Port of Auki, Malaita Is

The approach to Auki, Malaita Is is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Tualgi Harbor Rear Lead Light Lighthouse at 36.6 NM to the WSW with a nominal range of 5 NM. Other aids include Tulagi Harbor Range Front (37 NM WSW), Rere Point (48.4 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

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

You can track vessels near Auki, Malaita Is (SBAKS) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

The Port of Auki, Malaita Is is a port in SB. Its UN/LOCODE is SBAKS — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

The first two characters, SB, are the ISO country code for SB. 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.

The Port of Auki, Malaita Is operates in the UTC+11 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.