Seaport · Australia
Port of Wyndham
Wyndham (Australia) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 54660). It lies on the Joseph Bonaparte Gulf.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Australia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- AUWYN
- World Port Index no.
- 54660
- Coordinates
- 15.47°S, 128.10°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Joseph Bonaparte Gulf; Timor Sea; 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 | 6.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 9.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 8.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 190.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 8.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
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) | 2,020 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 2,000 nm |
| Hai Phong | 2,520 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Wyndham, with full port guides:
- Surabaya (Tanjung Perak) · 1,030 nm
- Semarang (Tanjung Emas) · 1,160 nm
- Fremantle (Perth) · 1,200 nm
- Lae · 1,230 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 Wyndham
Where is Port of Wyndham?
Wyndham (Australia) lies on the Joseph Bonaparte Gulf, at about 15.47°S, 128.10°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Wyndham?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE AUWYN for Wyndham. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Wyndham?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 190.0 m, draft 8.0 m for Wyndham. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Wyndham from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 2,020 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 2,520 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Surabaya (Tanjung Perak), Semarang (Tanjung Emas), Fremantle (Perth).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Wyndham?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Wyndham 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.