AUS 53 — Approaches to Port Hedland, WA Nautical Chart

For skippers, pilots, and coastal crews transiting Australia’s iron-ore gateway

Set up safe entries to Port Hedland with AUS 53. Approach coverage at 1:50,000 on Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) — ideal for plotting leads, tidal windows, and waypoint checks across channels, banks, and turning areas.

Why skippers choose this chart

• 🧭 Approach-focused scale — 1:50,000 for clear situational awareness in the approach lanes.

• 🚢 Traffic & hazards awareness — Supports alignment on channels, leads, and clearing bearings in high-traffic waters.

• 🛰️ UTM grid precision — Straightforward bearings and fixes for confident pilotage.

• 📍 Exact bounds — All four limits listed for quick position checks (see below).

• 🗺️ Deck-ready materials — Soft-matte, writeable laminate front for correction/grease pencils.

• 🇦🇺 Printed in Australia — Colour-managed, hand-checked.

Coverage

• Main Chart — AUS 53: Australia North West Coast · Western Australia · Approaches to Port Hedland

  • Scale: 1:50,000 · Projection: Universal Transverse Mercator

  • Bounds: N 19°51.90′ S · S 20°19.90′ S · E 118°38.60′ E · W 118°19.86′ E

  • Publication: 03-Feb-1970 · Latest Edition: 16-Apr-2026

Premium materials & finishes

• Paper (120 gsm matte) — Crisp, flexible and chart-table friendly; ideal under nav-station glass.

• Laminated (soft-matte front / gloss back, edge-sealed) — Front is low-glare and writeable with chart-correction/grease pencils; gloss back adds rigidity. Wipes clean with a soft cloth.

Note: We use a soft-matte writeable face with a gloss reverse so you can annotate fixes, tides and ETAs directly on the chart, then clean down between passages.

On-board & ashore use

• 🧭 Pilotage & approach planning — Plot tracks, clearing bearings, and contingencies into the port.

• 📒 Crew briefings — Clear layout for leads/marks and waypoint verification.

• 🛠️ Bridge/club display — Durable laminated option for noticeboards and training rooms.

• 🎁 Gift for skippers — A practical Pilbara approach sheet for WA crews.

Specifications

Important note (mariner’s guidance)

This product is ideal for planning, briefing, education, and display. For underway navigation, always carry and consult the latest official hydrographic chart or approved ECDIS and current Notices to Mariners. Local conditions, channels, and aids may change.

Ready to line up your Port Hedland approach?

Select your finish above and add to cart. We’ll print locally, hand-check, and ship with care.