Wewak (PGWWK)

Berthing for overseas and coastal vessels, due to exposed position, may become hazardous during the monsoon season. No anchorage available for larger vessels. The principle exports are coffee, copra and canned fish.

Tropical.

Wewak is located on the N coastline of mainland New Guinea.

Max LOA 150m, draught 6.0m, 10,500DWT. Largest vessel handled: "Highland Chief".

No recommended anchorage areas for large vessels. Temporary anchorage may be obtained in positions relative to Cape Boram (03° 34.0'S 143°39.5'E): In depths from 14.5 - 16.5m, 1.25nm WNW; smaller vessels may anchor closer to Wewak Peninsular. In depths from 20.0 - 27.0m, 1nm N. Caution: In strong SE Trade Winds the outer anchorages become exposed, uncomfortable, length and draught permitting more shelter can be found SW of Cape Boram.

Wewak Harbour is approached from E between Cape Moem (03°33'S 143°42'E) and Sixdiv Shoal (2nm NNW), and from W through Muschu Strait. It is entered between Cape Boram and Wewak Point. Depths in outer anchorage from 14.0 -16.0m, inner anchorage 7.0m and alongside Berth No 1, 6.4 to 6.2m.

BA 4622; Aus 388, 389. Admiralty Pilot NP60, NP286(4).

1025.

Available, but not compulsory. Pilots are available from Port Moresby, Lae or Madang, with 48 hours notice. Pilots board 2nm N of Cape Boram (03°34.0'S 143° 39.5'E).

Port limits are as follows: From Wewak Point (143°38'E) the limits are defined by a straight line due N for 2,900m (03°31.5'S), then by a straight line due E for 3,725m, then by a straight line due S for 4,780m to a point (143°40'E), 800m due E of Cape Boram, then to Cape Boram.

Buoys, beacons and lights.

During the NW Monsoon, Dec - Mar, berthing alongside may be delayed.

Range 1.3m.

Number of shipping traffic movements are constantly increasing due to a fishing fleet of modern tuna lining vessels and fish processing industry in Wewak.

Prevailing winds: Variable.

WEWAK 3°33.45'S 143°38.27'E UNCTAD LOCODE: PG WWK For details see: PORT MORESBY PILOT REQUIREMENTS LAE PILOT REQUIREMENTS MADANG PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Port: Ch 16, 12. Call " Madang Port Control", initial contact should be made 1 hour prior to arrival.

Prior clearance is done by Customs and Immigration. They also declare the ship is cleared before disembarkation or cargo operations of ships.

Berth applications and relevant formalities to be completed 48 hours prior to ships arrival.

Notification to be given 48 and 24 hours prior to ships arrival, notice to be given by the shipping agent.

All international flag carriers to comply with the Port regulations and fly their flag of registry.

Quarantine officials to board all first port of call vessels, and also do clearance and issue pratique certificate prior to other boarding parties. Ship Sanitation Control and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates available.

All notice of readiness to be completed and certified before any operation (cargo) commences.