French Polynesia

Port of Papeete (PF PPT)

UN/LOCODE
PF PPT
Harbor size
Small
Channel depth
9.4 m
Nearest city
Papeete
Body of water
South Pacific Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
French Polynesia
Port of Papeete, French Polynesia © Jérémie Silvestro (If you can improve this photo development, ask me the RAW.) · CC BY-SA 4.0
Port information
Coordinates
-17.5333, -149.5833 (17°32′S 149°35′W)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Coastal, natural
Shelter
Excellent
Anchorage depth
17.1 m
Cargo pier depth
9.4 m
Oil terminal depth
4.9 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft)
348 m × 41 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes Pilotage available: Yes Tug assistance: Yes Quarantine / pratique: Yes Repairs: Major Marine railway (slipway): Medium Medical facilities: Yes Entrance restricted by tide: Yes Overhead limits: Yes
Facilities
Wharves Container Oil terminal
Cranes
Mobile crane Lifts over 100 t Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
#200
Container Port Performance Index (2025): #200
101.46
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 101.46

Located in French Polynesia, the port of Papeete serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Papeete has a Small harbor of the Coastal, natural type. Ships approaching Papeete work with a channel depth of 9.4 m.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Papeete located?
Papeete is a seaport in French Polynesia.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Papeete?
The UN/LOCODE for Papeete is PF PPT.
What is the channel depth at Papeete?
The channel depth at Papeete is 9.4 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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