Port of Cooktown
Live map, verified port identifiers and location information for Cooktown in Australia.
Port Information
Live Vessel Map
Live AIS map provided by VesselFinder. Positions may be delayed or incomplete and must not be used for navigation.
About Cooktown Port
Cooktown Port is a verified port location in Australia. It is recorded in the Ship-Tracker Port Master with the UN/LOCODE AUCTN and the coordinates -15.4738700, 145.2481000. This profile brings together the port identity, regional position and map-based vessel information in one place. The page uses structured source fields rather than unverified descriptions of terminals, cargo volumes or facilities.
Port Location
The recorded position places Cooktown within Coral Sea and the wider North Australia maritime area. The location map is centred on the verified coordinates from the Port Master. It can be used to understand the port’s geographic setting and its relationship to surrounding coastal and maritime locations. Coordinates are identifiers for the mapped position and should not be used as navigational instructions.
Map position is based on the verified port coordinates shown above.
Live vessel tracking near Cooktown
The live vessel map provides an external AIS view around Cooktown Port. Depending on coverage, visitors may see vessels reported near the selected coordinates and can open available vessel details through the map provider. AIS positions can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable. The map is therefore intended for general information and vessel discovery, not for navigation, safety decisions or confirmation of an arrival time.
Nearby Ports
Nearby port locations calculated from the Port Master include Cape Flattery, Lizard Island, Port Douglas, Yorkeys Knob, Cairns, Innisfail. They are ordered geographically from the verified coordinates and help visitors explore the surrounding port network. A nearby-port name becomes an internal link only when a valid Ship-Tracker WordPress page and mapping exist; no destination URL is invented for an unavailable page.
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Ports in Australia
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cooktown Port located?
The verified position is latitude -15.4738700 and longitude 145.2481000 in Australia.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Cooktown?
The UN/LOCODE recorded for Cooktown is AUCTN.
Can I view vessels near Cooktown Port?
Yes. The page includes a VesselFinder AIS map centred on the port coordinates. Coverage and reported positions may vary.
Is the vessel map suitable for navigation?
No. The embedded AIS map is for general information only and must not be used for navigation or safety decisions.
Which ports are near Cooktown?
The page calculates nearby ports from verified Port Master coordinates. Current nearby results include Cape Flattery, Lizard Island, Port Douglas, Yorkeys Knob, Cairns, Innisfail.
Sources & Data Notes
Port identity and coordinates are provided from the controlled Ship-Tracker Port Master snapshot. Live AIS positions are displayed through the embedded VesselFinder service and may be delayed, incomplete or unavailable.