PNG PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED::Papua New Guinea

Rabaul Port

Samarai Port

Vanimo Port

Wewak Port

Accommodation:

Rabaul Hotel

Gazelle International Hotel

Kokopo Beach Bungalow Resort

Rapopo Plantation Resort

Rabaul Port Limits (click on image to enlarge it)

Rabaul Port

The Rabaul Port (above) overlooks a spectacular harbour; and the township is a tourist destination, quite popular for its scuba diving and snorkelling sites.

Contact Information
PNG Ports Corporation Limited
P.O BOX 592
Kokopo
East New Britain Province
Papua New Guinea

Telephone:+675 982 1536/982 1533/982 1535
Facsimile:+675 982 1532
Email: enquiries@pngports.com .pg

Official	Office
Business Manager	+675 982 1599 / 76814333 / 71910223
Pilot (Marine)	+675 982 1538
Customs (Collector)	+675 982 9325
Health Officer	+675 982 7249
Quarantine Officer	+675 982 2396
Fire	+675 982 8662
Police	+675 982 8222
Ambulance	+675 982 7333
Emergency	000

General Port Information

Technical Information
Wharves

Berth	Length	Width	Water Depth (below LAT)	Deck Height (Above LAT)
Berth 1 Blanche St	122m	12.12m	7.0m	2.8m
Berth 2 Bay Road	152m	15.2m	10.2m	2.8m

Permissible Loadings

Berth	Distributed Tons per sqm	Road Vehicle
Berth	Distributed Tons per sqm	Truck	Semi-trailer	Forklift
Berth 1	2.44	T17	ST28	F10
Berth 4	2.44	T17	ST28	F7

Location

Latitude:

03° 35.0’S

Longitude:

152° 10.36’E

Chart No.

AUS 680

Regional Port:

Rabaul

Radio Communication

“Call “Rabaul Port Control” on VHF
16/12 +82

Customs:

Port of entry

Pilotage:

Pilotage is compulsory. Pilot is available and based in Rabaul

Tugs:

Available 24 hours

Bunkers:

Fuel: Diesel available by road tanker
at berths 1 –2. InterOil and Island Petroleum. Water: Available at berth by pipeline.

Wharf Facilities

Pilotage

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 10,179sq.m.
Open storage 20,300sq.m.

Bunker Provider
Diesel available by road tanker at berths 1 –2. Suppliers: Mobil, Interoil and Island Petroleum

Slipways, Ship Repairs & Maintenance
A new dry dock facility is in operation at Motukea (Port Moresby) by Curtain Brother (PNG) Ltd.

Water Provider
Available at berth by pipeline.

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

Stevedore Provider
ENB Port Services Pty Ltd
P.O Box 271, Rabaul
Telephone:(675) 982 1952/982 1959

BULK HANDLING, RO-RO, LNG (Liquified Natural Gass), TANKER, PASSENGER HANDLING and HEAVY LIFT.
The above mentioned facilities are not available. For further clarification - Advice of thementioned facilities must be obtained from the Executive Manager (Operations) or the
respective Port Manager prior to any shipmen

Pilotage Authority
PNG Ports Corporation Ltd. Pilotage is compulsory. Pilot is available and based in Rabaul.

Boarding Station
Lat: 04°15.7 S, Long: 152° 12.24E, Matupit Pt Light House Bearing 310° (T) x 1.62M

Or or Bad Weather
Call “Rabaul Port Control” on VHF 16/12. +82

Communication Arrangements
Call “Rabaul Port Control” on VHF 16/12. +82

Tug, Towage, Barges and Mooring Gangs
Privately owned and operated under license issued by the PNG Ports Corporation Ltd. Arrangements can be made with Private Operators through the respective Shipping Agents.

Rabaul Port Layout

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