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Ports in Tuvalu
NaviBoss has port guides for 1 port in Tuvalu, 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 Tuvalu
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funafuti | TVFUN | Yes | — | NAVAREA XIV |
Navigational warnings
Tuvalu'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 Tuvalu
Pre-arrival reporting
Vessel seeking access to ports in Tuvalu should expect to provide Customs Authorities with information including crew/passenger lists, maritime declaration of health and passports.
ISPS (ship and port security)
ISPS Designated Authority: Tuvalu Ship Registry.
Address: 10 Anson Road, 25-16, International Plaza, 079903, Singapore.
Tel: +65 6224 2345
Fax: +65 6227 2345
Email: [email protected]
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Dialling code +65. · The unit of currency in Tuvalu is the Australian Dollar (A$) which consists 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 Tuvalu
How many ports in Tuvalu 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 Tuvalu in?
Tuvalu's ports lie in NAVAREA XIV (14). Navigational warnings for those waters are broadcast by that area's coordinator.
Which IALA buoyage region does Tuvalu use?
IALA region A: red to port when entering harbour.
What time zone are Tuvalu's ports in?
UTC+12, with no summer time.
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