, 146.33°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Lucinda?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE AULUC for Lucinda. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Lucinda?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 230.0 m, beam 32.2 m, draft 12.3 m for Lucinda. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Lucinda from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 2,930 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,320 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Brisbane, Lae, Sydney (Port Botany).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Lucinda?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Lucinda 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.