Port of Port Vila (VUVLI): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Port Vila (UN/LOCODE VUVLI) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Vanuatu, on the Coral Sea. It sits at 17.7333° S, 168.3167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. 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 (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Coral Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Vanuatu
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Port Vila
Where is Port of Port Vila located?
Port of Port Vila is a seaport located in Vanuatu, on the Coral Sea. Its coordinates are 17.7333° S, 168.3167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Vila?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Vila is VUVLI — country code VU, location code VLI.
How deep is Port of Port Vila?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Port Vila has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Port Vila require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Port Vila.
What type of harbor is Port of Port Vila?
Port of Port Vila is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Port Vila have?
Port of Port Vila is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Port Vila are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #57230), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →