Port of Choiseul Bay

SBCHY🇸🇧Solomon Islands

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About Port of Choiseul Bay

Choiseul Bay is a natural harbor located on the island of Choiseul in the Solomon Islands. It serves as a primary point for local trade and transport within the region.

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Classification

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Port

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Identification

UN/LOCODE
SBCHY
Country
🇸🇧Solomon Islands
Time Zone
UTC+11

Region

Latitude
-6.7000°
Longitude
156.4333°
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Choiseul Bay?

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The approach to Choiseul Bay is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Otua Lighthouse at 31 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 Choiseul Bay on?

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The Port of Choiseul Bay is situated on the South Pacific Ocean in SB. The area falls within the equatorial climate zone with warm waters year-round, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

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

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You can track vessels near Choiseul Bay (SBCHY) 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 Choiseul Bay?

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The Port of Choiseul Bay is a port in SB. Its UN/LOCODE is SBCHY — 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 SBCHY mean?

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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.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Choiseul Bay?

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The Port of Choiseul Bay 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.