The shipping platform

Location: Port of Neiafu is located in the Vava'u Group, the second largest group of islands in Tonga, situated in the SW Pacific Ocean. General overview: The port is owned and operated by the Government of Tonga under the Ministry of Marine and Ports. Queen Halaevalu Wharf 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. Load line zone: South Pacific Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Apr 1 to Nov 30, Summer Dec 1 to Mar 31. Max size: LOA 120m, beam 20m and draught 7.0m.