Port of Nuku Hiva

PFNHV🇵🇫French Polynesia

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About Port of Nuku Hiva

Nuku Hiva is a harbor on the largest island of the Marquesas archipelago in French Polynesia. It serves as a port of call for vessels transiting the South Pacific. The harbor offers good shelter.

Background
Nuku Hiva is the largest of the Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia, an overseas country of France in the Pacific Ocean. It was formerly also known as Île Marchand and Madison Island.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
9ft
Tidal Range
1ft

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
56015 →
Wikidata
Q21064 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
PFNHV
Country
🇵🇫French Polynesia
Time Zone
UTC-10

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Good

Region

Latitude
-8.8667°
Longitude
-140.1333°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Nuku Hiva on?

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The Port of Nuku Hiva is situated on the South Pacific Ocean in PF. The area falls within the tropical climate zone with warm waters and seasonal monsoons, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

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

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You can track vessels near Nuku Hiva (PFNHV) 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 Nuku Hiva?

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The Port of Nuku Hiva is a port in PF. Its UN/LOCODE is PFNHV — 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 PFNHV mean?

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The first two characters, PF, are the ISO country code for PF. 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 Nuku Hiva?

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The Port of Nuku Hiva operates in the UTC-10 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.