Honiara (SBHIR)

The port handles general cargo, container, Ro-Ro, cruise, passenger and liquid cargo.

Tropical.

Honiara is situated on the N side of the island of Guadalcanal and is the principal port of the Solomon Islands.

Harbour: LOA 296m, draught 10.5m. MBM: LOA unrestricted, draught 14.0m.

A prohibited anchorage area E of Point Cruz is bounded by a line running E from Point Cruz Light (09°26.27'S 159°57.77'E) for about 0.5nm to 159°58'E, then: In a S direction (180°) to the shore line E edge of the Mataniko River mouth. Holding ground is good but consists of coral, except opposite Mataniko River which has rolled river gravel. Large vessels can find shelter in the lee and deep water off Savo Island.

The approaches to Honiara through Lungga Roads (09°24'S 159°58'E) are clear of dangers provided keep at least 370m from Point Cruz Beacon, identified by a quick, flashing red light. On the foreshore, in front of Shell Company's oil storage tank, is a beacon with a fixed green light. Above on Vavaya Ridge a white light flashes every 5 seconds from a radio station tower. When in line, bearing 234.5°, the 2 lights give correct approach to the anchorage. Minimum depth for turning basin is 11.0m, and diameter of 300m.

SLB 101, 201, 304. Admiralty Pilot NP60, NP286(4).

1025.

Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 40m in length between Long 159°57'E and Long 159°59'E and S of Lat 09°25'S. Pilots board 0.7nm NE of Point Cruz.

Berthing in daylight only, departure any time.

Range 0.9m.

One tug of 2,000bhp.

Prevailing winds: N'ly (Dec-Mar), NE'ly (Apr-Nov).

HONIARA, GUADALCANAL ISLAND 9°25.76'S 159°57.61'E UNCTAD LOCODE: SB HIR ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Honiara Radio, 500, 2182, 6213kHz. VHF: Ch 09, 16. Tel: +677 22646 (ext. 2033).

Notice of ETA to coast radio station, Honiara, 24 hours prior to arrival. Marine Office has RT communication on VHF Ch 16, setting watch 2 hours prior to arrival.

Radio pratique requests to be sent 24 and 8 hours prior to arrival.