Seaport · Australia
Port of Stanley
Stanley (Australia) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 54870). It lies on the Bass Strait.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Australia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- AUSTA
- World Port Index no.
- 54870
- Coordinates
- 40.77°S, 145.28°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Bass Strait; South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Tasmania
- 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 | 7.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 4.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 106.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 5.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
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) | 3,760 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 3,740 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,280 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Stanley, 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 Stanley
Where is Port of Stanley?
Stanley (Australia) lies on the Bass Strait, at about 40.77°S, 145.28°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Stanley?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE AUSTA for Stanley. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Stanley?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 106.0 m, draft 5.0 m for Stanley. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Stanley from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 3,760 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,280 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney (Port Botany).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Stanley?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Stanley 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.