Seaport · Australia
Port of Whyalla
Whyalla (Australia) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 54320). It lies on the Spencer Gulf.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Australia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- AUWYA
- World Port Index no.
- 54320
- Coordinates
- 33.03°S, 137.58°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Spencer Gulf; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Australia
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- Medium
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 | 7.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 200.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 32.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 11.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
- Tugs: salvage
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Airport
- Rail
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) | 3,170 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 3,150 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,690 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Whyalla, 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 Whyalla
Where is Port of Whyalla?
Whyalla (Australia) lies on the Spencer Gulf, at about 33.03°S, 137.58°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Whyalla?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE AUWYA for Whyalla. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Whyalla?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 200.0 m, beam 32.0 m, draft 11.0 m for Whyalla. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Whyalla from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 3,170 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,690 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney (Port Botany).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Whyalla?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Whyalla 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.