Port of Satawal

FMSAT🇫🇲Micronesia

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About Port of Satawal

Satawal is a natural anchorage in Yap State, Federated States of Micronesia, located in the western Pacific Ocean. This remote atoll serves as a vital point of access for local communities and small vessels.

Background
Satawal is a solitary coral atoll of one island with about 500 people on just over 1 km2 located in the Caroline Islands in the Pacific Ocean. It forms a legislative district in Yap State in the Federated States of Micronesia. Satawal is the easternmost island in the Yap island group and is located approximately 70 kilometers (43 mi) east of Lamotrek.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-16m

Region

Subdivision
FM-YAP
Latitude
7.3500°
Longitude
147.0333°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
FMSAT
Country
🇫🇲Micronesia
Time Zone
UTC+10
Feature Type
ANCH (Anchorage)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
7646123 →
Wikidata
Q1851644 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Satawal on?

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The Port of Satawal is situated on the North Pacific Ocean in FM. The area falls within the equatorial climate zone with warm waters year-round, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Satawal?

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You can track vessels near Satawal (FMSAT) 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 Satawal?

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The Port of Satawal is a port in FM. Its UN/LOCODE is FMSAT — 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 FMSAT mean?

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The first two characters, FM, are the ISO country code for FM. 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 Satawal?

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The Port of Satawal operates in the UTC+10 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.