 | | | | The Port Moresby Port (above) lies on the southeastern coast of Papua New Guinea and overlooks the Fairfax Harbour. Port Moresby is the capital city, the centre of Commerce and houses the Parliament House. | | | | General Port Information | | | | | | Wharf Facilities | Crane
There are no wharf mounted, however, mobile are available capable of lifting up to twenty (20) tonne containers. Shippers are advised though to check this before shipping heavier loads. Prior advice and approval must be sought from the relevant Port Authority.
Bulk Handling
The Port has a Vigan Machine and handles Bulk wheat and grain at the Container Terminal (Berth 4).
Storage Area
Old Main Wharf under cover storage 5,300sq.m.
Open storage 3,100sq.m.
Container Terminal under cover storage 5110 sq.m.
Open storage 28,400sq.m.
Ro-Ro Facility
Both berths 1 or 4 can accommodate for Ro-Ro vessels.
LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas)
A set of mooring bouys are located at the North end of the harbour, max 12metre draft, submerged pipeline.
Tanker Facility
Two sets of mooring bouys North West of the wharf area, max 12metre draft, submerged pipeline.
Passenger Handling
Both berths 1 & 4 can accommodate Passenger vessels.
Heavy Lift
None available, however berth 4 can handle heavy cargoes.
Bunker Provider
Diesel available by road tanker at berths 1–3 and by pipe line at Berth 4 by Mobil. Suppliers: Mobil. Water is supplied on request by the Port Authority.
Port Moresby Port Layout
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| Contact Information
PNG Ports Corporation Limited
P.O BOX 384
Port Moresby
National Capital District
Papua New Guinea
Telephone:+675 321 1367
Facsimile:+675 321 3606
Email: enquiries@pngports.com.pg | | | | Official | Office | | Business Manager | +675 321 2442/720 60574 | | Pilot (Marine) | +675 321 1358 | | Customs (Collector) | +675 322 6600 | | Health Officer | +675 301 3716 | | Quarantine Officer | +675 329 0000 | | Fire | +675 321 2332 | | Police | +675 325 8122 | | Ambulance | +675 325 6822 | | Emergency | 000 |
| | | | Technical Information - Wharves | | Berth | Length | Width | Water Depth
(below LAT) | Deck Height
(Above LAT) | | 4A: Container | 125m | 25.3m | 10m | 3.6m | | 4B | 25m | 5.0m | 3.0m | 2.0m | | | | | Motukea Port | Berth 1
| 206m | 81m | 12.5m | 4.5m | Berth 2
| 206m | | 12.5m | 4.5m | Berth 3
| 80m | | 12.5m | 4.5m |
| | | | Permissible Loadings | | | | Berth | Distributed
Tons per sqm | Road Vehicle | | Truck | Semi-trailer | Forklift | | Berth 4A | 4.09 | T17 | ST28 | F30 | | Berth 4B | 0.97 | T1 | | | | Motukea Port | | Berth 1-3 | | T20 | ST28 | F30 | | | | | | |
| | | | Pilotage | | | Pilotage Authority
PNG Ports Corporation Limited. Pilotage is compulsory. Pilots are available and based in Port Moresby.
Boarding Station
Outer: Lat: 09°32.7 S Long: 147° 07.28E, Basilik Beacon Bearing 064° (T) x 0.82M.
Inner: Lat: 09°31.94 S, Long: 147° 08.38E, Basilik Beacon Bearing 220° (T) x 0.52M.
Or Bad Weather
Outer: Lat: 09°32.7 S, Long: 147° 07.28E, Basilik Beacon Bearing 064° (T) x 0.82M.
Inner: Lat: 09°31.94 S, Long: 147° 08.38E, Basilik Beacon Bearing 220° (T) x 0.52M.
Communication Arrangements
Call "Port Moresby Port Control" on V.H.F 16/12.
Tug, Towage, Barges and Mooring Gangs
Privately owned and operated under license issued by the PNG Ports Corporation Limited. Arrangements can be made with Private Operators through the respective Shipping Agents.
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