PNG PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED::Papua New Guinea

Wewak Port

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Wewak Port Limits (click on image to enlarge)

Wewak Port

Wewak Port (above) is located on the northern coast of Papua New Guinea and is the main port for the coastal townof 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.

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

General Port Information

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
Berth	Distributed Tons per sqm	Truck	Semi-trailer	Forklift
Berth 1	2.20	T17	ST28	F5
Berth 2 & 3	2.20	T17	-	F5

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

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 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

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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