Port of Flying Fish Cove

CXFFC🇨🇽Christmas Island

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About Port of Flying Fish Cove

Flying Fish Cove is the primary port of Christmas Island, established in 1888. It handles bulk carriers, general cargo, and tankers, utilizing mobile cranes and offering wharf and anchorage loading. The medium-sized, naturally sheltered harbor accommodates Mediterranean mooring.

Background
Flying Fish Cove is the capital city and main settlement of Christmas Island. Although it was originally named after the British survey-ship Flying Fish, many maps simply label it "The Settlement". It was the first British settlement on the island, established in 1888.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
23ft
Tidal Range
3ft
Elevation
19m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
No
Cranes
Mobile
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
N

History

Established
1888

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
CXFFC
Country
🇨🇽Christmas Island
Time Zone
UTC+7
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Latitude
-10.4167°
Longitude
105.7167°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
50910 →
GeoNames ID
11876725 →
Wikidata
Q30980 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Flying Fish Cove on?

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The Port of Flying Fish Cove is situated on the Indian Ocean in CX. The area falls within the tropical climate zone with warm waters and seasonal monsoons, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Flying Fish Cove?

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You can track vessels near Flying Fish Cove (CXFFC) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Flying Fish Cove?

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The Port of Flying Fish Cove is a port in CX. Its UN/LOCODE is CXFFC — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE CXFFC mean?

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The first two characters, CX, are the ISO country code for CX. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Flying Fish Cove?

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The Port of Flying Fish Cove operates in the UTC+7 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.

What is the Port of Flying Fish Cove?

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FLYING FISH COVE (UN/Locode: CXFFC), Christmas Island is a seaport located at approximately -10.42000° N, 105.72000° E.

Where is the Port of Flying Fish Cove located?

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Coordinates: -10.42000° N, 105.72000° E.

What facilities are available at the Port of Flying Fish Cove?

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Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Medium. Cranes: mobile cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading and Mediterranean mooring. Depths: channel depth 23.2m - OVER and cargo pier depth 4.9m - 6.1m.

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Flying Fish Cove?

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Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: restrictions present; swell: restrictions present; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.

What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Flying Fish Cove?

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Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: not available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: not available; first port of entry: available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.

What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Flying Fish Cove?

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Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, General Cargo and Tanker.