French Polynesia, located in the South Pacific Ocean, consists of several archipelagos and has several key ports that play an important role in the economy, international trade and tourism. In this article we will look at the main ports of French Polynesia, their location and functions.
- Port of Papeete: The country’s main port, located in the capital city of Papeete on the island of Tahiti. The Port of Papeete is the largest and busiest port in French Polynesia. It handles container, cargo and passenger vessels, including cruise ships. The port plays a key role in international trade, exporting agricultural goods and fish, and importing manufactured goods and equipment.
- Port of Vairao: Located on the island of Tahiti. This port serves fishing and cargo vessels, playing an important role in the local economy and fishing industry.
- Port of Uturoa: Located on the island of Raiatea in the Society Archipelago. The Port of Uturoa is an important regional centre and serves both cargo and passenger vessels. It plays an important role in commerce and tourism in the Society Islands.
- Port of Apataki: Located on Apatea Atoll in the Tuamotu Archipelago. This port serves local fishing and commercial vessels, contributing to the economic development of the region.
- Port of Hiva Oa: Located on the island of Hiva Oa in the Marquesas Islands archipelago. The Port of Hiva Oa plays an important role in supply and trade in this remote region, serving cargo and passenger vessels.
- Port of Nuku Hiva: Located on the island of Nuku Hiva, the largest in the Marquesas Islands archipelago. The Port of Nuku Hiva serves fishing and cargo vessels, contributing to the economic development of the island.
Full list of official ports that exist in the region:
- PAPEETE (UN/LOCODE: PFPPT, South Pacific)
- VAIARE HARBOR (South Pacific)
- BORA BORA (UN/LOCODE: PFBOB, South Pacific)
- UTUROA (UN/LOCODE: PFUTU, South Pacific)
- MAUPITI (UN/LOCODE: PFMAU, South Pacific)
- TETIAROA (UN/LOCODE: PFTTI, South Pacific)
- TAIOHAE (UN/LOCODE: PFTAI, South Pacific)
- UA HUKA (UN/LOCODE: PFUAH, South Pacific)
- UA POU (UN/LOCODE: PFUAP, South Pacific)
- ATUONA (UN/LOCODE: PFAUQ, South Pacific)
- HIVA OA (UN/LOCODE: PFHIX, South Pacific)
- FATU HIVA (UN/LOCODE: PFFAT, South Pacific)
- ATUONA BAY ANCH (South Pacific)
- FATU HIVA ANCH (South Pacific)
- ROTOAVA (South Pacific)
- ROTOAVA ANCH (South Pacific)
- OPUNOHU BAY (South Pacific)
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