Port of Hobart
Hobart is a river harbor in Australia, registered under the UN/LOCODE code AUHBA.
This is a directory stub generated from the UN/LOCODE registry; a fuller write-up has not yet been added.
Port characteristics
- Size / type
- Medium, River, natural
- Shelter
- Excellent
- Entrance restrictions
- None listed
- Overhead limitations
- Bridges or power cables present
- Charted depths
- Channel12.5–13.7 m (41–45 ft)
- Anchorage18.6–19.8 m (61–65 ft)
- Cargo pier11.0–12.2 m (36–40 ft)
- Oil/LNG terminal14.0–15.2 m (46–51 ft)
- Terminal infrastructure
- Cargo handlingCargo pier charted (11.0–12.2 m (36–40 ft))
- Oil / LNG handlingOil/LNG terminal charted (14.0–15.2 m (46–51 ft))
Container-terminal handling is not classified by the WPI dataset, so this entry does not infer it.
- Mean tidal range
- 1 m
- Max. vessel size
- Over 152 m (500 ft) length
- Also noted
- good holding ground; turning area available
Facilities and services
The port is a first port of entry and requires an ETA message. Pilotage is compulsory, available, and advisable. Salvage and assist tugs are available. Pratique and a deratting certificate are available. Communications include telephone, telegraph, radio, and air. Cargo can be worked at wharves.
The port offers medical facilities, garbage disposal, and dirty ballast reception. Fixed and mobile cranes are available, with lift capacity of 25–49 tons. Available services include longshore labor, electrical services, navigation equipment repair, and electrical repair. Supplies on offer include provisions, water, fuel oil, diesel oil, and deck supplies.
Repair capability is rated limited and a large marine railway.
Notes and references
- NGA Pub. 150, World Port Index, 27th ed. (2019), index no. 54760, Pub. 127, chart 75193. Port characteristics are historical reference data; verify current depths, restrictions, facilities, and services with official notices.
- NGA World Port Index database (WPI.mdb), 2019. Facilities and services data.
- Record status: WPI-classified port.