Seaport · Wallis & Futuna
Port of Mata-Utu
Mata-Utu (Wallis & Futuna) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 55650). It lies on the South Pacific Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Wallis & Futuna
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- WFMAU
- World Port Index no.
- 55650
- Coordinates
- 13.28°S, 176.13°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Iles Wallis
- Repairs
- Emergency only
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 6.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 11.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 3.4 m |
| Tidal range | 4.0 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Radio
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) | 4,810 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,800 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,990 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Mata-Utu, 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 Mata-Utu
Where is Port of Mata-Utu?
Mata-Utu (Wallis & Futuna) lies on the South Pacific Ocean, at about 13.28°S, 176.13°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Mata-Utu?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE WFMAU for Mata-Utu. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Mata-Utu from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,810 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,990 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Auckland, Tauranga, Brisbane.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Mata-Utu?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Mata-Utu 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.