Port of Tarawa Atoll (KITRW): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Tarawa Atoll (UN/LOCODE KITRW) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Kiribati, on the North Pacific Ocean. It sits at 1.3333° N, 172.9333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes anchorage facilities.

Country
Kiribati
UN/LOCODE
KITRW
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
1.3333° N, 172.9333° E

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
7.9 m
Anchorage Depth
7.9 m
Cargo Pier Depth
6.4 m
Tidal Range
0.9 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
North Pacific Ocean
Region
Gilbert Islands

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryUnknown
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterNo / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / No
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
Anchorage

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Distance
357 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
2 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Tarawa Atoll

Where is Port of Tarawa Atoll located?

Port of Tarawa Atoll is a seaport located in Kiribati, on the North Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 1.3333° N, 172.9333° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Tarawa Atoll?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Tarawa Atoll is KITRW — country code KI, location code TRW.

How deep is Port of Tarawa Atoll?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Tarawa Atoll has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.

What type of harbor is Port of Tarawa Atoll?

Port of Tarawa Atoll is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Tarawa Atoll have?

Port of Tarawa Atoll is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Tarawa Atoll are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #56450), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →