Alotau (PGGUR)

This port has berthing facilities for both ocean going as well as coastal traffic on two wharves. There is a bunkering facility and water is seasonally available.

Tropical.

The port of Alotau is situated 0.5nm S of Sanderson Bay on the N side of the head of Milne Bay in the SE of Papua.

Largest vessel handled: "Captain Cook III", general/bulk, LOA 205m, draught 8.0m.

Approx 174,000t of cargo, 5,500TEU and 450 vessels visit the port annually.

Small vessels can obtain anchorage in depths from 27.0m to 55m off the entrance to Sanderson Bay. Inner anchorage with prior approval only in position 10°18.75'S 150°26.8'E.

From a position approx 2nm NE of Saraoni Island (10°29'S 150°39'E), the track leads approx 295° towards Lau Lau Island (20nm WNW), at the head of Milne Bay and then to the port of Alotau.

BA 508. Aus 629, 628. US Publication 164. Admiralty Pilot NP60, NP286(4).

1025.

Pilotage is compulsory. Available from Port Moresby with 48 hours notice. The boarding station is SSW by 0.6nm from Sanderson Point Lighthouse.

From a position 10°20'S 150°26'E, the W limit extends N to the coast and the S limit extends E to the coast.

Range 1.1m.

None available. Arrangements can be made via the Pacific Towing office based in Port Moresby.

Prevailing winds: SE'ly.

ALOTAU 10°18.59'S 150°27.16'E UNCTAD LOCODE: PG GUR For details see: PORT MORESBY PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Alotau Harbour Control: Ch 16 and 12, on hand held radios during working hours and when vessels are expected at other times. Port Authority: Tel: +675 641 1266, Fax: +675 641 1276. Email: enquiries@pngharbours.com.pg. Harbour Pilot: Tel: +675 641 0077

Notice of ETA is required not less than 12 hours prior to arrival to Port Moresby Radio and confirmed not more than 5 hours and not less than 4 hours prior to arrival. One weeks notice is preferred for international traffic.

The Government Marine Wharf is regarded as a regulated area for operations under Papua New Guinea National Maritime Safety Authority (MNSA), subject to International Maritime Organisation (IMO), and the International Safety Port Security (ISPS) Code. Therefore, all entry to the port area will be strictly scrutinised by the wharf security or the Alotau NMSA officers. All entry to the port area will require companies and travelling passengers' receipts or identification cards.

Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates available.