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Port Overview
Fatu Hiva Anch is a maritime facility located in the southeastern region of French Polynesia, positioned in a strategically important area of the South Pacific. While relatively small, the port serves as a critical maritime access point for the remote Marquesas Islands, offering limited but essential maritime services to this isolated archipelagic region. The port’s unique geographic positioning provides specialized maritime access to one of the most challenging and least developed maritime environments in the South Pacific.
Geographic Location & Access
Precisely situated at coordinates -10.5216°N, -138.735°E, Fatu Hiva Anch is located on the island of Fatu Hiva in the Marquesas Archipelago. The port’s approach is characterized by challenging navigational conditions, with complex coastal topography and limited maritime infrastructure. Natural barriers and volcanic island formations create unique navigational challenges, requiring specialized maritime expertise for safe approach and berthing.
The local climate is tropical maritime, with consistent trade winds and occasional challenging meteorological conditions that can impact port operations. Vessels must exercise extreme caution when approaching, with limited navigational aids and minimal modern port infrastructure.
Port Infrastructure & Facilities
Infrastructure at Fatu Hiva Anch is minimal, reflecting the remote and challenging maritime environment:
– Limited berthing capabilities
– Shallow water anchorage
– Basic cargo handling equipment
– Restricted storage facilities
– Minimal intermodal transfer capabilities
The port’s maximum draft of 50 meters suggests potential for medium-sized vessels, though actual operational capabilities are significantly more constrained by the local geographic conditions.
Technical Specifications
Key technical parameters include:
– Maximum Draft: 50 meters (theoretical)
– Actual Operational Draft: Significantly reduced due to local conditions
– Channel Depth: Limited and variable
– Tidal Range: Moderate, with significant daily variations
– Navigation: Challenging, requiring specialized local knowledge
– Pilotage: Recommended but not consistently available
Operational Services
Available services are extremely limited:
– Basic cargo transfer capabilities
– Minimal bunkering options
– Limited fresh water provisions
– No comprehensive ship repair facilities
– Basic security and customs procedures
– Restricted communication infrastructure
Commercial & Economic Aspects
The port’s commercial significance is minimal, primarily serving:
– Local inter-island maritime transportation
– Limited cargo transshipment
– Occasional maritime research and exploration vessels
– Support for local fishing and small-scale maritime activities
Economic impact is negligible, with no substantial international maritime trade routes intersecting this location.
Strategic Importance
Strategic value is primarily environmental and scientific:
– Access point for marine research
– Potential emergency maritime support
– Limited scientific and ecological maritime operations
– Minimal commercial maritime significance
Conclusion
Fatu Hiva Anch represents an extremely specialized and limited maritime facility. Its primary value lies in providing basic maritime access to one of the most remote island groups in the South Pacific. Vessels considering this port must be prepared for minimal infrastructure, challenging navigation, and extremely restricted operational capabilities.
Recommended only for:
– Specialized research vessels
– Small maritime support craft
– Local inter-island transportation
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