Seaport · New Caledonia
Port of Baie De Kouaoua
Baie De Kouaoua (New Caledonia) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 57275). It lies on the Coral Sea.
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Port profile
- Country / territory
- New Caledonia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- NCKOU
- World Port Index no.
- 57275
- Coordinates
- 21.38°S, 165.82°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Coral Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- New Caledonia
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 4.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 20.1 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Max vessel length | 160.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Entrance restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Services
- Dirty ballast disposal
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 3,980 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 3,960 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,290 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Baie De Kouaoua, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 126 (Enroute) - Pacific Islands.
Frequently asked questions about Baie De Kouaoua
Where is Port of Baie De Kouaoua?
Baie De Kouaoua (New Caledonia) lies on the Coral Sea, at about 21.38°S, 165.82°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Baie De Kouaoua?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE NCKOU for Baie De Kouaoua. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Baie De Kouaoua?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 160.0 m for Baie De Kouaoua. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Baie De Kouaoua from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 3,980 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,290 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Brisbane, Auckland, Sydney (Port Botany).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Baie De Kouaoua?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Baie De Kouaoua through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.