Buka (PGBUA)

Buka port handles general cargo.

Tropical.

Located on Buka Island, off the NW tip of Bougainville Island.

Draught 6.0m, 5,000DWT.

Approx 63,782t of cargo and 2,635TEU handled annually.

Prohibited anchorage: Between Sohana Island and Buka Island due to submarine cables.

Buka Passage separates the island of Buka from the NW end of Bougainville Island. Its principal approach is from the W through a channel between Madehas Island and Cape Hatupoona, the S extremity of Buka Island. SW approaches: The main channel is entered between Cape Hatupoona (05°28'S 154° 37'E) and Madehas Island. The track then leads E through a channel 0.05nm wide between Minan Island and Buka Island and into Buka Passage. An alternative approach, used only by vessels whose draught is too great for the main channel and by local craft, leads through North Channel (05°29'S 154° 38'E) and then between Minan Island and Sohana Island (0.5nm E). NE approaches: The NE approaches to Buka Passage are deep and clear of dangers. Controlling depth: A least depth of 7.3m at the E end of the channel between Minan Island (05°27'S 154°39'E) and Buka Island. Harbour: Buka Passage is nowhere less than 0.1nm in width and is clear of dangers.

BA Aus 683. Admiralty Pilot NP60.

Not compulsory; none available.

Port limits are as delineated on the reference chart.

The flood stream is SW going at a max rate of 6kts; the ebb is NE going at a max rate of 4.5kts. Caution: Is necessary when approaching Sohana Island Wharf as unexpected tidal streams are often experienced.

None available.

BUKA, BUKA ISLAND 5°25.83'S 154°40.54'E UNCTAD LOCODE: PG BUA ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Buka Port Control: Ch 16, 12. Listening watch maintained during working hours and when ships are expected during non working hours.

Not a port of entry.