Nuku'alofa (TOTBU)

Nuku'alofa is the principal port of Tonga and a port of entry. Coral reefs extend up to 9.0nm off the N coast and other isolated banks and shoals lie within 5.0nm farther N. Several islands and islets lie on the reefs in the close approaches to the harbour. The port handles Ro-Ro, container, breakbulk and cruise vessels and liquid cargo.

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

Nuku'alofa is situated on the N coast of Tongatapu Island.

Harbour: LOA 330m, draught 10.0m. Off Shore: LOA 80m, draught 5.0m, DWT 3000.

Approx 400,000t of cargo, 25,000 TEU and 190 vessels handled annually.

Vessels anchor in good holding ground in 29.0m, in position (21°06'S 175° 13'W) or not less than 1.5nm W of Halanga Lalo Reef. Vessels must load and discharge with their own gear. Prohibited anchorage: Anchoring and fishing are prohibited in the area enclosed by a straight line joining the following positions: ..... 1. 21°07.32'S 175°12.55'W 2. 21°06.00'S 175°12.64'W 3. 21°04.25'S 175°14.12'W 4. 21°01.30'S 175°11.50'W 5. 21°01.50'S 175°10.90'W 6. 21°03.64'S 175°12.64'W 7. 21°04.95'S 175°12.64'W 8. 21°07.60'S 175°10.20'W 9. 21°08.20'S 175°10.20'W 10. 21°08.15'S 175°10.80'W 11. 21°08.20'S 175°11.04'W Excluding Mounu Reef bounded by the following points: 1. 21°07.71'S 175°11.02'W 2. 21°07.87'S 175°11.35'W 3. 21°07.55'S 175°11.53'W 4. 21°07.42'S 175°11.47'W 5. 21°07.36'S 175°11.30'W 6. 21°07.47'S 175°11.07'W 7. 21°07.71'S 175°11.02'W Excluding Ualanga'uta Reef bounded by the following points: 1. 21°07.00'S 175°11.82'W 2. 21°07.00'S 175°12.06'W 3. 21°06.82'S 175°12.06'W 4. 21°06.82'S 175°11.82'W 5. 21°07.00'S 175°11.82'W

Entrance channels: ..... Latitude Longitude Ava Lahi 21°00'S 175°10'W The main channel, 12.2m Egeria Channel 21°02'S 175°15'W Normally only used by local craft Piha Passage 21°07'S 175°03'W Restricted to vessels of less than 100m in length and 5.5m in draught. Directions for approach to Ava Lahi: From the vicinity of position 20°58'S 174° 56'W, the approach leads W for 11nm and SW for 3nm, the track leads SW towards Hakau Mama'o Light (21°00' S 175°013'W) and outer pilot boarding position to join the leading line into Ava Lahi, the main entrance, or via Piha Passage, for vessels less than LOA 137m, draught 5.5m. Ava Lahi is entered on the alignment (145°) of Malinoa Leading Lights, with a controlling depth of 12.2m in the channel, to the anchorage or to Queen Salote Wharf.

NZ/T 827, 8275. Admiralty Pilot NP61, NP286(4).

3 naval patrol boats available.

1025.

Vessels usually berth starboard side alongside, approaching from W and passing N of Ualanga'Uta and Mounu reefs. Berth No 1: Heading 090°/270°. Berth No 2: Heading 045°/225°.

Compulsory for the following: ..... 1. Foreign vessels of over LOA 45m or over 500GT. 2. Foreign vessels of over LOA 35m or over 200GT carrying oil or oil products or hazardous liquid substances in bulk. 3. All vessels having defects in their hull, machinery or equipment which materially affects their navigation. Two pilots and a berthing master are available. Vessels should advise ETA at the pilot boarding ground 72 hours in advance, confirming no less than 4 hours prior to arrival. Boarding points: Ava Lahi, in good weather, 2.5nm NE of Hakau Mama'o Light. In bad weather, in the vicinity of No 3 Lightbuoy (Inner Pilot Station). Piha Passage, 2.75nm E of The Narrows or further out if required. Vessels should not proceed W of the boarding point until pilot is embarked.

Nuku'alofa Harbour comprises of all areas defined below excluding islands from their HW marks: A straight line joining the positions from 21°06.8'S 175°14.3'W to 21°07.5'S 175°09.1'W then S'ly to a point on 21°08.5'S 175°09.1'W and then a line W'ly following the contour of the high water mark until the point of commencement at 21°06.8'S 175°14.3'W.

Range 1.5m.

No Traffic Separation Scheme but IALA Buoyage "A" System in use.

1 x 2,400hp tug available.

Prevailing winds: Variable, mainly from NE/SE. Hurricane season December - March. No protection alongside berths from N winds; small vessels may be forced to anchor off.

NUKU 'ALOFA 21°08.15'S 175°10.77'W UNCTAD LOCODE: TO TBU ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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HF Radio: 6215kHz. VHF: Port: Calling and safety Ch 16 and working Ch 14.

Vessels are not permitted to travel to the outer islands of the group without specific authority from the Customs and Immigration departments.

..... Document Copies Crew List 5 Crew List (joining/leaving vessel) 5 Passenger List 5 Crew Customs Declaration 2 Ships Bonded Stores List 3 Arms & Ammunitions List 3 Maritime Declaration of Health 2 Tonnage Declaration Certificate 3 Last Port Clearance 1 Parcels List 3 Dangerous Goods List 3 ISPS Forms 1 Cargo documentation/ISPS: Cargo documentation and ISPS forms to be sent to the vessel's agent at least 1 day prior to arrival. This includes Hold Plan, Dangerous Goods List and amounts. A Maritime Declaration of Health signed by the Master to be presented on arrival.

Notify ETA 72, 48, 24, 12 and 6 hours prior to arrival. Vessels calling for the first time must appoint an agent, at least one week before vessel's arrival in Tonga, to inform authorities of relevant information prior to granting permission to enter Tongan waters.

All vessels to fly Tongan flag when entering ports in Tonga.

As agreed by owner/charterer and agents.