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Ports in Kiribati
NaviBoss has port guides for 1 port in Kiribati, 1 of them with the pilot boarding place on the chart. Its coast lies in NAVAREA XI, buoyage follows IALA region A.
All 1 port in Kiribati
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betio | KITRW | Yes | 9.0 m | NAVAREA XI |
Navigational warnings
Kiribati's waters are in NAVAREA XI. A ship there keeps the in-force warnings of that area, and of any NAVAREA it passes on the way.
Before you call at Kiribati
Pre-arrival reporting
Vessels seeking access to Kiribati should notify ETA 3 days prior to arrival either directly to port control or via an agent.
Please see - https://kiribatiportsauthority.online/facilities/448210090
ISPS (ship and port security)
For ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Dialling code +686. · The unit of currency in Kiribati is the Australian Dollar
These country notes come from public port references and some may be several years old. Check with your agent.
Questions about ports in Kiribati
How many ports in Kiribati 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 Kiribati in?
Kiribati's ports lie in NAVAREA XI (11). Navigational warnings for those waters are broadcast by that area's coordinator.
Which IALA buoyage region does Kiribati use?
IALA region A: red to port when entering harbour.
What time zone are Kiribati's ports in?
UTC+12, with no summer time.
Which port in Kiribati takes the deepest draft?
Of the ports with a figure, Betio: its deepest listed berth takes 9.0 m. Check the terminal and the latest port notices before you plan to it.
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