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Ports in the Cook Islands
NaviBoss has port guides for 1 port in the Cook Islands, 1 of them with the pilot boarding place on the chart. Its coast lies in NAVAREA XIV, buoyage follows IALA region A.
All 1 port in the Cook Islands
Each name opens its port guide: where the pilot boards, local time and summer time, water density, load line zone, the maximum draft per terminal, reporting before arrival and inspections.
| Port | UN/LOCODE | Pilot | Deepest berth | Warnings area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avatiu | CKRAR | Yes | — | NAVAREA XIV |
Navigational warnings
The Cook Islands's waters are in NAVAREA XIV. A ship there keeps the in-force warnings of that area, and of any NAVAREA it passes on the way.
Before you call at the Cook Islands
Pre-arrival reporting
Vessels seeking access to ports in the Cook Islands must submit advance notice of arrival at least 72 hours prior to arrival. Ships and agents should expect to provide the following information: vessel, voyage, crew/passenger and cargo details, as well as health protection quarantine and biosecurity reports. Shipping agent details are required for commercial vessels.
please see -
https://www.ports.gov.ck/vessel-clearance
ISPS (ship and port security)
ISPS Designated Authority: Ministry of Transport.
Address: PO Box 61, Avarua, Rarotonga, Cook Islands.
Tel: +682 28810
Fax: +682 28816
E-mail: [email protected]
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Dialling code +682. No area codes, numbers consist of 5 digits. · The unit of currency is the New Zealand dollar (NZ$) which is made up of 100 cents.
These country notes come from public port references and some may be several years old. Check with your agent.
Questions about ports in the Cook Islands
How many ports in the Cook Islands have a NaviBoss port guide?
1 port, 1 of them with at least one pilot boarding place on the chart. Each guide gives the pilot station, local time, water density, load line zone, maximum draft per terminal, pre-arrival reporting and inspections.
Which NAVAREA is the Cook Islands in?
The Cook Islands's ports lie in NAVAREA XIV (14). Navigational warnings for those waters are broadcast by that area's coordinator.
Which IALA buoyage region does the Cook Islands use?
IALA region A: red to port when entering harbour.
What time zone are the Cook Islands's ports in?
UTC−10, with no summer time.
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