Port of Neiafu

TONEI🇹🇴Tonga

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About Port of Neiafu

Also known as: Neiafu Anchorage

Neiafu is a harbor in Tonga serving as a key port for the Vava'u island group. It handles various vessel types including gas carriers, general cargo ships, passenger vessels, and pleasure craft. Pilotage is compulsory, and tugs are available.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
5ft
Tidal Range
1ft
Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
55610 →
GeoNames ID
12511232 →
Wikidata
Q111386950 →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
TONEI
Country
🇹🇴Tonga
Time Zone
UTC+13
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Good

Region

Area
South Pacific
Latitude
-18.6633°
Longitude
-173.9837°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Neiafu on?

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The Port of Neiafu is situated on the South Pacific Ocean in TO. The area falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

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

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You can track vessels near Neiafu (TONEI) 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 Neiafu?

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The Port of Neiafu is a port in TO. Its UN/LOCODE is TONEI — 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 TONEI mean?

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The first two characters, TO, are the ISO country code for TO. 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 Neiafu?

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The Port of Neiafu 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.

What is the Port of Neiafu?

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NEIAFU (UN/Locode: TONEI), Tonga is a seaport located at approximately -18.66332° N, -173.98370° E.

Where is the Port of Neiafu located?

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Coordinates: -18.66332° N, -173.98370° E.

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Neiafu?

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Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.

What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Neiafu?

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Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.

What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Neiafu?

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Vessel types historically calling: Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Passenger, Pleasure Craft and Tanker.