Port of Cairns

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Port of Cairns

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Port of Cairns Highlights

Embark on a journey to explore the allure of Port of Cairns located in Australia. Recognized by its distinct AU CNS code, this port boasts an expansive harbor catering to vessels of diverse sizes, including those of up to 294 m. Benefiting from Good shielding, it stands as a dependable nucleus for global commerce and seamless voyages. Anchored at -16.916667, 145.783333, Port of Cairns beckons as a portal to savor the captivating coastal elegance of Australia. MarineTraffic provides real-time information on the movements of ships and maritime traffic around the world. Track ships at Port of Cairns with our live ship tracking map .

  • Country: Australia
  • World Water Body: Coral Sea, South Pacific Ocean
  • LOCODE: AU CNS
  • Latitude: -16.916667
  • Longitude: 145.783333
  • Harbor Type: River (Natural)
  • Harbor Size: Small
  • Shelter: Good

Ship Tracker Port of Cairns

S T A R T

Map of Port of Cairns in Australia

Entrance Restrictions

  • Tidal Range: 2 m
  • Tide: Tidal Restrictions Available At Port of Cairns: No
  • Heavy Swell: Heavy Swell Restrictions Available At Port of Cairns: No
  • Ice: Ice Restrictions Available At Port of Cairns: No
  • Overhead Limits: Overhead Limits Restrictions Available At Port of Cairns: Yes
  • Other:Other Restrictions Available At Port of Cairns: Yes

Pilotage

  • Compulsory: Pilotage Compulsory At Port of Cairns: Yes
  • Available: Pilotage Available At Port of Cairns: Yes
  • Local Assistance: Local Pilotage Available At Port of Cairns: Unknown
  • Advisable: Pilotage Advisable At Port of Cairns: Yes

Other Port Infos

  • Channel Services: 7.9 m
  • Anchorage Options: 11 m
  • Cargo Pier Management: 9.4 m
  • LNG Terminals: n/a
  • Oil Terminals: 9.4 m
  • Good Holding Ground: Good Holding Ground Available At Port of Cairns: Unknown
  • Turning Area :Turning Area Available At Port of Cairns: Yes

Communications

  • Telephone: Telephone Communications Available At Port of Cairns: Yes
  • Telefax: Telefax Communications Available At Port of Cairns: Unknown
  • Radio: Radio Communications Available At Port of Cairns: Yes
  • Radiotelephone: Radiotelephone Communications Available At Port of Cairns: Unknown
  • Airport: Airport Communications Available At Port of Cairns: Yes
  • Rail: Rail Communications Available At Port of Cairns: Yes

Load/Offload

  • Wharves: Wharves Facilities Available At Port of Cairns: Yes
  • Anchorage: Anchorage Facilities Available At Port of Cairns: Unknown
  • Med Mooring: Med Mooring Facilities Available At Port of Cairns: Unknown
  • Beach Mooring: Beach Mooring Facilities Available At Port of Cairns: Unknown
  • Ice Mooring: Ice Mooring Facilities Available At Port of Cairns: Unknown

Cranes

  • Fixed: Fixed Cranes Available At Port of Cairns: Yes
  • Mobile: Mobile Cranes Available At Port of Cairns: Yes
  • Floating: Floating Cranes Available At Port of Cairns: Unknown

Lifts

  • 100 Tons plus: Lifts for 100 Tons Plus Available At Port of Cairns: Unknown
  • 50 – 100 Tons: Lifts for 50 - 100 Tons Available At Port of Cairns: Unknown
  • 25 – 49 Tons: Lifts for 25 - 49 Tons Available At Port of Cairns: Yes
  • 0 – 24 Tons: Lifts for 0 to 24 Tons Available At Port of Cairns: Yes

Port Services

  • Longshoremen: Longshoremen Available At Port of Cairns: Yes
  • Electricity: Electricity Available At Port of Cairns: Yes
  • Steam: Steam Available At Port of Cairns: No
  • Navigation Equip.: Navigation Equipment Available At Port of Cairns: Yes
  • Electrical Repair: Electrical Repair Available At Port of Cairns: Yes
  • Ice Breaking: Ice Breaking Available At Port of Cairns: Unknown
  • Diving: Diving Available At Port of Cairns: Unknown

Supplies

  • Provisions: Provisions At Port of Cairns: Unknown
  • Water: Water Supplies Available At Port of Cairns: Yes
  • Fuel Oil: Fuel Oil Supplies Available At Port of Cairns: Yes
  • Diesel Oil: Diesel Oil Supplies Available At Port of Cairns: Unknown
  • Deck: Deck Supplies Available At Port of Cairns: Yes
  • Engine: Engine Supplies Available At Port of Cairns: Yes

Quarantine

  • Pratique:Quarantine Pratiques Available At Port of Cairns: Yes
  • SSCC Cert:Quarantine Sanitation Available At Port of Cairns: Unknown
  • Other:Other Quarantine Pratiques Available At Port of Cairns: Unknown

Services

  • Dry Dock: Small
  • Railway: Small
  • Medical Facilities: Medical Facilities Available At Port of Cairns: Yes
  • Garbage Disposal:Garbage Disposal Services Available At Port of Cairns: Yes
  • Degaussing:Degaussing Services Available At Port of Cairns: Unknown
  • Dirty Ballast:Dirty Ballast Disposal Services At Port of Cairns: Yes

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