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Wake Island
Key data
updated Apr 2019Size limits
Offshore max draught 7.0m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Island Fuel Terminal | 7.00 m | — | 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 2010Restrictions
Prohibited area: Wake Island, within a distance of 3nm seaward, constitutes a US Defensive Sea Area and entry is prohibited to foreign flag vessels without specific clearance. In emergencies, entry may be authorised by the local Commander.
About Wake Island
updated May 2010The port
Also known as a US Minor Outlying Island, Wake Island is under the jurisdiction of the US Air Force and administered by the Commander, Wake Island Air Force Base.
Wake Island consists of 3 separate islands, Wake, Wilkes and Peale, which form all but the NW side of an atoll enclosing a shallow lagoon, the NW side consists of a barrier reef which dries at LW and prevents entry into the lagoon. The islands attain an elevation of 6.0m.
Questions about Wake Island
What time zone is Wake Island in?
Local time at Wake Island is UTC+12. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Wake Island?
The deepest berth listed is at Wake Island Fuel Terminal: 7.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Wake Island?
The UN/LOCODE of Wake Island is UMAWK.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Wake Island 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.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.