Port of Tristan da Cunha

SHTDC🇸🇭Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

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About Port of Tristan da Cunha

This remote South Atlantic port serves the island of Tristan da Cunha. It is an open roadstead with limited shelter, primarily handling supply vessels and fishing boats.

Background
Tristan da Cunha, colloquially known as Tristan, is a remote group of volcanic islands in the South Atlantic Ocean. It is one of three constituent parts of the British Overseas Territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, with its own constitution.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
23ft
Tidal Range
2ft

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Unknown
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
U

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
46710 →
Wikidata
Q220982 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.tristandc.com →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
SHTDC
Country
🇸🇭Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
Time Zone
UTC+0

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Poor

Region

Area
South Africa
Latitude
-37.1143°
Longitude
-12.2779°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Tristan da Cunha on?

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The Port of Tristan da Cunha is situated on the South Atlantic Ocean in SH. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Tristan da Cunha?

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You can track vessels near Tristan da Cunha (SHTDC) 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 Tristan da Cunha?

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The Port of Tristan da Cunha is a port in SH. Its UN/LOCODE is SHTDC — 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 SHTDC mean?

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The first two characters, SH, are the ISO country code for SH. 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 Tristan da Cunha?

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The Port of Tristan da Cunha operates in the UTC+0 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.