 | | | | Wewak Port is located on the northern coast of Papua New Guinea and is the main port for the coastal town of Wewak. During World War II, Wewak was the site of the largest Japanese airbase in mainland New Guinea which was subjected to repeated bombing by Australian and U.S. planes. | | | | General Port Information | | Location | | Latitude: | 02° 41.09'S | | Longitude: | 141° 17.84'E | | Chart No. | AUS 389 | | Regional Port: | Wewak | | Radio Communication | Call "Madang Port Control" on VHF
12/16. Listening watch maintained on
normal working hours and when ships are expected during non working hours. | | Customs & NAQIA | Port of entry | | Tugs: | Privately owned and operated under
license issued by the PNG Harbours
Board | | Pilotage: | Pilotage is compulsory. Pilot available
at 48 hours notice from Madang/Lae | | Bunkers: | Fuel: Diesel available by road tanker at Berths 1-3 by Inter Oil. Mobil Mooring Buoy is stilll existing (not in use). Water is supplied on request by the Port Authority. |
| | | | Wharf Facilities | The Port has: - Passenger Terminal
- Transit Shed: 2,220sq.m.
- Barge Ramp at Coastal berth
The main wharf at Wewak has two approach arms
and is connected to the shore by a 500m long
causeway. Berthing Dolphins have been constructed
at each end of the wharf to strengthen fendering
system for the large vessels calling at the Port.
Stevedore Provider
Sepik Coastal Agency
Telephone: 456 2930/ 456 2343
PO Box 118, Wewak
Crane
There are no wharf mounted, however, mobile are available capable of lifting up to 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.
Storage Area
Under cover storage 2,220sq.m.
Open storage 11,500sq.m.
Bunker Provider
Diesel available by road tanker at berths 1 –3 and by pipe line at Berth 4.
Water Provider
Water is supplied on request by the Port Authority.
BULK HANDLING, WATER PROVIDER, RO-RO, TANKER, SLIPWAY, SHIP REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE, LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas), PASSENGER HANDLING, HEAVY LIFT AND STEVEDORE PROVIDER.
The above mentioned facilities are not available. For further clarification - advice on the mentioned facilities must be obtained from the Executive Manager (Operations) or the respective Port Manager prior to any shipment.
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| Contact Information
PNG Ports Corporation Limited
P.O BOX 270
Wewak
East Sepik Province
Papua New Guinea
Telephone:+675 456 2298
Facsimile:+675 456 2506
Email: enquiries@pngports.com.pg
| | | | Official | Office | | Business Manager | +675 456 2162 / 71910184 / 76814304 | | Pilot (Marine) | Refer to Business Manager | | Customs (Collector) | +675 4456 1331/456 2591 | | Health Officer | +675 456 2586 | | Quarantine Officer | +675 456 2586 | | Fire | +675 456 2122 | | Police | +675 456 2633 | | Ambulance | +675 456 2166 | | Emergency | 000 |
| | | | Technical Information Wharves | | Berth | Length | Width | Water Depth
(below LAT) | Deck Height
(Above LAT) | Berth
(Overseas Wharf) | 73m | 12.1m | 6.2m | 3.5m | Berth 2 &3
(Coastal Wharf) | 30m | 12.5m | 3.0m | 1.3m |
| | | | Permissible Loadings | | | | Berth | Distributed
Tons per sqm | Road Vehicle | | Truck | Semi-trailer | Forklift | | Berth 1 | 2.20 | T17 | ST28 | F7 | | Berth 2 & 3 | 2.20 | T17 | | F5 |
| | | | Pilotage | | | Pilotage Authority
PNG Ports Corporation Limited. Pilotage is not compulsory. Pilot available at 48 hours Notice from Madang.
Boarding Station
Lat: 03°32.01 S, Long: 143° 39'E, C. Moem Light House Bearing 113° (T) x 2.90M
Or Bad Weather
Lat: 03°32.01 S, Long: 143° 39'E, C. Moem Light House Bearing 113° (T) x 2.90M
Communication Arrangements
Call "Wewak 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.
Wewak Port Layout
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