Neiafu (Vavau) (TONEI)

Queen Halaevalu Terminal is the main activity centre of the port, handling passengers and domestic and international cargo. There is also a safe anchorage for large cruise liners that cannot reach the wharf. The harbour is capable of handling all types of vessels including tankers, container carriers, general cargo and cruise liners. The principal exports are copra and bananas.

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

Port of Neiafu is located in the Vava'u Group, the second largest group of islands in Tonga, situated in the SW Pacific Ocean.

Harbour: LOA 120m, beam 20m and draught 7.0m. Off Shore: Draught 7.8m.

Outer anchorage: A good and well sheltered anchorage with approx 0.35nm of swinging room can be obtained as convenient off Lotuma Island (18°39.6'S 174° 00.8'W) in depths of approx 55m. Anchorage in a depth of 33m can be obtained approx 0.15nm S of Neiafu Wharf. Anchorage may be obtained 0.125nm S of Queen Halaevalu Terminal, in a depth of 33m.

The harbour is approached through either Ava Pulepulekai or Faihava and a channel which is entered between the promontory on which Talau stands, and Muitafuna. Directions: From a position approx, 0.25nm N of Lotuma Island, the alignment (065.5°) of Kilikili Leading Beacons (white triangle, point up, red lights) (18° 38.9'S 173°59.7'W) leads over the rocky bar, passing (positions relative to Talau): N of a buoy (black can) marking the W extremity of a spit with a depth of less than 5.5m over it, extending 0.1nm W of Muitafuna (0.4nm SE), a sandy point. Then the track leads 111°, through a channel 0.05nm in width, on the alignment (291°), astern, of a pair of leading beacons (front, white triangle, black stripe, rear white triangle, black borders on 2 upper sides, 5.5m in length) (0.15nm SE of Talau), passing N of a buoy (black conical) marking the extremity of a spit with a depth of 5.5m over it, extending 0.15nm NE from Muitafuna Point, and: S of Kilikili Point which is steep to outside a distance of approx 0.025nm. Then the track leads towards the wharf.

BA 3097, NZ 8234, 8235. Admiralty Pilot NP61, NP286(4).

Contact the coastguard on VHF Ch 16.

1025.

Contact Port Control on VHF Ch 16 for a Berth Permit. Vessel's agent will also confirm the Berth Permit, prior to arrival, from Port Control, to commercial vessels.

Available by arrangement, pilotage fee compulsory.

Neiafu (Vavau) is defined within areas below: ..... Points Lat Long A 18°39.64'S 174°00.5'W B 18°39.25'S 174°01.22'W C 18°38.85'S 174°01.27'W D 18°38.36'S 174°00.67'W E 18°38.15'S 174°00.2'W F 18°38.18'S 174°00.0'W G 18°38.36'S 173°59.93'W H 18°38.54'S 173°59.86'W I 18°40.5'S 173°59.4'W J 18°40.53'S 173°59.5'W

A church standing 0.2nm NNW of Kilikili Leading Beacons, these and the beacons on Talau, are well maintained and easy to distinguish.

Port Control will issue any restrictions, on arrival. Berthing and unberthing permitted at night.

Mean spring range 1.0m; mean neap range 0.8m.

None at present.

There are no tugs available, but arrangements can be made prior to arrival, by special request.

Prevailing winds: Variable.

NEIAFU, VAVA'U 18°39.06'S 173°59.26'W UNCTAD LOCODE: TO NEI ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Ch 16, 20 and 14.

Customs shed on the wharf, Tel: +676 70053. Immigration, Tel: +676 70071.

..... Document Copies 1. Crew List 6 2. Passenger List 2 3. Crew Declaration 1 4. Vessel Information 1 5. Bond Store List 2 6. Stores List 2 7. Arms & Ammunition List 2 8. Vaccination List - 9. Medical Store List 1 10. Cargo Manifest 1 Cargo documentation: Cargo documentation must be declared during vessel clearance, by Port Authorities and Customs/Quarantine.

Vessel's ETA should be sent 72, 24 and 12 hours prior to arrival. Vessels which are represented by an agent must notify the Port Authorities of their ETA, other vessels must contact Customs Office on arrival at Vavau.

The Tongan flag must be displayed when entering Tongan waters. "Q" flag must be displayed until the vessel has been cleared by Port Control.

Will be supplied upon arrival by a port official or by the vessel's agent.

International Health Certificate required, with a copy sent to vessel's agent, especially for cruise vessels. Vessels which carry any infectious diseases will not be permitted to enter the port, except in an emergency.