PNG PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED::Papua New Guinea

Vanimo Port

Wewak Port

Tanyuli Bungalows

Vanimo Beach Hotel

P.O Box 92
Vanimo
Sandaun Province
Papua New Guinea

Telephone: (675) 457 1102
Facsimile: (675) 457 1131
Email: vbhotel@online.net.pg

Sandaun Surf Hotel

P.O Box 35
Vanimo
Saudaun Province
Papua New Guinea

Telephone: (675) 457 1000
Facsimile: (675) 457 1119

Vanimo Port Limits (click on image to enlarge it)

Vanimo Port

Vanimo Port (above) is part of a small township with an
economy based around the timber industry. Vanimo is
the capital of Sandaun province in Papua New Guinea
and is reputably a surfing paradise.

Contact Information
PNG Ports Corporation Limited
P.O BOX 264
Vanimo
West Sepik Province
Papua New Guinea

Telephone:+675 457 1086
Facsimile:+675 457 1066
Email: enquiries@pngports.com .pg

Official	Office
Business Manager	+675 457 1086 / 76814332 / 71910225
Pilot (Marine)	+675 457 1086
Customs (Collector)	+675 457 1192
Health Officer	+675 457 1080/457 1107
Quarantine Officer	+675 457 1210
Fire	N/A
Police	+675 457 1033
Ambulance	+675 457 1080/1107
Emergency	000

General Port Information

Technical Information
Wharves

Berth	Length	Width	Water Depth (below LAT)	Deck Height (Above LAT)
Berth Main Wharf	28.6m	10.0m	4.51m	2.70m

Permissible Loadings

Berth	Distributed Tons per sqm	Road Vehicle
Berth	Distributed Tons per sqm	Truck	Semi-trailer	Forklift
Berth 1	1.46	T9	-	F7

Location

Latitude:

02° 41.09’S

Longitude:

141° 17.84’E

Chart No.

AUS 389

Regional Port:

Port Moresby

Radio Communication

Call “Vanimo Port Control” on VHF
16/12.

Customs & NAQIA

Port of entry

Tugs:

Privately owned and operated under
license issued by the PNG Harbours
Board

Customs:

Port of entry

Pilotage
Pilotage Authority
PNG Ports Corportaion Limited. Pilotage is not compulsory. Pilot available at 48 hours notice from Madang.

Boarding Station
Lat: 02°39.0 S, Long: 141° 18’E, Vanimo Point Bearing 240° (T) x 1.60M

Or or Bad Weather
Lat: 02°39.0 S, Long: 141° 18’E, Vanimo Point Bearing 240° (T) x 1.60M

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

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

Vanimo Port Layout

BULK HANDLING, WATER PROVIDER, RO-RO, TANKER, SLIPWAY, SHIP REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE, LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas), PASSENGER HANDLING, HEAVY LIFT AND STEVEDORE PROVIDER.

Pilotage:

Pilotage is not compulsory. Pilot available at 48 hours notice from Madang

Bunkers:

Fuel: Diesel available by road tanker atBerths 1 by Mobil Oil (PNG). Water issupplied on request by private water
tanker.

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 beforeshipping heavier loads. Prior advice and approval must be sought from the relevant Port Authority.

Storage Area
Under cover storage 135sq.m. Open storage 9,000sq.m.

Bunker Provider
Diesel available by road tanker at Berths 1 by Mobil Oil (PNG).

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

Water Provider
Water is supplied on request by the Port Authority.

Water Disposal
No waste disposal facility is available. Arrangement for disposal can also be done with Shipping Agent and National Agriculture and Quarantine Inspection Authority (NAQIA).

Stevedore Provider
Vanimo Agencies & Stevedoring Pty Ltd
P.O Box 167, Vanimo
Telephone:(675) 57 1413/1320

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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