Seaport · Australia
Port of Milner Bay
Milner Bay (Australia) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 54671). It lies on the Gulf of Carpentaria.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Australia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- AUMIB
- World Port Index no.
- 54671
- Coordinates
- 13.87°S, 136.42°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Gulf of Carpentaria; Arafura Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Australia
- Repairs
- None
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 23.2 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 17.1 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 12.5 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 225.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 32.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 12.5 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed 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
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
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) | 2,300 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 2,280 nm |
| Hai Phong | 2,720 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Milner Bay, 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 Milner Bay
Where is Port of Milner Bay?
Milner Bay (Australia) lies on the Gulf of Carpentaria, at about 13.87°S, 136.42°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Milner Bay?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE AUMIB for Milner Bay. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Milner Bay?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 225.0 m, beam 32.0 m, draft 12.5 m for Milner Bay. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Milner Bay from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 2,300 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 2,720 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Lae, Brisbane, Adelaide.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Milner Bay?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Milner Bay 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.