Port of Atuona (PFAUQ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Atuona (UN/LOCODE PFAUQ) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in French Polynesia, on the South Pacific Ocean. It sits at 9.8167° S, 139.0333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes anchorage facilities.

Country
French Polynesia
UN/LOCODE
PFAUQ
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
9.8167° S, 139.0333° 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
12.5 m
Anchorage Depth
9.4 m
Tidal Range
0.9 m

Harbor Profile

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

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryUnknown
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilNo / No
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockUnknown / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
Anchorage

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Port of Atuona (PFAUQ)
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Distance
82 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Atuona

Where is Port of Atuona located?

Port of Atuona is a seaport located in French Polynesia, on the South Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 9.8167° S, 139.0333° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Atuona?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Atuona is PFAUQ — country code PF, location code AUQ.

How deep is Port of Atuona?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Atuona has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m.

What type of harbor is Port of Atuona?

Port of Atuona is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Atuona have?

Port of Atuona is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Atuona are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #56010), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →