Port of Kouaoua

NCKOU🇳🇨New Caledonia

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About Port of Kouaoua

Kouaoua is a harbor in New Caledonia, primarily serving the region's nickel mining industry. It handles bulk cargo, with pilotage compulsory for vessels.

Background
Kouaoua is a commune in the North Province of New Caledonia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. Nickel mining is operated in Kouaoua.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
5ft

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
57275 →
Wikidata
Q9723 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
NCKOU
Country
🇳🇨New Caledonia
Time Zone
UTC+11

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Fair

Region

Area
East Australia
Sub-area
Coral Sea
Latitude
-21.3964°
Longitude
165.8300°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
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Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Kouaoua on?

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The Port of Kouaoua is situated on the Coral Sea in NC. The area falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

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

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You can track vessels near Kouaoua (NCKOU) 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 Kouaoua?

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The Port of Kouaoua is a port in NC. Its UN/LOCODE is NCKOU — 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 NCKOU mean?

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The first two characters, NC, are the ISO country code for NC. 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 Kouaoua?

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The Port of Kouaoua operates in the UTC+11 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.