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Bora-Bora
Pilot
updated May 2010- Bora-Bora pilot boarding position Pilot boards16°29.1′S 151°58.7′W
If required a pilot can be made available from Papeete. The pilot proceeds to Bora-Bora by air and normally boards the vessel 2nm off the entrance to Passe Te Ava Nui.
Key data
updated Mar 2019Size limits
Draught 4.7m.
Load line zone
South Pacific Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Apr 1 to Nov 30, Summer Dec 1 to Mar 31.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bora-Bora Cruise Terminal | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated May 2010Approach
The entrance is marked by beacons and buoys.
Anchorages
Good anchorage is available within the harbour.
Tugs
Not available.
Charts and publications
Admiralty Pilot NP62.
Reporting before arrival
updated May 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
Vessel's ETA should be sent 15 days and confirmed 3 days prior to arrival. The message should include the vessel's length and draught.
Inspections
ISPS
For ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Description: French Polynesia comprises 130 islands which are divided into 5 archipelagos. The Windward and Leeward Islands, collectively called the Society Archipelago, Tuamotu Archipelago, the Marquesas Islands and the Austral Islands.
Port services
updated May 2010Repairs
Limited repairs available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Not available.
Bunkering: Not available.
Transport
Nearest airport: Vaitape.
Working hours
Normally 0700-1100hrs, 1300-1700hrs, 1800-2200hrs. No work is undertaken from Sat 2359hrs to Sun 2359hrs.
About Bora-Bora
updated May 2010Where it is
Bora-Bora is the name of a group of islands situated 11nm WNW of Tahaa.
Questions about Bora-Bora
Where does the pilot board at Bora-Bora?
The pilot boards at Bora-Bora pilot boarding position, 16°29.1′S 151°58.7′W.
What time zone is Bora-Bora in?
Local time at Bora-Bora is UTC−10. No summer time.
Which load line zone is Bora-Bora in?
South Pacific Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Apr 1 to Nov 30, Summer Dec 1 to Mar 31.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Bora-Bora?
The UN/LOCODE of Bora-Bora is PFBOB.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Bora-Bora say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
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