PNG PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED::Papua New Guinea

Madang Port

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Port Moresby Port

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Accommodation:

Jais Aben Resort

Madang Lodge

Coastwatchers Hotel

Madang Resort

Madang Port Limits (click on image to enlarge)

Madang Port

The Port of Madang (above)is on the northern coast
of Papua New Guinea and is sometimes included as a
port of call on cruises between Australia and Asia.

Contact Information
PNG Ports Corporation Limited
P.O BOX 273
Madang
Madang Province
Papua New Guinea

Telephone:+675 422 2351
Facsimile:+675 422 3097
Telegram: Port Manager - Madang
Email: enquiries@pngports.com .pg

Official	Office
Business Manager	+675 422 3381 / 76814323 / 71899886
Port Facility Security Officer	+675 422 2351/422 0760(Direct)
Pilot (Marine)	+675 422 3529
Customs (Collector)	+675 422 1559/422-2519
Health Officer	+675 422-0000
Quarantine Officer	+675 422 2963
Marine Office	+675 422 152
Fire	+675 422 2777/422 2285
Police	+675 422 3233/422 3243
Ambulance	+675 422 2022
Emergency	000

General Port Information

Location

Latitude:	05°12.54’S
Longitude:	145°49.33’E
Chart No.	AUS 646
Regional Port:	Madang
Radio Communication	Call “Madang Port Control” on VHF12/16. Listening watch maintained on normal working hours and when ships are expected during non-working hours.
Customs & NAQIA	Port of entry
Tugs:	Tugs are complusory for Madang Port. Tug service is provided by Pacific Towing with one tug based in Madang-TB Yomba: 1600 hrs and for assistance in all port movements within the port areas TB Kairiru 700hrs
Pilotage:	Pilotage is compulsory. 2 x pilots is based in Madang. Pilotage Boarding Position: Latitude: 05°13.28’S Longitude: 145°50.20’E. This station is withing the 500 radius /1.5 nautical miles of the position from (Kalibobo point) Coast Watches Lighthouse - 260° x 500m (1.5 NMs) Anchor Position: Latitude: 05°12.15’S Longitude: 145°48.59’E. Pilotage Time Incoming ships: 0600 -1800 hrs Outgoing ships: 0600 -2400 hrs Tankers: 0600 -1800 hrs only (in & out)
Bunkers:	Fuel: Diesel and fuel oil available from direct filling pipelines on overseas berth 1 from Mobil and InterOil and on road tankers for ships at at coastal berth. Berth 1& 2. Suppliers: Mobil and InterOil. Water is supplied on request by the Port Authority at Berth 1, 2 and at Coastal Barge (Stone Quay Wharf) which is in front of the Copra mill used by local copra boats/small boats. All operations here are monitored and controlled by PNG ports.
Latitude:	09° 28.7’S
Longitude:	147° 08.35’E
Chart No.	AUS 621
Radio Communication	“Call “Port Moresby Control” on VHF16/12.
Customs:	Port of entry
Pilotage:	Pilotage is not compulsory. Pilot is available at 48 hours notice from Port Moresby or Lae
Tugs:	Available 24 hours
Bunkers:	Fuel: Available by fuel line Supplier: InterOil. Water available on request by the Port Authority at berth.
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PORT SECURITY (24 hrs)
Madang port is an ISPS compliant - port area and properties are guarded by Guard Dog Security company and the port’s own securities, who monitor and control all movements.

Waste Disposal
No waste disposal facility is available. Arrangement for
disposal can also be done with the Shipping Agent and
Department of Health (Quarantine Section).

Stevedore provider
Madang Port Services Stevedores Ltd
P.O Box 606 Madang
Telephone: 422 2446
Facsimile: 422 2362

Mooring Provider
S.F. Mooring
P.O Box 606 Madang
Telephone: 422 2446
Facsimile: 422 2382

Mooring Provider
Nuxy Mooring
P.O Box 601 Madang
Telephone: 422 1070
Facsimile: 422 1050

Storage Area
Under cover storage:
Shed (1) = 2,200sq.m / Shed (2) = 390sq.m
Open storage:
East = 5,580sq.m / West = 3,250sq.m

Bunker provider
Diesel available by road tanker at Berth 1. Suppliers: Shell,
Mobil and British Petroleum (BP).

Water Provider
Water is supplied on request by the Port Authority at Berth 1
& 2

Pilotage
Pilotage Authority
PNG Ports Corporation Limited. Pilotage is compulsory. Pilot is available and based in Madang.

Boarding Station
Lat: 05°13.3 S, Long: 145° 50’.15 E, Kalibobo Light House Bearing 292° (T) x 1.10M

Or or Bad Weather
Lat: 05°13.3 S, Long: 145° 50’.15 E, Kalibobo Light House Bearing 292° (T) x 1.10M.

Communication Arrangements
Call “Madang Port Control” on VHF 12/16.

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.

Wharf Facilities
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.

Slipway, Ship Repairs & Maintenance
A new dry dock facility is in operation at Motukea (Port
Moresby) by Curtain Brothers (PNG) Ltd. Smaller vessels
of 65m LOA and 1500 grt can be accomodated at Bismark
Maritime Floating dock and Lutheran Shipping Slipway in
Madang Harbour

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