Port of Uturoa (PFUTU): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Uturoa (UN/LOCODE PFUTU) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in French Polynesia, on the South Pacific Ocean. It sits at 16.7333° S, 151.4500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
French Polynesia
UN/LOCODE
PFUTU
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
16.7333° S, 151.4500° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

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

Channel Depth
11 m
Anchorage Depth
23.2 m
Cargo Pier Depth
6.4 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
South Pacific Ocean
Region
Society Islands

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryUnknown
Tugs AssistanceUnknown
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockEmergency Only / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorage

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Port of Uturoa (PFUTU)
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Distance
22 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Uturoa

Where is Port of Uturoa located?

Port of Uturoa is a seaport located in French Polynesia, on the South Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 16.7333° S, 151.4500° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Uturoa?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Uturoa is PFUTU — country code PF, location code UTU.

How deep is Port of Uturoa?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Uturoa has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.

What type of harbor is Port of Uturoa?

Port of Uturoa is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Uturoa have?

Port of Uturoa is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Uturoa are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #55800), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →