Papeete (PFPPT)

Papeete is the capital of French Polynesia and is an official Port of Entry for the Islands. The port has one of the best and sheltered harbours in the South Pacific. Cruise vessels and tourism play a major part in the local economy. There are facilities for general, bulk and oil cargoes. New container facilities have been introduced and there are facilities for bunkers, provisioning and vessel maintenance and repairs. Because of its strategic location, there is also a naval presence in the port. Imports include breakbulk, hydrocarbons, and vehicles. Exports include copra, fish and scrap.

South Pacific Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Apr 1 to Nov 30, Summer Dec 1 to Mar 31.

Papeete is situated on the NW coast of the island of Tahiti, behind the barrier reef which fronts the NW coast.

LOA 348m, beam 41.2m, draught 11.0m, 66,971DWT.

Approx 1,430,000t of cargo, 505,700TEU, 120,000 passengers and 190 vessels handled annually.

Anchorage is designated by the Pilot, who is responsible for informing the Harbour Master of any change. Anchorage can be obtained within the harbour roads for vessels not more than LOA 180m, in depths of 20.0-25.0m. The bottom is sand, shells and mud. Quarantine anchorage: The usual anchorage for a vessel awaiting pratique is with Passe de Papeete front leading light bearing 140° and the alignment (087.5°) of Quai Bounty Leading Lights near Quai Bir Hakeim in line; the depth is 31m. Vessels waiting to berth alongside usually anchor midway between the S extremity of Mota-Uta and Paofai Temple, 0.3nm SSE, in depths from 18.0-20.0m, good holding ground.

Passe de Papeete Leading Lights: The port is approached from the NE and entered through Passe de Papeete on a bearing of 148.1° (328.1°), on alignment of two leading lights, both visible from 8.0nm. Front light (Oc(2).G.8s) (17°32.63S 149°34.80W) is a white rectangle on red and white pylon, 23m in height, and rear light (Oc(2).G.8s) (also a white rectangle on red and white pylon, 34m in height) and located 260m from front light, and synchronised. This channel has a swept depth of 12.0m, width 110m. Quai Bounty Leading Lights: From a position E of Motu One at the end of Pass de Papeete, two leading lights, both visible from 5.0nm, on an alignment of 87.6° (267.6°) lead E towards the berths. Front light (Oc(1).G.4s) (white rectangle on white metal column, red bands, 17m in height) (17°32.44S 149°34.35W) and Rear light (Oc(1).G.4s) (also a white rectangle on white metal column, red bands, 21m in height) 110m from front light and synchronised. Fare Ute Leading Lights: From a position approx 270m west of Bounty Quay, two leading lights, both visible from 5.0nm, on an alignment of 27.9° (207.9°) lead NNE towards the berths on Fare Ute and the N side of Motu-Uta. Front Light (white rectangular daymark on white metal column, red bands, 16m in height) and rear light (similar structure 20m in height) 110m from front light and synchronised. Passe de Taunoa: The main access for large vessels is through Passe de Taunoa and Chenal de Taunoa, on a bearing of 173.7° (353.7°). The harbour can handle vessels up to 11.0m draught. No warning signals concerning entry or exit permissions exist. Further details contact harbour Lookout Point VHF Ch 12, (SSB 2638kHz).

FR 6940 (7460 De la Passe de Taapuna а la Passe d'Arue - Port de Papeete). US 83382, 83383, 83385, 83021. US Coast Pilot 126. BA 998, 1382, 1436, 4656, 4607. Admiralty Pilot NP62, NP286(4).

1025.

A mooring service, with line handlers, is available 24hrs. Quai Petroliers: Fendered with quick release hooks. Quais de Cabotage: The whole quay is fendered.

Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels over LOA 40m and outside the port area vessels over LOA 90m and is available throughout 24 hours. The compulsory pilotage zone of the Te Ara Tai Pilot Station comprises the ports, roads and lagoons of the islands of Tahiti, Moorea, Huahine, Ralatea, Tahaa, Bora Bora and Rangiroa (Tuamotu). Vessels should send ETA 24 hours in advance and 1 hour prior to arrival on VHF Ch 12. When departing or manoeuvring within the area, vessels must advise ETD at least 2 hours in advance and before 1600hrs for any movements between 2000hrs and 0800hrs. Pilot boards in the following positions: Vessels over LOA 90m in position 17°30.5'S 149°36.2'W, 2nm from Toa Ta channel entrance. Vessels under LOA 90m in position 17°31.4'S 149°35.6'W.

Leading lights in line, bearing 149°, lead through the pass. The lights (white rectangle on white metal pylon, red bands) are exhibited, 0.1nm apart, 0.6nm SSE of the pass, at the mouth of Riviere Tipaerui (17°32.7'S 149°34.7'W). "A1" Light Beacon (starboard hand) marks the E side of Motu One (Recif Soatai). The S side of the reef is marked by a light beacon (S cardinal) and a beacon (black) stands near the W side of the reef. "A2" Light Beacon (red tower) marks the NE reef. A beacon (N cardinal) on the N end of the NE reef marks the S side of the entrance to a channel leading to the fishing harbour.

Vessels arriving from countries infested by "Oryctes Rhinoceros Strategus" (Coconut Beetle) are subject to fumigation (arrival before 1500hrs day time), and can stay alongside at night. Advise agent if fumigation is required. Navigation in Passe de Papeete is restricted for vessels with a height of more than 20m due to nearby airport and permission must be obtained from the port authority when over this height. In Chanel de Faaa entry is prohibited close to the NE end of the airport runway and Toa Moa (0.1nm SW). By day, vessels with a height of more than 6.0m must obtain permission from the port authority prior to navigating in Chenal de Faaa. By night entry is prohibited to all vessels. A fixed road bridge (17°31.8'S 149°34.5'W) at the NE end of the harbour has a vertical clearance of 4.4m.

Range 0.4m. The flow through Passe de Papeete is determined by the volume of water inside the barrier reef. In turn, this depends on the amount of water driven in over the reef; on the rainfall on the hills behind Papeete, and on the amount of water flowing into Papeete harbour through Chenal de Taunoa and Chenal de Faa'a. The direction of the resultant flow through Passe de Papeete is normally between WNW and NW, regardless of the tidal streams. During bad weather and particularly when strong N or NW winds drive the sea over the reef, there is a cross set to the W in the pass and this may attain a rate of 5kts, raising a heavy sea with violent breakers. It is then dangerous to attempt the pass.

Vessel traffic is monitored via a Systeme de Trafic Maritime informatise (STM), a computerised maritime traffic system. All vessels are required to use this service within the official area covered by Port Autonome de Papeete.

Compulsory for all vessels exceeding 3,000mі of submerged volume. Four tugs are available; 3 harbour tugs 1 x 400hp, 1 x 800hp, 1 x 1,400hp and 1 deep sea tug of 3,000hp.

Prevailing winds: SE Trades. Being sheltered by high land from the SE trade wind, the harbour enjoys long periods of calm, hot weather. From Dec to Mar, however, fresh N or NW gales can send in a swell. Tropical storms are exceptional and not very violent but may occur between Jan and Mar.

PAPEETE, TAHITI, ОLES DE LA SOCIЙTЙ 17°32.15'S 149°34.36'W UNCTAD LOCODE: PF PPT ________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 25/25 SHOM correspondence, (RSDRA2024000319294), 49/24 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

..... Pilots: VHF Ch 12. Tel: +689 480454 (+689 779954 mobile). Fax: +689 480452. Email: pilotmar@mail.pf Port Control: VHF Ch: 16, 12. Call: "Papeete Port Control" Harbour Master: Tel: +689 701633. Fax: +689 433612. Email: capitainerie@portppt.pf Port Authority: Tel: +689 474800. Fax: +689 421950. Email: direction@portppt.pf Website: www.portdepapeete.pf (2638kHz SSB radio). Contact Harbour Control and Authorities at least one hour before arrival. Nearest coastal radio is Mahina Radio-FJA, 500kHz, 2182kHz, 8279kHz (ship receives on 8803kHz).

Papeete is an official Port of Entry. Taxes are levied on goods passing through the Motu Uta International Trade Terminal (Le Terminal de Commerce International de Motu Uta). Wharfage duties are applicable. Imports at the Motu Uta International Trade Terminal are subject to storage charges depending on their nature and storage time.

Port Autonome de Papeete provide a list of forms which they require visiting vessels to complete (over and above standard vessel documention). https://www.portdepapeete.pf/fr/documents-utiles/formulaires ..... French: English: Formulaire de demande d’autorisation de dйpotage / d’empotage de conteneurs sur le Terminal de Commerce International (TCI) Container unloading / container packing application form at the International Trade Terminal (TCI) Formulaire de demande d’autorisation d’entreposage, de dйpotage / d’empotage de conteneurs, colis et matйriels divers hors TCI Application form for authorization for the storage, stowage / packing of containers, packages and miscellaneous equipment excluding TCI ..... Port Health: 1. Maritime Declaration of Health Immigration: 1. Crew List 2. Passenger List 3. Passengers Disembarking Customs: 1. Cargo Manifest (discharge) 2. Provisions List 3. Mail List 4. Crew Personal Effects List 5. Bonded Stores List 6. Ship's Spare List 7. Crew List 8. Passengers Disembarking 9. Passengers in Transit 10. Animals to be unloaded 11. Animals in transit 12. List of plants 13. Complete Cargo Manifest Merchant Marine Authorities: 1. Declaration of safe rules onboard ship Port Captain: 1. Entry Declaration 2. Crew List 3. Passengers Disembarking 4. Passengers Embarking 5. Passengers in Transit 6. List of cargo to be loaded/unloaded/transhipped 7. Dangerous cargo list (sent prior to arrival via agent)

ETA should be advised to the vessel's agent or captain of the port at least 72 and 24 hours prior to arrival advising the following: ..... 1. Length, beam and max summer tropical draught 2. Draught on arrival 3. Cargo for discharge and stowage onboard 4. Details of explosives and/or hazardous materials onboard 5. Water and fuel requirements. In addition the ETA must be advised direct to the captain of the port 24 hours prior to arrival. ETD must be requested from the harbour authorities at least 24 hours in advance. Iles de la Societe requires a report to the Captain of the Port, Papeete, at least three days before arrival at the Pilot Station, by vessels carrying bulk hydrocarbons, dangerous cargoes and by vessels over LOA120m. The following information is required: ..... Designator: Information required: A Vessel nationality and name. B Tonnage. C LOA and beam. D Max arrival draught. E Destination. F Date and time (Zone W) or arrival at Pilot Station. H Cargo type and quantity. I State of propulsion equipment. J State of steering equipment. K State of anchoring equipment. L State of navigational radar. M State of radio equipment. These vessels should maintain a constant listening watch on VHF radio Ch06, within the territorial waters of the Archipelago.

No vessel may occupy a berth at anchor or alongside without permission of the harbour authorities. Permission to depart must be requested from the harbour master at least 24 hours in advance.

Vessels carrying a doctor onboard should request pratique by radio message 24 and 18 hours in advance of arrival to "Station Cotiere Mahina Radio Sante Maritime Papeete". Other vessels must call at Pepeete for clearance. Every vessel without a clean Bill of Health or which has had sickness onboard, must request a medical inspection and anchor in the quarantine anchorage. Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate issued.