Port of Vaitape (PFVAI): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Vaitape (UN/LOCODE PFVAI) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in French Polynesia, on the South Pacific Ocean. It sits at 16.5000° S, 151.7500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 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
- South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Society Islands
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Vaitape
Where is Port of Vaitape located?
Port of Vaitape is a seaport located in French Polynesia, on the South Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 16.5000° S, 151.7500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Vaitape?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Vaitape is PFVAI — country code PF, location code VAI.
How deep is Port of Vaitape?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Vaitape has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.
Does Port of Vaitape require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Vaitape, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Vaitape?
Port of Vaitape is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Vaitape have?
Port of Vaitape is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Vaitape are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #55770), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →