Seaport · Vanuatu
Port of Luganville
Luganville (Vanuatu) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 57200). It lies on the South Pacific Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Vanuatu
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- VULUG
- World Port Index no.
- 57200
- Coordinates
- 15.52°S, 167.17°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Vanuatu
- Other names
- Santo
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 12.5 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 38.6 m |
| Max vessel draft | 10.4 m |
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- 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) | 3,920 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 3,900 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,180 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Luganville, 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 Luganville
Where is Port of Luganville?
Luganville (Vanuatu) lies on the South Pacific Ocean, at about 15.52°S, 167.17°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Luganville?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE VULUG for Luganville. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Luganville?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel beam 38.6 m, draft 10.4 m for Luganville. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Luganville from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 3,920 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,180 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Brisbane, Lae, Auckland.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Luganville?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Luganville 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.