Port of TABUAERAN

KITNV🇰🇮Kiribati

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About Port of TABUAERAN

Tabuaeran is a pier facility located on an atoll in Kiribati. It serves as a port for the island, with pilotage and tug services available.

Background
Tabuaeran, also known as Fanning Island, is an atoll that is part of the Line Islands of the central Pacific Ocean and part of the island nation of Kiribati. The land area is 33.73 square kilometres, and the population in 2015 was 2,315. The maximum elevation is about 3 m (10 ft) above high tide.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
23ft
Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
U

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
56039 →
GeoNames ID
4030954 →
Wikidata
Q127335 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
KITNV
Country
🇰🇮Kiribati
Time Zone
UTC+14
Feature Type
PIER (Pier)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Area
North Pacific
Latitude
3.8572°
Longitude
-159.3601°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of TABUAERAN?

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The approach to TABUAERAN is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Tabuaeran Lighthouse at 0.1 NM to the NW. Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of TABUAERAN on?

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The Port of TABUAERAN is situated on the North 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 TABUAERAN?

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You can track vessels near TABUAERAN (KITNV) 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 TABUAERAN?

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The Port of TABUAERAN is a port in KI. Its UN/LOCODE is KITNV — 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 KITNV 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 TABUAERAN?

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The Port of TABUAERAN operates in the UTC+14 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.