Port of Melbourne
Live map, verified port identifiers and location information for Melbourne 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.
Melbourne Ship Tracker & Vessel Activity
Use the live vessel map on this page to explore reported ship activity around Melbourne and the recorded Tasman Sea area. Public AIS data can help identify vessels operating near the port and connect visitors with available ship profiles.
Combine the live map with the nearby-port links and Ship-Tracker.org vessel database to explore maritime traffic around this port. AIS coverage and update intervals vary, so reported positions may be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable.
About Melbourne Port
Melbourne Port is a verified port location in Australia. It is recorded in the Ship-Tracker Port Master with the UN/LOCODE AUMEL and the coordinates -37.8387800, 144.9370000. 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 Melbourne within Tasman Sea and the wider East 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 Melbourne
The live vessel map provides an external AIS view around Melbourne 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 Point Wilson, Martha Cove, Queenscliff, Point Henry, Sorrento, Geelong. 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.
Ports in Australia
Explore published port profiles across Australia in the Ship-Tracker.org port directory.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Melbourne Port located?
The verified position is latitude -37.8387800 and longitude 144.9370000 in Australia.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Melbourne?
The UN/LOCODE recorded for Melbourne is AUMEL.
Can I view vessels near Melbourne 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 Melbourne?
The page calculates nearby ports from verified Port Master coordinates. Current nearby results include Point Wilson, Martha Cove, Queenscliff, Point Henry, Sorrento, Geelong.
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.