Port of Luganville (VULUG): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Luganville (UN/LOCODE VULUG) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Vanuatu, on the South Pacific Ocean. It sits at 15.5167° S, 167.1667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good.
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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Vanuatu
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Luganville
Where is Port of Luganville located?
Port of Luganville is a seaport located in Vanuatu, on the South Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 15.5167° S, 167.1667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Luganville?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Luganville is VULUG — country code VU, location code LUG.
How deep is Port of Luganville?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Luganville has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Luganville?
Port of Luganville reports a maximum draft of 10.4 m, a maximum beam of 38.6 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Luganville require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Luganville.
What type of harbor is Port of Luganville?
Port of Luganville is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Luganville are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #57200), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →