Port of Noumea (NCNOU): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Noumea (UN/LOCODE NCNOU) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in New Caledonia, on the Coral Sea. It sits at 22.2833° S, 166.4333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Coral Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- New Caledonia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Noumea
Where is Port of Noumea located?
Port of Noumea is a seaport located in New Caledonia, on the Coral Sea. Its coordinates are 22.2833° S, 166.4333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Noumea?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Noumea is NCNOU — country code NC, location code NOU.
How deep is Port of Noumea?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Noumea has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Noumea?
Port of Noumea reports a maximum draft of 10.3 m, a maximum length of 262 m, a maximum beam of 44 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Noumea require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Noumea.
What type of harbor is Port of Noumea?
Port of Noumea is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Noumea have?
Port of Noumea is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Noumea are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #57320), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →