Port of Funafuti Atoll (TVFUN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Funafuti Atoll (UN/LOCODE TVFUN) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Tuvalu, on the South Pacific Ocean. It sits at 8.5167° S, 179.1333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves 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
- Tuvalu
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Funafuti Atoll
Where is Port of Funafuti Atoll located?
Port of Funafuti Atoll is a seaport located in Tuvalu, on the South Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 8.5167° S, 179.1333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Funafuti Atoll?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Funafuti Atoll is TVFUN — country code TV, location code FUN.
How deep is Port of Funafuti Atoll?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Funafuti Atoll has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Funafuti Atoll require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Funafuti Atoll.
What type of harbor is Port of Funafuti Atoll?
Port of Funafuti Atoll is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Funafuti Atoll have?
Port of Funafuti Atoll is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Funafuti Atoll are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #55617), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →