Oro Bay (PGROR)

This is a small port which handles both coastal and overseas traffic. General cargo, containers, bulk palm oil and Ro-Ro traffic is handled at the main wharf.

Tropical.

The port of Oro Bay is situated on a large open bay on the E coast of Papua.

Max draught 10.8m. Largest vessel handled: "Stolt Integrity", tanker, 32,035DWT.

Recommended Bay Anchorage: In sand and mud with 15.0m depth on the leading marks (239° x 400m) from N corner of the wharf. Anchorage is prohibited to landward of the prohibited anchorage zone across the entrance to the bay.

Approach and entry: Directions: From a position 08°45'S 148°44'E on the recommended track between Cape Nelson and Cape Ward Hunt, Oro Bay is approached on the alignment of leading lights, 0.7nm inland from the head of the bay, as follows: Front light (08°54'S 148°44'E) on the recommended track between Cape Nelson Cape Ward Hunt, Oro Bay is approached on the alignment 241.5° of leading lights, 0.7nm inland from the head of the bay. The alignment, which is clear of dangers on the leading line, leads into Oro Bay and then as requisite to the anchorage or main wharf.

Aus 385, 644. Admiralty Pilot NP60, NP286(4).

1025.

Not compulsory. Available for berthing from Lae or Port Moresby with 48 hours notice, not normally available for unberthing.

Range 1.3m.

Tugs available from Port Moresby with 72 hours notice.

Prevailing winds: SE'ly.

ORO BAY 8°53.77'S 148°29.64'E UNCTAD LOCODE: PG ROR For details see: PORT MORESBY PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: "Oro Bay Port Control", Ch 06, 12 and 16. A listening watch is kept during working hours and when a vessel is expected outside of working hours.

Should be confirmed no less than 12 hours prior to arrival via Port Moresby Radio, and confirmed not more than 5 hours and not less than 4 hours before arrival.

Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates available.