Seaport · Australia
Port of Point Murat
Point Murat (Australia) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 54575). It lies on the Indian Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Australia
- World Port Index no.
- 54575
- Coordinates
- 21.82°S, 114.18°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Australia
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 11.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 7.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 11.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
Communications and connections
- 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) | 2,000 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,990 nm |
| Hai Phong | 2,600 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Point Murat, with full port guides:
- Fremantle (Perth) · 620 nm
- Surabaya (Tanjung Perak) · 880 nm
- Semarang (Tanjung Emas) · 920 nm
- Jakarta (Tanjung Priok) · 1,030 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 Point Murat
Where is Port of Point Murat?
Point Murat (Australia) lies on the Indian Ocean, at about 21.82°S, 114.18°E.
How far is Point Murat from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 2,000 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 2,600 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Fremantle (Perth), Surabaya (Tanjung Perak), Semarang (Tanjung Emas).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Point Murat?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Point Murat 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.