Port of Atafu

TKAFU🇹🇰Tokelau

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About Port of Atafu

Atafu is an atoll port in Tokelau, South Pacific Ocean. It serves as a vital link for the island community, handling general cargo and passengers. The port is accessible to inter-island vessels and cargo ships.

Background
Atafu, formerly known as the Duke of York Group, is a group of 52 coral islets within Tokelau in the south Pacific Ocean, 500 kilometres north of Samoa. With a land area of 2.5 square kilometres, it is the smallest of the three islands that constitute Tokelau. It is an atoll and surrounds a central lagoon, which covers some 15 km2 (5.8 sq mi). The atoll lies 800 kilometres south of the equator at 8° 35' South, 172° 30' West. Atafu is the northernmost area under New Zealand sovereignty.

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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
7603148 →
Wikidata
Q642787 →
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
TKAFU
Country
🇹🇰Tokelau
Time Zone
UTC+13
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
South Pacific
Latitude
-8.5444°
Longitude
-172.5099°

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Atafu on?

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The Port of Atafu is situated on the South Pacific Ocean in TK. 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 Atafu?

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You can track vessels near Atafu (TKAFU) 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 Atafu?

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The Port of Atafu is a port in TK. Its UN/LOCODE is TKAFU — 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 TKAFU mean?

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The first two characters, TK, are the ISO country code for TK. 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 Atafu?

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The Port of Atafu operates in the UTC+13 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.