The shipping platform

Location: Funafuti is situated on Fongafale Island on the E side of Funafuti atoll. General overview: Funafuti is the largest island, the capital of Tuvalu and the port of entry. Funafuti Wharf is on the W side of the N arm of the island, 1nm N of the main town of Vaiaku. Cargo handled: General cargo, containers and oil. Traffic figures: Approx 20 vessels visit the port annually. Load line zone: Tropical. Max size: Largest vessel handled: LOA 183m, draught 8.0m, 20,375DWT.