Seaport · Australia
Port of Useless Loop
Useless Loop (Australia) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 54555). It lies on the Indian Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Australia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- AUUSL
- World Port Index no.
- 54555
- Coordinates
- 26.08°S, 113.40°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Indian 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 | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 12.5 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 180.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 28.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 9.8 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
- Med. mooring
Entrance restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
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) | 2,250 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 2,230 nm |
| Hai Phong | 2,850 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Useless Loop, with full port guides:
- Fremantle (Perth) · 380 nm
- Surabaya (Tanjung Perak) · 1,130 nm
- Semarang (Tanjung Emas) · 1,160 nm
- Jakarta (Tanjung Priok) · 1,260 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 Useless Loop
Where is Port of Useless Loop?
Useless Loop (Australia) lies on the Indian Ocean, at about 26.08°S, 113.40°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Useless Loop?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE AUUSL for Useless Loop. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Useless Loop?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 180.0 m, beam 28.0 m, draft 9.8 m for Useless Loop. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Useless Loop from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 2,250 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 2,850 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 Useless Loop?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Useless Loop 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.