Port of Tufi

PGTFI🇵🇬Papua New Guinea

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About Port of Tufi

Tufi is a harbor located on the southeastern peninsula of Cape Nelson, Papua New Guinea. Situated within a drowned river valley, it serves as a local port.

Background
Tufi is a town located on the south eastern peninsula of Cape Nelson, Oro Province, Papua New Guinea. Tufi is located on one of many rias, or drowned river valleys, locally referred to as 'fjords', on Cape Nelson surrounded by many uncharted reefs. The area is also famous for its production of tapa cloth.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
1m

Region

Latitude
-9.0946°
Longitude
149.3160°

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Identification

UN/LOCODE
PGTFI
Country
🇵🇬Papua New Guinea
Time Zone
UTC+10
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2085068 →
Wikidata
Q7851499 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Tufi is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Spear Island Lighthouse at 12.3 NM to the WNW. Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Tufi on?

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The Port of Tufi is situated on the South Pacific Ocean in PG. 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 Tufi?

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You can track vessels near Tufi (PGTFI) 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 Tufi?

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The Port of Tufi is a port in PG. Its UN/LOCODE is PGTFI — 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 PGTFI mean?

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The first two characters, PG, are the ISO country code for PG. 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 Tufi?

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The Port of Tufi 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.