Port of Tinian (MPTIQ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Tinian (UN/LOCODE MPTIQ) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Northern Mariana Islands, on the North Pacific Ocean. It sits at 14.9667° N, 145.6167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 17.1 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 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 (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Northern Mariana Is
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Tinian
Where is Port of Tinian located?
Port of Tinian is a seaport located in Northern Mariana Islands, on the North Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 14.9667° N, 145.6167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Tinian?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Tinian is MPTIQ — country code MP, location code TIQ.
How deep is Port of Tinian?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Tinian has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 17.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Tinian require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Tinian.
What type of harbor is Port of Tinian?
Port of Tinian is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Tinian have?
Port of Tinian is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Tinian are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #56530), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →