Port of Avatiu (CKAVA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Avatiu (UN/LOCODE CKAVA) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Cook Islands, on the South Pacific Ocean. It sits at 21.2000° S, 159.7833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage 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
- Cook Islands
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Avatiu
Where is Port of Avatiu located?
Port of Avatiu is a seaport located in Cook Islands, on the South Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 21.2000° S, 159.7833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Avatiu?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Avatiu is CKAVA — country code CK, location code AVA.
How deep is Port of Avatiu?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Avatiu has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Avatiu?
Port of Avatiu reports a maximum draft of 8.1 m, a maximum length of 120 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Avatiu require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Avatiu.
What type of harbor is Port of Avatiu?
Port of Avatiu is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Avatiu have?
Port of Avatiu is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Avatiu are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #55740), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →