Seaport · Kiribati
Port of Tarawa Atoll
Tarawa Atoll (Kiribati) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 56450). It lies on the North Pacific Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Kiribati
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- KITRW
- World Port Index no.
- 56450
- Coordinates
- 1.33°N, 172.93°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Gilbert Islands
- 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 | 7.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 7.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
| Tidal range | 0.9 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Radio
- 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 | 3,970 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,040 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Tarawa Atoll, 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 Tarawa Atoll
Where is Port of Tarawa Atoll?
Tarawa Atoll (Kiribati) lies on the North Pacific Ocean, at about 1.33°N, 172.93°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Tarawa Atoll?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE KITRW for Tarawa Atoll. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Tarawa Atoll from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 3,980 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,040 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Lae, Brisbane, Auckland.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Tarawa Atoll?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Tarawa Atoll 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.