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.

Country
Samoa
UN/LOCODE
WSAPW
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
13.8167° S, 171.7667° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
11 m
Anchorage Depth
23.2 m
Cargo Pier Depth
7.9 m
Tidal Range
1 m
Oil Terminal Depth
11 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
South Pacific Ocean
Region
Somoa Western

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Distance
70 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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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 →