Port of English Harbor: Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of English Harbor is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Kiribati, on the North Pacific Ocean. It sits at 3.8500° N, 159.3667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 17.1 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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
- Fair
- World Water Body
- North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Tabuaeran Atoll (Fanning Island)
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of English Harbor
Where is Port of English Harbor located?
Port of English Harbor is a seaport located in Kiribati, on the North Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 3.8500° N, 159.3667° W.
How deep is Port of English Harbor?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of English Harbor has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 17.1 m.
Does Port of English Harbor require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of English Harbor.
What type of harbor is Port of English Harbor?
Port of English Harbor is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of English Harbor have?
Port of English Harbor is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of English Harbor are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #56039), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →