Port of Taiohae

PFTAI🇵🇫French Polynesia

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About Port of Taiohae

Taiohae is a sheltered bay on Nuku Hiva island, French Polynesia. It serves as a port of call for cruise ships and yachts visiting the Marquesas Islands. The harbor is formed by a collapsed volcanic crater.

Background
Taioha'e is the main town on Nuku Hiva island. The town is located on a former volcanic crater, which has partly collapsed into the ocean, creating a bay.

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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
Q3109320 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Good

Region

Area
South Pacific
Latitude
-8.9075°
Longitude
-140.1004°

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Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Taiohae on?

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The Port of Taiohae 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 Taiohae?

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You can track vessels near Taiohae (PFTAI) 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 Taiohae?

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The Port of Taiohae is a port in PF. Its UN/LOCODE is PFTAI — 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 PFTAI 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 Taiohae?

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The Port of Taiohae 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.