Introduction

Australian navy and visiting foreign navy ships normally berth at  Fort Hill Wharf or occasionally at East Arm Wharf.

See also

• US ship visits to Darwin
• Log of US Navy ship visits to Darwin, 2000 – 2014 (updated 1 April 2014)

LOCATION:

Fort Hill Wharf: 12°28’18″S 130°50’44″E

East Arm Wharf: 12°29′S 130°52′E

Port of Darwin, Fact Sheet No.1, Darwin Port Corporation

The Port of Darwin, located at latitude 12° 28’S, longitude 130° 50’E, on the southern shore ofthe Beagle Gulf in the Timor Sea, encompasses approximately 1,000km2 of open water, with　deep shipping channels. A line between Charles Point and Lee Point defines the seaward　boundary of the port.

A naturally occurring deep water port with world class　facilities and services, the Port of Darwin is strategically　positioned at the ‘top end’ of Australia, making it the closest　port to SE Asia and ‘Australia’s northern gateway of choice’.

A multi-modal hub, the Port comprises Stokes Hill Wharf,　Fort Hill Wharf, Frances Bay Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf and　East Arm Wharf which is located 13.5kms by road from the　Darwin CBD and is the Port’s main working facility. It has　both road and rail access and utilises modern materials　handling equipment to efficiently move 4,577,000 tonnes　of cargo annually.

Vessels drawing 11m can enter the Port in all tidal　conditions. Drafts over 11m may be accepted with prior　consultation and may need to wait for appropriate tidal　conditions before entering the harbour. Vessels up to 246　LOA and 12.83m draft have been accepted to the port.Middle Pass, the channel through Charles Point Patches at　the entrance to Darwin Harbour has a depth of 12.2m.

Project coordinator: Richard Tanter
Updated: 1 April 2014