Port of Tiksi

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About Port of Tiksi

Also known as: Tiksi

Tiksi is a port located on the Buor-Khaya Gulf of the Laptev Sea, near the Lena River delta. It serves as a logistical hub for the region, handling cargo and supporting vessel traffic in the Arctic.

Background
Tiksi is an urban locality and the administrative center of Bulunsky District in the Sakha Republic, Russia, located on the shore of the Buor-Khaya Gulf of the Laptev Sea, southeast of the delta of the Lena River. As of the 2010 census, its population was 5,063.

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Elevation
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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11361344 →
Wikidata
Q500895 →
Wikipedia
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Official Site
pma.ru →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
RUIKS
Country
🇷🇺Russia
Time Zone
UTC+9
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
CIS Pacific
Sub-area
Laptev Sea
Latitude
71.6476°
Longitude
128.8989°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Tiksi is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ostrov Muostakh Lighthouse at 22.2 NM to the ESE. Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Tiksi on?

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The Port of Tiksi is situated on the Arctic Ocean in RU. The area falls within the polar climate zone with ice conditions for much of the year, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

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

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You can track vessels near Tiksi (RUIKS) 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 Tiksi?

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The Port of Tiksi is a port in RU. Its UN/LOCODE is RUIKS — 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 RUIKS mean?

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The first two characters, RU, are the ISO country code for RU. 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 Tiksi?

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The Port of Tiksi operates in the UTC+9 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.