Seaport · Australia
Port of Thursday Island
Thursday Island (Australia) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 53300). It lies on the Torres Strait.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Australia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- AUTIS
- World Port Index no.
- 53300
- Coordinates
- 10.58°S, 142.22°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Torres Strait; South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Australia
- Other names
- Port Kennedy
- 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 | 4.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 7.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 3.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 3.4 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 113.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 5.9 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- 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) | 2,470 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 2,450 nm |
| Hai Phong | 2,820 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Thursday Island, 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 Thursday Island
Where is Port of Thursday Island?
Thursday Island (Australia) lies on the Torres Strait, at about 10.58°S, 142.22°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Thursday Island?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE AUTIS for Thursday Island. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Thursday Island?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 113.0 m, draft 5.9 m for Thursday Island. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Thursday Island from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 2,470 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 2,820 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 Thursday Island?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Thursday Island 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.