Port of Nikumaroro

KINIK🇰🇮Kiribati

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About Port of Nikumaroro

Nikumaroro is a remote atoll in Kiribati's Phoenix Islands. It functions as a natural harbor within its central lagoon, though specific port operations are not detailed. The island is uninhabited.

Background
Nikumaroro, previously known as Kemins Island or Gardner Island, is a part of the Phoenix Islands, Kiribati, in the western Pacific Ocean. It is a remote, elongated, triangular coral atoll with profuse vegetation and a large central marine lagoon. Nikumaroro is about 7.5 km (4.7 mi) long by 2.5 km (1.6 mi) wide. Although occupied at various times during the past, the island is uninhabited today.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
1m

Region

Subdivision
KI-P
Latitude
-4.6833°
Longitude
-174.5167°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
KINIK
Country
🇰🇮Kiribati
Time Zone
UTC+13
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
7521464 →
Wikidata
Q1050891 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Nikumaroro on?

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The Port of Nikumaroro 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 Nikumaroro?

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You can track vessels near Nikumaroro (KINIK) 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 Nikumaroro?

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The Port of Nikumaroro is a port in KI. Its UN/LOCODE is KINIK — 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 KINIK 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 Nikumaroro?

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The Port of Nikumaroro 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.