Port of Baie Taiohae (PFTAI): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Baie Taiohae (UN/LOCODE PFTAI) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in French Polynesia, on the South Pacific Ocean. It sits at 8.9333° S, 140.0833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes 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
- Iles Marquises
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Baie Taiohae
Where is Port of Baie Taiohae located?
Port of Baie Taiohae is a seaport located in French Polynesia, on the South Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 8.9333° S, 140.0833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Baie Taiohae?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Baie Taiohae is PFTAI — country code PF, location code TAI.
How deep is Port of Baie Taiohae?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Baie Taiohae has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m.
What type of harbor is Port of Baie Taiohae?
Port of Baie Taiohae is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Baie Taiohae have?
Port of Baie Taiohae is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Baie Taiohae are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #56015), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →