Port of Matâ'utu

WFMAU🇼🇫Wallis and Futuna

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About Port of Matâ'utu

Matâ'utu is an anchorage port located on the island of Uvéa in Wallis and Futuna. It serves as one of the two main ports for the French overseas collectivity. The port handles general cargo and is accessible to vessels requiring pilotage.

Background
Mata Utu is the capital city of Wallis and Futuna, an overseas collectivity of France. It is located on the island of Uvéa (ʻUvea), in the district of Hahake, of which it is also the capital. It is one of two ports in Wallis and Futuna, the other being at Leava on Futuna. Hihifo Airport, the main airport serving the island and city, is 5.6 kilometres (3.5 mi) to the northwest. Its population was 1,029 in 2018, up from 815 in 1998.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
6ft
Tidal Range
4ft
Elevation
63m

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
55650 →
GeoNames ID
4034819 →
Wikidata
Q31002 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.wallis.fr →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
WFMAU
Country
🇼🇫Wallis and Futuna
Time Zone
UTC+12
Feature Type
ANCH (Anchorage)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Fair

Region

Area
South Pacific
Latitude
-13.2815°
Longitude
-176.1739°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Matâ'utu?

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The approach to Matâ'utu is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Île Nukuatea Lighthouse at 3.6 NM to the SSW. Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Matâ'utu on?

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The Port of Matâ'utu is situated on the South Pacific Ocean in WF. 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 Matâ'utu?

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You can track vessels near Matâ'utu (WFMAU) 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 Matâ'utu?

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The Port of Matâ'utu is a port in WF. Its UN/LOCODE is WFMAU — 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 WFMAU mean?

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The first two characters, WF, are the ISO country code for WF. 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 Matâ'utu?

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The Port of Matâ'utu operates in the UTC+12 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.