Port of Birnie Island

KIBIR🇰🇮Kiribati

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About Port of Birnie Island

Birnie Island is an uninhabited coral island in Kiribati's Phoenix Islands group. Landing is possible on the lee shore, though no formal anchorage is available.

Background
Birnie Island is a small, uninhabited coral island, 20 hectares in area, part of the Phoenix Island group, that is part of the Republic of Kiribati. It is located about 100 kilometres southeast of Kanton Island and 90 kilometres west-northwest of Rawaki Island, formerly known as Phoenix Island. It lies at 03°35′S 171°33′W. Birnie Island measures only 1.2 kilometres (0.75 mi) long and 0.5 kilometres (0.3 mi) wide. There is no anchorage, but landing can be made on the lee shore.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-9999m

Region

Subdivision
KI-P
Latitude
-3.5833°
Longitude
-171.5167°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
KIBIR
Country
🇰🇮Kiribati
Time Zone
UTC+13
Feature Type
ANCH (Anchorage)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
7576095 →
Wikidata
Q45295 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Birnie Island on?

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The Port of Birnie Island is situated on the South Pacific Ocean in KI. 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 Birnie Island?

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You can track vessels near Birnie Island (KIBIR) 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 Birnie Island?

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The Port of Birnie Island is a port in KI. Its UN/LOCODE is KIBIR — 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 KIBIR mean?

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The first two characters, KI, are the ISO country code for KI. 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 Birnie Island?

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The Port of Birnie Island operates in the UTC+13 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.