Port of Nauru Island

NRINU🇳🇷Nauru

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About Port of Nauru Island

Nauru Island is a harbor on the island nation of Nauru in Oceania. It serves as the primary port for the country, handling phosphate exports. The port is equipped for bulk carriers and features compulsory pilotage.

Background
Nauru, officially the Republic of Nauru, formerly known as Pleasant Island, is an island country and microstate in the South Pacific Ocean. It lies within the Micronesia subregion of Oceania, with its nearest neighbour being Banaba about 300 kilometres (190 mi) to the east.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
23ft
Tidal Range
1ft
Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
No
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

History

Established
1968

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
NRINU
Country
🇳🇷Nauru
Time Zone
UTC+12
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Fair

Region

Area
North Australia
Latitude
-0.5363°
Longitude
166.9409°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
56500 →
GeoNames ID
7626290 →
Wikidata
Q697 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Seamark Type
harbour
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The Port of Nauru Island is situated on the South Pacific Ocean in NR. 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 Nauru Island?

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You can track vessels near Nauru Island (NRINU) 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 Nauru Island?

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The Port of Nauru Island is a port in NR. Its UN/LOCODE is NRINU — 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 NRINU mean?

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The first two characters, NR, are the ISO country code for NR. 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 Nauru Island?

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The Port of Nauru Island operates in the UTC+12 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.