Port of CHRISTMAS ISLAND

CXXCH🇨🇽Christmas Island

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About Port of CHRISTMAS ISLAND

Christmas Island Port is a medium-sized, fully sheltered harbor on Christmas Island, an Australian external territory. It handles phosphate exports and general cargo, with compulsory pilotage for vessels.

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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
1958

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Area
Indonesia
Latitude
-10.4845°
Longitude
105.6345°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
50910 →
GeoNames ID
11876725 →
Wikidata
Q31063 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.shire.gov.cx →
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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of CHRISTMAS ISLAND on?

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The Port of CHRISTMAS ISLAND 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 CHRISTMAS ISLAND?

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You can track vessels near CHRISTMAS ISLAND (CXXCH) 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 CHRISTMAS ISLAND?

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The Port of CHRISTMAS ISLAND is a port in CX. Its UN/LOCODE is CXXCH — 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 CXXCH 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 CHRISTMAS ISLAND?

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The Port of CHRISTMAS ISLAND 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.