The Port of Alotau (above) is located at the eastern tip of mainland - Papua New Guinea. The township of Alotau became the provincial capital in 1969 after it was shifted from Samarai and remains the gateway to some of the most remote island communities in the world.

GENERAL PORT INFORMATION

PILOTAGE

Pilotage is Non-compulsory. Pilot arrangement and available at 48 hours’ notice from Port Moresby.

TUGS

None available. However arrangements can be done via the Pacific Towing Office based in Port Moresby.

BUNKERS

Fuel is available by road tankers. Only while small vessels can load bulk via pipelines.

PORT SECURITY (24/7)

Alotau Port is open for Business based on shore cargo or shipping movement/activities. Currently there are two In-Port Shipping Agents that represents the interest of the ship owners or shipping principles.

WASTE DISPOSAL

No waste disposal facility is available. Arrangement for disposal can be done with the Port Manager and National.

Agriculture and Quarantine Inspection Authority (NAQIA) and removed by the Alotau Town Authority.

STORAGE AREA

Under cover storage 2430sq.m.

Open storage 7,640sq.m.

BUNKER PROVIDER

Suppliers: Inter Oil Products Ltd and Islands Petroleum Ltd.

WATER PROVIDER

Fresh water (treated) is available through pipes and can be restricted during certain periods Flooding or a dry spell). Prior arrangements can be done through the port authority or shipping agents.

WHARF TECHNICAL INFORMATION

PERMISSIBLE LOADINGS

PILOTAGE SERVICE

Pilotage is non-compulsory. Pilot available and based in Port Moresby.

PILOTAGE BOARDING ARRANGEMENTS

Boarding speed limit: 3-4 Knots with two main ropes or pilot combinations. Port Control or pilot to instruct vessel.

COMMUNICATION ARRAGEMENTS

Radio Call "Alotau Port Control" on VHF Channel 12/16.

TUG, TOWAGE, MOORING GANGS SERVICES

None available. However, arrangements can be done via the Pacific Towing Office based in Port Moresby.

WHARF CRANES

There are no Shore Cranes.

SLIPWAY, SHIP REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE

1. Nako Marine Centre which has a slipway for small boats of less than 20m LOA and is located at the Sanderson Bay Waterfront.
2. Nawae Construction Ltd for building crane hire and slipway services can be contact for vessels greater than 20m LOA.

ANCHORAGE LOCATION (IN COORDINATES)

Lat: 10° 19.6'S Long: 150° 27'E. Sanderson Bay Light Ho Bearing 0245 ½ Tx 0.61M

BULK HANDLING, RO-RO, TANKER, LNG (LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS). PASSENGER HANDLING AND HEAVY LIFT

The above mentioned facilities are not available. For further clarifi cation. Advice on the following facilities must be obtained from the Executive Manager (Operations) or the respective Port Manager prior to conducting any shipments.

CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES

The available shore handling equipment and machinery are forklifts and semi-trailers capable of handling up to 40 footer containers. There are no shore cranes.

STEVEDORE PROVIDERS

1. Alotau Stevedoring & Transport Ltd.
   P. O. Box 28
   Alotau, Milne Bay Province
   Telephone: 6411318 / 6411090
   
2. Palm Stevedoring & Transport Ltd.
   P. O. Box 354
   Alotau, Milne Bay Province
   Telephone: 6411318 / 6411090

CONTACT INFORMATION

Alotau Port Layout