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PFVAI Vaitape Port
Vaitape Port is the seaport of Vaitape, in the city of Vaitapein Frech polynesia. Overseas routes include Australia, Port code is PFVAI.

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Port Code

PFVAI

Name

Vaitape

Country / Region

Frech polynesia

City

Vaitape

Sea Routes

Australia

Type

Latitude

-16.5032000

Longitude

-151.7373000

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Vaitape Port (PFVAI), French Polynesia

Port of Vaitape · Bora Bora · South Pacific · UN/LOCODE: PFVAI

Vaitape Port is a coastal island harbor serving Vaitape, the principal town on Bora Bora’s western side in French Polynesia. It functions primarily as a local maritime gateway for passenger movements, island supply flows and project-related cargo rather than as a conventional container hub. The port is connected with Bora Bora Airport by ferry services, while local access from the island is generally by taxi, bicycle or bus. The supplied port record places the port at latitude 16°30′14.77″ S and longitude 151°44′18.03″ W, with map coordinates of -16.5032000, -151.7373000. Recorded vessel particulars indicate a maximum entered vessel length of 286 m, maximum draught of 6.9 m and maximum deadweight of 4,900 t; these are reference limits, not a standing acceptance guarantee.

Key Highlights

Island-port logistics: cargo planning must account for sea or air transfer and limited local distribution options.
Vaitape is a destination and community supply gateway, not a confirmed large-scale container transshipment center.
Recorded port parameters are suitable for initial screening only; vessel acceptance, berth access and working draft require local confirmation.
Airport connectivity is available through ferry services, which can support urgent small consignments but does not replace cargo-port planning.
Road delivery on Bora Bora is locally constrained; oversized, heavy or time-critical cargo needs an early feasibility review.

Facilities & Services

Marine access

The harbor supports local maritime access. Berth availability, mooring arrangements, pilotage and cargo-handling resources must be confirmed for each vessel and shipment.

Container handling

No dedicated container-terminal capability is assumed from the supplied data. Our team will verify whether the booking requires feeder handling, local landing arrangements or transshipment through another gateway.

Breakbulk and project cargo

Packaged supplies, equipment and construction materials may be workable subject to landing space, lifting equipment, road access and local receiving capacity.

Passenger and airport connection

A ferry connection to the airport is identified in the port record. It should be treated as a passenger and local-transfer link unless a cargo operator confirms a specific freight service.

Storage and inspection

Do not assume bonded warehousing, reefer plugs, customs inspection facilities or long-stay storage at the harbor. Our service team will arrange confirmation before cargo dispatch.

Local delivery

Final delivery is generally dependent on island roads and local vehicles. Oversized units, cranes, forklifts and delivery windows require advance coordination.

Routes & Transit Times

International cargo is normally planned through a suitable regional gateway and then connected to French Polynesia by the carrier’s available network; the final Vaitape leg may require feeder, barge, local vessel or alternative island transfer arrangements.
Airfreight may be considered for documents, spare parts, samples and compact urgent cargo, subject to airline acceptance and the airport-to-island transfer plan.
Ocean transit should be quoted as a routing estimate rather than a fixed promise. Transshipment, sailing frequency, weather, vessel acceptance and local handling can materially change the schedule.
For project cargo, the critical path is often local discharge and delivery capability rather than the mainline ocean leg. Our team will validate the complete door-to-door route before booking.

No specific carrier, direct sailing, sailing frequency or guaranteed transit time is stated without shipment-specific confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary service area: Vaitape and Bora Bora, with onward local distribution subject to island-road and vessel-transfer conditions.
Tourism-related supplies: Food and beverage products, hotel consumables, maintenance materials, furnishings and replacement parts are typical island supply categories.
Construction and maintenance cargo: Building materials, tools, machinery components and utility-related equipment may require breakbulk or project-cargo handling.
Consumer and community supplies: Packaged goods and general merchandise can require consolidation to control cost and reduce the number of local delivery movements.
Controlled cargo: Batteries, chemicals, fuels, aerosols and other regulated goods require classification, packaging and carrier acceptance before dispatch.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off planning: Local feeder and transfer cut-offs may be earlier than the main ocean booking cut-off. Our team will obtain the applicable document, cargo and gate deadlines from the operating carrier before release.
Document accuracy: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, consignee details, cargo value, dimensions and country of origin must be consistent. French Polynesia customs and local import requirements should be checked for the commodity involved.
Dangerous goods: Provide the UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, SDS where relevant, package details and emergency contact before booking. Acceptance is subject to carrier and local handling approval.
Inspection and delivery: Customs examination, quarantine controls, port access, equipment availability and receiver readiness can delay release. Do not dispatch oversized or temperature-sensitive cargo until the receiving plan is confirmed.

Shipping Tips

Send the complete cargo profile early: commodity, dimensions, gross weight, packing method, stackability, value, HS classification and whether the cargo is dangerous, refrigerated or oversized.
For machinery and construction cargo, use seaworthy export packing, corrosion protection and clear lifting points; provide center-of-gravity and handling instructions where applicable.
Consolidate compatible general cargo where practical, but keep customs documents and package marks itemized for each consignee and commodity.
Maintain a fallback plan through an alternative French Polynesian gateway or airfreight for critical parts, subject to carrier acceptance, customs feasibility and final-island delivery arrangements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Is PFVAI a standard container port?

A. It should not be treated as a confirmed full-service container terminal. Our service team will check the actual carrier routing, equipment availability, discharge method and local delivery conditions before accepting the booking.

Q2. Can large vessels call at Vaitape Port?

A. The supplied record reports a maximum entered vessel length of 286 m and maximum draught of 6.9 m, but these figures do not guarantee berth suitability or permission for a new call. Vessel particulars and port acceptance must be confirmed case by case.

Q3. How should urgent cargo for Bora Bora be shipped?

A. Our team will compare airfreight with an ocean-plus-local-transfer option. Airfreight can be suitable for compact urgent goods, while heavy or regulated cargo may require a planned maritime solution and additional local handling time.

Q4. What information is needed for a quotation?

A. Provide the origin, consignee, commodity, package count, dimensions, gross weight, value, HS code if available, delivery address on Bora Bora, required date and any DG, reefer or oversized requirements.

Q5. Are ferry services suitable for commercial cargo?

A. The port record identifies a ferry connection with the airport, but ferry passenger services should not be assumed to accept commercial freight. Our team will verify the operator’s cargo policy and use a dedicated freight alternative when required.

Data Sources & Provenance

Primary port data	Supplied PFVAI port record: port code, name, country, city, coordinates, descriptive location, recorded vessel length, draught and deadweight parameters.
Official reference domain	French Polynesia public-service information can be checked through service-public.pf. Customs-related requirements should be verified through douane.gov.pf where applicable.
Verification boundary	Berth allocation, current draft restrictions, handling equipment, local storage, cargo acceptance, cut-off times, customs treatment, sailing options and final-delivery feasibility are operational variables. Our service team will reconfirm them with the carrier, port-side operator and consignee before execution.

The recorded vessel parameters are presented as supplied reference data and must not be interpreted as a current operating guarantee.