Vanuatu

Port of Port Vila (VU VLI)

Vanuatu
Port of Port Vila, Vanuatu © Phillip Capper from Wellington, New Zealand · CC BY 2.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE VU VLI
Coordinates -17.7333, 168.3167 (17°44′S 168°19′E)
Nearest city Port-Vila
Body of water Coral Sea; South Pacific Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Very small
Harbor type Coastal, breakwater
Shelter Excellent
Tidal range 1 m
Channel depth 11 m
Anchorage depth 23.2 m
Cargo pier depth 9.4 m
Oil terminal depth 1.8 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Limited
Marine railway (slipway) Small
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
Anchorage
Cranes
Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Provisions
Ratings
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 49.46

Located in Vanuatu, the port of Port Vila serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Port Vila has a Very small harbor of the Coastal, breakwater type. Ships approaching Port Vila work with a channel depth of 11.0 m. Port-Vila is the nearest city to Port Vila, linking the port to inland markets.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Port Vila located?
Port Vila is a seaport in Vanuatu, near Port-Vila.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Port Vila?
The UN/LOCODE for Port Vila is VU VLI.
What is the channel depth at Port Vila?
The channel depth at Port Vila is 11 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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