Port of Apia (WSAPW): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Apia (UN/LOCODE WSAPW) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Samoa, on the South Pacific Ocean. It sits at 13.8167° S, 171.7667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Somoa Western
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Apia
Where is Port of Apia located?
Port of Apia is a seaport located in Samoa, on the South Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 13.8167° S, 171.7667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Apia?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Apia is WSAPW — country code WS, location code APW.
How deep is Port of Apia?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Apia has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Apia require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Apia.
What type of harbor is Port of Apia?
Port of Apia is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Apia have?
Port of Apia is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Apia are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #55670), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →