Samarai (PGSQT)

The port is currently closed for commercial operations. Information for the port is retained should the port reopen. The port, which has been superseded by Alotau on the mainland for commercial shipping, is visited by cruise vessels and pleasure craft. The port comprises one main wharf available to ocean going vessels and one private coastal wharf. Samarai is mainly used for fishing, small cargo trade for the export of copra and importing diesel for the generator.

Tropical.

Samarai is located on the extreme SE tip of Papua New Guinea.

A vessel of LOA 60m uses the main wharf regularly.

In favourable conditions of tidal stream and weather, anchorage can be obtained at short stay, in a depth of approx 33m, between Samarai and Ebuma, with the light off Dei-rena bearing 082° and the conspicuous tree on Ebuma bearing 322°. A more secure anchorage is afforded between Samarai and Rogeia Islands, in a depth of 33m, sand, good holding ground, with the light off Dei-rena bearing 052° and the conspicuous tree on Ebuma bearing 013°. Inshore anchorages, used by coastal vessels, are afforded as follows: Off the SW side of the bank extending NW from Dei-rena, in depths of 8.0-12.0m, up to 150m from Main Wharf. Off the edge of the reef, marked by a beacon (white triangle, point up, topmark) off the W end of Samarai Island. Both these anchorages may have to be cleared when vessels are manoeuvring to or from Main Wharf.

Samarai is approached from S through either East Channel (10°40'S 150°44'E), the SE approach to Samarai and to China Strait which lies between Rogeia Island and Sariba Island or West Channel (10°39'S 150°35'E), the SW approach to Samarai and China Strait, and from N through China Strait (10°35'S 150°41'E).

Aus 625, 624. Admiralty Pilot NP60.

1025.

Not compulsory, pilot available, with 48 hours notice, from Port Moresby.

From a point, on the N most Point of Samarai Island, due N for 800m, thence due W for 1,300m, thence due S for 1,000m, and thence due E for 1,000m on the NW coast of the island.

Light (metal framework tower, 6m in height) standing on the bank 0.125nm NW of Dei-rena.

Submarine pipelines: A submarine pipeline is laid between Samarai Island and the mainland NW.

Range 1.0m. Tidal streams between Samarai and Ebuma Islands are reported to be irregular and often to attain a rate of 6kts. There is very little slack water but the full strength of the stream only lasts approx 1 hour. Tidal rips extend approx 0.2nm from the N end of Samarai Island.

By prior arrangement only.

Prevailing winds: SE'ly & NW'ly.

SAMARAI, MILNE BAY 10°36.58'S 150°39.70'E UNCTAD LOCODE: PG SQT For details see: PORT MORESBY PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Port: Ch 06, 08, 12 and 16. Tel: +64 111 65, email: info@pngharbours.com.pg.

Notice of ETA required 24 hours in advance by Customs, or if vessels are required to anchor off until Customs are available.